Activities
will include:
understanding the why and how of "warming up", building strength,
flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, and basic injury prevention;
learning the basic building blocks and vocabulary of classical and
contemporary ballet: feet and arm positions, exercises in coordination,
technique, step and movement progressions;
experiencing the elements of creative dance through games and
improvisation
to develop confidence and originality;
being involved in the creative process of choreography
and integrating props such as scarves,
balls, parachutes, hoola hoops, umbrellas and wands (to name a few) into
our creations;
discovering the various rhythms of dance through
movement explorations to
help students develop, appreciate and explore the relationship between
music and dance.
Dance activities will vary according to the age and experience of the
students.