"Is the world's greatest athlete a dancer?" -Life Magazine
Your Subtitle text
Class Description
Classes are offered in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Tap for children through adults. Special classes for 2-5 year olds include: Two Much Fun, Pre - Ballet, and Pre - Tap. Dance Academy of Libertyville runs on a semester schedule that closely coincides with area school districts. Our class enrollment is limited to ensure quality instruction.
We have a graded curriculum starting at Level 1(the most basic) and progressing through Level 8( the most advanced). Auditions are not required; however, a placement class is needed to determine an appropriate level for new students. Final decisions on level placement are at the discretion of the teaching staff and directors.
We have a graded curriculum starting at Level 1(the most basic) and progressing through Level 8( the most advanced). Auditions are not required; however, a placement class is needed to determine an appropriate level for new students. Final decisions on level placement are at the discretion of the teaching staff and directors.
PRE - BALLET is an introduction of basic motor skills and coordination for young children. This program incorporates basic ballet into age appropriate exercises and games. The use of hula-hoops, bean-bags, ribbons, fabric, and baskets help to make learning fun.
BALLET is a formalized style of movement that started in courts of Europe. It has established terminology and sets of exercises that are incorporated into barre and then center work. Body placement, posture, balance, flexibility, and coordination are stressed. Training in Ballet is essential to the skilled development of all dance forms.
FLOOR BARRE is a Ballet based technique class that works without the pull of gravity and allows correct alignment and movement to become part of the dancers muscle memory. Through a series of exercises the physical structure is centered, maximum turnout and extension are developed, and long lines are created.
JAZZ borrows from Modern and Ballet technique and develops stylistically. Therefore, it is wise, and strongly recommended, to study Ballet and/or Modern concurrently with Jazz. Jazz adapts itself easily to a variety of styles, including Broadway, music videos, TV, and concert performances. Classes consist of a warm-up, floor stretch, center barre, progressions and center combinations.
MODERN evolved from the "breaking of the rules" of strict Ballet. Exploration of the basic elements of dance- time,
space,energy, relationships and the coordination of our bodies- builds on the student's natural creativity to develop an understanding of the essence of all dance forms. It complements Ballet and JAzz training and is highly recommended for intermediate and advanced dancers.
PRE - TAP is an introduction of basic Tap for young children. Musical Rhythms, creativity, and self-esteem development are stressed.
TAP is rhythmic footwork done with special shoes designed for Tap. Its origins are in America, based on the Irish Jig, Clogging, and African rhythms. The emphasis is placed on rhythm, style, and clarity of sounds. Tap is an excellent way to develop a good sense of rhythm, timing and stage presence.
BALLET is a formalized style of movement that started in courts of Europe. It has established terminology and sets of exercises that are incorporated into barre and then center work. Body placement, posture, balance, flexibility, and coordination are stressed. Training in Ballet is essential to the skilled development of all dance forms.FLOOR BARRE is a Ballet based technique class that works without the pull of gravity and allows correct alignment and movement to become part of the dancers muscle memory. Through a series of exercises the physical structure is centered, maximum turnout and extension are developed, and long lines are created.
JAZZ borrows from Modern and Ballet technique and develops stylistically. Therefore, it is wise, and strongly recommended, to study Ballet and/or Modern concurrently with Jazz. Jazz adapts itself easily to a variety of styles, including Broadway, music videos, TV, and concert performances. Classes consist of a warm-up, floor stretch, center barre, progressions and center combinations.
MODERN evolved from the "breaking of the rules" of strict Ballet. Exploration of the basic elements of dance- time,
space,energy, relationships and the coordination of our bodies- builds on the student's natural creativity to develop an understanding of the essence of all dance forms. It complements Ballet and JAzz training and is highly recommended for intermediate and advanced dancers.PRE - TAP is an introduction of basic Tap for young children. Musical Rhythms, creativity, and self-esteem development are stressed.
TAP is rhythmic footwork done with special shoes designed for Tap. Its origins are in America, based on the Irish Jig, Clogging, and African rhythms. The emphasis is placed on rhythm, style, and clarity of sounds. Tap is an excellent way to develop a good sense of rhythm, timing and stage presence.
