Class Descriptions & Registration
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Young Children’s Dance
Preschool Dance
Ages 3 & 4
Young dancers are gently introduced to the structure of dance class, exploring classical positions, exciting rhythms, and imaginative movement sequences.
Preschool Dance incorporates ballet, creative movement and elements of other styles into one class, for a well-rounded introduction to dance.
Primary Ballet
Ages 5 - 7
Primary dancers gain familiarity with introductory terms of classical ballet while continuing to explore creative movement. Students begin to develop body control, spatial awareness and skills that build strength, flexibility and stamina.
Primary Jazz
Ages 5 - 7
Upbeat music accompanies this energetic dance genre with a similar structure and goals to those in ballet class. Combined with classic terms and movement ideas, personal style is encouraged every step of the way.
Primary Tap
Ages 5 - 7
Dancers begin to explore the art of foot percussion, with a focus on developing rhythm and control. In addition to foundational vocabulary, students build an understanding of tempo, technique and presentation.
Ballet
This well-established art form develops body control, spatial awareness and skills that build strength, flexibility and stamina. Poise and alignment are valued.
Ballet 1 & 2
Ages 8+ | Ages 10+
Students focus on foundational ballet vocabulary and movement, are introduced to classical choreography, and begin work at the barre.
Through thoughtful progressions, dancers develop their knowledge and abilities to perform more complex sequences.
Adult Ballet
No Experience Necessary, Beginners Welcome!
Adult dancers work at their own level in a room filled with learning and inspiration, determination and celebration. Discovering or re-discovering dance as an adult is a powerful experience!
Pre-Pointe & Ballet Conditioning
For some, the dream of going en pointe or wearing pointe shoes is very much alive! For others, foot articulation, ankle strength, access to external rotation and a deeper connection with their body are reasons for taking this class. Whatever the motivation, adults are welcome to dig in and feel the burn!
Contemporary Modern
Modern dance has evolved through many great choreographers and dancers testing and breaking boundaries. Although now steeped in codified movement and techniques, the genre embraces the now, celebrating current ideas and feelings from many perspectives.
There is a focus on weighted movement, floor work, musicality and rhythm, often using a narrative with strength and fluidity.
Contemporary 1 & 2
Ages 8+ | Ages 10+
Students enter the world of modern dance through foundational vocabulary and theory, with an introduction to improvisation. Dancers focus on weighted movement, floor work, musicality and rhythm.
Contemporary 3
Ages 14+
Students begin to differentiate modern styles, learning the fundamentals of classical modern techniques while developing their own contemporary style. Students use improvisation for training and as a tool for choreography.
Adult Contemporary
No Experience Necessary, Beginners Welcome!
Adult dancers enjoy dynamic challenges that develop strength and fluidity in a mature, supportive and fun-loving environment.
Introduction to Improvisation, Creation & Choreography
These classes provides a safe place for movers of all kinds to tap into their natural creativity and explore new and exciting ideas for dance and dance-making.
Jazz
Upbeat music accompanies this energetic dance genre.
Dancers enjoy typical elements such as body isolations, quick feet and big shapes. There is an emphasis on dynamic movements, flexibility and body control in choreography.
Dancers develop coordination, articulation of joints, and bold ways of expression!
Jazz 1 & 2
Ages 8+ | Ages 10+
Dancers enjoy typical elements of jazz dance such as body isolations, quick feet and big shapes. In addition, there is an emphasis on dynamic movements, flexibility and body control in choreography.
Adult Jazz
No Experience Necessary, Beginners Welcome!
Adult dancers develop coordination, articulation of joints, and bold ways of expression with other adults looking for a great way to build a sweat and have fun!
Tap
Tap dance is special because of its use of shoes with taps that strike the floor to create audible rhythm.
Tap dancing requires lots of foot control and the development of musicality. However, it is also a chance for dancers to discover their own individual expression as the genre welcomes and celebrates improvisation as dancers progress.
Intro to Tap & Adult Tap
Ages 8+ | Ages 19+
Both classes are at the introductory level. No experience required!
Yoga with Sarah
Mindful Flow
All Ages
Mindful Flow Yoga with Sarah will bring you into your body and breath, revitalizing and soothing the mind-body-spirit.
This all-level/all-ages class is designed for those who already have some beginner-level experience, or it aims to help those looking to stay active who would be currently able to move at a moderate pace.
Mindful Flow can be beneficial to students who are also avid golfers, dancers, pickle-ballers, gardeners, swimmers, and the list goes on. It helps with flexibility, balance, strengthening and toning, healing from past injuries and provides a deep in-class experience to enrich or commence your yoga practice.
Gentle Flow
All Ages
Gentle Flow Yoga with Sarah takes a restorative approach. It is for all people looking for a soothing yet still physically beneficial yoga practice through adapted postures and movements that are mindful of injuries, especially those with knee and wrist sensitivities.
This class is also a prime opportunity for beginners to learn about yoga for the first time. It welcomes all ages and can be helpful for anyone who would like to move at a careful pace where moving with ease is encouraged at all times.
Learn new ways to find balance within the mind-body-spirit, and join this 8-week summer yoga program offered for the first time in this area.
Notes:
All classes run based on interest shown through registration. GMB Dance reserves the right to cancel classes with less than 5 dancers.
Please make sure to register for the classes you want early to confirm your interest.Although all classes are offered in 7 or 8-week sessions, dancers are not automatically moved into a higher level after completing a session. Sessions are designed to progress dancers. Sessions may repeat material, but this is done thoughtfully as the goal is to develop dancers over time, often using repetition for greater understanding. Therefore, a dancer most likely will remain in their placed level for several consecutive sessions.
The last class in each session is a demonstration class to share the hard work and fun with friends and family!
“Everybody can dance, It's the drive and passion that makes you a dancer.”