"Discipline Options"
BALLET: The beginner dancer will learn ballet vocabulary, as well as proper line, while still enjoying the fun of interaction with others their own age. Intermediate levels vary according to age and number years taken. Classes consist of further studies in technique at the barre and center, developing proper body tone and dance maturity. Advanced dancers enrolled in our program meet for ballet classes at least twice a week and pointe at least once a week. At this level, privates and semi- privates are available, allowing students the opportunity to vie for lead performances in our annual “Evening of Dance” and presentation of “The Nutcracker”.
JAZZ:
The New Hampshire School of Ballet’s Jazz program has expanded into fresh and exciting avenues where students of all ages can enjoy themselves in a variety of styles, including Giordano/Luigi technique, video, and lyrical. Jazz combines the discipline of ballet with freedom of movement to form a high energy workout. Modern, Tumbling, Lyrical and Hip Hop classes are also available to students.
TAP:
Rhythm Tap, also called Jazz Tap, is the style taught at The New Hampshire School of Ballet. Technique is centered around achieving good clear sounds and understanding musical structure.
School Dress CodeAll Petite and Young class levels-Pink Leotards
All Jr levels thru Advanced : Black leotard All Ballet Levels - Hair pulled back in a tight bun.
Boy's and Men's Dress CodeBoys and young men should wear comfortable clothing to suit the class.
For example, shorts, tights, or lightweight pants for ballet, and jazz pants for jazz.
Boys and Men wear black ballet shoes and black jazz shoes.
Adagio/Partnering :
The New Hampshire School of Ballet offers Advanced dancers the opportunity to partner and participate in Adagio classes. Partnered dance roles are provided in both “The Nutcracker” and the annual “Evening of Dance”, adding a further dimension to the dance experience offered to students. Dress Code: Young Women: Dance clothes Men: Comfortable clothing and clean sneakers or jazz/adagio shoes. Intermediate level dancers and above are required to take at least four weeks of summer classes to participate in our annual Nutcracker production.
All pointe students are required to take two ballet classes per week to maintain their strength.
Tap Classes:Dress Code:
Dance clothing no jeans or long pants other than jazz pants. Recommended Shoe (not required): Capezio CG55
Young Tap 1-2 - Students learn to count various musical styles using body rhythm, movement, and foot work.
Fun - Basic Terminology.
Young Tap 3 - Students learn to apply musicality, rhythm, and tempo using footwork in the center and across the floor.
Emphasis is on clarity and speed.
Advanced Tap 4&5 :
Same as Tap 3 but at a much higher level. Tumbling: Students will learn the basics as well as setting goals of what skills students wish to achieve on an individual basis. For some this will be cartwheels, others back-handsprings. There will also be a conditioning part to the class to help with core strength which will help their dancing and overall fitness.
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