Dance
Intro
Lana’s Dance Studio offers instruction in choreographic skills, which focuses on basics of ballet, jazz, and modern dance. We try to help students develop femininity, poise, grace, self-expression and creativity. All lessons are done to appropriate musical accompaniment. The highlight of this program is the dance recital at the end of the year.
Pre-School Dance
A unique developmental dance program for children ages 3-51/2 years divided onto two levels, PSDI (3- 4.5) and PSD2 (4.5-51/2), these classes offer elementary ballet and tap, song and dance, creative movement and tumbling in a 60 minutes segment. Using a multi-sensory approach, topics introduced include fine motor skills, dance exercises and positions, rhythm, synchronization, coordination, balance, control, right-left discrimination, spatial awareness, levels and sequencing all taught in a fun and exciting way using music and props. The classes also help children improve concentration, learn how to follow directions and cooperate in a group setting, all vial social skills. Upon completion of the program the children acquire the technique and vocabulary that is the basis for all types of dance and are prepared to participate in their first recital.
Ballet
Courses in classical ballet training with emphasis on correct technique, placement, alignment, musicality and expression includes bare work, center floor adagio and allegro movements, traveling variations, partnering and choreography from traditional and contemporary ballets. Ballet is the foundation for all other forms of dance and is essential to succeed in other disciplines as well such as gymnastics, sports, ice-skating, cheerleading and martial arts.
Tap
Considered to be the most American of all dance styles, tap dancing is composed of rhythmic sounds made by movements of the feet by shoes with metal plates or “taps” attached to the toes and heels. The feet are literally used like instruments to make sounds and music and students of all ages are excited to create different rhythms including their own! Tap is foremost a part of musical theatre and movies and encompasses many styles from soft-shoe, hoofing, swing, rhythm, and Broadway. Students learn about sound, rhythm, syncopation, speed, phrasing, synchronization and the use of tap as a performing art.
Jazz
Seen in Broadway shows, music videos, television commercials and sports entertainment this athletic, fast-paced, high impact form of dance consists of kicks, leaps, turns, flips and jumps combined with choreographed routines and free expressive movements. Jazz dance has its roots in ballet, modern and ethnic dance but incorporates many styles like show dance, ballroom, Latin, hip hop, lyrical, swing and kick line as well as the latest trends in dance. Students are trained in isolation exercises, jazz technique, stretches for limberness, extensions and ease of movement; them progress to combinations and routines that are truly show stopping!
Dance Performance
Dance productions are an important part of our students’ education. The preparation and performance for a show are essential aspects of the students training and the recital is their day to be in the spotlight and show all they have accomplished throughout the year. In addition the students learn how to develop stage presence, direction, charisma and showmanship.
