The Musical Theater Dance class is a 1hr class that begins with a dance and vocal warm-up followed by a learned piece of choreography with lyrics from a known Broadway musical. It is a fun and dynamic class where you will be working on basic jazz dance steps and strengthening the singing voice. There is […]
Students will learn the foundations of Tap dance and Jazz music as they study traditional repertories such as the Shim Sham and the Coles Stroll. A great class to develop and/or improve strength, musicality, spatial awareness and performance quality.
Geared for toddlers and preschoolers, these exploratory creative movement classes focus on developing motor and social skills while using the imagination, songs, structured improvisations, and play activities to lay the foundation for more advanced studies in music and dance.*2-3 years old will explore self and general space, loco-motor movement, rhythm, and venture into imaginary play […]
High energy, creative dance for boys and girls, incorporating imagination, music, props, stories, and movement games. Students will develop basic motor and rhythmic skills, a beginning dance and music vocabulary, and virtual cooperative social skills while learning about their bodies and discovering that dancing is fun for both boys and girls! We will also draw […]
This class introduces students to the traditions of ballet in an open, fun environment, where foundations of ballet technique are administered in an age-appropriate way. Students are encouraged and empowered to foster their strengths in this challenging form of dance, while building a basic ballet vocabulary: the positions of the legs and arms, dancing at […]
Previous dance experience is recommended, but not required to take this class. Classes begin with a warm-up in the center, followed by technique exercises to build strength, flexibility, and balance. Dancers will safely stretch, leap, and improvise while sharpening their spatial awareness and performance quality. We will also work on the floor and toward complex […]
Geared for early elementary-schoolers, these exploratory creative movement classes focus on developing motor and social skills while using the imagination, songs, structured improvisations, and play activities to lay the foundation for more advanced studies in music and dance.
Previous dance experience is welcomed, but not required for this movement class. Students are taken through a warm-up, basic exercises, and simple movement phrases to build confidence, flexibility, and strength. We also travel across the room, including how to safely land jumps. Students are taught techniques for getting on and off the floor and encouraged to […]
CLASS STILL FORMING;CALL FOR START DATE Elise Long offers a new inter-generational improvisation/performance workshop on Fridays this fall for all uninhibited movers, 8 to 108 years old. Participants will collaborate on and perform large community dance works directed by Ms. Long to be performed at various community functions throughout the year. Additionally, participants can also […]
This workshop is a pre-requisite for joining the STH Young Artists Dance/Theater. It will cover the nuts and bolts of the craft of choreography, in addition to helping each student discover his/her own unique creative voice/vision and process. Register For Class Below