ACRO / CORE
ACRO
BEGINNING ACRO
Requirements: NONE
Beginning Acro - Come learn the fundamental building blocks of acro! This class is geared towards beginners and will work on developing the strength and flexibility needed to perform basic acro skills such as forward rolls, cartwheels, and bridges.
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INTERMEDIATE ACRO
Requirements: Strong cartwheel, strong bridge (shoulders against the wall with straight arms), 10 pushups with elbows in, 15 V-Ups)
Gain more confidence in your intermediate acro skills! This class is geared towards intermediate students and will work on developing the strength and flexibility needed to perform intermediate acro skills such as handstand, backbends, and kick-overs.
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ADVANCED ACRO
Requirements: Strong front and back walkovers, strong cartwheels on both sides, strong handstand, 20 push ups w/ elbows in, 30 V-ups
Take your acro skills to a new level! This class is geared towards advanced students and will work on developing the strength and flexibility needed for advanced acro skills such as aerials, rolling tinsicas, kip ups, and more!
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CORE
Core class is specifically designed for dancers of all levels (ages 8+) seeking to enhance their physical abilities and reach new heights in their craft. Cardio, strength training, and mobility exercises will be used to improve endurance, flexibility, and overall strength, essential for achieving a dancer's peak performance. This class offers a fun, challenging, and engaging experience that will leave you feeling energized and empowered to take your dance skills to the next level.
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STRETCH & STRENGTH
Come improve your strength and stamina in this essential class! Strength and cardio training will reduce your risk of injury, increase your endurance, and give you the ability to master new skills as a dancer! You’ll also learn to balance with stability and control, with exercises to help you improve your turns, leg extensions, and overall strength of movement.
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BALLET BASED CLASSES
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BALLET
Here at Premiere Dance Center, we firmly believe in the importance of ballet studies for any and all dancers. Our ballet program combines Cecchetti, English and Vaganova technique to help establish a strong core and proper flexibility for each dancer. The students will master proper placement, turn out, and technique while learning and understanding ballet history and language. The ballet classes are very structured and strive to help attain healthy work ethics, discipline, and self-esteem. Advanced dancers will also train and study Pointe after meeting specific requirements.
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PRE-POINTE
This class is designed to prepare you for the technical and physical demands of dancing en pointe. Throughout this class, you will focus on developing the strength, balance, and coordination needed to dance en pointe. You will learn a variety of exercises that will help you to build the necessary muscle strength in your feet, ankles, and legs, as well as develop the proper alignment and posture required for dancing on pointe. You will also have the opportunity to practice your skills in exercises that simulate dancing en pointe, such as releves and bourrees. In addition to the physical benefits, this class will also help you to develop a greater understanding of the technical aspects of dancing en pointe, such as proper pointe shoe fitting and maintenance.
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POINTE
Designed for dancers with prior ballet training, this class focuses on developing skills en pointe. Dancers will work through barre and center exercises specifically tailored to build proper technique, improve stability, and increase confidence on pointe. Emphasis is placed on safe progression, musicality, and expressive movement. ​
JAZZ/CONTEMPORARY BASED CLASSES
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COMBO
This class is time dedicated to exploring a dancer’s personal movement within choreography. The class will focus on learning a new combination of choreography each week in various styles. Dancers will explore personalizing movement, performing, letting go and beyond - all while practicing their skills in picking up choreography and improving their technique. Built on the belief that a dance studio is a safe, supportive space, this class will allow dancers to open up through their movement in a judgement-free zone. This class will support a dancers’ ability to conquer a convention class or audition like a seasoned professional, as well as give them the confidence to be vulnerable in their art.
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CONTEMPORARY
Our contemporary program combines technique and modern dance practices with urban movement and style. Dancers will explore their personal movement and grow their own understanding of artistry. Contemporary classes will utilize improvisation and choreography to give dancers the opportunity to express their emotions and develop their movement.
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JAZZ
Our jazz program concentrates on proper technique, flexibility, entertainment value and FUN! Dancers will study technical progressions in order to master turns, leaps and extensions. Jazz class incorporates center-work, across the floor, jazz history and jazz combinations to equally train a dancers’ technical abilities, understanding of the genre and ability to pick up choreography. Premiere’s jazz program is recognized for their dancers’ stage presence and technical abilities.
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PROGRESSIONS
This class is designed to help you improve your technique and confidence when it comes to executing leaps, turns and progressions in your dance routines. Throughout this class, you will focus on developing the core strength and body control needed to execute leaps and turns with ease and grace. You will learn a variety of leap and progression techniques, including grand jetes, calypsos, second leaps, pirouttes, chinese, etc.
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HIP HOP BASED CLASSES
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HIP HOP
Our hip hop program encourages a well-rounded education of hip hop dance and its history. Our instructors provide a high energy class that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B and pop music together with movements influenced by some of today's hottest video choreographers as well as focusing on the fundamentals of the genre. Hip-hop encompasses movements that have elements of popping, locking, breaking and more. In addition, freestyle movement is practiced and developed to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style.
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TAP BASED CLASSES
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TAP
Our tap programs offer classes from beginning to advanced levels. These programs introduce dancers to a variety of styles, while concentrating on rhythm tap. A wide range of skills will be covered including counter rhythms, rhythmic timing, intricate tap patterns, vocabulary, choreography and improvisation. Our students are recognized for their fast feet as well our unique, contemporary choreography.
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TAP IMPROV
Step outside the choreography and into your own rhythm! This class focuses on developing improvisational skills for tap dancers through call-and-response exercises, rhythm games, and creative exploration. Dancers will build confidence in their own voice, sharpen their musicality, and learn how to create spontaneous tap phrases in a supportive environment. Perfect for intermediate and advanced tappers looking to level up their performance presence and creativity!
TINY TOTS
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TINY TOTS 1
Our Tiny Tots 1 class is a great introduction to ballet, tap, and creative movement. Dancers are introduced to ballet and tap steps, along with basic vocabulary while exploring movement concepts. The dancers will begin basics in class discipline. This class also incorporates visual stimulation and creative movement games to help the dancers learn while having fun!
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TINY TOTS 2
Tiny Tots 2 will focus on establishing the basics of ballet and tap in a fun and structured learning environment. The students in this class will master basic dance positions, concepts and vocabulary, develop a strong sense of rhythm, while enhancing self-confidence.
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SUMMER SPECIALS
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ALL ABOUT TURNS
(Summer Session ONLY)
In this class, we're going to focus on turning elements! All different kinds of pirouettes, chaine, and pique variations will be covered along with fouttes and a la seconde turns. We'll also work on exercises to improve your balance and strength while turning. Let's bring your turns to the next level!
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CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
(Summer Session ONLY)
Ever wanted to choreograph your own piece? In this workshop, you'll learn the basic elements to do just that! We'll discuss use of stage, music choice, and how to create your very own choreography. Then, you'll have the chance to choreograph your own mini piece! Let's build confidence in our young creators!
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