CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Creative Movement: This style
of dance is for our young dancers (ages 2-5). Creative movement will encourage self discipline, self-confidence while
incorporating coordination, rhythm and basic dance steps. Children will work on large motor skills, spatial awareness
and flexibility. Dancers are to wear hair tied back and away from face, pink leather ballet shoes, leotard and tights.
Ballet: Ballet is the basis of all dance styles. We teach theatrical ballet at Masters. This
allows us to teach our own style of ballet and incorporate classical ballet at the same time. Dancers will learn
technique, terminology, grace, poise discipline and an appreciation for the arts. Dancers will begin class at the barre.
Then move to center floor work and then close the class with across the floor combinations. Ballet is the most disciplined
and important form of dance for all serious dancers. This class is progressive. *Dancers may move into the next
level with teacher's permission. Dancers are to wear hair tied back away from face, pink leather ballet shoes, solid
colored leotard and pink tights. Dance skirts are permitted.
Pointe: This form of ballet is
by teachers permission only. If you are transferring from another studio a written letter from your previous ballet
instructor is required.
Tap: Tap is a fun, fast-paced style of dance that teaches rhythm, counting
and coordination. Early tap classes will cover basic steps and once the concept is achieved the dancer may progress
into the next level. Dancers are to wear hair tied back away from face, solid colored leotard and black jazz pant that
doesn't touch the floor and socks or tights.Waupun location shoe requirements: Level I Revolution brand U-shell black tap
shoe, Level II and up, black Revolution Brand premium tap shoe (full sole or split sole) .
Jazz: In
this style of dance, dancers will learn isolations, across the floor and combinations. Early jazz classes will teach
simple routines and then progress into the next level of jazz dance, with more difficult and challenging dance combinations.
Dancers are to wear their hair tied back away from face, any style leotard, tights or socks and skirts are acceptable. Waupun
location shoe requirement: tan bloch super jazz style #so401.
Hip Hop: This is a very popular form of dance. Dancers will learn basic street style dance
to the more popular music. Dancers progress at the proper age level. Dancers are to wear their hair tied back
away from face, white tennis shoes that are only used on dance floor (no street shoes), sweat pants, capri style or jazz
pants that doesn't reach the floor and tight fitting tank top or t-shirt. Please use socks. Please do not buy
shoes until classes have started. Shoe style is subject to change. Waupun location shoe requirements: All levels,
low white in color chuck taylor (or off brand) tennis shoes.
Poms: Pom pons is another very popular
style of dance. Dancers get a chance to understand team
spirit, learn pom routines and learn basic, counted, precision
steps. This class is also progressive with dancer's age level. Dancers are to wear their hair tied back away from
face, dance shoes are at teacher's choice, (Please check with your dance teacher/studio at registration.)shorts, t-shirt or
tank and socks. Waupun location shoe requirements: black jazz shoe for level I and tan Bloch super jazz style #so401 for levels
II, III and IIII.
Musical Theater:
This is a great class for the dancer that wants to work on staging, drama and dance. We will work with show tunes and
characterization. You must be at least 9 to be in this class. Dancers are to wear hair tied back away from face,
jazz shoes, comfortable clothes that aren't baggy.
Lyrical: This form of dance uses principals
from both ballet and jazz. Dance movements require strong technique ability. Dancer's must be aware of facial expressions,
essentially acting, to properly perform a lyrical dance piece. You must have 3 years of ballet experience
to take lyrical.
Dance Attire for Boys: All boys are required to wear black jazz pants, white
t-shirt, socks and black ballet (or jazz) shoes.
