Classes

Class Descriptions

Instructional Dance is an introduction to the experience of dance. These classes are intended for those students looking for a fun, leisure activity that encompasses beginning to intermediate dance skills. This can also be a stepping stone to a competitive level. In addition to dancing, these classes will train students in areas such as music comprehension, team-work, commitment, memorization of choreography, and most important, self confidence.

Find classes by age. Current schedule may not include all styles (depending on the demand.)

TOTS / 3-4 yrs. old

Combination class of Ballet, Tap, Jazz and very basic Tumble. Tots classes are 45 minutes. An introduction to these styles of dance where kids will enjoy learning numbers/counting, listening to music and the freedom of fun, exciting movements.

Monday or Wednesday 3:45-4:30

Saturday 9:00-9:45am

KINDERDANCE / 4-6 yrs. old

Combination class of Tap & Jazz or Ballet & Jazz. At this stage, students will start to get a feel for the art and basic technique of each style, while having a blast!

Jazz & Tap 4-5 yrs. - Monday 4:30-5:15

Jazz & Ballet 5-6 yrs. - Wednesday 3:30-4:30

JAZZ / 7 yrs. old & up

Classes begin with a warm up, that is intended to improve flexibility, control and to understand your body's capability; progressions across the floor include kicks, leaps and turns; dance combinations will be upbeat and fun.

7-8 yrs. - Monday or Friday 5:30-6:30

9-11 yrs. - Monday 6:00-7:00 or Wednesday 6:15-7:15

12 yrs. & up - Monday 7:00-8:00

TAP / 7 yrs. old & up

Tap teaches students music comprehension through rhythms and combinations of rhythms. Proper technique develops through weight distribution and isolation of the ankles and feet. Making music with your feet is always fun!!

7-8 yrs. - Friday 4:45-5:30

9-11 yrs. - Wednesday 7:15-8:00

HIP HOP / 5 yrs. old & up

We offer classes in many different styles of Hip Hop, including: Straight Hip Hop;Breaking; Popping & Locking; "Trix-R-4-Kidz", strictly a technique class designed to teach all the acrobatic type elements, freezes, head/hand stands, all HipHop style tumbling. We are positive that one Hip Hop class at AZ Edge will have you coming back for more!

Hip Hop 1 - 4-7 yrs. - Monday 4:00-5:00

Hip Hop 2 - 7-10 yrs. - Monday 7:00-8:00

Hip Hop 3 - 11 yrs. & up - Monday 6:30-7:30

Breaking - 8 yrs. & up - Saturday 11:00-12:00

Popping & Locking - 8 yrs. & up - Saturday 12:00-1:00

*Please call for availability of other styles, private lessons, Boys classes and more

BALLET TECH. / 5 yrs. old & up

Ballet is the heartbeat of dance. It teaches the essential technique needed to properly execute skils. Dancers will be taught the correct way to align the body and how to utilize muscles that provide strength, produce turn out and control balance. Dress code will be strictly enforced for all Ballet classes. Students who take ballet should know that classes will focus on discipline and technique, while learning grace and fluidity.

Princess Ballet - 4-5 yrs. - Friday 3:30-4:30

Ballet Tech - 6-8 yrs. - Friday 4:00-5:00

*Please call for availability for Ballet Tech ages 9 yrs. & up

LYRICAL / 9 yrs. old & up

The easiest way to describe Lyrical is that one dances to the lyrics of the song. However, students are challanged to not just listen to the lyrics but to interpret what the song is saying through their movements. Correct allignment, balance, control and flexibility are all major factors of this class. These are all fundamentals of Ballet; therefore, dancers who take Lyrical will be also be required to take Ballet.

12 yrs. & up - Wednesday - 8:15-9:15

*Please call for availability in other age groups

MUSICAL THEATRE / 7 yrs. old & up

Our Musical Theatre program is designed to teach students all aspects of Theatre; dancing, singing and acting. Students will learn monologues and songs throughout the year; the style of dance will stress the portrayal of a character. This class is Fun, Fun, Fun for all ages!!

CONTEMPORARY / 9 yrs. old & up

Contemporary has exploded in the world of dance thanks to highly innovative, fresh thinking, creative minds like Wade Robson, Mia Michaels, Sonya Tayeh, etc. Contemporary is an individual take on varieties of dance styles; usually with a Modern or Jazz base. This class will compel students to journey to odd, abstract places with their bodies and is sure to entice their curiosity!

JUMPS & TURNS TECH. / 9 yrs. old & up

Students will enjoy learning different types of Jumps (jetes/grand jetes, c-jumps, axels, tilt jumps, etc.) and Turns (chaines, piques, pirouettes, fouettes, etc.) This class is a technique building class; there will be no choreography taught, but teachers will combine variations of turns and/or jumps to maintain creativity. It is recommended but not required that students taking this class also take Ballet.

*Please call for class availability in these styles

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EDGE DANCE COMPANY