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Pre-Ballet - Beginning Ballet - Ballet 1,2, & 3 listings appear in the Ballet Section. Click Here
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Mommie & Me: Mondays and Fridays at 10 AM - Miss Frances
For Toddlers Ages 2-3 with Mothers of any age. Sing, dance and play alongside your toddler in Mommie and Me classes. Toddlers strengthen coordination and balance skills, develop muscular strength and practice classroom etiquette. Students learn the basics of ballet and creative dance through fun, engaging songs and games. This class is meant to transition youngsters into attentive, respectful students. Parents help by supporting the child in the classroom and encouraging independent activity.
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Intro to DJ'ing 101 for Kids Thursdays, 4:15 PM DJ Syko
We are so lucky to have DJ SYKO in residence this summer to teach kids 6 to 12 the basics of DJ'ing. DJ SYKO puts on a kids party the first Saturday of the month at QUA! Walk-In and and get hands on instruction how to use turntables, mixers, scratch and how to put beats together. How great, they can DJ their siblings birthdays parties! Kids will learn how to set up equipment. Learn the basics about digital DJ'ing and music production. They will get used to using records, cd's, amps, learn about good sound and how to get the party going! No equipment necessary for this introductory course. Students may have an opportunity to play at the Galaxy Showcase and maybe more!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Open Level Ballet (Ages 7-13): Tuesdays, 6:15 PM -Miss Frances
The focus in this class is on Ballet technique, proper alignment, flexibility and body conditioning. Activities include warm-up, Barre work, extensive stretching, across the floor technique practices and learning of choreography. Students will learn a performance piece and are welcome to participate in performances every 8 weeks. Students ages 7-13 of any level are welcome in this class. All are expected to work very hard. The hour class will build on basic ballet positions and steps by adding the component expression. Students will learn to listen to the music and to move smoothly through their steps. They will begin to explore the types of movements that characterize ballet. Classes are always taught with bio-mechanics in mind- we will learn to practice ballet only in a way that is healthy for our bodies. Class will follow a classic ballet class format: barre work, center work, across the floor exercises, and reverence. Ballet students need a leotard, tights and ballet shoes. A ballet skirt is optional.
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Open Level Jazz (Ages 7-13): Tuesdays, 7:15 PM - Miss Frances This class emphasizes jazz technique, including turns, leaps, and extensions. Various styles of choreography will be covered in across the floor and center routines. This class is a great complement to OLB; students wishing to progress quickly should enroll in both. Students will participate in performance every 8 weeks.
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Hip Hop 1: Saturdays, 12-1 PM - Miss Frances
Energetic students ages 5-7 are encouraged to take Hip Hop I. They will have a blast in this 45 minute, very upbeat class. Every week, students will warm up, stretch, practice new steps across the floor and add on to a dance. Students will strengthen isolations, learn new rhythmic patterns, increase flexibility and strength and gain confidence as a performer. Students need to wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement, nothing too baggy, supportive sneakers and a smile. To Register, Click Here, and Select the Tab "Series Classes" at the top of the page.
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Hip Hop 2: Saturdays, 1-2 PM - Miss Frances
Hip Hop II students, ages 8-16, will increase agility and strength while learning beginning-intermediate hip hop and jazz moves. Class is one hour. Students will have a long warmup, where simple new steps will be introduced quickly, isolations will be practiced and stretches thoughtfully executed. Across the floor exercises will include kicks, turns, leaps and free-styling. The dance for Hip Hop II will include strength-building floorwork. Hip Hop II students should wear supportive sneakers and comfortable clothing that allows free movement and is not too baggy. To Register, Click Here, and Select the Tab "Series Classes" at the top of the page.
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Break 4 Kids - Blitz
Advanced: Tuesday 5:15-6:15 PM
Beginners: Thursday, 6:15-7:10 PM
Breaking 4 Kids is an hour of original style street dancing. Learn tricks, stalls, toprock and downrock moves to share with your friends! Breaking includes a variety of techniques, such as floorwork (downrock), standing footwork (toprock), pops (quick muscle contractions to look like the body is popping), locks (fast/precise, hand and arm movements with loose, exaggerated legs and hips) and waves (making body look like a wave is going through). Breaking 4 Kids is a very energetic, physical and less technical form of dance where kids are able and encouraged to showcase his or her own personal flair. Safety is always first priority in this class, thus each instructor ensures the basic moves are perfected before advancing to more challenging tricks. Ages 5-13 are welcome.
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Let's Hip Hop - Blitz VIDEO
Advanced: Tuesday 6:15-7:15 PM
Beginners: Thursday, 5:15-6:10 PM
Hey, kids - come polish off your skills and get it poppin’ like all your favorite artists at beginning Hip Hop with Blitz!
Galaxy’s Kid’s Hip Hop is a very popular, high-energy class. It incorporates the basic training needed to excel at the flashy, funky moves seen by the hottest performers of today’s dance world! Each student will learn basic hip hop moves which will be essential in understanding the technique of putting those moves into a choreographed routine. Short combinations will be taught as well to improve dance comprehension and give the student material to perform for his or her friends and family. Ages 5-13 are welcome to attend this class.
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