DANCE FUNDAMENTALS

Pre-school (3 & 4 yr olds) & Kindergarten (45 minutes)

Students learn basic dance class structure and etiquette. They work on the social skills needed to work together with other students. Physical skill areas worked on include: rhythm; getting to know their left & right; learning the parts of their bodies; hopping, skipping & jumping; gaining more control of their movements and finding new ways of expressing themselves through movement exploration.

 PRE-BALLET

1st & 2nd grades (45 minutes)

This class adds to the base of Dance Fundamentals with basic ballet positions, movements and terminology, laying the ground work for a solid placement for ballet` technique. Improvisational aspects are still incorporated.

TAP

2nd grade-adult (45 minutes - 1 hour)

Tap is a dance technique that is based on rhythm! Class format includes a study of the basic steps, improv, rhythmic structures and dance combinations.

 BALLET

3rd grade-adult (1—1.5 hours)

The art of Classical Ballet is about sculpting space, creating beauty, & learning to fly! The technique is a demanding physical activity that teaches good posture, fine muscle control, coordination, flexibility, and strength. Class has two parts: barre & center. Barre work consists of exercises that warm-up, strengthen, and train the muscles & mind in many pieces of movement. Center work takes what the student has learned at barre and links the pieces together into movement phrases. Classes increase in length and frequency as a student advances.

POINTE WORK (30 minutes)

The use of pointe shoes, is a natural extension of ballet technique. Because of the strength required, dancers must be taking at least two ballet classes a week to be considered for pointe. Students ages 11 and up are constantly being evaluated by their teacher as to their readiness to begin pointe.

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 MODERN DANCE

4th grade-adult (1—1.25 hours)

Modern Dance uses technique & improvisation to explore the body and its unique abilities to move and express, finding how it connects to mind & spirit. It is most importantly a point of view about moving.

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JAZZ

4th grade-adult (1—1.5 hours)

Jazz is the study of dance and music of popular culture emphasizing flexibility, strength and style. Class format includes a general warm-up, technique focus, stretching, moving, and a dance combination. Steps and music are merged using jazz and Broadway-style music.

IYENGAR YOGA

KATY OLSON (Certified Yoga Instructor)
For more information contact Katy at the following:

Katy J Olson
Healing Through Touch
210 N Cascade FF
218-998-3885

 MASTER CLASSES

Special classes with guest teachers offered throughout the year.

 DANCE & DESSERT

A fund-raising performance held in December in collaboration with A Center for the Arts which helps bring professional dance companies to Fergus Falls to perform and provide master classes.