Dance Technica

You should be dancing... at Dance Technica! Welcome to Dance Technica, where youth are taught how to express themselves through the art of dance. We instruct youth of virtually all ages and teach many types of dance techniques, from pointe and ballet to jazz and hip-hop.

Class Descriptions

Creative Movement

Creative Movement, is a bubbly fun class for children without parent supervision. Class activities include use of colorful props (hoops, scarves, ribbons, etc.) along with character acting through nursery rhymes and story dances. Early beginning for ballet with exploration in fast and slow music will be implemented.

Classical Ballet

Classical Ballet is the foundation of all dance, for this reason, we stress its importance. Our classes are taught in the true European tradition, but in a relaxed atmosphere. They include correct placement, French terminology, barre and center work with floor combinations and variations. Traditional and Lyrical styles are presented.

Pointe

After sufficient ballet study and proper muscle development, students age 11 and older may be eligible to dance "en pointe" (dancing on the toes in blocked satin slippers). This class is offered to the serious students only, as a compliment to the regular Ballet class she is already attending.

Jazz

Conceived here in the United States, but established by varied techniques borrowed from all over the world, influenced by the musical styles of each decade, Jazz dancing allows a wide freedom of expression. The class provides a progressive system of exercises for physical toning, strengthening, isolations and placement. Included are terminology, center floor warm-up, floor and corner progressions, turns, jumps and routines. Various styles such as Modern, Funk, Blues, Lyrical and Commercial styles may be explored.

Hip-Hop

This high-energy fun, funky class is the style seen in many TV music videos. A dance style originating in the 80's, when street dancers challenged one another to dance-offs. Combinations are rhythmic and lively, with choreographic challenge. Hip-Hop is set to a strong, contemporary beat, builds stamina, emphasized body isolations, attitude, coordination, free-style movement and rhythm.

Tap

Tap is a fun form of dance wherein rhythmic sounds are created by the feet. Important to the all-round dancer it is an excellent means of increasing coordination of the mind and body. Tap also develops a sense of rhythm and timing which is essential to the development of every style of dance. This lively class includes terminology, exercises to warm and strengthen the ankles, floor combinations stressing precision and counting, and routines.

Combination Classes

Ballet/Tap/Jazz are designed for younger students only (under age of 12), in an effort to perk and maintain their interest, while exposing them to several styles of the performing art, thus providing them with a well-rounded dance education. :

Jr. Drill Team

An exciting combination Jazz and Military class designed for ages 12-15 years. As seen in Utah High School Drill Team, basic Jazz and Military technique as well as Drill Down commands will be taught. Members will compete annually in at least one drill down competition. Flexibility and precision are worked on extensively. Drill team may also dance with props. In addition to the drill team class, members are required to take an additional ballet class. Class parties are offered throughout the year as bonding opportunities for the members. Drill Team is for the serious dancer only. Much time and full commitment is mandatory. Members are not allowed to be late, miss practices or performances.

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