Anti-Gravity School of Dance and Fitness -
DANCE CLASSES
Anti-Gravity offers a wide selection of classes. Each student is placed in a class that is appropriate for their age and ability level. Classes range from beginning through pre-professional. Dance classes are available for age's three through adult. A large variety of genres are offered including ballet, pointe work, contemporary, modern, hip hop, tap, jazz, musical theatre, and tumbling.
"Ballet is a formalized kind of performance dance, which originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France, England, and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with most of the audience seated on tiers or galleries on three sides of the dancing floor. It has since become a highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary. It is primarily performed with the accompaniment of classical music and has been influential as a form of dance globally. Ballet has been taught in ballet schools around the world, which use their own cultures and societies to inform the art. Ballet dance works (ballets) are choreographed and performed by trained artists, include mime and acting, and are set to music (usually orchestral but occasionally vocal). It is a poised style of dance that incorporates the foundational techniques for many other dance forms.
This type of dancing is very hard to achieve and takes much practice to master. It is best known in the form of Late Romantic Ballet or Ballet Blanc, which preoccupies itself with the female dancer to the exclusion of almost all else, focusing on pointe work, flowing, precise acrobatic movements, and often presenting the dancers in the conventional short white French tutu. Later developments include expressionist ballet, Neoclassical ballet, and elements of Modern dance."
AGSD BALLET CLASSES
Ballet/Tap (3-5) - This is a combined class of ballet and tap. Focusing on movement, dance vocabulary, musicality, spatial awareness, and classroom etiquette. It is a beginner class for ages 3 through 5.
Ballet/Tap (6-7) - This is a combined class of ballet and tap. Focusing on movement, dance vocabulary, musicality, spatial awareness, and classroom etiquette. It is a beginner class for ages 6 through 7.
Ballet 1/2 - This class is for beginners who wish to master the basics of Ballet. Classes are divided by age groups 7 - 13 & 14 – Adult.
Ballet 2/3 - This class is for students who have been studying Classical Ballet for at least 2 years. Students at this level should be enrolled in a minimum of 2 classes per week in order to maintain and excel to the next level. Student must be 10 years or older to attend this class.
Ballet 3/4 - This class is for students who have been studying Classical Ballet for at least 4 years. Students at this level should be enrolled in a minimum of 3 classes per week in order to maintain and excel to the next level. Student must be 12 years or older to attend this class.
Standard 4 – This class is for students who have been studying Cecchetti Classical Ballet for at least 2 years. Students at this level should be enrolled in a minimum of 2 classes per week in order to maintain and excel to the next level. Student must be 10 years or older to attend this class.
Grade 5 – This class is for students who have been studying Cecchetti Classical Ballet for at least 4 years. Students at this level should be enrolled in a minimum of 3 classes per week in order to maintain and excel to the next level. Student must be 12 years or older to attend this class.
Pointe I - This class is for students who have been studying Classical Ballet for at least 3 years and have achieved the technique and strength to begin learning to dance en pointe. Students must be at least 12 years old or have clearance through their paediatrician.
Pointe II - This class is for students who have been studying Classical Ballet for at least 4 years and have achieved the technique and strength to begin performing intermediate and advanced movements en pointe. Students must be at least 12 years old or have clearance through their paediatrician.
Ballet Ensemble A - This class is for students who have been chosen to perform with the AGSD Sr. Ballet Ensemble.
Ballet Ensemble B - This class is for students who have been chosen to perform with the AGSD Ballet Ensemble.
"Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television shows, movies, music videos and commercials. People enjoy watching jazz dancers, as the dancing is fun and energetic.
Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's individual style and originality. Every jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in their own way. Jazz dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance."
Jazz 1/2 - This class is for beginners who wish to master the basics of Jazz. Classes are divided by age groups 7 - 13 & 14 – Adult.
Jazz 2/3 – This class is for students who have been studying Jazz for at least 2 years. Students at this level should be enrolled in a Ballet technique class in order to maintain and excel to the next level. Student must be 10 years or older to attend this class.
Jazz 4/5 – This class is for students who have been studying Jazz for at least 3 years. Students at this level should be enrolled in a Ballet technique class in order to maintain and excel to the next level. Student must be 12 years or older to attend this class.
Musical Theatre - This class is for students who have been studying Jazz for at least 2 years. Students at this level should be enrolled in a Jazz & Ballet technique class in order to achieve the movement quality required to master the musical theatre style. Student must be 10 years or older to attend this class. Ex: “Fosse”, “West Side Story”, “42nd Street”, etc.
Jazz Ensemble A - This class is for students who have been chosen to perform with the AGSD Sr. Jazz Ensemble.
Jazz Ensemble B - This class is for students who have been chosen to perform with the AGSD Jr. Jazz Ensemble.
Jazz Ensemble C - This class is for students who have been chosen to perform with the AGSD Petite Jazz Ensemble.
"Hip-hop dance refers to social or choreographed dance styles primarily danced to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. This includes a wide range of styles notably breaking, locking, and popping which were developed in the 1970s by Black and Latino Americans. What separates hip-hop dance from other forms of dance is that it is often freestyle (improvisational) in nature and hip-hop dancers frequently engage in battles—formal or informal freestyle dance competitions. Informal freestyle sessions and battles are usually performed in a cipher, a circular dance space that forms naturally once the dancing begins. These three elements—freestyling, battles, and ciphers—are key components of hip-hop dance.
More than 30 years old, hip-hop dance became widely known after the first professional breaking, locking, and popping crews formed in the 1970s. The most influential groups are the Rock Steady Crew, The Lockers, and the Electric Boogaloos who are responsible for the spread of breaking, locking, and popping respectively. Parallel with the evolution of hip-hop music, hip-hop dancing evolved from breaking and the funk styles into different forms: moves such as the "running man" and the "cabbage patch" hit the mainstream and became fad dances. The dance industry in particular responded with studio/commercial hip-hop, sometimes called new style, and jazz funk. These styles were developed by technically trained dancers who wanted to create choreography for hip-hop music from the hip-hop dances they saw being performed on the street. Because of this development, hip-hop dance is now practiced at both studios and outside spaces."
Hip-Hop/Jazz (3-5) – This is a combined class of Hip Hop and Jazz. Focusing on movement, dance vocabulary, musicality, spatial awareness, flexibility, and classroom etiquette. It is a beginner class for ages 3 through 5.
Hip-Hop/Jazz (6-7) – This is a combined class of Hip Hop and Jazz. Focusing on movement, dance vocabulary, musicality, spatial awareness, flexibility, and classroom etiquette. It is a beginner class for ages 3 through 5.
Hip-Hop 1/2 - This class is for beginners who wish to master the basics of Hip Hop. Classes are divided by age groups 8 - 12 & 13 – Adult.
Hip-Hop 2/3 - This class is for students who have been studying Hip-Hop for at least 2 years. Ages 10 - Adult.
Hip-Hop 3/4 - This class is for students who have been studying Hip-Hop for at least 4 years. A minimum of 2 Hip Hop classes and tumbling is recommended. Ages 13 - Adult.
Hip Hop Fusion 3 – This class is for students who have been studying Hip-Hop for at least 3 years. This Fusion class includes various styles of Hip Hop including, Femme, African, Contemporary, etc. Jazz technique is recommended. Ages 14 - Adult.
Hip Hop Fusion 4 - This class is for students who have been studying Hip-Hop for at least 4 years. This Fusion class includes various styles of Hip Hop including, Femme, African, Contemporary, etc. Jazz technique is recommended. Ages 14 - Adult.
Hip-Hop Ensemble - This class is for students who have been chosen to perform with the AGSD Hip-Hop Ensemble.
"Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by a tapping sound that is created from metal plates that are attached to both the ball and heel of the dancer's shoe. These metal plates, when tapped against a hard surface, create a percussive sound and as such the dancers are considered to be musicians.
Tap dancers make frequent use of syncopation. Choreography typically starts on the eighth or first beatcount. Another aspect of tap dancing is improvisation. This can either be done with music and follow the beats provided or without musical accompaniment, otherwise known as acappella dancing."
AGSD TAP CLASSES
Tap 1 - This class is for beginners who wish to master the basics of Tap. Ages 8 - 18
Tap 2 – This class is for students who have been studying Tap for at least 2 years. Students at this level should be enrolled in a Ballet or Jazz technique class in order to maintain and excel to the next level. Student must be 10 years or older to attend this class.
Tap 3/4 - This class is for students who have been studying Tap for at least 3 years. Students at this level should be enrolled in a Ballet or Jazz technique class in order to maintain and excel to the next level. Student must be 12 years or older to attend this class.
Adult Tap - This class is for beginning and intermediate adults who wish to master the basics of Tap.
Tap Ensemble - This class is for students who have been chosen to perform with the AGSD Tap Ensemble.
"Born in the early 20th century, modern dance is a dance style that centers on a dancer's own interpretations instead of structured steps, as in traditional ballet dancing. During the 1900's, European dancers began rebelling against the rigid rules of classical ballet.
Turning against the structured techniques, costumes and shoes of ballet, these dancers favored a more relaxed, free style of dancing. Modern dance pioneers often danced in bare feet and revealing costumes. In the United States, several dance pioneers paved the way for American modern dance, including the legendary Martha Graham. Modern dance encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their own steps and routines. It is not unusual for modern dancers to invent new steps for their routines, instead of following a structured code of technique, as in ballet.
Another characteristic of modern dance in opposition to ballet is the deliberate use of gravity. Whereas classical ballet dancers strive to be light and airy on their feet, modern dancers often use their body weight to enhance movement. A modern dancer rejects the classical ballet stance of an upright, erect body, often opting instead for deliberate falls to the floor."
AGSD MODERN CLASSES
Contemporary - This class is for students who have been studying Classical dance forms such as Ballet, Jazz, or Modern for at least 3 years. Focus is on contemporary Jazz & Ballet Ages 10 - Adult.
Modern 4 - This class is for students who have been studying Classical dance forms such as Ballet, Jazz, or Modern for at least 4 years. Focus is on classical Modern techniques. Ages 12 - Adult.
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