IDC offers classes in all levels of dance from beginner to advance.  Dancers will be encouraged, motivated and challenged by IDC instructors.  All dancers will develop knowledge of dance disciplines of their choice or level of commitment.  Dancers may choose the class(s) they are interested in and IDC’s professional staff will place dancers in the appropriate level according to individual ability and age.

 Pre-Primary (3-7):  Classes are designed to improve body awareness and posture placement and foster self-confidence, emphasizing motor skills development, coordination and limbering exercises.  Group activities will be introduced along with classroom manners.  Requirements:  Students must be able to keep quiet, listen and follow instructions.

 Creative Movement/Pre-Ballet (3-5):  A 30 minute class for the very young. Basic beginner ballet techniques and free movement exercises will be introduced.

 Pre-Ballet/Tiny Tap (5-7): A 60 minute class.  Dancers should have taken at least one year of Creative Movement/Pre-Ballet first.  Tap class starts with simple basic rhythm steps to develop strong tap techniques. 

 Level I (7-9):  Beginner classes for students with little or no previous dance experience.  Learn basic traditional technique and vocabulary; terminology, body positions and stretching in each dance discipline.

Ballet I:  A 75 minute class for 6-9 year old students.  A classical ballet class which includes barre work, center floor exercises and across the floor combinations.  A strong ballet foundation is critical to becoming a truly fine dancer in any dance form.  

Lyrical I:  A 60 minute class.  Is a beautiful blend of ballet, jazz and modern.  Students learn the rhythms of jazz and the emotions of modern dance.  Dancers create a story or express the mood or theme of the music and its lyrics.

Jazz I:  A 60 minute class that combines many styles and techniques from ethnic and contemporary to ballet.  Consisting of exercises to stretch and tone muscles and to develop support for proper stress-free alignment of the skeletal structure.

Tap I:  A 60 minute class.  Previous dance experience in Pre-Ballet/Tiny Tap is helpful but not required.  This class follows the Al Gilbert teaching technique along with learning different rhythms and counting.

Funk I:  A 60 minute class.  Previous dance experience is helpful.  This exciting dance style can be seen on popular video productions.  Students will explore the fundamentals of hip-hop.

 Level II (10-12):  Beginner/intermediate classes for older students with little experience.  The focus will be on traditional technique, vocabulary, terminology, stretch and strength training.

 Ballet II:  A 75 minute classical ballet class which includes barre work, center floor exercises and across the floor combinations.  A strong ballet foundation is critical to becoming a truly fine dancer in any dance form.

 Lyrical II:  A 60 minute class.  Previous ballet experience is required for this class.  Learn the introduction of interpretive movements and body expressions (expressing emotions) using a combination of ballet, jazz and modern.

 Jazz II:  A 60 minute class.  See Jazz I.  Need at least two years of ballet or jazz experience.

 Tap II:  A 60 minute class.  Develop stronger technique and movement of the feet to a variety of music.  Students should have at least one/two years of tap experience. Practice time outside of class will be required.

 Funk II:  A 60 minute class.  Requires at least one year of previous dance experience in funk, ballet or jazz.  Students will learn street style, funk, hip/hop movements to the latest hip/hop music (age appropriate).

 Level III (12-14):  Intermediate/advanced class for dancers with three-four years of dance experience and know the basic technique and terminology and demonstrate each with good form.  A good working knowledge of leaps, turns and floor work is expected.

 Ballet III/Pre-Pointe:  A 90 minutes class of classical ballet with an emphasis on getting ready for going on pointe.

 Lyrical III:  A 60 minute class for dancers with three-four years of ballet, jazz or modern training.

 Jazz III:  A 60 minute class that requires at least two years of previous dance experience in ballet or jazz.  Dancers should know the difference between an inside and outside pirouette.

 Tap III:   A 60 minute class.  The focus will be on developing stronger, more challenging tap sounds, vocabulary and movement of the feet in center and across the floor combinations to a variety of music of instructor’s choice.

 Funk III:  A 60 minute class that explores intermediate hip-hop combinations and encourages students to create their own choreography with the group. Focus will be on the execution of hip-hop moves, perfecting timing and performance.

Comp Funk Jr.:  A 60 minute class for the serious dancer that wants to do competitions.  Class attendance is mandatory.  Any student that shows up unprepared for class; displays a negative or disrespectful disposition or does not participate in class to his or her full potential; that student will not be allowed to participate in this class.  See our Performing Group policy form for more specific details.

Level IV (13-up/By Audition):  For students who have taken two or more years of Ballet III, Jazz III, Lyrical III, Funk III or a summer intensive with instructor’s approval. 

Ballet IV:  A 90 minute class.  Must have good strong ballet technique and is willing to work hard in this class.  Must have a good attendance recorded from previous classes.

Lyrical IV:  A 75 minute class that is an emotional and contemporary form of dance combining the grace and beauty of ballet with the strength and flexibility of jazz.  Interpretive movements and body expressions of modern dance will be stressed.  Students must be open to working on expressing emotions. 

 Jazz IV:  A 75 minute class.  More challenging combinations will be taught.  Students will be pushed harder.  Requirements:  Double pirouettes, attitude turns, grand jete and hitch kicks.  There is a possibility of doing competitions.

Pointe:  A 60 minute class following the Ballet IV class with the focus of going on Pointe.  Dancers must take both Ballet IV classes to be in this class.  No exceptions!!  This class is only for the students who show dedication, hard work, and have a good attitude.  Proper technique will be stressed for safety precautions while en pointe.

Tap IV:  A 60 minute class that focuses on developing stronger, more challenging tap sounds, vocabulary and movement of the feet in center and across the floor combinations to a variety of music of instructor's choice.

Funk IV:  A 60 minute class.  At least 3-4 years previous dance experience in funk, hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet and performance, or cheerleading experience is preferred.  This class explores advanced hip-hop combinations and encourages students to create their own choreography individually and with the group. 

 Level V (By Audition):  For the serious advanced student/instructor who have taken four or more years of any Level IV class listed above and are committed to attending workshops and competitions.

Hip-Hop V:  A 60 minute advance class where students are expected to bring in their own choreography to share with the class.  Attendance is mandatory!  This is a physically demanding class - extra rehearsals will be required before competitions.

Recreational:  Engaged in these classes for a more relaxed time of exercise and fitness while learning some basic to intermediate tap and latin dance moves.  It's a great way to condition your muscles and improve your general health.

Adult Tap II:  This 60 minute class will begin January 3, 2012.  It is a classic tap dance class for gung ho adults.  Practice outside of class is expected.  This class will dance one optional recital piece for the upcoming spring recital performance in June.

Zumba fitness:  What is Zumba?  A Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting, exhilarating, and effective fitness program.  It combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body using an aerobic/fitness approach to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits.  Cost : $6.00 per class.

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