DANCE APPRECIATION Grades 7-12 (IFT0620) Explore different genres of dance like social and partner dances (latin, swing, salsa), and the basics of ballet, modern, jazz, and tap. Develop an understanding of dance concepts and terminology. Ideal for students interested in taking a dance class for the first time.
BALLET I/II Grades 7-12 (IFT0111) Develop and begin building strength, flexibility and control to execute ballet movement. Each class will emphasize barre exercises and may include a combination of center work and across-the-floor combinations. Ballet shoes required.
HIP HOP Grades 7-8 (IFT0312) Grades 9-12 (IFT0315) Experience a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street, commercial, and freestyle forms. Step outside of the box by bringing your own individual style and personality to movements.
JAZZ DANCE I Grades 7-12 (IFT0512) Learn proper jazz dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality, and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Broadway, street, and contemporary styles will be studied. Jazz or ballet shoes required.
JAZZ DANCE II/III Grades 7-12 (IFT0515) Focus on Broadway, street, contemporary, and lyrical styles in this advanced class. Learn more complex techniques, progressions, and rhythms and patterns. Jazz or ballet shoes required.
MODERN DANCE I Grades 7-12 (IFT0612) Explore the fundamental concepts of modern technique in this introductory class. Emphasis is placed on improving anatomical awareness and alignment, increasing strength and flexibility, and developing improvisational skills.
CREATIVE DRAMA AND MOVEMENT Grades 7-8 (IFT3321) Grades 9-12 (IFT3322) By way of theatre appreciation, this course will allow students to venture through the warm-ups, games, and exploratory journeys that are inherent to the art form. Emphasis on ensemble activities and group play is at the center of this course. Let your imaginations go wild as you take risks, create magical moments, and explore the world of improvisational storytelling.
STRENGTH, STRETCH & CONDITIONING Grades 7-12 (IFT0412) Improve fitness, coordination, strength, and flexibility with low-to high-impact aerobics, power walking, kick-boxing, free weights, and relaxation exercises. Emphasis in this class is on exercise safety and technique
YOGA FOR THE ARTIST Grades 7-12 (IFT0715) Balance the mind, body, and spirit. Learn a series of physical postures as well as methods for relaxation, proper breathing, meditation, and concentration that promote health, alleviate stress, and increase muscular strength and flexibility. Students must provide a yoga mat.
TAP I/II Grades 7-12 (IFT0811) Study the basic fundamentals of tap. Technical accuracy is emphasized as you learn rhythmic patterns and make music with your feet. Tap shoes required.
QUADRUPLE THREATS; BALLET, MODERN, JAZZ, AND TAP Grades 9-12 (IFT0563) In this advanced level class, learn more advanced rhythmic patterns where clarity and speed of footwork are emphasized while focusing on center combinations/ choreography. Combine patterns into fun dance routines. Designed for students who have prior dance experience and would do ballet, modern, jazz, tap and a taste of hip hop. Tap shoes required.