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Curriculum
Adagio Ballet’s curriculum is designed to provide young dancers with a joyful transition from the world of magical fairy-tale dances to the fine art of classical ballet. With this intention, we have created a unique ballet curriculum which is based on the Vaganova method of ballet and uses the natural physical, mental, and social development of students as a guide for introducing the art of dance.
The Adagio Ballet Jazz curriculum perfectly compliments our ballet program. The Jazz curriculum is based on the classical jazz dance technique, with influences incorporated from modern jazz, hip-hop, street jazz and Broadway styles. The Jazz program focuses on flexibility, rhythm, extension, balance, speed, and strong movement, preparing students for a lifetime of dancing.
We follow the typical jazz class format of building strength, balance and extension through isolations, rhythmic exercises, floor stretches, across the floor patterns, and dance combinations. The class format remains the same through the different levels, while the movements continue to increase in complexity as students grow technically and physically. Just as the ballet program progresses along the natural physical and social development of the dancer, the jazz program integrates rhythm and music games, social interaction and partnering, improvisation and constructive peer feedback into the classes. Strong stage presence and performance are also strongly emphasized in the Jazz curriculum.
We follow the typical jazz class format of building strength, balance and extension through isolations, rhythmic exercises, floor stretches, across the floor patterns, and dance combinations. The class format remains the same through the different levels, while the movements continue to increase in complexity as students grow technically and physically. Just as the ballet program progresses along the natural physical and social development of the dancer, the jazz program integrates rhythm and music games, social interaction and partnering, improvisation and constructive peer feedback into the classes. Strong stage presence and performance are also strongly emphasized in the Jazz curriculum.
Tap training helps to increase leg and core strength, musicality and rhythm, and showmanship. Tap class is a fun and exciting way to explore dance movement and learn basic through advanced steps. It also helps to improve coordination and teamwork skills. Tap dancing is a great compliment to any dancer wishing to perform in musicals or play a musical instrument because of it's important concentration on musicality and rhythm. Tap dancing helps students to find their inner performer and challenges the student to open up and become a versatile performer. Tap dancing focuses on learning complex patterns of foot movement, changes in tempo and different methods of weight transfer while dancing in order to produce a certain sound or look that accompanies the type of choreography or steps that the students are working class. Tap dancing is a great form of dancers for students of all ages to learn.
Modern dance compliments ballet and jazz technique because it builds core strength, increases the height of a dancer’s jump and challenges the dancer to move through space with different movements and various levels. Modern dance will help the dancer to become aware of different styles of movements that could be incorporated into contemporary ballet. It also helps with the ability to quickly learn combinations and refine musicality.
Adagio Ballet’s curriculum is designed to provide young dancers with a joyful transition from the world of magical fairy-tale dances to the fine art of classical ballet. With this intention, we have created a unique ballet curriculum which is based on the Vaganova method of ballet and uses the natural physical, mental, and social development of students as a guide for introducing the art of dance.
It is never too late to benefit from what a dance class has to offer! Adagio Ballet offers several different types and levels of Adult Dance classes - Ballet, Tap, Jazz; and Adult Fitness classes - Stay in Shape, Yoga, and Pilates. Individual Class: $20, 5 class package $95, 10 class package $180, 15 class package $255.
Plan your next Birthday Party in style at Adagio Ballet!
Choose between many exciting themes and dance styles to make this Birthday special and memorable!Younger Students may chose a fairy tale or a princess theme from ourlong list of stories, while the older ones have a choice of a modernballet or jazz theme that suits their age.
Choose between many exciting themes and dance styles to make this Birthday special and memorable!Younger Students may chose a fairy tale or a princess theme from ourlong list of stories, while the older ones have a choice of a modernballet or jazz theme that suits their age.
Every Summer, we try to offer a greater variety of fun choices for Students 3 ! Summer 2012 offers the richest and most exciting combination of Half and Full Day Summer Camps and Intensive Workshops!
From Angelina Ballerina and Princess themes and classics like Peter and the Wolf to the imaginative journeys of Dances Around the World and the Puppets' Workshops, we have it all for beginner level Ballet Students!
Looking for a Jazz or Tap camp for 6 and up? No problem! Jazz Pop Stars, So you think you can dance, Dance Team, Tap in the Movies, Pre-Tap for the little tappers 3.5 and up!
For more experienced Students interested in mixing dance forms, acting, producing a show, or being a choreographer - definitely check out our Full Day Camps!
All camp Students have the wonderful opportunity to perform in our state-of-the-art Black Box Theater! Lights-Camera-Action!
Most Camps Monday-Friday. Half-day camps include juice/snack and daily craft. Full-day camps include juice/snack and daily craft - Students need to bring own lunch. Tuition varies on type and length of Camp: $250-$500.00.
Our Summer program guarantees a structured and encouraging learning environment, with lots of fun, creativity, and the chance to make new friends!
JOIN US THIS SUMMER!
From Angelina Ballerina and Princess themes and classics like Peter and the Wolf to the imaginative journeys of Dances Around the World and the Puppets' Workshops, we have it all for beginner level Ballet Students!
Looking for a Jazz or Tap camp for 6 and up? No problem! Jazz Pop Stars, So you think you can dance, Dance Team, Tap in the Movies, Pre-Tap for the little tappers 3.5 and up!
For more experienced Students interested in mixing dance forms, acting, producing a show, or being a choreographer - definitely check out our Full Day Camps!
All camp Students have the wonderful opportunity to perform in our state-of-the-art Black Box Theater! Lights-Camera-Action!
Most Camps Monday-Friday. Half-day camps include juice/snack and daily craft. Full-day camps include juice/snack and daily craft - Students need to bring own lunch. Tuition varies on type and length of Camp: $250-$500.00.
Our Summer program guarantees a structured and encouraging learning environment, with lots of fun, creativity, and the chance to make new friends!
JOIN US THIS SUMMER!
Adagio Ballet’s Intensive Ballet and Intensive Jazz Programs are designed to accommodate and challenge Students with a very strong interest in learning the art of dance in its complexity. All Intensive levels meet twice a week, and in the case of Ballet Intensive, which closely follows the Vaganova method, once Students begins Pointe work they are strongly encouraged to enroll in an additional Pointe class. The Intensive program constantly challenges students to blend the harmony of strong technique with an artistic quality. Ages 6 and up, an audition/recommendation by Adagio Ballet’s faculty is required for participation.
Our Collective program is designed for students to be able to explore different forms of dance in one fun filled 1-hour long class. Students will have fun learning the basic movements in ballet, tap and jazz dancing while listening to fun music and playing dance and movement themed games. This class will emphasize cooperation amongst the dancers while improving listening and direction following skills. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of ballet, tap and jazz dancing which will prepare them to continue in the Collective program or move on to our Early Years or Beginning Classical Ballet Program.
Our Boys Ballet program is designed specifically to develop the attributes necessary to successful male dancers. It is a main priority for us to establish a sense of comfort and support in the classroom for boy dancers. Among the important aspects of this program are the development of strength and balance for more advanced moved ballet steps as well as the preparation for eventual partnering with a female partner.
For the first time this Spring, we will offer Spring Break Camps Monday April 18th - Friday April 22nd! These 2.5-3 hour morning camps for Students ages 3-11 will provide dancers with the opportunity to explore fun themes, learn exciting choreography, make their own stage props and costume pieces, and perform for an audience! Join us for Spring learning and fun!
The Winter Camp is an excellent dance opportunity for the Students who would like to stay active and learn more during the winter break. The program offers a choice of levels, dance styles and options for a half or full day (as a combination of 2 half day camps) as well as a full day dance intensive workshop.
The tuition for the half day camp is $270
The tuition for the full day camp is $350
The tuition for the half day camp is $270
The tuition for the full day camp is $350
