Curriculum
Ballet
Pre-Ballet Division, Primary Division, Pre-Professional Division, and Adult Division
Our ballet program is divided into four divisions: the Pre-Ballet Division, the Primary Ballet Division, the Pre-Professional Division, and the Adult Division. Our ballet syllabus is based on a mixture of RAD, the Vaganova method, the Danish school, some aspects of Balanchine technique, the Cecchetti method, and the CPYB syllabus created by Marcia Dale Weary to provide students with a well-rounded ballet technique. We want our dancers to be strong and versatile which is essential in today's dance world. We realize that not all of our students will choose a career in ballet. Some may decide to go into different forms of dance or theatre and we hope to prepare them for this as well by offering other dance classes beside ballet, such as tap, jazz, and hip hop. Ultimately we hope all of our students will have a life long love of dance and become well-educated supporters of this beautiful art form.
Tap
Beginning (ages 6 and up), Intermediate, Advanced Tap, and Adult Tap
Taught by former Broadway dancer Bobbie Jaramillo, these classes teach proper technique with an emphasis on clean sounds and musicality. Typically students will spend three years in each class, working with students of their own level.
Jazz
Beginning (ages 6 and up), Intermediate, Advanced Jazz, and Adult Jazz
The jazz program is based on technique and longevity. Taught by Jennifer Gonzalez, these classes include a broad spectrum of New York style jazz from funk to Fosse. Students begin with warm-ups, stretches and isolation exercises before working on combinations across the floor and in center.
Modern
Modern (ages 11 and up)
Modern dance is a particular type of dance that is more contemporary that its cousin ballet. Students learn to use a range of movements and levels, fully utilizing their body in different ways. This class includes different styles such as Horton, Cunningham, and Limon techniques.
Hip Hop
Beginning (ages 7 and up), Intermediate, Advanced, and Adult Hip Hop
This class introduces the aspiring dancer, boys and girls, to the excitement of hip hop. Dancers learn various aspects of hip hop technique such as locking, popping and b-boying/girling in exciting combinations. All classes are taught by Larry Southall.
LDA Ballet II students
Advanced Tap
Photo by Rich Colwell
Beginning Jazz
Photo by Rich Colwell
