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DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES

The BALLET Program

At Coastal Dance Centre, we highly recommend that students learn Classical Ballet. A sound ballet technique provides an easy transition into other forms of dance. Ballet trains the body carefully, developing
strength, control, coordination and line.

We offer Pre-school level dance classes, RAD Ballet Syllabus classes from Pre-Primary to Advanced level along with Open Ballet Technique classes for the older and teenage students.

Students are promoted according to the individual progress in ballet technique, strength and knowledge of the syllabus. Students in the RAD program are examined by an accredited RAD Examiner who comes
to the school. Vocational Graded Examination candidates travel to an RAD Center. Examinations during the school year are scheduled by the RAD USA Administrator.

For the Pre-School level -

>The Baby Ballet Class and The Ballet -Tap Combo Class
For 3 - 6 year-olds. Classes meet once a week.

This class is geared towards the very young student. Children dance together while focusing on rhythm, movement, music and fun! Students in the Baby Ballet and Ballet -Tap Combo classes learn dance moves
focusing on rhythm, creative movement, dynamics and coordination.

>Pre-Primary Ballet Class
Designed for students with ages 4 ½ - 6 years old. Classes meet once a week.

This class uses the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus and is taught by a Royal Academy of Dance fully qualified teacher. The class introduces the very basics of classical ballet - body awareness, style and
poise, an introductory vocabulary of ballet steps and movement, dance dynamics, concepts of music, free interpretation through movement and music, development of artistic expression through imagination
and creative movement, social and emotional development, listening skills, fine and gross motor skills, concepts of direction and position, physical fitness, grooming and presentation skills, self-confidence
and self -esteem.

Students in this level are encouraged to do the Presentation Classes which is not yet an examination but a warm-up to the next level's examination format.

For ages 6 and over, CDC offers -

>The Primary Ballet Class
For the beginning students ages 6 years and over.

Classes meet twice a week and is taught using the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus with instruction from a Royal Academy of Dance fully qualified teacher. It teaches the students basic movements of
classical ballet technique - body awareness, style and poise, a starter vocabulary of traditional ballet steps and movements, dance dynamics, concepts of music and rhythm, development of artistic
expression through creative imagination and free movement, social and emotional development , listening, understanding and memory skills, fine and gross motor skills, self confidence and self esteem,
concept of direction, position and traveling movements, understanding of performance, physical fitness, grooming and presentation skills, self confidence and self esteem.

At this level, students are offered the opportunity to take the Royal Academy of Dance Examinations. This opportunity will encourage to develop the correct muscular strength, artistic quality, ease and flow of
movement required for this level and prepares the students correctly for more difficult steps they will find when they progress to the next grade. Children who participate in the Royal Academy of Dance
Examinations always display a lovely standard and the children show a great love and joy of dance as they begin to strengthen, understand and improve as they work towards their examination goal.

From ages 7 and over -

>The Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Ballet Classes
These classes are a natural progression through the Royal Academy of Dance examination Syllabus. The syllabus consists of three different sections.

The Classical work is the foundation and the most important part of the syllabi.

The Free Movement section incorporates movements in common with other dance styles such as Natural Movement, Contemporary based dance and Greek Dance.

Character dance is the theatrical presentation of national dance using original ethnic dance and music which has been freely adapted for the theatre. The three styles - Hungarian, Russian and Polish - were
selected because of their historic importance in the development of the traditional full length classical Ballets.

From Ages 11 and Over -

>The Higher Grades 6, 7 & 8 Ballet
The Higher Grades Syllabus can be taught in conjunction with the Vocational Grades Syllabus or as an alternative to the Vocational Grades Syllabus.
The Higher Grades Syllabus consists of three sections:

The Classical work is the foundation and the most important part of the syllabi. Music has been arranged and adapted from many traditional full length classical ballets.

The Free Movement section concentrates on the use of the upper body and elevation with the use of a large silk scarf.

The Character section is based on the Polish style and the emphasis is on 'court style' dancing based on traditional productions of ballets such as Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty.
No Pointe work is required for this Syllabus.

The Vocational Grades Syllabus:
>Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 & Advanced 2 Ballet Classes
The Vocational Grades Syllabus is the continuation of classical ballet with the introduction of Pointe work for females. These Syllabi have been designed to give the necessary training to students wishing to
study seriously with the possible view to follow a career in dance or dance related subjects.

Students wishing to study the Vocational Grades Syllabus should have the type of body which can respond to demanding study, that is, a relatively proportioned and flexible physique with a good degree of
rotation.

* RAD, Royal Academy of Dance

BALLET
Preschool Level Dance Classes
RAD Syllabus Classes
Open Ballet Technique Classes
Competition Repertoire Classes

HIP HOP
Pre-Teens Hip Hop
Teens Hip Hop

JAZZ
Kids Jazz
Teens Jazz

DANCE COURSES OFFERED

TAP
Kids Tap
Teens Tap
Adult Tap

MODERN

MUSICAL THEATER
Acting for Kids
Acting for Teens

LYRICAL

PHYSICAL FITNESS
Cardio Salsa
Zumba
Conditioning

The Official Performing
Company of
Coastal Dance Centre

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A dance experience unlike any other you will find in the Grand Strand area.

Studying at the Coastal Dance Centre is more than just an activity.

Regardless of where you are in training, we will take you to new levels of excellence!

Open Ballet Classes:
>Beginners, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced
Classes are designed to enhance each student's experience to the fullest in a stimulating and creative atmosphere. Various levels of training experience are accommodated from Beginning to Advanced.

>The Pointe Class
It is imperative that students who take this class are at least at an Intermediate Foundation technique level, otherwise the risk of injury increases and progress cannot be maintained.

>The Variations Class
Classical Variations are solo dances learned from the classical repertoire and 20th century choreography. This gives the students the opportunity to learn more about the style, history and artistic demands
of the repertoire being presented to them.

>The Conditioning Class
Conditioning classes allow the students to experience a revitalizing body sculpting workout. This class is designed to provide students with a non-impact method of training and is an excellent way to gain
abdominal strength, flexibility and long, lean muscles.

JAZZ

>Beginning Jazz
This class focuses on the vocabulary of jazz steps, technique and movement as well as preparing a routine for performance.

>Intermediate Jazz
This jazz class trains the intermediate dancer to execute more difficult turns, leaps, and other progressions. Preparation for performance of a routine is also included in this class.

>Advanced Jazz
More advanced styles and complex technique continues to be developed in this class. The pre-requisite for jazz is a strong ballet background. This class also prepares and performs a routine for performance.

LYRICAL

An expressive style of jazz with a strong foundation in ballet, lyrical dance can either be modern based or jazz based depending on the dancer's strengths and choreographer's preference. Lyrical blends
sustained, controlled movement from the ballet technique with freedom, power and dynamics of jazz and modern. Lyrical dance can be set to contemporary or classical music. Passion, emotion and
expression is the core of lyrical movement. Pre-requisites for lyrical classes are intermediate jazz and ballet training.

The Modern/Contemporary Class

Modern Dance is a vital dance form that is increasingly incorporated into ballet choreography. With technique less restrictive than classical ballet, Modern is the perfect jumping off point for self-expression.
Modern dancers go beyond performing movement; they become the movement through intense kinesthetic.

TAP

>Pre-Tap
This is a performance-based class, which introduces the beginning student to basic tap technique and rhythm steps. No prior training necessary.

>Beginning Tap
Dancers must have one year basic tap experience. This class continues to focus on vocabulary of tap steps, technique and movement as well as preparing a routine for performance.

>Intermediate/Advanced Tap
Students registering for this class should be familiar with strong basic tap technique - both center and progressive moves. The student is expected to execute cramp rolls, time steps and riffs and progressive
turns across the floor. Students should be working on simple pullbacks, wings and introduction to syncopated rhythm. Students should have a good understanding of rhythms, music and sound quality.

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