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Dance & Gymnastics Programs

​Dance Programs

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Dance with Me - Ages 18 Months-3 Years

An instructor-led 30 minute introductory class for toddlers and their special adult to explore creative movement through dance and music. Students will also work on classroom skills such as following directions, listening and working with others. This class is a positive and fun first dance class experience for little ones!

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Tap and Ballet - Ages 3-5  

A 60-minute class for preschoolers containing ballet, tap, and creative movement. Students will learn basic steps and terminology in ballet and tap, and explore their own creative movement styles through the use of imaginative music and games in a safe, positive environment. Students in this class will improve flexibility and coordination through fun, age appropriate movement and exercises. Students will learn routines and have the opportunity to perform our Performances.

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Tap and Ballet - Ages 5-7  

A 60-minute class for ages 5-7 containing ballet, tap, and creative movement. Students will learn basic steps and terminology in ballet and tap, and explore their own creative movement styles through the use of imaginative music and games in a safe, positive environment. Students in this class will improve flexibility and coordination through fun, age appropriate movement and exercises. Students will learn routines and have the opportunity to perform our Performances.

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Jazz and Hip Hop - Ages 5-7  

A 60-minute class for ages 5-7 that introduces the student to the steps, terminology, and technique of jazz and hip hop. Students will also explore their own creative movement styles through the use of imaginative music and games in a safe, positive environment. Students in this class will improve flexibility and coordination through fun, age appropriate movement and exercises. Students will learn routines and have the opportunity to perform our Performances.

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Tap and Ballet Level 1 - Ages 7-10

In this 60-minute combination class, students are introduced to the basic steps, terminology, and technique of tap and ballet. Ballet is the foundation of most modern-day dance forms. This beautiful and demanding technique is a necessity for all young, aspiring dancers. Tap is fundamental in learning rhythm, coordination, and weight transfer - all important aspects to becoming a great dancer. 

Level 1 is generally for students ages 7-10. Level 1 is also a great place to start for those older than 10 who are just starting in dance. Students will learn routines and have the opportunity to perform our Performances.

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Jazz and Hip Hop Level 1 - Ages 7-10

This 60-minute combination class introduces the student to the basic steps, terminology, and technique of jazz and hip hop. While each of these genres are unique to themselves, they both teach basic rhythm, coordination, and balance through age-appropriate movements set to fun upbeat music. 

Level 1 is generally for students ages 7-10. Level 1 is also a great place to start for those older than 10 who are just starting in dance. Students will learn routines and have the opportunity to perform our Performances.

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Lyrical and Pom Level 1 - Ages 7-10

In this 60-minute combination class, students will learn the foundational skills of lyrical and pom. Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz with expressive motions that tell a story. Students will learn basic lyrical technique along with how to express emotion through movement. In the Pom section of the class, students will learn basic pom/cheer motions, jumps, and turns! They will also learn to incorporate basic tumbling into their routines.

 

Level 1 is generally for students ages 7-10. Level 1 is also a great place to start for those older than 10 who are just starting in dance. Students will learn routines and have the opportunity to perform our Performances.

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Tap and Jazz Level 2 - Ages 10+

A 60-minute class for ages 10 and up that progresses the seasoned student to more advanced steps, terminology, and technique of tap and jazz. Level 2 is for students who are ages 10+ and have danced in a tap and jazz program. Students will learn routines and have the opportunity to perform our Performances.

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Hip Hop Level 2 - Ages 10+

This high energy 45-minute class teaches more advanced rhythm, coordination, and balance through age-appropriate movements set to fun upbeat music. Level 2 is for students who are ages 10+ and have danced in a hip hop program. Students will learn routines and have the opportunity to perform our Performances.

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Pom Level 2 - Ages 10+

In this 45-minute class, students will learn more advanced cheer motions, jumps, and turns! They will also learn to incorporate more advanced tumbling and stunts into their routines. Level 2 is for students who are ages 10+ and have danced in a pom & cheer program. Students will learn routines and have the opportunity to perform our Performances.

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Lyrical Level 2 - Ages 10+

Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz with expressive motions that tell a story. This is a 45-minute class where students will learn more advanced lyrical technique along with how to express emotion through movement. Level 2 is for students who are ages 10+ and have danced in a lyrical program. Students will learn routines and have the opportunity to perform our Performances.

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Ballet Level 2 - Ages 10+

Ballet is the foundation of most modern-day dance forms. This beautiful and demanding technique is a necessity for all young, aspiring dancers. Level 2 Ballet is for the more seasoned dancer that is ages 10+. Students will learn routines and have the opportunity to perform our Performances.

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Gymnastics Programs

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Move with Me - Ages 18 months-3 years

An instructor-led 30 minute introductory class for toddlers and their special adult to explore creative movement, large motor development, and tumbling together. Students will also work on classroom skills such as following directions, listening and working with others. This class is a positive and fun first gymnastics class experience for little ones! Students will have the opportunity to show off their skills during select Performances.

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Tumbling 1- Ages 3-5

A 30 minute introductory gymnastics class for 3-5 year olds containing beginning tumbling skills and large motor skills. Students are introduced to basic gymnastics vocabulary, while exploring movement in a fun, creative way. Students will also work on classroom skills such as following directions, listening and working with others. This class is a positive and fun first gymnastics experience! Students will have the opportunity to show off their skills during select Performances.

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Tumbling 2- Ages 5-7

A 30 minute introductory gymnastics class for 5-7 year olds containing beginning tumbling skills and large motor skills. Students are introduced to basic gymnastics vocabulary, while exploring movement in a fun, creative way. Students will also work on classroom skills such as following directions, listening and working with others. This class is a positive and fun first gymnastics experience! Students will have the opportunity to show off their skills during select Performances.

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Gymnastics, Level 1 - Ages 7+

Level 1 works on the following skills: Forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel, roundoff, tripod, headstand, handstand, and bridge. All skills must be completed with instructor approval before moving to level 2. Students will have the opportunity to show off their skills during select Performances.

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Gymnastics, Level 2 - Ages 7+

Level 2 works on the following skills: Front straddle roll, back straddle roll, eggroll, press up headstand, press up handstand, handstand walks, one hand cartwheel, cabriole cartwheel, reverse cartwheel, fall to bridge, and handstand to bridge.  All skills from Level 1 must be completed with instructor approval before enrolling in this level. Students will have the opportunity to show off their skills during select Performances.

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Gymnastics, Level 3 - Ages 7+

Level 3 works on the following skills: Handstand roll, dive roll, handstand varieties, diving cartwheel, roundoff with rebound, back walkover, and front walkover. All skills from Level 1 and 2 must be completed with instructor approval before enrolling in this level. Students will have the opportunity to show off their skills during select Performances.

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Gymnastics, Level 4/5 - Ages 7+

Level 4 works on the following skills: Handstand pirouettes, side aerial, punch front, front handspring, back handspring, and valdez. Level 5 works on the following skills: back tuck, back handspring back tuck, front aerial, round-off back handspring, aerial combinations, and back handspring combinations. All skills from Level 1, 2, and 3 must be completed with instructor approval before enrolling in this level. Students will have the opportunity to show off their skills during select Performances.

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203 South Main Street, Suite B, Shawano, WIsconsin, 715-853-8978, sarah@veradanceacademy.com

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