CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

At Elite Dance Productions all class levels, beginner through advanced dancers, will be encouraged, motivated and challenged by EDP instructors and staff. All dancers will develop knowledge of dance disciplines of their choice or level of commitment. Dancers get to choose which classes are of best interest to them and Elite Dance Productions professional staff will place dancers in the appropriate level according to individual ability and age.

Mommy & Me - for ages 2-3
These classes are great for mothers and children to attend. What's better than experiencing with your child their first dance class? This class also offers a great opportunity for instructors to establish the teacher/student roles for continuing classes comfortably as they become older.

Ages 3-5 Combo Class I - Creative Movement ~ Ballet ~ Tap
Children will learn pre-primary grade ballet and tap exercises; along with an introduction to structure and dance classroom manners. More important for this class, is allowing children to move freely and develop a love for the art of dance, in a fun and encouraging atmosphere by instructors, parents/guardians, and peers.

Ages 5-7 Combo Class II - Ballet ~ Tap ~ Pre-Jazz
Children will be introduced to basic ballet, tap and pre-jazz disciplines. Basic vocabulary/terminology and body positions will be taught and remembered through basic barre work and center floor exercises. Extended development on lessons learned in combo class I.

Classical Ballet Technique - Grades I, II, III and higher
These classes offer a strong focus on traditional and current ballet disciplines in technique, vocabulary, terminology and movement to classical ballet music. Dancers will learn barre work, center floor work and across the floor combinations in all grades. Dancers will be placed in appropriate grades based on instructor's recommendation according to individual level of ability.

Jazz - Hip/Hop - Levels I, II, III and higher
These classes offer a strong focus on traditional and current jazz/modern disciplines in technique, vocabulary, terminology, stretch and strength training. These classes will be wrapped up with street style or video hop/hop movement to the latest pop chart hits or hip/hop music (all age appropriate). Dancers will be placed accordingly, based on individual level of ability.

Modern - Levels II, III
Theses classes offer a strong focus on modern technique and movement beyond technicalities. Dancers develop more on body awareness and alignment while moving "outside the box". A creative, mature and open mind is a must for this class! Placement is determined by instructor's discretion.

Lyrical/Jazz Progressions - Levels I, II, III
These classes focus on strong techniques in center and across the floor combinations. Combined movement of ballet, jazz and modern choreography is danced to inspirational and meaning full music. Placement is determined by instructor's discretion.

Tap - Levels I, II, III and higher
These classes coordinate variations of tap disciplines. Focus on developing stronger, more challenging tap sounds, vocabulary, terminology and movement of feet with body, in center and across the floor combinations to various music of choice. Dancers placed according to level of ability.

Adult Jazz and Modern - Beginner Level (no experience necessary)
Beginner classes introduce Jazz and Modern Techniques focusing on center and across the floor combinations to various styles of music.

Adult Advanced Jazz/Hip-Hop - Experienced Level in Jazz and Modern
This class is for the experienced dancers who may have competed or had a serious level of commitment to dance and still want to continue dancing. This class focuses on movement in strong techniques of Jazz/Modern and Hip-Hop style combinations at center and across the floor combinations to various styles of music.

Dance Line/Dance Team -
This class focuses on training student's jazz technique, basic vocabulary, strength and flexibility required for today's Jr. High and High School dance teams. Dancers will learn routines in jazz/funk, pom and novelty. Dancers will be stressed on the importance of team work and individual roles once on a team.

Cheerleading/Pom Team -
This class focuses on original cheer chants and motions together. Cheerleaders will develop dance skills, strength for lifts and flexibility. Cheerleaders will learn cheer combinations and fun pom with cheer routines. Cheerleaders will be stressed on the importance of team work and individual roles once on a team.

Choreography and Audition Preparation Classes
These classes are only for the more serious dancer and will be instructed in semesters. Must complete semester I to continue to semester II. For more information contact EDP, certain requirements must be met for admittance to classes.