CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
CAPOIERA
Ages 7and 12 Mondays 7:00 p.m. (Free when enrolled in a paid class)
Instructor: Monday Profesor Arisco
Ages 18 and up Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 pm
Instructor: Mestre Versatil
Description: Capoeira is a manifestation of the Brazilian culture with unique characteristics. It is a mix of fight-game-dance that is accompanied by the sound of instruments like “berimbau”, “pandeiro”, “atabaque”, clapping, and chants. Besides being a form of self-defense, Capoeira is an excellent exercise for all.
FOLKLORICO
Beg./Int. Ages 7-12 Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Beg. Ages 4-6 Tuesdays 7:00 pm with ages 7-12 until July 2024
Instructor: Nathalie Ramirez
Description: Students in this begginer’s class will learn the rich culture heritage and unique characteristics of some of Mexico’s Bailes Regionales (Regional Dances). This class will teach several different regions in Mexico by its costumes, music (instrumentation), and dance (footwork, skirt work, partnering and pattern styles).
HIP HOP
Beg. Age 7-12 Saturday 1:30 p.m.
Instructors: Don Sevilla (BBoy Don)
Description: Hip Hop is a high energy class incorporating fundamental movements derived from various forms of urban street dance. Students will learn styles ranging from popping, breaking and locking to current popular dance trends which will teach them how to engage their bodies and express themselves in a fun and positive learning environment. This class encourages students to develop a sense of rhythm, artistic expression and physical fitness through learning basic dance choreography, while experiencing the fun of hip hop through music and movement.
Primary Ballet
Primary: Ages 4 to 6
Saturdays 11:00 a.m
Instructors: Nathalie Ramirez
Description: Has your child dreamed of being a ballerina? For over 20 years, the Academy of International Dance has trained children in classical ballet and has been successful teaching students to reach point level. But it all starts with beginning ballet classes. Your child will learn rhythm, barre exercises that will improve their technical and strength ability, center work, spatial awareness and coordination, fun choreographies that will impress their family and friends. Also, every last class of the month, our little ballerinas will be able to wear their favorite princess costume while dancing their choreography. Lastly, we take pride in not only teaching children ballet but also that they learn etiquette and gracefulness this semester! Make you child's dream come true.
Standard 1 Ballet
Standard 1: Ages 7 to 11
Saturday 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Nathalie Ramirez
BEG. BALLET
Ages 12 to 17
Saturday 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Josephine Chindemi Dodge
Description: This is a class for young ballet students wanting to obtain the highest training in ballet using the Cecchetti Method. Students are trained in a rigorous system drawn up with careful regard for the laws of anatomy, and it is designed to endow the human body with all those qualities essential to the dancer…balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, “ballon” and so fourth. Students from Standard 2 and up are required to attend 2 + classes a week of ballet in order to take annual exams under Cecchetti USA.
BALLET PRE-POINT/POINT
Saturday 3:15 p.m.
(Must be Grade 2 level. Students will be auditioned before entering class)
Instructor: Josephine Chindemi Dodge
Description: Our introduction to the study of pointe work safely concentrates on specific excercises designed to improve the strength and understanding of the technical demands needed for this realm of classical ballet. Students must have attained a minimum of Gr 3 Cecchetti with high standard, technically and physically prepared for this work, and physician approval. For the safety and well being of our students the following is assessed by our instructors before students are allowed to commence point work: correct posture, physical attributes and strength. Because serious foot deformities can result from starting pointe too early, pre-professional students do not usually begin dancing en pointe until after the age of 12 and it should be discouraged for others. Student's physician should ensure that the dancers' feet have ossified sufficiently if students starts pointe work earlier. It is dangerous to start en pointe at such a young age without orthopedic approval because the bones in the feet are still growing and can be permanently damaged. Otherwise, students are ready for pointe when they can hold their turnout from the hips while performing center combinations, hold a proper ballet position (straight back, good turnout, etc.), pull up correctly in the legs, and balance securely in releve because dancing en pointe requires one to use the entire body, including the legs, back, and abdominal muscles.
BALLET REPERTOIRE
Grade 2 to Grade 4
Saturday 4:00 p.m.
(Students will be auditioned before registering for the class)
Instructor: Josephine Chinedemi Dodge
Description: Students will learn various ballet and clasico español choreographies, as well as, performing them at events. Must be enrolled in the ballet and pre-point/point class.
