KIDS -AND- ADULTS
DANCE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

 

KIDS/TEEN SALSA, AFRICAN & HIP-HOP (All Levels)
These classes are offered as a means for young dancers to be introduced to choreography and to gain performing experience. The class will provide a creative opportunity for children to express themselves through cultural & urban dance.  Class offers as follows:
- Creative interaction between dance, music, costuming and staging          
- Developing confidence to use their talents to entertain for an audience             
- Participants learn dance timing along w/ enjoying Latin, African & Hip Hop dancing as an art form.
- Prepare students for the Showcase (Recital) performance. 
Kids Start at age 6 thru 11 / Teens Are Between Ages of 12 thru 18 

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ADULT CHOREOGRAPHY CLASS
(Intermediate & Above Levels ONLY)
Class Runs Every Monday @ 6:30pm From: Mar 4th, 2013- Jun 10th, 2013
No Performance Obligation. Learn great choreography steps and turn
patterns along w/ technique and styling.

This is a challenging and creative course designed to strengthen your musical timing,
confidence and performance skills. Take your dancing to the next level while learning to
express yourself through dance as an art form. A dance routine will be taught including
open shines and Partnerwork.  Performance/s will take place @ Addie-tude's Student Showcase in June 2013 and local Summertime socials/events as opportunites come.

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ADULT SALSA
Class Runs on a Continuous Basis Throughout the Year
(Beginners: Level 1, Level 2, Adv. Beg & Intermediate Levels)
Learn to dance Salsa socially. Class consists of Musical Timing,
"Open Floor Steps" and "Partnerwork" including turn combinations.
Men will be taught leading skills and Ladies will be trained in following technique.

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BELLY DANCING (All Levels)
Stretch and tone your body while you learn this ancient and beautiful feminine art! The movements of belly dance will sculpt and firm your body, while increasing your stamina and grace. Belly Dance also promotes weight loss by burning calories, building muscle, and stimulating your digestive system. Class will include warm-up, basic moves, techniques and choreography. All ages and body types welcome!

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ZUMBA-FITNESS (All Levels)
A Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music
and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party". You'll forget you're working out w/ the sexy but simple moves for both men and women to dance to music like Cha Cha, Salsa, reggaeton and more. Best of all, you don't need any previous dance experience!

It's an effective aerobic workout while at the same time targetting your legs, abs, glutes and arms. The moves are repeated often enough for you to catch on. The routines are reviewed every week with additions to spice things up even more!
ATTIRE: Fitness clothes - sweat pants, shorts, tank tops, t-shirts; Cross-trainers (Shoes w/ Support)
BRING: A small towel, Water Bottle.

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ZUMBA-GOLD (Active Older Adults)
Zumba Gold targets the baby boomers. It takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. What stays the same are all the elements the Zumba Fitness-Party is known for: the zesty Latin music, like salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton; the exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves; and the invigorating, party-like atmosphere. Active older adults want camaraderie, excitement and fitness as a regular part of their weekly schedule. Zumba Gold is the perfect fit. It’s a dance-fitness class that feels friendly, and most of all, fun.