CLASS DESCRIPTION

BALLET

Ballet is the foundation of all dances. Students are highly encouraged to study it first or along with other dance forms. There are many results of proper ballet training: good posture, poise, self-discipline, grace, strength and a healthy body. Â Ballet should be studied first or along with other forms of dance.

TAP

Tap is a sure way of developing coordination and rhythmic ability. It is designed to enhance the coordination of the ankles and feet. Tap is the most widely recognized style of dance.

JAZZ

Jazz Dance is the most versatile style of dance. It is freer, and more rhythmic than lyrical dance. Jazz is less restricted, less classical, and less academic than Ballet. Jazz is an art and is creative in a wide array of styles.

LYRICAL

Lyrical dance is expressive in nature, combining jazz, ballet, and modern techniques and vocabulary.

DRILL TEAM

Our Drill Team program is designed for any student wanting to study and advance in high school and college teams. This program targets 8th grade through college level. At TCD, students will prepare for drill team tryouts and be challenged to maintain skills once a team member.

BATON

Our Baton program varies from beginner to advance baton-twirling skills. Students are recommended to take a jazz class along with baton.

FLIP 4 FITNESS

The Flip 4 Fitness program is designed for students who want to stay active. It targets ages 5-12, but is open for ages 13 and over. Activities include flexibility, strength training, yoga, dance, cardiovascular activities, endurance training, and gymnastics.

HIP HOP

Hip Hop is a structured street dance often seen in music videos. Benefits include strength, coordination, endurance, and quickness.

STEP

Stepping or step dancing is a form of percussive dance, using the body as an instrument to produce mixtures of footsteps, spoken word, and handclaps. Step often resembles military style and formations.

CARDIO-FUNK

Cardio-Funk is a fun way to melt calories plus tone and tighten. This class is designed for adults. If you think you have two left feet, this workout will have you moving and grooving.

PILATES

This program provides simultaneous stretching and strengthening of the deep abdominal and back muscles. Focus is on the abs, thighs, hips, and buttocks. Pilates incorporates five techniques: concentration, control, centering, precision, and breathing.

PRAISE

Praise and worship dance, referred to as liturgical, is a dance expression of the joy and appreciation of a personal relationship with God Almighty. Music gospel music, hymns, the spoken word , Christian contemporary, and more.

JANUARY 2010

The Colony Dance will be adding the following Saturday classes effective January 9.

“AWAKEN” YOGA 9:00am – 9:50am

To “AWAKEN,” refresh and rejuvenate the mind/body connection

~through a fluid flow of breath-based, release movement positions, we will stretch and strengthen the body, as well as open the Heart.Center

~by the end of this class, the entire You will “AWAKEN” to the effortless freedom to flow throughout the day in a Bright Light of Well Being

*yoga mat/optional

*50 minutes

WHOLE.BODY CONDITIONING 9:55am – 10:55am

To condition the WHOLE.BODY to its highest potential for long, lean, toned muscles

~through high intensity strengthening exercises, we will focus on each main muscle group: ARMS, ABS, and LEGS

~each muscles group is worked in 15 minute intervals

~class ends with a 15 minute WHOLE.BODY cardio “cool-down”

*yoga mat/optional

*1 lb./3 lb. hand weights/optional for ARMS interval

*60 minutes

CONTEMPORARY BALLET 11:00am - 12:00pm

To introduce/enhance the core fundamentals of classical ballet with a contemporary flare

~through a series of barre, center, and across-the-floor movement phrases, we will focus on the technical strength and artistic beauty of contemporary ballet

~an AMAZING opportunity to strengthen the body, as well as become an even more BEAUTIFUL dancer!

*60 minutes

*live musician

*private sessions are available to accommodate any personal schedule

NEW STUDENTS: $60/MONTH - ONE CLASS PER SATURDAY

$85/MONTH – TWO OR MORE CLASSES PER SATURDAY

CURRENT STUDENTS: $40/MONTH – ONE CLASS PER SATURDAY

$60/MONTH – TWO OR MORE CLASSES PER SATURDAY