Class Descriptions
Creative Movement
Ballet fundamentals are introduced in this fun filled setting rather than one that inhibits the younger dancer’s boundless energy. Creative dance combines storytelling, games and props (scarves, hula-hoops, balls, etc.) to allow the younger dancer the freedom to discover his/her own unique movement.
Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Our most popular class for the wee ones! A structured dance environment for the 5 to 6 year old dancer which explores beginning ballet positions and movements, basic tap steps, and introduces classic jazz techniques. Variation of dance styles helps to keep younger minds focused while preparing them for more advanced levels!
Tap
Students will learn to listen to music in a whole new way and then transform what they hear; into the music which dances out of their tap shoes. Tap dance is putting rhythms together using toe beats and heel beats. Along with exploring and creating different rhythms, students will learn the art of polyrhythms and improvisation. Once a student learns the 7 basic steps of Tap Dance, he/she will be ready to transform those basic steps into rhythmic beats and/or create music.
Ballet
Training in ballet allows students to be more successful in their acquisition of technical skills shared by all dance forms. The line, discipline, and grace established in ballet also helps with confidence in social settings, public speaking, sports, theatre, cultural history and aesthetics. In our advanced ballet class students are chosen based on conditioning and progress to begin a portion of the class en pointe.
Modern
Modern appeals to the dancer who has acquired basic ballet skills and is looking for an artistic challenge. The students learn to physically express their emotions in order to convey an idea. This highly personalized style includes: bold athletics, fun partnering, tricky floor-work, pulsating rhythms and seamless fluidity.
Hip Hop
The popularity of break dancing is exploding! Many think that breakin’ went out with the 80’s, but if you participate in this class you will soon discover that’s far from the truth. In this class basic footwork, freezes and style will be taught. This is a comfortable class for all levels to enter a dance studio and explore the world of breakin’. Students will also form a firm understanding and appreciation for the many styles in the world of Hip Hop dance. Commercial hip hop will add a modern spin on this exciting class.
Jazz Funk
If you are a serious dancer with hopes of doing music videos in the future or you just want to have fun and get a great workout then this is the class for you. This class is a mixture of classical Jazz technique with a flare of hip hop style. Many artists of today such as Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Dannity Kane use this style of dance on stage and in front of the camera. (We will not be breakin’ in this class.)
This is a great opportunity for high school aged dancers! Our Dance Team will be entertaining huge audiences with their amazing talent and style. Dance Team is an audition only program for dancers who seriously want to take their training to the next level! Team members are given opportunities to perform at local and regional events, offering a positive resume-building experience for young dancers. Venues that will be experienced include but are not limited too: Halftime for the Philadelphia 76’ers, halftime for the Harlem Globe Trotters, Philadelphia AIDS Walk, Autism Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo, Mann Music Center, Hershey Park and Knoebels Amusement Park!! Ballet technique is required for all dance team members.
Mixturez Dance Studio, Inc.
1080 North Manor Road, Honey Brook, Pa 19344
610-91-DANCE
