Classes
Our Classes
Ballet
Ballet teaches proper body placement, alignment, balance, and control. Students are taught proper terminology and ballet technique through exercises at the barre, across the floor and center floor. Ballet will help the student with body awareness, proper posture, coordination, agility, flexibility and overall strength. At Dancer Strong, we are primarily Cecchetti based. Ballet is recommended to be a part of every student’s dance training.
Tap
Tap is an exciting American art form that explores rhythm with the use of the feet. Students will be instructed in primarily Al Gilbert tap technique, terminology, rhythmic patterns and various tap combinations. Tap will help the student develop coordination, agility and an appropriate understanding of musicality and rhythm.
Jazz
Jazz is a stylized and technical dance form that combines a ballet foundation with rhythmic music. Our classes emphasize placement, precision, strength, flexibility, and musicality. Students engage in proper warm-ups, stretching, and strength-building exercises, and learn essential jazz techniques such as turns, leaps, kicks, and floor work. Through sharp, controlled movements and choreography, students enhance their body awareness, coordination, agility, rhythm, and performance skills. Join our jazz classes to develop strength, flexibility, and a deeper connection to music and dance.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a street style of dance that is more widely used in music videos and commercials. Students are instructed in the history of the art form as well as a variety of hip hop styles, floor work and technique. Hip Hop will help the student with style, agility, coordination, strength and endurance.
Acro / Tumbling
The performance of extraordinary feats of balance, agility, and coordination. It is often found in the performing arts. This class is geared towards developing tumbling and acrobatic skills often used by dancers. With emphasis on flexibility, strength, balance, limbering, tumbling, basic contortion, partnering and group stunting for dancers.
Contemporary
Contemporary is an outgrowth of modern and ballet dance techniques. Contemporary heavily emphasizes a connection between the mind and the body, and often appears disordered but relies on proper technique. Contemporary is not necessarily narrative, and often incorporates improvisation, fall and recovery, and floor work. Students will be instructed in a brief history of the art form as well as proper terminology and technique.
Lyrical
Lyrical is an expressive form of dance that focuses on using simultaneously subtle and dynamic movement to convey musicality and emotion through movement. Lyrical is a combination of ballet and jazz techniques with influences from contemporary and modern. Students are instructed in connectivity of movement flowing each movement seamlessly from one to the next as well as using poetic expression to convey various emotions. Lyrical will help the student learn how to express their emotions through dance and will help the student develop more dynamic ways of performing.
Bollywood
Bollywood dance is a dynamic and exhilarating fusion of traditional Indian dance styles and contemporary movements inspired by the colorful and energetic Bollywood film industry. Our Bollywood dance classes are designed to bring joy, fitness, and cultural exploration to dancers of all levels.
Adult Classes
Discover the joy of dance at any age with our Adult Dance Classes at Dancer Strong McKinney. Whether you're a seasoned dancer looking to refine your skills or a beginner eager to try something new, we offer a variety of classes tailored to fit your interests and experience level.
Our Adult Dance Class Offerings:
- Ballet: Develop strength, flexibility, and grace through classical ballet techniques.
- Jazz: Energize your dance experience with dynamic jazz routines that emphasize style and performance.
- Hip Hop: Express yourself and stay fit with contemporary hip hop moves and grooves.
- Tap: Enhance your rhythm and coordination in our lively tap classes.
- Bollywood: Experience the vibrant, energetic world of Bollywood dance, combining traditional Indian dance forms with modern moves and music.
Why Choose Our Adult Dance Classes?
- Inclusive Environment: Our classes are welcoming to all skill levels, ensuring a supportive and enjoyable experience for everyone.
- Experienced Instructors: Learn from our talented and passionate instructors who provide personalized attention and expert guidance.
- Health and Wellness: Dance is a fantastic way to stay active, improve fitness, and relieve stress while having fun.
- Community: Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who share a love for dance.
Reconnect with your passion for dance or discover a new hobby at Dancer Strong McKinney. Our adult classes are designed to inspire, challenge, and bring out the dancer in you.
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