Dance Schedule - American Allstars Athletic Center, Commerce MI | American Allstars Athletic Center, Commerce MI

September 2022 – June 2023

Pre-Dance (ages 3-4)

Designed for 3 & 4 year old’s, the Pre-Dance curriculum includes warm up, stretching, flexibility, and the introduction to basic dance steps, music, rhythm, and creative movement to enhance coordination and inspire imagination.

Monday 5:20-5:50 pm
Tuesday 5:20-5:50 pm
Thursday 5:20-5:50 pm

Creative Movement (Ages 3-6)

Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore movement through music, develop physical skills, channel energy, stimulate imagination and promote creativity. Creative movement uses body actions to: communicate an image (the wind), communicate an idea (a journey) or communicate a feeling (strength). Through movement, children learn about the space around them and each other. Both boys and girls enjoy these classes. All children can benefit, including children with communication, sensory, developmental or physical challenges.

Tuesday 4:45-5:15 pm

KinderDance (ages 4-5)

In continuation of the Pre-Dance curriculum, KinderDance students learn skills and technique of the three basic forms of dance – ballet, tap, and jazz before moving into individual classes. Kinder-Dancers begin to learn the technical skills involved in dancing as well as enhance their musicality. Students begin to learn about cooperation, teamwork, and develop memorization skills.

Monday 5:55-6:40 pm

Hawaiian

Classes include all the different styles of Hawaiian dancing such as chants, implements, traditional, and modern hulas. Proper technique is emphasized starting from the basic steps to the advanced routines. Students learn the terminology, language, and cultural background as part of their training.

Wed: 5:50-6:20 pm (ages 5-8)
Wed: 6:20-6:50 pm (ages 9-12)

Ballet

In this class, our teachers will focus on a combination of both Russian and Cecchitti ballet systems while teaching basic ballet terminology and the flow of a ballet class (barre, center, across the floor). We will work on proper stretching form, alignment and strengthening exercises to support coordination and balance required in the classical ballet style.

Mon: 6:35-7:05 pm (ages 5-7)
Mon: 6:45-7:30 pm (ages 8-12)
Tues: 5:35-6:05 pm (ages 7-11)
Thurs: 6:50-7:50 pm (ages 8-12) – Cecchetti Grade 1

Jazz

In this class, our jazz dancers will learn the basics of jazz technique and body isolations while grooving to songs of all decades. We will focus on coordination and body alignment while challenging our jazz stars to recognize the different speeds found within this dance style.

Mon: 5:30-6:00 pm (ages 5-7)
Tues: 6:05-6:35 pm (ages 7-11)
Thurs: 5:00-6:00 pm (ages 8-12) – Jazz & Hip Hop Combo

Hip Hop

Join us in these classes to combine basic dance alignment, rhythm, and coordination with today’s newest dance moves! Our hip hop stars will combine their own personalities with body isolations and jazz technique to develop their own style.

Mon: 7:05-7:35 pm (ages 5-7)
Mon: 7:40-8:10 pm (ages 8-12)
Thurs: 5:00-6:00 pm (ages 8-12) – Jazz & Hip Hop Combo
Sat: 10:30-11:00 am (ages 5-7)

Hip Hop Crew

Classes start in October. Students must be signed up for a hip hop class and can be invited by their teacher or set up an audition to join the crew.

Wed: 5:50-6:50 pm (ages 8+)

Tap

In these classes, we will work with our tappers on basic tap rhythm, steps and coordination. Our instructors will dissect basic tap steps and alignment while focusing on the importance of musicality.

Mon: 6:00-6:30 pm (ages 5-7)
Wed: 5:20-5:50 (ages 4-5)

Lyrical

Lyrical dance combines ballet and jazz techniques to physically interpret the lyrics of a song. A strong dance background is suggested for these classes. All lyrical students must have at least one year of ballet training prior to taking the class and must continue to take ballet along with lyrical.

Tues: 6:35-7:05 pm (ages 8-12)

Adult Boot Camp – Pilates Style

This is a Pilates based fitness class that will increase your strength, flexibility and agility in a safe way. The Pilates method used is Joseph Pilates. This class is safe for those recovering from injuries as well. Items to bring: Mat, strength bands (open ended and closed), socks, clean sneakers that you carry in (no black soles) and a bottle of water.
Choose clothing you are comfortable moving in.

Mon: 7:45-8:45 pm (ages 16+)