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American All Stars Michigan

Dance Schedule

 

September 6, 2023-June 28, 2024

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.

Attire: Leotard-solid black no shorts or skirts attached. Tights-Capezio #1825C ballet pink footed. Shoes-Capezio #212C in Pink “Lily”. Hair in ponytail or bun/off neck

  • Tuesday 5:20-5:50 pm
  • Wednesday 5:30-6:00 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.

Attire: Leotard- solid black any style- no skirts or shorts attached. Tights-Capezio #1825C ballet pink footed. Shoes-Capezio Ballet #212C “Pink Lily” AND Capezio #356C Caramel “Shuffle Tap”. Hair in pony tail or bun off neck

  • Monday 5:15-6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 5:55-6:40 pm
  • Wednesday 4:45-5:30 pm

 

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 the coordination and balance required in the classical ballet style.

Attire: Leotard solid black any style no skirts attached. Tights Capezio #1825C ballet pink footed. Shoes Capezio 212C Pink Lily. Hair in ponytail or bun off neck.

  • Mon: 6:05-6:35 pm (ages 5-7)
  • Mon: 7:25-8:10 pm Ballet/Lyrical Combo (ages 8-12)
  • Thurs: 5:00-5:30 pm (ages 5-7)
  • Sat: 9:30-10:00 am (ages 6-8)

 

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.

Attire: Leotard solid black any style no skirts or shorts attached. Tights Capezio #1825C Ballet pink or caramel. Shoes Capezio Ballet #212C “Lily”. Hair in bun or ponytail off neck.

  • Thurs: 5:30-6:00 pm (ages 5-7)
  • Thurs: 5:35-6:05 pm (ages 7-10)
  • Sat: 10:00-10:30 am (ages 5-7)
  • Tues: 6:45-7:30 pm (ages 5-8) – Jazz & Hip Hop Combo

 

Jazz Team

If you love Jazz and want to perform your dance moves in front of and audience give this class a try.

  • Mon: 6:35-7:20pm (ages 8-12)

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.

Attire: Leotard solid black no skirts or shorts attached- may wear solid black dance shorts and loose fitting plain t-shirt over leotard. Tights Capezio #1825 caramel footed. Shoes Keds, Nike style lace-up sneakers with white or gray sole. No slip-ons or velcro.

  • Wed: 6:20-6:50 pm (ages 5-7)
  • Tues: 6:45-7:30 pm (ages 5-8) – Jazz & Hip Hop Combo

 

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.

Attire: Leotard solid black no skirts or shorts attached (any style), Tights Capezio #1825C footed caramel. Shoes Capezio #356C “Shuffle Tap”. Hair in bun or ponytail up off neck.

  • Thurs: 6:05-6:35 pm (ages 5-7)

 

Tap Team

If you love Tap and want to perform your dance moves in front of and audience this is the class for you!

  • Mon: 6:40-7:25 pm (ages 6-8)

 

Adult Classes

These classes are for anyone 16 and up wanting to explore their love of dance.

Attire: Leotard solid color, any style (tank, short sleeve, long sleeve etc.) Tights, capris or leggings OK. Hair off neck, out of face

  • Mon: 7:30-8:30 pm (ages 16+) – Jazz
    • Shoes: Capezio #H064 Canvas Nude color, half sole
  • Tues: 7:30-8:00 pm (ages 16+) – Tap
    • Shoes: Capezio tie black oxford.