Dana's Dance at

Email: info@gigueregym.com

Dance is a beautiful art form and Giguere's offers Tap, Ballet and Jazz for the beginner to advanced level dancer. Our large 20' x 50' dance room is fully mirrored and has one-way mirrors so parents may view the entire class every week.

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Class Descriptions

Combination Class

Combination classes are offered for students ages six to nine years old in ballet, tap, and jazz. the ballet portion of the class teaches the essence of classical ballet with a strong emphasis on techniques and proper alignment. Ballet helps lay the foundation for day it's. The Jazz portion of this class emphasizes the motions of the body, coordination, rhythm and overall flexibility while still exploring their individual style and expression. The tap option of the class focuses on footwork using basic rhythm and sounds.

Creative Movement

Class provides toddlers aged three - four years old, with an opportunity to explore movement and their individual creativity. Activities focus on developing the children's locomotive skills, introduce them to rhythm and musicality, builds their self-confidence and vocabulary, and teaches them how to follow directions, while having fun and participating with other children.

Kinder-Dance

Intended for students ages five to six years old, This class builds on the creative movement class with the emphasis on the structure of ballet and tap. Students will be introduced to the basic elements of ballet and tap including the standard positions and moves. this class is structured to allow room for fun and individual creativity.

Ballet classes are offered at all levels of experience. Ballet is the foundation for all other dance forms. emphasis is placed on technique and proper body alignment. Dancers will all develop strength, discipline and grace.

Jazz

Jazz classes are also offered at all levels of experience. Class emphasis is placed on technique and freedom of style. Jazz provides a sense of rhythm, coordination, and musicality.

Tap

Classes are offered for all levels of ability. Students will learn footwork, rhythms, styles, and vocabulary of the dance form.

Pointe

To enroll in the pointe class, the student must be at least 12 years of age and have three years of ballet training. in addition, the instructor will determine if the student is technically ready for the level of class difficulty.

Hip Hop

Hip-hop dancing is for ages seven to 11 and is dancing to contemporary music. It is the kind of dancing often seen in today's music videos. The class emphasizes body isolations, movement, and rhythm.