-Classical Ballet Program-
Pre-Ballet*Ballet I*Ballet II-V*Pilates*Modern
Pre Ballet: Ages 7 and 8.
Ballet I: Ages 8 and 9.
Ballet II through V: Ages 9 to Adult
Pilates: The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning, developed by Joseph H. Pilates, is a series of controlled movements engaging the mind and the body. This series of strengthening exercises focuses on building strong core muscles, the "powerhouse", while reinforcing correct body alignment and proper breathing. The focus in this class is on mat (floor) work that will be suitable for all fitness levels to learn Pilates at the basic level.
Modern: Modern dance is a creative, expressive style of dance focusing on balance, center, and extension. At Pennsylvania Dance Institute we combine many techniques including Graham, Limon, and Horton.
Our Classical Ballet Program has been developed in order to expose the student to the best of the renowned ballet disciplines. Incorporating these ballet techniques into the classroom instruction provides the dancer with the proper placement, alignment and fundamental technique necessary to develop and grow artistically.
-Children's Dance Program-
Creative Movement*Young Children's Dance*Children's Dance*Pre-Ballet
Creative Movement: Ages 3 to 4.
Young Children's Dance: Ages 4 to 5.
Children's Dance (Some classes include tap): Ages 6 to 7.
Pre-Ballet: Ages 7 to 8.
This program was designed after the Joffrey Ballet School (located in New York City) Children's Dance Program. Training within this program prepares young dancers' muscles and develops the coordination necessary for beginning ballet. They do a non-weight bearing floor barre, followed by creative movement with an emphasis on developing musical and motor skills. The young dancers are then excited and motivated about dancing and well prepared for entry into the Ballet I class. This also prepares a young dancer for technique classes in Jazz or Tap at the age of 8.
-Theatre Dance Program-
Jazz * Tap * Hip-Hop* Ballet* Ages 8 through Adult
Hip Hop: Hip Hop is all about learning the latest moves to current, popular music. These one-hour classes are high energy and include stretching, strengthening, and combinations. Students will focus on rhythm and style and having fun J.
Jazz: Jazz technique develops strength, flexibility, coordination, and the controlled movement of each part of the body. These one-hour classes include a warm-up of stretching & isolations, center floor technique, and progressions and combinations. The style of jazz classes at Pennsylvania Dance Institute incorporate both the traditional (or Broadway) style and a more funk-style jazz to popular music.
Tap: Tap is a syncopated, stylized form of movement, which develops coordination, rhythm, speed and balance. These one-hour classes include Barre, center and across the floor work, as well as combinations, stressing footwork and flexibility of the knees and ankles.
Teen/Adult Ballet: These classes are geared towards teens who want strong ballet technique but are not in our pre-professional program (see below). This class provides students with the fundamental technique for all dance movements by teaching placement, form, 'center' strength, balance, control, and grace. It is highly recommended that all students at Pennsylvania Dance Institute take ballet as it is the foundation for all styles of dance.
Modern: Modern dance is a creative, expressive style of dance focusing on balance, center, and extension. At Pennsylvania Dance Institute we combine many techniques including Graham, Limon, and Horton.