THE JILL JUSTIN DANCE ALLIANCE
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| Tano Mall - 1199 Amboy Avenue - Edison, NJ 08837 - 732.662.9808 - info@jilljustindancealliance.com |
CREATIVE MOVEMENT - For children ages 2 1/2 to 4. Little dancers explore the joy
of movement through music, dance and props. Teachers will introduce the basic ballet
positions, correct posture, and age-appropriate stretching exercises in a positive and
creative environment. Dancers will perform a routine in the school's annual recital.
BALLET/TAP - For children ages 4-7. Beginning students start off on the right foot with
this comprehensive class, which is designed to introduce children to the fundamentals of
ballet and tap dance technique. Students learn to respect the studio, the teacher and the
other students as they discover their coordination, musicality and love of movement.
Dancers will perform a routine in the studio's annual recital.
HIP HOP - Hip Hop is a great form of exercise for children of all ages. Students learn
the latest moves from their favorite tv shows and music videos, while developing
coordination and musicality. Students will perform a routine in the school's annual
recital.
TAP - Students will learn a full repertoire of tap steps, with emphasis placed on crisp,
clear sounds and proper body position and alignment. As students advance, basic
movements will be combined to create advanced combinations and rhythm patterns.
Students will perform a routine in the studio's annual recital.
BALLET - Classical Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. In order to truly excel
in dance, Ballet training is a necessity. Students will learn proper body alignment,
balance, precise footwork and arm placement while increasing flexibility and strength.
JJDA offers both Ballet Technique classes and Ballet classes where dancers perform a
routine in the school's annual recital.
POINTE - Approval of the Director is required prior to enrollment in this class for
serious students wishing to advance their ballet studies. Dancers 12 and older with strong
Ballet technique and appropriate physiological qualifications and strength may be eligible
for Pointe study. Dancers will perform a routine in the studio's annual recital.
JAZZ/LYRICAL TECHNIQUE - In this technique-only class students will increase
flexibility while working to master high kicks, multiple turn combinations and a wide
range of leaps and jumps. Students will explore a variety of movement required by both
contemporary and traditional styles of choreography. Dancers will not learn a routine in
this class.
JAZZ/LYRICAL PERFORMANCE - Dancers explore all forms of Jazz dance including
Lyrical, Contemporary, Broadway and Musical Theater, while developing a strong
technical foundation and mastering a variety of skills. Dancers will perform a routine in
the school's annual recital.
STRETCH - Dancers will learn to isolate and stretch each muscle in order to increase
range of motion and obtain the flexibility needed to execute advanced movements.
Dancers will not learn a routine in this class.
CONDITIONING FOR DANCE - Dancers will increase muscular strength as they
prepare to dance stronger, dance longer and remain injury free. Pilates and yoga elements
will be combined with exercises using bands and light weights to help dancers become
strong and fit. Dancers will not learn a routine in this class.
All JJDA dance classes have a dress code. See the JJDA policies page for more
information.
of movement through music, dance and props. Teachers will introduce the basic ballet
positions, correct posture, and age-appropriate stretching exercises in a positive and
creative environment. Dancers will perform a routine in the school's annual recital.
BALLET/TAP - For children ages 4-7. Beginning students start off on the right foot with
this comprehensive class, which is designed to introduce children to the fundamentals of
ballet and tap dance technique. Students learn to respect the studio, the teacher and the
other students as they discover their coordination, musicality and love of movement.
Dancers will perform a routine in the studio's annual recital.
HIP HOP - Hip Hop is a great form of exercise for children of all ages. Students learn
the latest moves from their favorite tv shows and music videos, while developing
coordination and musicality. Students will perform a routine in the school's annual
recital.
TAP - Students will learn a full repertoire of tap steps, with emphasis placed on crisp,
clear sounds and proper body position and alignment. As students advance, basic
movements will be combined to create advanced combinations and rhythm patterns.
Students will perform a routine in the studio's annual recital.
BALLET - Classical Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. In order to truly excel
in dance, Ballet training is a necessity. Students will learn proper body alignment,
balance, precise footwork and arm placement while increasing flexibility and strength.
JJDA offers both Ballet Technique classes and Ballet classes where dancers perform a
routine in the school's annual recital.
POINTE - Approval of the Director is required prior to enrollment in this class for
serious students wishing to advance their ballet studies. Dancers 12 and older with strong
Ballet technique and appropriate physiological qualifications and strength may be eligible
for Pointe study. Dancers will perform a routine in the studio's annual recital.
JAZZ/LYRICAL TECHNIQUE - In this technique-only class students will increase
flexibility while working to master high kicks, multiple turn combinations and a wide
range of leaps and jumps. Students will explore a variety of movement required by both
contemporary and traditional styles of choreography. Dancers will not learn a routine in
this class.
JAZZ/LYRICAL PERFORMANCE - Dancers explore all forms of Jazz dance including
Lyrical, Contemporary, Broadway and Musical Theater, while developing a strong
technical foundation and mastering a variety of skills. Dancers will perform a routine in
the school's annual recital.
STRETCH - Dancers will learn to isolate and stretch each muscle in order to increase
range of motion and obtain the flexibility needed to execute advanced movements.
Dancers will not learn a routine in this class.
CONDITIONING FOR DANCE - Dancers will increase muscular strength as they
prepare to dance stronger, dance longer and remain injury free. Pilates and yoga elements
will be combined with exercises using bands and light weights to help dancers become
strong and fit. Dancers will not learn a routine in this class.
All JJDA dance classes have a dress code. See the JJDA policies page for more
information.
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