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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
For children ages 2.5-4. Young children
will explore the joy of movement through
music, dance and props. They will learn
basic ballet positions, correct posture, and
age-appropriate stretching exercises in a
creative environment. Dancers will perform
a routine in the school's annual recital.
For children ages 2.5-4. Young children
will explore the joy of movement through
music, dance and props. They will learn
basic ballet positions, correct posture, and
age-appropriate stretching exercises in a
creative environment. Dancers will perform
a routine in the school's annual recital.
PRE-BALLET
For children ages 4-5. Future dancers are
introduced to one of the most important
elements of dance technique: the ballet
barre. This early training in posture,
footwork, and balance is essential for later
success in dance. Dancers will perform a
routine in the studio's annual recital.
For children ages 4-5. Future dancers are
introduced to one of the most important
elements of dance technique: the ballet
barre. This early training in posture,
footwork, and balance is essential for later
success in dance. Dancers will perform a
routine in the studio's annual recital.
BALLET/TAP
For children ages 5-8. 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.
For children ages 5-8. 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
Ages 4 and up. 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.
Ages 4 and up. 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.
Photos of JJDA students courtesy of Something New Studios.
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.
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.
JAZZ/LYRICAL
In this 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 for both contemporary and
traditional styles of choreography.
In this 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 for both contemporary and
traditional styles of choreography.
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 Ballet Technique classes in
which students focus on improving skills throughout the year and do not perform a routine in the
annual recital. See below for information on our Ballet Ensemble.
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 Ballet Technique classes in
which students focus on improving skills throughout the year and do not perform a routine in the
annual recital. See below for information on our Ballet Ensemble.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
BALLET ENSEMBLE
Open to all dancers enrolled in Pre-Ballet, Ballet/Tap, Ballet Technique and Pointe classes.
Dancers will participate in extra rehearsals starting in February and will perform a Ballet
Production in the annual recital. Dancers will shine on stage with the grace and beauty of Ballet
movement in this sophisticated production featuring dancers of all ages.
Open to all dancers enrolled in Pre-Ballet, Ballet/Tap, Ballet Technique and Pointe classes.
Dancers will participate in extra rehearsals starting in February and will perform a Ballet
Production in the annual recital. Dancers will shine on stage with the grace and beauty of Ballet
movement in this sophisticated production featuring dancers of all ages.
PERFORMING GROUP - The Performing Group is a non-competitive dance troupe that entertains
audiences at local events throughout the year. Students who are invited to join the Performing Group
train in a variety of dance forms, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop. Among the exciting events
that the group attends include the Edison Family Festival, charity events, and Dance Fest at Six Flags
Great Adventure.
audiences at local events throughout the year. Students who are invited to join the Performing Group
train in a variety of dance forms, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop. Among the exciting events
that the group attends include the Edison Family Festival, charity events, and Dance Fest at Six Flags
Great Adventure.
COMPANY - See our Company website, www.njdanceco.com for more information on this prestigious
dance troupe. The JJDA Dance Company is a group of talented performers who are dedicated to the art
of dance. Company members perform in the most challenging area dance competitions where they
routinely place in the Top 10 performances. These dancers continually strive to be the best they can be
and work hard to achieve their goals in dance.
dance troupe. The JJDA Dance Company is a group of talented performers who are dedicated to the art
of dance. Company members perform in the most challenging area dance competitions where they
routinely place in the Top 10 performances. These dancers continually strive to be the best they can be
and work hard to achieve their goals in dance.
