Classes
We offer a variety of classes at Patricia Brosnihan's
Dance Center. If you have questions about any of these
classes or placement of your child, please email
us us
or call (508) 435-5312.
Class Schedules (Click to view
/ download)
— Hopkinton
Schedule 2011-2012
—
South Grafton Schedule 2011-2012
Class Descriptions
Ballet
Introductory Level
Primary Division
Secondary Division
Pre Professional Division
Jazz
Tap
Hip Hop
Gymnastics
Ballroom Dancing
BALLET
Introductory Level — PRESCHOOL
I (3-3½ yrs) & PRESCHOOL II (4-4½ yrs)
Classes are designed to enhanced coordination, musicality and rhythm skills. Classes are 45 minutes weekly and combine creative movement, pre-ballet and simple tap.
Ballet & Tap I (5-5½ yrs) & Ballet & Tap II
(6-6½ yrs)
Classes are designed to further develop coordination, musicality and rhythm skills. Students are introduced to basic Classical Ballet terminology and more complex Tap combinations. Intro to jazz is also offered at these levels.
Primary Division
The Primary Division features beginning levels of
learning ballet technique. This division consists
of levels P-I, P-II, 1-A, 1-B & 1-C. Students learn
the basic ballet positions, the progression of a standard
ballet barre, and learn the French vocabulary that
defines all the steps in ballet. These students also
move into beginning center work, away from the support
of the barre.
Students progress through these levels as though grades
in any school; however, all students move at different
rates. Some may spend two or more years in one level
while the mind and body learn to work together; some
may progress much faster. When the student has learned
the ballet technique appropriate for each level and
when the student's body has become strong enough to
accomplish those movements, then, at the discretion
of the Artistic Director, the student is moved to
the next level. Advancement is based on ability, not
age.
Secondary Division
The Secondary division consists of levels II-A, II-B, III-A & III-B. Students in the Secondary Division have mastered the ballet technique from the Primary Division. It is at this point that the students should enroll in a minimum of two ballet classes per week.
Pre Professional Division
The Pre Professional Division consists of levels IV-A & IV-B. Students in the Pre Professional Division have earned their placement in this level with hard work, determination and discipline. Those who have achieved proper technique may qualify to participate in Pointe in addition to regular technique classes. It is highly recommended that students in this division take a minimum of six hours weekly.
JAZZ
Classes are offered to students 7 years of age and older. The classes emphasize technique. Barre and center floor exercises, isolations, across the floor and center combinations are presented in each class. Various jazz styles are taught to today's pop, rock and blues music. Students enrolled in the primary levels P-I & P-II are required to also take a ballet class. It is highly recommended that students in the upper levels I-A, I-B & I-C continue to take ballet as well. Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms.
TAP
Classes are offered to students 7 years of age and older. The classes emphasize technique, rhythm and tempo and clarity of sound.
HIP HOP
Classes are offered to students 9 years of age and older These recreational classes
are mainly a street style form of jazz dance classes.
GYMNASTICS
Classes are offered to students 2 .5 years of age and older. These classes will offer basic floor work as well as simple balance beam exercises
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