Dance Classes for 2011-2012
Please see below for a schedule of our dance classes for the 2011-2012 dance year.
Registration for the 2011-2012 dance year ends March 7, 2012. The $40 registration fee must be paid in order to secure a spot in the class.
Some of the dance classes required for the Dancers Unite Competition Company are not listed below, as one must audition to take these dance classes. For more information on how to audition, please see our Dance Company Audition Page.
All highlighted classes are closed.
2 Year Olds - Pre-K
Ballet/Tap/Tumbling/Creative Movement
Dancers Unite has combination classes for young children with a mix of ballet, tap, creative movement and tumbling. Dancers Unite takes great pride in our preschool dance curriculum, which focuses on teaching the little ones proper technique and terminology in a positive atmosphere. As the children are young, we strive to create the right balance of serious learning and fun. We also work to challenge the children’s minds with creative movement activities.
Class size is limited to at least 1 teacher to every 5 students so that each student gets individual attention. The classes for two year olds are 45 minutes. The classes for three year olds and four year olds/Pre-K are one hour each and more advanced steps will be covered.
To get an idea of what our preschool dance classes are like, please check out our 2 to 5 Year Old Dance Class video.
2 year olds:
Friday 11:00-11:45 AM
Saturday 12:30-1:15 PM
3 year olds:
Tuesday 10:45-11:45 AM
Thursday 5:00-6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00-10:00 AM
4 year olds/Pre-K:
Tuesday 2:00-3:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
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Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Ballet
A graceful classical dance form, ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. Correct body alignment and placement is emphasized. Dancers Unite’s ballet classes are split up by age and level. (For kindergarten through 3rd grade and beginners in 4th through 6th grade, ballet is offered as part of our combination ballet/tap/jazz class.)
Ballet IV (4th - 6th grade, intermediate/advanced):
Wednesday 5:30-6:30 PM*
*Students cannot register online for the intermediate/advanced ballet class, as it requires teacher approval. If interested, please contact the studio at info@dancersunite.net or 704-846-2985.
Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Ballet is a graceful classical dance form and is the foundation of all dance styles. Tap is a dance style in which rhythms are sounded out by the dancer’s shoes. Jazz dance can be seen on Broadway in musicals like Chicago or on shows like So You Think You Can Dance. In this combination class, students will learn fundamental ballet, jazz and tap steps.
To get an idea of what our Kindergarten - 1st grade Ballet/Tap/Jazz classes are like, please check out our 5 to 7 Year Old Ballet Tap Jazz Dance Class video.
Ballet/Tap/Jazz (Kindergarten - 1st grade):
Tuesday 3:45–4:45 PM
Saturday 10:00-11:00 AM
Ballet I & II/Tap I/Jazz I (2nd - 3rd grade):
Thursday 3:45-5:00 PM
Hip Hop
Over the last thirty years hip hop has gained momentum and popularity. This dancing can now be seen in many popular music videos. In this dance class students will learn fun and exciting hip hop moves. Some fundamental jazz steps will also be included.
To get an idea of what our Kindergarten - 1st grade Hip Hop classes are like, please check out our 5 to 7 Year Old Hip Hop Dance Class video.
(For 4th through 6th grade, hip hop is offered as part of our combination hip hop/jazz class. We also have Boys Only Hip Hop Classes.)
Hip Hop (Kindergarten - 1st grade):
Friday 5:00-5:45 PM
Hip Hop (2nd - 3rd grade):
Tuesday 4:45-5:45 PM
Saturday 1:15-2:15 PM
Hip Hop/Jazz
Over the last thirty years hip hop has gained momentum and popularity. This dancing can now be seen in many popular music videos. Jazz dance can be seen on Broadway in musicals like Chicago or on shows like So You Think You Can Dance. In this combination class students will learn fun and exciting hip hop moves, as well as fundamental jazz steps.
(For male students, we also have Boys Only Hip Hop Classes.)
Hip Hop/Jazz II (4th - 6th grade):
Monday 5:30-6:30 PM
Modern
Modern is a dance form developed during the twentieth century as a response to ballet. Modern dance encourages self-expression and creativity.
4th grade - 6th grade:
Wednesday 4:45-5:30 PM
Musical Theater
Learn the type of dance choreography seen in Broadway shows! This is great for anyone who has dreamed of dancing in a Broadway musical.
To get an idea of what our 4th grade - 6th grade Musical Theater classes are like, please check out our 9 to 12 Year Old Musical Theater Dance Class video.
4th grade - 6th grade:
Monday 7:00-7:30 PM
Tap
Rhythms are sounded out in tap by the dancer’s shoes. Dancers Unite teaches different styles of tap, from Rhythm Style Tap (like what you would see in Bring In 'da Noise, Bring In 'da Funk) & Broadway Style Tap (like what you would see in 42nd Street). (For kindergarten through 3rd grade, tap is offered as part of our combination ballet/tap/jazz class.)
Tap II/III:
Monday 6:30-7:00 PM
Tumbling
In tumbling class, students work on a number of tumbling moves (such as cartwheels, headstands, handstands, backbends, etc). A great way to build flexibility & strength while learning floor gymnastics skills! All tumbling takes place on a mat.
To get an idea of what our tumbling classes are like, please check out our Tumbling Class video.
5-9 year olds:
Friday 5:00-5:45 PM
10 year olds & up, beginner:
Monday 5:30-6:30 PM
10 year olds & up, intermediate/advanced:
Monday 6:30-7:30 PM*
*Students cannot register online for the intermediate/advanced ballet class, as it requires teacher approval. If interested, please contact the studio at info@dancersunite.net or 704-846-2985.
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7th Grade - 12th Grade
Ballet
A graceful classical dance form, ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. Correct body alignment and placement is emphasized. Dancers Unite’s ballet classes are split up by age and level.
Ballet III (7th - 12th grade, beginner):
Tuesday 5:00-6:00 PM
Ballet V (7th - 12th grade, intermediate/advanced):
Tuesday 7:00-8:00 PM*
*Students cannot register online for the intermediate/advanced ballet class, as it requires teacher approval. If interested, please contact the studio at info@dancersunite.net or 704-846-2985.
Hip Hop
Over the last thirty years this fun and energetic style of dance has gained momentum and popularity. This dancing can now be seen in many popular music videos. In hip hop class, students learn age appropriate hip hop moves and techniques to age appropriate music.
To get an idea of what our teen hip hop classes are like, please check out our Teen Hip Hop Class Video.
(For male students, we also have Boys Only Hip Hop Classes.)
7th - 12th grade:
Tuesday 7:00-8:00 PM
Jazz
Jazz dance can be seen everywhere from television (like So You Think You Can Dance) to musicals (like Chicago). At Dancers Unite, our jazz classes include exciting jumps, leaps, and turns; working on technique, control, and flexibility; and learning jazz choreography.
Please note that all students wishing to take the intermediate/advanced jazz class must have teacher approval.
Jazz III (7th - 12th grade, beginner):
Thursday 7:45-8:45 PM
Jazz IV (7th - 12th grade, intermediate/advanced, ballet required):
Wednesday 6:30-7:45 PM*
*Students cannot register online for the intermediate/advanced jazz dance class, as it requires teacher approval. If interested, please contact the studio at info@dancersunite.net or 704-846-2985.
Jumps, Leaps, & Turns
In this class, students will focus on learning techniques to help improve their jumps, leaps, and turns. Students will also be introduced to a variety of different jumps, leaps, and turns. Since this class focuses solely on jumps, leaps, and turns, there is no recital dance in the annual recital. This is a great class to take for students also taking jazz or lyrical, students interested in auditioning for the Dancers Unite Competition Company, or students interested in auditioning for their high school dance team.
7th - 12th grade:
Monday 7:30-8:30 PM
Lyrical/Contemporary
As seen on So You Think You Can Dance, Dancers Unite’s lyrical/contemporary class incorporates jazz, ballet and modern techniques. Classes will incorporate warming up, across the floor work and learning choreography which emphasize musicality and telling a story.
To get an idea of what our teen lyrical/contemporary dance classes are like, please check out our Teen Lyrical Dance Video.
Please note that all students wishing to take the intermediate/advanced lyrical/contemporary class must have teacher approval.
Lyrical/Contemporary I (7th-12th grade, beginner):
Thursday 6:45-7:45 PM
Lyrical/Contemporary II (7th-12th grade, intermediate/advanced, ballet required):
Tuesday 5:45-7:00 PM*
*Students cannot register online for the intermediate/advanced lyrical/contemporary dance class, as it requires teacher approval. If interested, please contact the studio at info@dancersunite.net or 704-846-2985.
Tap
Rhythms are sounded out in tap by the dancer’s shoes. Dancers Unite teaches different styles of tap, from Rhythm Style Tap (like what you would see in Bring In 'da Noise, Bring In 'da Funk) & Broadway Style Tap (like what you would see in 42nd Street).
To get an idea of what our teen tap classes are like, please check out our Teen Tap Class Video.
Tap II/III (ages 10 & up):
Monday 6:30-7:00 PM
Tap IV (7th - 12th grade, intermediate/advanced):
Wednesday 7:45-8:45 PM*
*Students cannot register online for the intermediate/advanced tap dance class, as it requires teacher approval. If interested, please contact the studio at info@dancersunite.net or 704-846-2985.
Tumbling
In tumbling class, students work on basic to advanced tumbling moves (such as roundoffs, back walkovers, back handsprings, etc). A great way to build flexibility & strength while learning floor gymnastics skills! All tumbling takes place on a mat.
To get an idea of what our tumbling classes are like, please check out our Tumbling Class video.
10 year olds & up, beginner:
Monday 5:30-6:30 PM
10 year olds & up, intermediate/advanced:
Monday 6:30-7:30 PM*
*Students cannot register online for the intermediate/advanced ballet class, as it requires teacher approval. If interested, please contact the studio at info@dancersunite.net or 704-846-2985.
Pointe
Pointe is ballet dancing performed on the tips of the dancer’s toes. All students wishing to take pointe must have teacher approval. For more information on our ballet program, please check out our ballet/pointe page.
Tuesday 8:00-8:45 PM (ballet required)*
*Students cannot register online for pointe, as it requires teacher approval. If interested, please contact the studio at info@dancersunite.net or 704-846-2985.
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Boys Only
Boys Only Hip Hop
Over the last thirty years this fun and energetic style of dance has gained momentum and popularity. This dancing can now be seen in many popular music videos. In this class, male students can learn hip hop moves and techniques.
Elementary School Age:
Wednesday 5:45-6:30 PM
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*If you are interested in taking dance classes but cannot make a class/time listed, please send us an email at info@dancersunite.net to let us know. If there is enough interest and space/time availability, we may be able to open additional classes.*
For more information about our competitive classes, please see our Charlotte Dance Competition Company page.
For more information on our salsa and belly dance classes, please see our adult dance classes page. To register for our 2011-2012 |
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