Dance Classes for 2013-2014
Please see below for a schedule of our dance classes for the 2013-2014 dance year.
Our dance classes will start on Tuesday, September 3, 2013.
Please note that classes are based on the student's age as of Tuesday, September 3.
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 and the All Star Pom Squad are not listed below, as one must be selected to take these dance classes. For more information on how to be selected, please see our Dance Company Audition Page or our All Star Pom Squad.
2 Year Olds - 5 Year Olds
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 and three year olds are 45 minutes. The classes for three year olds, four year olds and five year olds are one hour each and more advanced steps will be covered.
To get an idea of what our preschool dance classes are like for 2 year olds, 3 year olds, 4 year olds and 5 year olds, please check out our 2 to 5 Year Old Dance Class video.
2-3 year olds:
Thursday 5:00-5:45 PM
Friday 11:00-11:45 AM
Saturday 9:15-10:00 AM
3-4 year olds:
Wednesday 5:00-6:00 PM
4-5 year olds:
Monday 5:00-6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00-11:00 AM
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5 Year Olds - 11 Year Olds
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 5 - 7 year old Ballet/Tap/Jazz classes are like, please check out our 5 to 7 Year Old Ballet Tap Jazz Dance Class video.
Ballet/Tap/Jazz (5-7 year olds):
Tuesday 5:00–6:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Ballet/Tap/Jazz (8-11 year olds):
Thursday 5:45-7:00 PM
Breakdancing
Breakdancing is a style of street dance, originating with the New York City youth in the early 1970s. Breakdancing is also referred to as b-boying or b-girling. (This dance class is for kids and teens.)
Breakdancing:
Tuesday 6:15-7:00 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 6 to 10 year old students will learn fundamental jazz and hip hop steps and will perform both a jazz and hip hop dance in the recital.
Hip Hop/Jazz (6-10 year olds):
Friday 5:00-5:45 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.
Tumbling (6-10 year olds):
Monday 5:15-6:00 PM
Saturday 10:15-11:00 AM
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Teens
Ballet
A graceful classical dance form, ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. Correct body alignment and placement is emphasized.
Ballet (intermediate/advanced):
Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM
Breakdancing
Breakdancing is a style of street dance, originating with the New York City youth in the early 1970s. Breakdancing is also referred to as b-boying or b-girling. (This dance class is for kids and teens.)
Breakdancing:
Tuesday 6:15-7:00 PM
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.
Hip Hop:
Tuesday 7:00-8:00 PM
Lyrical/Jazz
Lyrical incorporates ballet and modern techniques in order to express emotion and tell a story. Jazz dance can be seen everywhere from television (like So You Think You Can Dance) to musicals (like Chicago). In lyrical/jazz class, teen students have fun learning both dance styles.
Lyrical/Jazz:
Monday 8:00-8:45 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).
To get an idea of what our teen tap classes are like, please check out our Teen Tap Class Video.
Tap (intermediate/advanced):
Tuesday 8:15-9:00 PM*
*Teacher approval is required. Please contact the studio at info@dancersunite.net or 704-846-2985 for more information.
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.
Tumbling (beginner):
Monday 6:00-7:00 PM
Tumbling (intermediate):
Thursday 5:00-6:00 PM
Tumbling (advanced):
Monday 7:00-8:00 PM
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.
Thursday 7:00-7:45 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.
2013-2014 Dance Class Registration
*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 Latin and belly dance classes, please see our adult dance classes page. To register for our 2013-2014 |
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