School of commercial dance

HIP HOP, JAZZ, TAP, CONTEMPORARY, modern, musical theatre, acro, cirque, pom squad & cheer, conditioning

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Students looking to learn hip hop, jazz, tap, contemporary and modern dance, and more will find their home in the Commercial School of Dance. Students explore movement while enjoying incredible music in dance classes structured to enhance athleticism that can’t be rivaled in any gym. Students also gain confidence that enriches their overall well-being and nourishes their soul. 

Classes are offered to students of all levels, ages and aspirations from Beginner to Pre-professional. 

School of Commercial Dance

Class Descriptions

HIP HOP 
Students in Hip Hop classes learn a variety of styles and the most up-to-date dance choreography. Students of all ages enjoy building their skills as they are instructed how to move and coordinate. Fun for all lees of experience and great for both boys and girls. Performing Class.

BREAKDANCE

Breaking, also referred to as B-boying, or B-girling, is an unstructured and improvisational form of traditional Hip Hop. Students will learn elements of top rock, down rock and floor work. Anwar teaches the basics and layers more difficult moves when ready. This is a great class to express yourself and build strength and coordination. Non-performing Class.

ROTATING CLASS

This class is for dancers ages 5-10. We rotate 4 popular dance styles - Contemporary, Pom-Cheer, Jazz & Hip Hop. Each week the dancers do one style. In December, the class votes and decides which style they choose to perform in the June Show!

MODERN
A foundational technique. Dancers will gain strength in movement, learn floor work, and how to dance and engage their whole selves through this movement-focused class. A supplementary ballet class is recommended when taking this course and required for Advanced level. Performing Class.

JAZZ

A popular dance form. Pop Jazz & theatre dance are the focus of this exhilarating and upbeat class! Dancers will dive in deeper to jazz fundamentals, alignment, core, stretches and flexibility. Performing Class.

CONTEMPORARY
This dance genre incorporates elements from ballet, modern, lyrical and jazz. Jumps, leaps, turns and sometimes acrobatic elements emphasize rhythm changes, expressive upper body, and extensions. This style focuses on organic movement & incorporates improv, floor work and exploring choreography. A supplementary ballet class is recommended when taking this course and required for the Advanced level. Performing Class.

TAP 
Students develop tap talents as they focus on vocabulary, technique, movement and performance. Tap dance classes are fun and exciting ways to combine the one of rhythm, music and coordination. Performing Class.

MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE 

Triple threat performers are born here - Singing, Dancing & Acting. Perform in Holiday & June Show; often includes a Disney Kids musical, a theatrical or pop Dance Presentation or a Production number. Participants in this class must also take a Jazz/Tap or Commercial Dance Skills class. Performing Class.

POM SQUAD & CHEER 2 & 3
Have you ever wanted to be a professional sports team dancer or a cheerleader? Dance with pompoms and learn precision technique with our Pom Squad class. This class focuses on drills and progressions to help develop technique used primarily in pom and jazz classes. Purchase of Cheer Team uniform required. Participants will learn work to elevate their performance qualities. Performing Class. Ages 8-18 in 2 levels.

ACRO
Our Acro program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Stretching and Tumbling; Taught by a champion gymnast!  Learn and progress skills including proper execution of acrobatic skills and tumbling while working to build flexibility, strength & conditioning.  Non-performing Class.

STRETCH & STRENGTHEN
Special Conditioning Classes for ambitious dancers who wish to achieve next level total fitness. Non-performing Class.

CIRQUE PROGRAM   Cirque Silks, Aerial Hoop
Watch the excitement as your child looks forward to each class as they meet new friends, gain confidence and learn new skills in this super fun class. This class includes aerial silks, juggling, stretching and conditioning all under the supervision of our faculty. OPEN STUDIO Practice Sessions are included on select Saturdays as a FREE BONUS. Non-performing Class.

HIP HOP CREW
Hip Hop Crew is all about Hip Hop and performs at the Holiday Show, June Show, York Parades, York Revs plus are invited to entertain at special events throughout our community. In addition, select dancers are invited to educational trips/conventions & solo competitions. Team uniform purchase is required. Performing Company.

NHSDA ENSEMBLE
We are committed to providing leadership training for our students and motivation for community service that goes beyond the classroom. Students must apply for membership at the beginning of each year. Middle and High schoolers join together for a weekly meeting/rehearsal; NHSDA uniform required. The National Honor Society for Dance Arts™ (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization, created to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance in public and private schools in K-12 education, dance studios, cultural/community centers, performing arts organizations, and post-secondary education. The NHSDA offers three levels of induction: The Junior Program for grades 6-8, The Secondary Program for grades 9-12, and The Collegiate Program for students in college or university dance programs. Establishing an NHSDA chapter is one very important way that we honor our students and help advance the field of dance education.  This class is for all Middle School & High School dancers who wish to be members of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts and participate in a company.  *One ballet or modern class/week is required to perform with the NHSDA Ensemble. Performing Company.

BALLROOM  Our Ballroom Dance Program is under the direction of world champion, Luis Santiago.

SALSA  Luis Santiago leads adults in this fun, energizing adult class! Non-performing Class.

ADULT BALLET w/Pointe Option, Age 16-Adult
Weekly Ballet Class with a professional ballet teacher for the joy of dancing to ballet as the beautiful art form it is. Non-performing Class.

ADULT ACRO
Join champion gymnast Kylah as she takes you through an Adult Acro class. Gain strength and flexibility and have a grand time! Non-performing Class.