Ballet - is a form of dance characterized by conventional steps,
poses, and graceful movements including leaps and spins. Women ballet dancers often
wear pointe shoes to perform steps balancing on the tips of their toes.
Hip Hop – Inarguably the most popular form of dancing of today’s
time, thanks to stars like Jennifer Lopez and Nelly, hip hop is also known as street
grooves and preferred by but not limited to teenagers and young adults because of
its choreography. Hip hop is a good and fun place to start for amateurs.
Kinder Hip Hop – hip hop for the younger generation.
Jazz – Enthusiasts love to describe this as the dance that encompasses
almost all forms of dancing. Although not as stringent as ballet, it nevertheless requires
flexibility and grace. It emphasizes all nuances of body movement so folks are generally
encouraged to wear tight fitting clothes to ensure that not even the smallest shift of the
body will go unnoticed. If you sincerely believe that you’ve got two left feet, then I
suggest that you forego trying this one out and choose one that’s not too rigid in style
like hip hop.
Belly Dancing – Want to make your guy drool and gain a sexy tummy
at the same time? Then this Eastern dance is the answer to all your problems. Although
all the shaking and bending can be somewhat exhausting, not to mention plain torture
to your spine, just remind yourself of your objectives and you’ll be A-okay.
Aerobics – Technically, it’s not a dance but since it still involves
body movement and rhythm, let’s put it in the list all the same. A dance that prioritizes
shaping your body and losing weight over choreography and style, aerobics is more suited
to those who dearly need to exercise but are easily bored by the more common workouts like
jogging or sweating on the treadmill. Aerobics is also a good stepping stone for the more
demanding forms of dancing because it improves your coordination.
Ballroom dancing – Although mainly popular in Latin America, where most
of the well-known dances originated from, it is now nonetheless gaining quite a following
all over the world. Examples of these are the cha-cha, tango and foxtrot. Although you’re
basically required to master the fundamental steps, freestyle dancing is accepted and even
encouraged for intermediate and professional dancers. If you’re interested in trying out
this type of dancing, be aware that some forms include intricate steps so it’s better that
you hire a dance instructor for yourself or take some classes.
Salsa - This is a favored name for a type of Latin music which, for
the most part, has its roots in Cuban culture and is enhanced by jazz textures. The word,
Salsa, means sauce denoting a "hot" flavor and is best distinguished from other Latin music
styles by defining it as the New York sound developed by Puerto Rican musicians in New
York. The dance structure is largely associated with mambo type patterns and has a particular
feeling that is associated mainly with the Clave and the Montuno. See also
History of Salsa
Line dancing - A dance in which individuals line up without partners and
follow a choreographed pattern of steps to country music.
Pointe - In ballet, dancing that is performed on the tips of the toes.
Tap dance - The name comes from the tapping sound made when the small
metal plates on the dancer's shoes touch a hard floor. This lively, rhythmic tapping makes
the performer not just a dancer, but also a percussive musician.
Mommy and Me - Movement classes for parents and their youngest dancers
or cheerleaders! What a wonderful way to bond with your child and to instill a healthy
love for exercise in them at a young age.
Cheer and Dance - Routine focus is on dance moves that incorporate musical
interpretation, synchronization, technical steps, visual effectiveness, variety of movements,
skills and control. As well as stunting, tumbling, dancing & cheer motions.
Tone and stretch - Total body conditioning program using weights, tubing,
Step and more to tone and define.
Tumbling Tykes – basic tumbling skills will be taught. Rhythmic activities,
motor and perceptual coordination, and self confidence will be stressed.
Tumbling Class - benefits of this program include a higher degree of
physical fitness, coordination and self confidence. Difficult maneuvers and advanced
stunts will be performed.
Modern Dance - A style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations
of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling.
Lyrical dance - is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques. Lyrical challenges
choreographers and dancers to use motion to interpret music and express emotion. A lyrical
dancer's movements show the meaning of the music.
Cardio Striptease - takes the most popular techniques from fitness
and dance, and puts them into a low-impact workout that conditions and strengthens the
body with moves specifically chosen to tone hips, thighs, buns and abs. Aerobic Striptease
helps you look good, feel great and spice up your personal life