| Ages 2-5 | Ages 6-8 | Ages 9-12 | Ages 13+ |
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Wagner Dance & Music teaches a wide variety of dance styles from classical to contemporary for
ages 2 and up. All classes teach proper technique and terminology as well as choreography and
performance skills to develop well rounded performers. Our classes
focus on building confidence
and self-esteem for students of all ages.
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| Ballet Classes | Hip Hop | Kinderdance |
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Kinderdance1-Ballet/Tumbling – Age 2-3 (45 min)
An introduction to dance for ages 2 to 3. The primary goal is to foster a love of movement. The creative component is quite large. Several fun or special activities happen in each class. For example, a scarf or flag dance at the end can facilitate the dancer’s own expression. Taking part in dancing out a narrative helps children to understand that dancing is expression. It is a means of communicating feelings and actions. The vocabulary covered in Kinder1 is all steps which a young child can master as they build confidence. The vocabulary is also set up to prepare students for Kinder2.
| Wed 10:15AM | Thu 12:15PM | Sat 8:30AM | Sat 9:15AM | Sat 10:15AM |
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Kinderdance2-Tap/Ballet/Tumbling - Age 4-5 (1hr)
For ages 4 & 5, this class covers a basis of movement found in all dance forms. The goals of Kinder2 are to foster creativity, freedom and expression in movement, and a love of dance. The class includes concepts that are found in an older child’s dance class. The concepts will prepare the students for the following year when they graduate to Kinderdance3, Primary Ballet, Jazz or Tap. One or two creative components are also included within each class. By the end of the year the students can dance set work independent of the teacher, memorize simple exercises and sequences and make a start of musical interpretation.
| Wed 11:00AM | Wed 5:00PM | Thu 1:00PM | Sat 9:15AM | Sat 12:00PM |
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Kinderdance3-Tap/Ballet/Jazz - Age 5-6 (1hr)
For ages 5 & 6, this class introduces many styles of dance and builds a foundation for future study. Barre work, center work and across the floor concepts are introduced as technique is developed. Props, choreography and fun are incorporated. Stage presence, self-confidence and style are studied. This class prepares the student for our ages 6-8 year program.
| Wed 4:00PM | Wed 5:00PM | Sat 10:00AM |
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Kinder Jazz/Tumbling – Ages 5-6 (1 hr)
This energetic class is for children who are age 5 & 6 and have either completed kinder2 and are not yet old enough for prejazz hip hop, or who want a longer faster paced class than kinder2. This class is 45 minutes in length 1 time per week. It prepares students to move on to prejazz hip hop or tap 6-8, focusing on an introduction to jazz and the coordination required for hip hop movements with the physical development of a 5 year old strongly in mind.
| Mon 4:00PM | Sat 11:00AM |
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Hip Hop – Ages 6-8 (1 hr)
This is one of the most popular classes in the school. Class length is 1 hour once per week. The hip hop class teaches fundamental street steps and combines the elements of hip hop moves and contemporary music. We have found that today's popular style of hip hop is ideal for this age. Students learn the necessary elements which are crucial to success in hip hop. Coordination and balance learned along with today's fresh choreography. When students complete this class they are ready to progress to the next level.
| Wed 6:00PM | Sat 11:00AM |
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Beg/Int Tap - Ages 9 & up (45 Min)
Traditional tap classes for ages 9 & up. A basic sense of rhythm, timing and musicality is studied. Stage presence, self-confidence and style are developed.
| Thu 4:15PM |
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Primary Ballet - Ages 6-8 (1 hr)
Our school teaches the Vaganova Ballet Technique and students are placed with age and ability in mind. Ages 6 – 8 begin traditional ballet technique and training.
| Mon 5:00PM |
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Ballet/Tap - Ages 6-8 (1 hr)
This class is for the beginning dancer ages 6 - 8. The combination of ballet & tap gives children the chance to learn two distinct dance forms. The one hour class is divided between the two dance styles. Traditional ballet & tap vocabulary, steps and choreography are studied. Lots of learning and lots of fun.
| Mon 4:00PM | Sat 11:00AM |
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Ballet/Jazz - Ages 6-8 (1 hr)
This class is for the beginning dancer ages 6 - 8. The combination of ballet & jazz gives children the opportunity to learn two distinct dance forms. The one hour class is divided between the two dance styles. Traditional ballet & jazz vocabulary, steps and choreography are studied. Lots of learning and lots of fun.
| Wed 4:00PM | Sat 12:00PM |
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Sing & Dance – Ages 6-12 (1 hr)
This class combines the basics of dance along with the basics of music & voice. Many concepts in music, voice and dance such as rhythm, expression and listening skills complement each other. This class helps the child develop strong talent in music voice and dance. This class is taught by instructors who specialize in combination music, voice and dance training.
| Mon 6:00PM |
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Ballet Class 2 – Ages 9-12 (1 hr twice/week)
Ages 9 – 12 study traditional Vaganova Ballet technique with classical emphasis. Class meets twice a week. Pre-pointe exercises are given for those students who are ready.
| Tue 5:00PM | Thu 6:00PM |
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Contemporary Lyrical – Ages 9-12 (1 hr)
Popular "So You Think You Can Dance" style of dance. Ballet, Jazz and Modern styles are taught to contemporary music. Dancers study the expression in movement while a love of dance is fostered.
| Wed 6:00PM | Thu 7:00PM | Sat 1:00PM |
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Jazz Dance – Ages 9-12 (1 hour)
For ages 9-12 who want to learn technique and presentation. Fundamental jazz vocabulary, steps and choreography. From Hollywood to Broadway, many styles are studied.
| Mon 5:00PM | Wed 7:00PM | Thu 8:00PM |
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Hip Hop – Ages 9-12 (1 hr)
This is one of the most popular classes in the school. Class length is 1 hour once per week. The hip hop class teaches fundamental street steps and combines the elements of hip hop moves and contemporary music. We have found that today's popular style of hip hop is ideal for this age. Students learn the necessary elements which are crucial to success in hip hop. Coordination and balance learned along with today's fresh choreography. When students complete this class they are ready to progress to the next level.
| Sat 2:00PM |
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Tap Intermediate - Ages 9 & up (45 Min)
Ages 9 – 12 study Tap at an intermediate level. Rhythm and musicality are learned. Traditional and contemporary styles are incorporated.
| Thu 4:15PM |
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Kingdom Dancers – Ages 9+ (1 hr)
These classes are for all boys and girls ages 9 and older. The Kingdom Dancers classes consist of Lyrical, Jazz and Hip-Hop dance styles combined with uplifting praise music to worship and praise the Lord. The Kingdom Dancers' mission is to glorify God and provide outreach through the spirit of dance. <more here>
| Sat 3:00PM |
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Ballet Class 3 - (2.5 hrs meets 2x per week)
Ages 13 & up study Classical Vaganova Ballet Technique. pre-pointe & pointe classes are also available. Level is determined by age, length of study & ability. 2x a week is required. Placement is by teaching staff only.
| Tue 7:00PM | Thu 7:00PM |
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Ballet Class 1 - 9 & up (1 hr)
This class is for students ages 9 and up who have not taken ballet as younger children but who wish to study ballet technique in the Vaganova Classical style. This class is a pre-requisite to Class 2 & Class 3.
| Mon 7:00PM |
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Hip Hop Teen - (1 hr)
This is one of the most popular classes in the school. Class length is 1 hour once per week. The hip hop class teaches fundamental street steps and combines the elements of hip hop moves and contemporary music. We have found that today's popular style of hip hop is ideal for this age. Students learn the necessary elements which are crucial to success in hip hop. Coordination and balance learned along with today's fresh choreography. When students complete this class they are ready to progress to the next level.
| Mon 8:00PM | Sat 1:00PM |
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Contemporary Teen - (1 hr)
Popular "So You Think You Can Dance" style of dance. Ballet, Jazz and Modern styles are taught to contemporary music. Dancers study the expression in movement while a love of dance is fostered.
| Mon 8:00PM | Sat 2:00PM |
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Jazz Technique Teen - (1 hr)
For Teens who want to learn technique and presentation. Fundamental jazz vocabulary, steps and choreography. From Hollywood to Broadway, many styles are studied.
| Wed 8:00PM |
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