Southside Dance Center Curriculum
Preschool Dance Combo (ages 2 1/2-3)
A semi-disciplined class in body awareness, motor coordination, rhythm, and very basic fundamentals in dance technique. Students will enjoy creative movement activities, improvisational games, and learn the beginnings of ballet poise and the excitement of tap! (Ballet and tap shoes required)
Pre-Ballet, Pre-Tap, Pre-Jazz (ages 4-5)
Separate classes for the older beginner to introduce dance disciplines in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Ballet (ages 5-up)
Graded classes using Russian and Italian methods. Classes will include barre, centerwork, adagio, and variations. Students will learn body/arm positions, ballet techniques, French terminology, and proper ballet etiquette. SDC feels that ballet training is essential for every dancer.
Tap (ages 5-up)
Graded classes in all levels. Class will be divided with time allotted for warm-ups, centerwork, individual locomotor practice, combinations, and cool-down. Students will learn tap technique and will be exposed to a varity of steps. Students will learn to perform with clear percussive syncopation and to improvise using the “call and answer” method of dancing.
Jazz (ages 5-up)
Graded classes in all levels. The class will be divided with time allotted for adequate warm-up, isolation exercises, stretching, locomotor activities, combinations and cool-down. Jazz class is a favorite of all dance students.
Hip Hop (1st grade and up)
The latest and most up to date dance technique that incorporates many popping, isolated and low level isolations. Another favorite for everyone-boys and girls!!
Clogging (1st grade and up)
An extra-curricular dance discipline involving syncopated percussive footwork in all levels.
Lyrical (3rd grade and up)
Class expands ballet and jazz techniques, combining them together into combinations that express emotion through movement, and work to improve balance, turns, and full-body extensions.
Pointe (with teacher approval only)
A highly disciplined class for the accomplished ballet student. Students must be at least 10 years old, and have had ballet training, and/or be auditioned by the instructor. The class is a continuation of ballet training “en pointe.”
GYMNASTICS (ages 3-up)
Our gymnastics program focuses on flexibility, tumbling skills, and building strength and stamina. Students progress on an individual basis as they are exposed to and taught acrobatic skills. Work on professional mats, mini balance beam, and trampoline are included in the class.