Emjaez Dance Studio

Magically fun classes designed for our youngest dancers. This class introduces the very basics of ballet, jazz and/or tap. The class will build coordination and fine motor skills in a disciplined but fun, creative and nurturing environment. Books and props may be used as a learning tool.

The dancers will learn to interact with other children and learn the basics of dance classroom etiquette such as: staying in their spots, manners, taking turns, how to follow the leader and waiting patiently.Pink leotard, pink skirt or tutu, pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Hair should be in a bun and pulled back off of the face.

Ballet is the foundation for all forms of dance. Students will study basic Classical Ballet technique with an emphasis on musicality and coordination. Beginning ballet lays the groundwork with proper alignment, an understanding of the turnout that defines ballet and the fundamental movements known as steps, which are ballet's vocabulary.

Inspired by the works of dance legends such as Twyla Tharp and Martha Graham, contemporary expands the boundaries of ballet and modern dance. Contemporary dance involves integrating the mind-body-spirit connection with dance movements. There's a huge emotional connection to this style of dance.

It is also important to note that a lot of improvisational skills are used in a contemporary dance form - improvisation meaning that the dancer uses whatever they feel at the moment to express the mood of the dance piece itself.Because a solid ballet/jazz based foundation is an essential requirement of this style of dance, students must be enrolled in a ballet or jazz class in order to take contemporary.

In this class, you will learn the latest moves to the latest music. This includes a wide range of styles notably breaking, popping and locking. The feet are grounded, the chest is down and the body is kept loose so that a dancer can easily alternate between hitting the beat or riding through the beat style.

Jazz has always been one of the most admired dance styles, mainly due to its popularity on television shows, movies, music videos and commercials. Jazz offers an array of styles ranging from funky to traditional jazz. Jazz derives its soul from the expression of rhythm and musicality. The jazz curriculum teaches the dancer to adapt to total body movement, isolated movement and interpretation of various music trends.