About the Vitoria Dance School

 

Vitoria Dance School is the official dance school of Vitoria Dance Company. We are committed to teaching our students to serve the Lord with excellence by offering the best quality classes, teaching strong technique, offering bible studies, and performing opportunities.

 

It is important that students not only learn dance technique but all aspects of dance. That is why students will take tests on ballet terminology, dance history, famous contemporary choreographers etc. throughout the year. Ballet levels 1-5 will be required to take an examination to progress to the next level. This examination will be held on the last Friday and Saturday of classes. Each student will be asked to demonstrate a certain movement or a series of movements that was taught to them during the year.

 

Not only is Vitoria Dance School a place where students learn about dance but it is also a place where students will learn about God. Bible studies will be available once a week for students in Ballet 1 through pre-professional and students enrolled in all contemporary classes. In addition to classes and bible studies there will also be parties and movie nights offered throughout the year.

 

Though Vitoria Dance School is a Christian dance school you do not have to be a Christian to attend classes. We want you and your student to gain the most from your experience at Vitoria dance school that is why each student will have their schedule tailored to their needs. Juniors and seniors in high school who wish to pursue a career in dancing will be guided to the best college and/or company for them. We look forward to serving our community with the highest of standards!

 

 

Dance School Classes

 

 

Primary Level

 

Toddler Dance is for children age 2. In this class children will learn basic movement through music, games and various activities. This class is 30 minutes and is offered four days a month.

 

Creative Movement/Creative Tap is for children ages 3-4. In this class students will learn basic ballet and tap movement and terminology through games and activities. This class is 45 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Pre-Ballet/Pre-Tap is for children ages 5-7. In this class students will learn ballet and tap exercises and terminology. Students will also work on turnout and flexibility in this class. The class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Pre-Ballet/Pre-Jazz/Hip-Hop is for children 5-7. In this class students will learn ballet and jazz exercises along with terminology. Students will work on flexibility, turnout and precision with movement. This class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Pre- Boys Class is for boys ages 5-7. This class focuses on a more masculine view of dance using games and karate. In this class boys will learn ballet, jazz and karate. The class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

 

Green Level

 

Ballet 1 is for students ages 6-14. This class is for students at a beginning level with or without experience. Students will learn beginning ballet technique, terminology and placement. The class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Ballet 2 is for students ages 7 -14. This class is for students at a beginning/ intermediate level with experience. Students will learn intermediate dance technique and terminology. Students will learn ballet repertoire in this level also. The class is 60 minutes. The students in this ballet class are required to take two ballet classes a week.

 

Beginning Jazz/Hip-Hop is for students ages 6-8. This class focuses on beginning jazz technique and hip-hop. Students will learn basic break dancing and terminology. This class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Beginning Tap is for students ages 6-14 with no previous experience. Students in this class will learn basic tap technique and terminology. This class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Beginning Lyrical and Worship is for students ages 6-14. This class focuses on worshipping through movement. Lyrical is a mix between ballet and jazz. The class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

 

Burgundy Level

 

Ballet 3/4 is for students ages 8-14 with experience. This class focuses on Intermediate ballet technique and terminology. In this level students will learn ballet history and intermediate repertoire. This class is 75 minutes. It is required that students in this level take at least three ballet classes a week.

 

Beginning/Intermediate Jazz is for students ages 8-14 with experience. In this class students will learn beginning/ intermediate jazz technique. The class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Hip-Hop 1 is for students ages 8-14. This class focuses on hip-hop dance technique and break dancing. The class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Beginning/Intermediate Tap is for students ages 7-14 with experience. This class focuses on intermediate tap technique and a study of the history of tap dancing. The class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Beginning Modern is for students ages 8-14. This class focuses on beginning modern dance technique and terminology. The class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Beginning/Intermediate Lyrical is for students 8-14. This class focuses on using dance as an evangelistic tool. Students will also learn intermediate lyrical technique. This class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week

 

 

Blue Level

 

Ballet 5 is for students ages 9-14. This class is for students at an intermediate level. Students in this level will focus on Pointe preparation and basic Pointe work. This class is by teacher referral only. The class is 90 minutes. It is required that dancers in this level take at least three ballet classes and one Pointe class if it applies.

 

Intermediate Jazz is for students ages 9-14. This class is for students at an intermediate level. This class will focus on intermediate jazz technique and terminology. Students in this level will study the history of jazz dance. The class is 75 minutes and is offered once a week.Hip-Hop 2 is for students ages 9-14. This class focuses on advanced hip-hop technique and break dancing. The class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week

 

Intermediate Tap is for students ages 8-14 with experience. This class focuses on high intermediate tap technique. Students will learn classic tap repertoire in this class. The class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week

 

Intermediate Modern is for students 9-14 with experience. This class focuses on intermediate modern dance technique and terminology. Students in this class will learn modern dance history. The class is 75 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Alpha Lyrical is for students 10-18. This class focuses on advanced lyrical technique and making a change through dance ministry. Students will also study biblical application in comparison with dance. The class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

 

Purple Level

 

* These classes are by referral only

 

Intensive Study Ballet is for students ages 10-16 at a high intermediate level. Students in this class will learn ballet repertoire and partnering. This class is 90 minutes. Students in this level are required to take at least three ballet classes and one Pointe class.

 

Pre-Professional Ballet is for students 11-18 at an advanced level. Students in this level will learn advanced Pointe technique and partnering. This class is 105 minutes. Students in this class are required to take at least four Pointe classes and one ballet technique class.

 

Intensive Study/ Pre-Professional Jazz is for students inintensive study or pre-professional ballet at a high intermediate to advanced level. Students in this level will learn professional repertoire and high intermediate technique. The class is 90 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Intensive Study / Pre-Professional Modern is for students in Intensive or Pre-Professional ballet at a high intermediate to advanced level. Students in this level will learn professional repertoire and high intermediate technique. The class is 90 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Alpha Tap is for students ages 10 -18. This class focuses on advanced tap technique. Students will learn tap repertoire in this class. The class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week

 

 

Older Boys Classes

 

Boys Green/ Burgundy level is for boys ages 6-9. In this class boys will learn beginning male technique and strengthening. This class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Boys Burgundy/ Blue Level is for boys ages 8-11. In this class boys will learn intermediate male technique and strength training. This class is to be taken in addition to a regular ballet technique class. The class is 60 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

Alpha Boys is for boys ages 12-18. In this class boys will learn men’s variations, partnering and advanced conditioning. This class is to be taken in addition to the students required ballet classes. This class is 75 minutes and is offered once a week.

 

 

Late Teen and Adult Classes

These classes are open to anyone 15 years and older. Most of these classes are taught at a beginning to low intermediate level. If you are an adult at an advanced level please ask about open classes.

 

Mature Adults

These classes are for adults 65 and older that want a fun low impact way to exercise. The class is 45 minutes and is offered either twice a month or once a week.

 

Exercises, Strengthening & Stretch

This class focuses on increasing student’s flexibility, Pointe and strengthening the dancer’s muscles. This class will help dancers with their art form tremendously and it is suggested that dancers take an ESS class. The class is 45 min and is offered once a week for each level.

 

ESS Class A is for students in Level 1-2.

ESS Class B is for students in Level 3-4