Elective Program
Modern
Modern
Modern
Modern dance focuses on the use of space, time, and energy. This form teaches the fundamentals of modern dance and allows for freedom of movement and improvisation. Students are encouraged to focus on their interpretation of the music. Students taking a class in this dance form are invited to perform in the Spring Production.
Modern 1
Modern dance focuses on the use of space, time, and energy. This form teaches the fundamentals of modern dance and allows for freedom of movement and improvisation. Students are encouraged to focus on their interpretation of the music. Students taking a class in this dance form are invited to perform in the Spring Production.
Modern 1 (Ages 6-8) Wed 6:30-7:30 pm
Modern 2 (Ages 8-10) Tues 5:30-6:30 pm
Modern 3 (Ages 10+) Mon 6:30-7:30 pm
Modern 4 (Ages 11+) Thurs 6:30-7:30 pm
Modern 5 (Ages 14+) Tues 7:30-8:30 pm
Modern 6 (Ages 15+) Tues 7:15-8:15 pm
Tap
Modern
Modern
Tap dance allows students to focus on rhythm, sound, and silence using a variety of musical selections and is introduced at an early age in the DCM PreBallet & Tap syllabus. Basic instruction involves learning steps, hops, and brushes and gradually proceeds to slaps, shuffles, cramp rolls, pullbacks, wings, etc. Students taking a class in
Tap dance allows students to focus on rhythm, sound, and silence using a variety of musical selections and is introduced at an early age in the DCM PreBallet & Tap syllabus. Basic instruction involves learning steps, hops, and brushes and gradually proceeds to slaps, shuffles, cramp rolls, pullbacks, wings, etc. Students taking a class in this dance form are invited to perform in the Spring Production.
Tap 1 (Ages 6-8) Wed 6:30-7:30 pm
Tap 2 (Ages 8-10) Tues 6:30-7:30 pm
Tap 3 (Ages 10-13) Tues 5:30-6:30 pm
Tap 4 (Ages 13+) Tues 7:30-8:30 pm
Jazz
Modern
Jazz
Jazz dance improvises on basic, defined technical movements. This popular contemporary dance form is taught from a traditional approach. Instruction in basic jazz positions, exercises, foundation steps, turns, jumps and isolations are taught while working with rhythm using popular and cultural music. Working with particular styles such as
Jazz dance improvises on basic, defined technical movements. This popular contemporary dance form is taught from a traditional approach. Instruction in basic jazz positions, exercises, foundation steps, turns, jumps and isolations are taught while working with rhythm using popular and cultural music. Working with particular styles such as musical theatre/Broadway, hip hop/street and lyrical are introduced after the basic technique is established. Students taking class in this dance form are invited to perform in the Spring Production.
Jazz 1 (Ages 6-8) Mon 5:00-5:45 pm
Jazz 2 (Ages 8-10) Mon 7:30-8:30 pm
Jazz 3 (Ages 10+) Tues 4:30-5:30 pm
Jazz 4 (Ages 13+) Tues 4:30-5:30 pm
Jazz 5 (Ages 15+) Tues 6:15-7:15 pm
Acro
Choreography
Adult
Our acro classes are taught by Acrobatic Arts-certified teachers who have been trained to teach AcroDance safely. Our curriculum covers anatomy, technique, progressions, and more!
Acro 1 (Ages 5-8) Mon 5:45-6:30 pm
Adult
Choreography
Adult
DCM offers a number of classes for our adult community. From first-timers to professionals, classes are offered as either drop-ins or enrolled sessions.
Beginner Adult Ballet
Tues 7:30-8:45 pm
Intermediate Adult Ballet
Mon 7:45-9:00 pm
Thurs 12:00-1:30 pm
Adult Contemporary
Thurs 8:00-9:00 pm
Choreography
Choreography
Choreography
Choreography class will help you realize that well-crafted choreography is much more than the simple orchestration of mechanical elements. Good choreography comes from manipulating the essential elements of dance: time, space, and energy. Students will learn to manipulate movement in new ways, culminating in a class piece they will collab
Choreography class will help you realize that well-crafted choreography is much more than the simple orchestration of mechanical elements. Good choreography comes from manipulating the essential elements of dance: time, space, and energy. Students will learn to manipulate movement in new ways, culminating in a class piece they will collaborate on with their classmates. Students taking class in this dance form are invited to perform in the Choreography Showcase and Spring Production.
Tues 8:15-9:00 pm (Levels 4-7)