Ballet! Jazz! Tap! Hip hop! Dancers will learn the foundations for each of the genres of dance offered at VDC.
Our 6-week summer session is a great way for dancers to continue their training as well as try something new! Classes emphasize correct technique and proper body alignment, as well as flexibility, strength, grace, coordination, musicality and performance quality. Classes are taught in an age-appropriate manner, in a positive and supportive environment.
(Ages 3-5)
Dancers will explore ballet and creative movement. Each session is action packed with movement, creativity and imagination.
(Ages 5-6)
Pre-Ballet/Tap – These 60 minute classes introduce young dancers to a more formal dance class structure. Dancers will learn the basic foundations of ballet and tap in a creative and positive environment.
(Ages 7 and up)
Ballet emphasizes correct technique and proper body alignment, as well as flexibility, strength, grace, coordination, musicality and performance quality.
Jazz classes are high energy and focus on isolations of the body, strong and sharp movements, flexibility, proper body alignment, musicality and performance quality.
(Levels 2-5 and Beginning and Continuing Teen/Adult)
Ballet emphasizes correct technique and proper body alignment, as well as flexibility, strength, grace, coordination, musicality and performance quality. Placement in levels 2-5 requires faculty recommendation.
Progressing Ballet Technique, Pre/Beg. Pointe and Pointe Variations is also offered.
(Levels 2-5 and Beginning and Continuing Teen/Adult Jazz)
Jazz classes are high energy and focus on isolations of the body, strong and sharp movements, flexibility, proper body alignment, musicality and performance quality. Dancers must be enrolled in Ballet 2-5 to enroll in Jazz. Placement requires faculty recommendation.
(Level 3, 4 and 5)
Dancers will learn proper technique for mastering different turns. Dancers must be enrolled in Ballet and Jazz 3, 4 or 5 to enroll in Turn Technique. Placement requires faculty recommendation.
(Ages 5-Adult)
For dancers who love to move and groove. Summer hip hop classes include Mini Hip Hop (ages 5-8), Hip Hop (ages 8-11), Teen Hip Hop (ages 12-18) and Adult Hip Hop (ages 18+).
(Levels 4 and 5)
We are excited to offer Contemporary this summer for our Level 4 and 5 dancers. Contemporary dance encourages dancers to be versatile in their expression of movement and to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotions. Dancers will focus on use of body weight, floor work, technique, safe body alignment, musicality and spacial and body awareness. This class will complement ballet training and gives dancers an opportunity to try something new. Dancers must be enrolled in Ballet 4 or 5 to enroll in Contemporary 4/5.
(Ages 18 & up)
For the beginning or continuing adult dancer, ballet/lyrical, tap and hip hop classes are available during our summer session! Whether you’re looking to get some exercise, get out and have some fun or brush up on your technique, you will love these adult classes!
