Our classes for adults are for dancers of all levels – whether you are returning to dance after a break or exploring a new hobby, there is a class for everyone.

REGISTRATION

• Registration Information – dance umbrella 2024/2025
• Registration Form – dance umbrella 2024/2025

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Not sure which classes you are eligible for?  Contact us at [email protected] with a brief description of your movement experience (if any) and we will be happy to provide a recommendation.

Classes are held in Studio A, Studio B, and The Mack. For more information, contact [email protected]  

Adult Ballet
Develop poise and grace through our Adult Ballet classes. This program focuses on posture, correct use of muscles, and grace of movement. Adult Ballet is offered at Beginner and Intermediate levels. Adults with no or limited previous experience will join at our Beginner level. Dancers with some previous dance experience, or adults with experience in other movement forms such as yoga, figure skating, etc., may be recommended to Intermediate.

Adult Jazz
Jazz classes build on the basic technique which applies to all genres of dance, with a focus on rhythm, coordination, strength, and flexibility. Styles covered range from Broadway to pop, funk to classical jazz, and many moves in between. This class is designed for adult dancers with some previous dance experience; adults with experience in other movement forms such as yoga, figure skating, etc., are welcome to attend.

Adult Contemporary
Contemporary dance’s emphasis is on the expressive nature of dance, as well as technique and performance values. Participants will incorporate an emotional element with total body awareness. This class is designed for adult dancers with some previous dance experience; adults with experience in other movement forms such as yoga, figure skating, etc., are welcome to attend.

Dance For the Health of It
A fun fusion of various dance styles, warm-up rhythms, and stretch exercises designed for adults to get the body moving. Participants will develop an awareness of their bodies as they learn the “hows” and “whys” of dance as a form of exercise. Appropriate for all levels of movers.

Workshop Series
This series offers training and education in supplementary dance topics ranging from nutrition, post-secondary advisement in the arts, choreography, and more. A schedule will be released at the beginning of our September and January terms with our workshop offerings, drop-ins are welcome. dance umbrella students attend at a rate of $10 per workshop, with a drop-in rate of $15 for the community.

Adult Heels & Hip Hop  

Offered in 6-week sessions.  

Embrace your inner diva in this class focused on sassy and confident movements. Participants learn how to strut, pose, and perform dynamic movements that exude attitude and style.  

This class will incorporate hip hop basics and beginner heels technique. Perfect for those new to dancing in heels, it focuses on the fundamentals of dancing in heels, including proper posture, weight placement, walking, and basic movements like body rolls, hip isolations, and turns. 

Ballet Tech & Variation   

Ballet Technique & Variations is a supplemental class to a dancer’s regular ballet training, this class can be taken in soft shoes or en pointe*.  Each term we will study variations from a well-known ballet, where dancers will explore the history of the ballet as they develop their artistry through the progression of variations.   Class will begin with barre and center work which will focus on principles of strength & flexibility, turn-out, alignment with additional conditioning for turns, leaps, and footwork as it relates to the variation we are currently dancing.  Some Pas de Deux and partnering work will also be explored depending on the ballet. This class is intended for students working at an Intermediate level and above.   

 *Please note, pointe dancers must have permission from the instructor and be currently enrolled in a pointe technique class.  

Adult Pre-Pointe/Pointe  

This class is intended for students enrolled in Adult Intermediate Ballet class who are ready to further develop the muscles needed to dance en pointe. Students will be recommended to join this class on an individual basis when the instructors feels the student is strong enough.  

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