CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
PRE-DANCE - Designed for students that are 3 to 6 years old who have not entered the first grade. These courses are divided into 3 levels offering a combination of creative movement, ballet, tap and singing. Students will need pink ballet and black tap shoes and may wear any color of leotard in pre-dance. Our comprehensive lesson plans promote enthusiasm in the performing arts and prepare our students for upper level classes.
BALLET - We are excited to offer the ABT (American Ballet Theatre) Curriculum here at PE. Ballet is the most classical form of dance. Creating the basic technique that is needed for all dancers. Ballet is known for gracefulness, strength, traditional turnout, commitment and discipline. Ballet training will be beneficial in any type of organized dance performance.
POINTE – (by permission only) Pointe is an extension of classical ballet adding the beauty of the pointe shoe. Students training on pointe require extensive conditioning and training in ballet. You must be participating in at least two ballet classes to be eligible for pre-point and at least three ballet classes to participate in our pointe classes. Placement for pointe is highly individualized and only the most dedicated ballet students should consider training on pointe. Not all of our pointe classes participate in the recital. We will post which Ballet/Pointe classes that will perform in the recital. A list of recital classes will be posted by Dec. 15th.
TAP – Tap is a combination of dance styles performed in tap shoes. Tap allows us to perform percussion with our feet and helps dancers develop rhythmic sensitivity and musicality. Performer’s Edge has developed a special syllabus for tap and introduces styles of Broadway, Rhythmic, Stomp, Street and more.
JAZZ – Jazz is known for the freedom of movement. Jazz is derived from ballet but uses more parallel shapes and choreography. Jazz classes can include movement and music from Broadway, Pop, Lyrical and other current styles.
CONTEMPORARY – Contemporary dance is associated with the more recent composers and music of our time. Contemporary combines many styles of movement to give the choreographer a wider range of motion possibilities. These classes will also provide another opportunity for our students to develop their technique, strength and performance skills. This course requires comparable ballet experience and you must have permission to participate.
MODERN – An innovative form of dance that deviates from the “norm” which includes many styles of abstract and traditional movement. This course requires comparable ballet experience and you must have permission to participate – presented in “Workshops” by Dance Kaleidoscope Company Dancers
MUSICAL THEATRE – This course develops the art of the Broadway performer. Students will receive training in dance, vocal production, acting and stage direction. This course helps prepare the student for the process of auditioning and performing in a musical, show choir and other performing mediums.
HIP-HOP
- This course is a contemporary trend and is available to young students
as well as teens and adults. This course involves the more current pop styles
of music and movement with more of an
“urban or street” influence. Hip-hop is a recreational form
of dance, students seeking training for musical theatre or concert dance
should be enrolled in additional dance courses.
PRIVATE LESSONS - Private lessons are scheduled by permission of the instructor and may require an evaluation for placement. Dance students must be enrolled in technique classes at Performer’s Edge before considering private lessons and have permission from the instructor. You must initial and sign a “Private Lesson Agreement Form”. Private lessons are paid for in advance and are not refundable. Instructors are not required to make up a private lesson unless the instructor cancels. Each instructor determines if they can “make up” a private lesson.
COMPETITION PROGRAM - Performer’s Edge offers the opportunity for our students to compete in different areas of competition. We are not a typical “competition” studio that requires all of their students to be on a “Team”. Competing is optional and we have auditions in the spring and fall in order to assign groups and times. Each competition routine is separated into 1/2 hour private lessons. Students fill out audition forms requesting what they would like to be involved in. Parents can request the choreographer and the choice of a solo, duet, trio and/or small group. Assignments will be made after the fall auditions per the client’s approval. All competition students must be enrolled in the “Company Technique Classes” and students are usually involved in the “Musical Theatre Company” and/or the “Ballet Theatre of Carmel”.
THE
CADET TEACHER PROGRAM
This program is designed to train our older students how to assist in the
classroom, or if necessary, substitute in an emergency. By giving these
students the proper training and experience, it may foster a desire to pursue
a career in teaching or in some way help them to share their dance talents
beyond the classroom. Here are a few basic requirements.
1. Must have
completed freshman year of high school.
2. Must be enrolled in Level/Group 7 classes or above at Performer’s
Edge.
3. Must attend their required company technique classes.
4. Must spend a minimum of 12 hours in the classroom with mentor teachers
and attend a variety of meetings, including an orientation session.
5. Must submit the $25.00 enrollment fee which covers the required uniform
t-shirt and materials.
Detailed forms and information are available at the front desk. If you have
any questions please make an appointment to speak with the studio director.
