Mommy n Me: TBD For our youngest dancers ages 1.5 to 3 years old, this Mommy and Me ballet class is a fun way to introduce little ones to dance! Dancers will explore ballet, and creative movement exercises.
Preschool Ballet/ Tap: 5:00-5:30pm Tuesdays VIRTUAL June 23-August 18 This class is for our more independent 1.5 to 3 year olds. Each class students will take 15 minutes of ballet and 15 minutes of tap. Creative movement activities and games will be played to keep this class an upbeat and exciting experience for our young dancers.
Introduction to Dance: 4:30-5:30pm Mondays IN PERSON June 22-August 17 (no class July 20) This class is for students 3-5 years old. Dancers will take twenty minutes each of ballet, tap and basic tumbling activities. Creative movement exercises are mixed in throughout the class to support a positive, and enriching learning environment.
Beginner Combination: 5:40-6:40pm Mondays IN PERSON June 22-August 17 (no class July 20) This class is for students 5-7 years old. Dancers will take twenty minutes each of ballet, jazz and basic tumbling activities. Creative movement exercises are mixed in throughout the class to support a positive, and enriching learning environment.
Petite Ballet : 6:40-7:40pm IN PERSON June 22-August 17 (no class July 20) Ages:8-11 years old As one of the foundations of all dance, Ballet technique classes are of great importance. Ballet requires both discipline and strength, poise and elegance. These classes are mainly a barre and center floor technique class used to strengthen our dancer’s and create self awareness.
Petite Leaps and Turns: 7:40-8:40pm IN PERSON June 22-August 17 (no class July 20) Ages: 8-11 year olds Westmoreland Dance Alliance offers a Street Jazz class that offers both technical hip hop phrasing, and street style movements that are both emotional and entertaining. This high energy class is taught to current and retro styled music integrating jazz technique throughout the class.
Intermediate/ Advanced Ballet: 5:40-6:40pm IN PERSON June 22- August 17 (no class July 20) Ages: 11 and up As one of the foundations of all dance, Ballet technique classes are of great importance. Ballet requires both discipline and strength, poise and elegance. These classes are mainly a barre and center floor technique class used to strengthen our dancer’s and create self awareness.
Intermediate/ Advanced Leaps and Turns: 6:40-7:40pm IN PERSON June 22-August 17 (no class July 20) Ages: 11+ year olds Westmoreland Dance Alliance offers a Street Jazz class that offers both technical hip hop phrasing, and street style movements that are both emotional and entertaining. This high energy class is taught to current and retro styled music integrating jazz technique throughout the class.
Contemporary: 7:40-8:40pm IN PERSON June 22- August 17 (no class July 20) Ages: 10 +years old Contemporary styles of dance offer both style and grace. In this combo based class, students will enjoy learning fun and creative contemporary movements aimed at developing strength, flexibility and artistry.
Hip hop: 6:30-7:00pm VIRTUAL June 22- August 17 (no class July 20) Ages: 7-10 Westmoreland Dance Alliance offers a hip hop & Street Jazz class that offers both technical hip hop phrasing, and street style movements that are both emotional and entertaining. This high energy class is taught to current and retro styled music integrating jazz technique throughout the class.
Westmoreland Dance Alliance Presents VIRTUAL TAP CLASSES!
Come join us for our summer evening Tap dance classes! We have classes ranging from beginner all the way to advanced tappers.
VIRTUAL Beginner/ Intermediate Tap: Ages 4-6 : 4:30-5:00pm Ages 6-8: 5:10-5:40pm Ages Mondays June 22- August 17th (no class July 20)
Dancers build on Primary level skills and increase knowledge of music theory. Dancers focus on articulating the feet, weight transfer, and more complex combination steps. Concepts such as syncopation are introduced as dancers focus on rhythm, counting, and musicality. Suitable for boys & girls with 1-2 years of dance experience.
VIRTUAL Intermediate/ Advanced Tap: Ages 9-13: 5:50-6:20pm Mondays June 22- August 17th (no class July 20)
Dancers build on Level 1 and 2 skills with more complex rhythm patterns and steps incorporating jumps, turns, and other advanced skills. Improvisation is introduced and encouraged. Suitable for boys and girls with 2-4 years of dance experience. Placement is at instructor’s discretion.