solonohio.org #YouBelongInSolon DANCE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ARTS CENTER SCA Dance Department encourages student creativity while emphasizing proper technique and terminology. Our expert teachers provide instruction in a progressive manner allowing focus on body placement, timing, fluidity, musicality and expression. Our students learn in an environment conducive to growth and development due to our teacher’s nurturing and supportive approach. SCA dancers not only learn the art of dance but they also achieve valuable life skills such as teamwork, personal growth, kindness, respect and discipline in a fun and encouraging environment. SCA Dance Department prides itself in offering high quality dance instruction to Northeast Ohio at an affordable price. We are an education and performance based program supported by the City of Solon. Entry level classes are by age. As dancers progress recommendations will be made based on ability and passing through previous levels. Classes are open to both Solon residents and non-residents. *Please note that some levels and class titles have been adjusted from our 2024 - 2025 School Year Program. For placement questions please contact [email protected]. TWIRLING TOTS AGES 2 - 3 With a focus on rhythmic awareness, active movement and basic coordination, this class for little ones will provide a fun and engaging introduction to movement! Participation by caregivers is required. CREATIVE MOVEMENT AGES 3 - 4 This fun and exciting class is designed to introduce young students to self - expression and imagination through movement! Students will improve basic coordination and rhythm while learning to dance. BALLET & TAP COMBO LEVEL I | AGES 4 - 6 LEVEL II | AGES 7 - 10 This class covers beginning ballet and tap dance techniques while building skills such as rhythm, timing, waiting in line, taking turns, and related coordination and social skills. BALLET Primary | AGES 5 - 7 Level I | AGES 7 - 8 Level II | AGES 8 - 10 Level III – IV | AGES 10 - 16 Dancers will gain a sense of self - discipline, confidence, and poise as they explore working at the barre, center and across the floor. Our curriculum provides a progressive system of training where emphasis will be placed on proper placement, technique, terminology, musicality and artistry. As students’ progress they will begin to focus on perfecting the art of ballet, while bringing personality and fluidity to their movement. TAP Level I | AGES 5 - 7 Level II | AGES 7 - 9 Level III | AGES 10 - 12 Level IV | AGES 12 - 16 Tap is a great form of dance for rhythm awareness, coordination and body control. All classes consist of a blend of rhythm and Broadway tap through center floor and traveling steps. Emphasis will be on correct terminology, technique and timing. As students’ progress to higher levels of Tap, they will be introduced to more complex rhythms and combinations with more of an emphasis on clarity of sounds.
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