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DANCE
Where every step counts, and every beat tells a story!
Welcome to Dance at Limelight Performing Arts! Here, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inspiring environment where students will not only master technical skills but also explore the artistry and expression that dance embodies. Limelight seeks to provide the perfect backdrop for dancers to learn, create, and perform, encouraging them to push boundaries and explore their full potential.
What To Expect
Dive into the world of dance with Limelight Performing Arts' Dance Program, specifically designed for dancers of all ages and levels, offering a welcoming and supportive environment where students can explore various styles.
Our Level 1 and 2 classes classes focus on building foundational skills, understanding dance terminology, and developing coordination and rhythm. Instructors emphasize fun and enjoyment, while ensuring students develop exceptional building-blocks, and achieve their dance goals.
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While our Level 3, 4, and 5 classes utilize a rigorous training curriculum designed for aspiring dancers emphasizing technical mastery, artistic expression and performance skills.
ENROLMENT OPTIONS
Classes
Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles, emphasizing grace, precision, and discipline. Through classical techniques and structured training, students improve their flexibility, strength, and balance. This class teaches foundational steps, alignment, and the artistry of ballet, providing dancers with the skills necessary to excel in both classical and contemporary ballet, as well as all other styles of dance.
All graded Limelight ballet classes are twice (x2) weekly.
Pre-Pointe
Pre-Pointe at Limelight Performing Arts is specially designed for ballet students who are preparing for pointe. This class focuses on strengthening the feet, ankles, and legs while also enhancing overall body alignment and balance. Critical for safety and success in pointe work, this class ensures students develop the necessary technique and stamina before advancing to pointe shoes.
Pre-Pointe is open to all ballet levels, but is recommended for grades 3-5.
Pointe
Designed for advanced ballet students with strong ballet foundations, Pointe class focuses on the technique of dancing on the tips of the toes using pointe shoes. This class emphasizes the strength of the legs and feet, enhancing stability and control while performing classical ballet choreography that challenges and refines artistic expression.
Students must have completed a minimum of 1 year of Pre-Pointe OR the Limelight En Pointe Course, and receive instructor permission before enrolling in Pointe.
Jazz
Jazz dance is a dynamic and energetic style known for its powerful movements and rhythmic footwork. Classes combine traditional techniques with modern forms, including stretches, isolations, and across-the-floor progressions. Dancers learn to express themselves through upbeat and stylistic routines, enhancing their musicality and performance skills.
Tap
Tap focuses on rhythm and sound, with dancers wearing shoes fitted with metal taps to produce audible beats and rhythmic patterns on the floor. This class teaches various tap techniques and combinations that develop timing, coordination, and rhythmical accuracy, allowing dancers to essentially become percussive musicians.
Hiphop
Hip hop is a vibrant street dance style that is both expressive and improvisational. Classes include a variety of urban dance techniques, from breaking to popping and locking, all characterized by their energetic movements and strong, expressive performances. Dancers learn to execute sharp, defined movements that reflect the beats and rhythms of contemporary hip hop music.
BOYS ONLY Classes Available September 2024!
Contemporary / Lyrical
This class blends elements of modern, jazz, and ballet to convey musical lyrics or emotions through movement. Contemporary/Lyrical focuses on fluidity and expression, utilizing a mix of controlled legwork, dynamic floor work, and breath-driven movement to tell a story or express complex feelings within dance.
Acro Tumbling
Our Acro class combines the beauty of artistry with the athleticism of acrobatics. Students will learn how to seamlessly integrate acrobatic movements such as rolls, flips, and handstands into routines. This class emphasizes flexibility, strength, and control, providing a solid foundation for students to safely execute acrobatic skills with precision.
Pop Dance & Vocals
Pop Dance & Vocals is an energetic dance and voice class that merges popular music hits with diverse dance styles such as jazz, hip-hop, and modern dance. This class is perfect for artists who enjoy performing high-energy singing and dancing routines. Performers will improve their rhythm, and coordination skills while having fun with contemporary choreography set to today’s top hits, including Arianna Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, KPOP's BTS and BlackPink, and many more.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre class combines dancing and acting to bring Broadway-style performances to life. This class emphasizes performance skills such as characterization and expression, alongside dance techniques tailored to musical theatre. Dancers learn to convey stories and emotions effectively, enhancing their versatility and performance readiness for the stage.
Leaps, Jumps & Turns (LJT)
Join our exhilarating Leaps, Jumps, and Turns class at our dance studio! This dynamic session is designed for dancers of all levels who want to master the art of aerial movement and flawless turns. Our expert instructors will guide you through a variety of techniques to improve your elevation, control, and precision. From grand jetés and split leaps to pirouettes and fouettés, you'll build strength, agility, and confidence in every move
Courses
Foundations 1
Build a solid base with Foundations 1, a combination of conditioning and ballet technique. This package enhances core strength, flexibility, and overall dance fitness, setting the stage for excellent technical performance in ballet and beyond. Includes 1 Graded Ballet class (twice weekly), and 1 Leaps, Jumps, & Turns class.
*Required for all Mini Company Members
Foundations 2
Expand your dance repertoire with Foundations 2, incorporating, conditioning, ballet, and jazz. This course offers a comprehensive approach, enhancing technical precision, physical fitness, and expressive movement across multiple dance styles. Includes 1 Graded Ballet class (twice weekly), 1 Jazz class, and 1 Leaps, Jumps & Turns class.
*Required for all Company Members
Personalized Plan
Tailor your dance education with a 9 week Personalized Plan, featuring a mix of conditioning, ballet, jazz, tap, hiphop, and acro. Designed to cater to individual goals and interests, this semi-private course allows dancers to develop a versatile skill set, while fully preparing them for audition and performance opportunities.
En Pointe
Elevate your ballet training with our En Pointe course, designed to prepare dancers for pointe work through focused pre-pointe classes that strengthen the feet and ankles, followed by pointe classes that emphasize technique and safety. This fast-track course is perfect for dancers looking to advance their skills quickly and confidently. Includes 1 annual Pre-Pointe class, and 1 summer En Pointe class.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Performance is a key component of our Dance Program
Dancers will have opportunities to participate in high-caliber showcases and productions that mirror professional dance company experiences. These performances are designed to provide real-world stage experience, including working with renowned choreographers, participating in full-scale productions, and learning the dynamics of stage presence and audience engagement. Our dancers are also encouraged to partake in competitions and dance festivals, providing them professional exposure and experience in diverse performance environments.
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