#The length of the classes is related to the ages of, and the grades that the students are in.
*The age restrictions on classes is depending on the students ability.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT - Children turning 4* to beginner 5 year olds –
30 minutes #
This class is for children turning four years of age and beginner 5 year olds.
The Creative Movement class places emphasis towards music and creative movement activities carefully designed to benefit every young child.
It incorporates songs, rhythm, instruments, stories, ideas, improvisation, and ballet technique suitable to the student’s age level. The highlight is on self-discovered movement, imagination, and expression in a non-judgmental environment.
This class is useful for introducing a pre-school aged child to mixing and working with others, listening and moving to music, following directions, and learning to concentrate.
The Creative Movement classes are taught using the Ballet Fusion syllabus.
CLASSICAL BALLET – Children from 5* +, and adults – 30 mins to 60 mins#
For the serious Ballet student.
Children will be put into grades according to their age and/or ability.
There will be a special class for adults.
The Classical Ballet classes are taught using the Vaganova Russian Classical Ballet Method.
Classical Ballet develops good posture in children and improves posture and poise in teens and adults.
Classical ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, yes, even hip-hop and tap, and enhances grace and elegance as well as strength and dexterity in the dancer.
In Classical Ballet, technique is one of the things that is concentrated on, and once the technique is mastered, other forms of dance are easy to master.
Though Classical Ballet is considered a serious form of dance, students can also have great fun in these classes and leave each session feeling fulfilled.
Occasionally, we will use rock music instead of classical, to keep it interesting.
CONTEMPORARY – Children from 8*
+, and adults – 30 mins to 45 mins#
Children will be put into grades according to their age and/or ability.
Contemporary classes include lyrical, expressive, as well as contemporary.
The adults class will concentrate mainly on lyrical and expressive.
Students in these classes learn how to express themselves to music as well as learning how to express music in their movements, sometimes using movements and shapes that would not be seen in other forms of dance.
They are taught to use their bodies to the maximum and these classes will stretch not only their bodies but also their imaginations.
A great class if the student likes drama and theatrics.
For adults Classical Ballet and Contemporary will be combined.
HIP HOP – Children from 5* +, and adults – 20 mins to 45 mins#
Children will be put into grades according to their age and/or ability.
There will be a special class for adults.
The Hip Hop classes will be taught using my own syllabus.
These classes will be fun, fulfilling, and fuel the students passion for dance and music.
The music used in these classes will change as the music in the charts change%.
%Though using current chart music all care will be taken in not using music that contains coarse language or themes.
JAZZ – Children from 5* +, and adults – 20 mins to 45 mins#
Children will be put into grades according to their age and/or ability.
The jazz classes are taught using my own syllabus.
This form of dance includes styles such as disco, Broadway, normal jazz, etc.
Some of the exercises in Jazz are formatted into dances, which makes the classes great fun to participate in and burns a lot of energy.
TAP - Children from 5* to adults – 30 mins to 60 mins#
Children will be put into grades according to their age and/or ability.
There will be a special class for adults.
The tap classes will be taught using the GWT and my own syllabi which include solid tap technique, whilst being fluid, relaxed and enjoyable.
A great way to let off some steam.
STRETCH STRENGTHEN TECHNIQUE (SST)– Children 8*– 60 mins#
The SST class is for those students who want to work on their flexibility, strength and technique.
For the serious dance student it will help with core body strength, posture, line and extensions, which all make for a good dancer. Also, it will help those who just want to keep fit and flexible.
The class consists of using pilates, core body strength, and stretch techniques.
This class will also concentrate on Classical Ballet Technique and has proven to be successful in achieving better technique
Students will benefit immensely from taking this class.
STRETCH AND STRENGTHEN – Adults – 30 mins#
The Stretch and Strengthen class is for those who want to work on their flexibility and strength.
This class helps with core body strength, posture, line and extensions, which assist with good posture and overall strength. Also, it will help those who just want to keep fit and flexible.
The class consists of using pilates, core body strength, and stretch techniques.
Students will benefit immensely from taking this class.
Taken in conjunction with the Zumba class, it will give a good all round fitness workout.
CONCERT – 1 class per age group – 30 mins – 45 mins#
For 2011, I have decided to have a separate concert class for each age group.
From past experience I have found, that as the concert draws closer, the classes are used to only practice concert dances, and exercises and technique get left out which affects the ability and performance of the students. Also it enables us to prepare for end of year exams.
There will be one concert class per age group and if the student wants to appear in the concert, this class must be attended.
Depending on what other classes the students attend, they will be put into dances that correspond with those classes.
ZUMBA – Children’s class and Adult’s classes available.
I will be adding Zumba classes in 2011.
You do not have to enrol in these classes as they are open to anyone whether they already attend Light of the World or not.
These classes will be priced differently to the other classes that we hold, as they are open classes.
PERFORMANCE GROUPS – By invitation only.
The students in the Performance Groups are invited by Donna to represent Light of the World at community events, competitions, and eisteddfods.
