• Pre-ballet, simple acrobatics, songs, creative movement,  games, and tap for coordination and rhythm.

• Ballet classes: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced professional. 
• Beginner level–  includes basic positions, proper ballet technique and movements, combinations which develop coordination and rhythm in the younger dancer. (Ages 6 to 9 years*)
• Intermediate level– includes more advanced movements and combinations than beginner level, while developing their sense of music as it relates to the dance. Upper intermediate also includes beginnings of pointe work and strength exercises. Individual student’s expertise is also a factor in assigning class levels. (Ages 10 to 14 years*)
• Advanced level– includes more advanced movements and technique than intermediate level. Regular pointe classes are given. (Ages 14 to 18 years*)

• Tap dancing uses sounds made by taps on ones shoes to create rhythms which enhance the body’s dance moves. The Deane School teaches Broadway tap and rhythm (jazz/hip hop) tap. Tap dancing develops a student’s sense of rhythm and style and also enhances the function of the brain by connecting additional neurons, which helps to extend and maintain high brain functioning now and throughout a student’s life.
• Pre-school and Kindergarten level tap– Classes focus on basic rhythms, while relating them to various types of music. The percussive sounds made by the taps highlight the rhythms that are in the simple tap dance moves presented. (Ages 3 to 6 years*)
• Beginner level tap – This level includes basic tap steps and combinations, which coordinate with the variety of music used. (Ages 7- 10 years*)
• Intermediate level tap – This level builds on the basic beginner moves and adds more intricate moves and combinations, such as time steps, as the student gets older. (Ages 10 – 13 years*)
• Advanced level tap – This level continues to focus on more time steps and combinations, as well as more intricate rhythms. It also includes both rhythm tap and Broadway style tap choreography. (Ages 14 – 18 years*)

New to Deane? Not sure which class is perfect for your child? Call to schedule your personal interview and Miss Georgia will guide you to the best starting class and provide a plan for your dancer.

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*Please Note:  Along with the student’s age, individual student’s expertise is always a factor in assigning class levels.