| Creative
Rhythm |
ages
3 - 5 |
45
min. Ages 3-5. Emphasis is on natural movement, free expression, learning
to participate in a group and following directions. This class also
teaches balance, coordination and their right from left. This class
also serves as a small introduction to ballet steps. |
| Creative
Rhythm with Tap |
age
5 |
45 min. This
is a progression of the Creative Rhythm class. With an introduction
to Tap the students learn to follow the beat of the music. |
| PreBallet |
ages
6 - 7 |
60 min. This
is where the fundamentals of Ballet are introduced. Students are taught
basic terminology combined with exercises building strength and flexibility.
This class creates a strong foundation for future Ballet classes. |
| Ballet |
ages
8 to adult |
60 min. This
class is a discipline form of graceful movement with an emphasis on
strength, flexibility and balance. Since ballet is the basis of all
dances, this course helps create a strong foundation for the dancer. |
| Int.
Ballet 2 |
ages
13 to adult |
1 hr. 45 min.
This class is for the serious Ballet student. It is an intense class
that starts with an hour warm up, emphasizing technique and finishes
with a 45-minute pointe/strengthening class. Students must be approved
by the Babylon staff to enroll in this class. |
| Pointe |
ages
13- adult |
45 min. Pointe
work is the end result of slow, gradual training of the whole body.
This includes back, hips, thighs, leg, feet and the coordination of
movement and the placing of the body. This study must be done carefully,
intelligently and at the right time when the teacher feels her serious
student is physically and mentally ready. |
| Modern |
ages
8 - adult |
60 min. Incorporating
creativity and self-expression, these classes have a slower and more
strenuous warm-up. Modem focuses on such things as strength in movement,
control and losing control, spatial awareness and imagery. |
| Tap |
ages
6 - adult |
60 min. Emphasizes
footwork and the expression of rhythm through sound. |
| Jazz |
ages
6 - adult |
60 min. Jazz
is the most popular technique. Its usually faster and often incorporates
isolation of body parts. It is frequently used in musicals, television
shows and music videos. |
| Hip Hop
(jazz) |
ages
8 - adult |
60 min. Hip Hop
is not only Jazz, but also a combination of many other influences.
To name a few: Street Funk, martial arts, and sports. This type of
dance is most commonly seen in music videos. |
