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In Focus Dance Center

Dance Curriculum

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Ballet, serving as a fundamental art form and the backbone of all dance, is offered for students ages 3 through adult.  The technique studied in ballet class provides the basis for proper alignment, turnout, and poise.  As the “mother” of dance, ballet is essential for any student who desires to be part of the Convergence Dance Company.

Pointe is offered for students who have reached an intermediate level in Ballet and are at least 12 years old.  Dancers must have strong technique and have acquired the fundamentals necessary for safely working on pointe.

Jazz class allows students over the age of 6 to explore movement and move beyond the technical aspects of Ballet.  Emphasizing the performance aspect of dance and influenced by the contemporary music of today, Jazz utilizes percussive isolations and flashy jumps to create a thoroughly entertaining dance idiom.

Tap is open to dancers ages 3 and up, who are welcome to join this class featuring rhythm and sound manipulation.  Providing dancers with the opportunity to utilize their very own feet as their instrument Tap is effective in stimulating a natural sense of rhythm and encouraging motor skill development.

Ballet & Tap Combo, open to children from 3 to 5 years old, this class is ideal for young dancers because it teaches the essential foundations of ballet and tap to develop grace and rhythm.  The class incorporates stretching, movement, music and dance, the stepping stones to a well trained dancer.

Hip Hop is an upbeat style of dance featuring a great freedom of movement that corresponds to the beat and rhythm of current music. Hip Hop class is an option for dancers 6 and older.

Lyrical is an option for dancers 8 years and up that emphasizes a graceful, expressive jazz/contemporary style.  Students must be enrolled in both ballet and jazz in order to study lyrical.

Modern focuses on dance movement that enhances flexibility, balance and strength as well as promoting the development of choreographic skills.  Modern is open to students ages 12 and up.

Cardio/Stretch Class is an ideal option for those seeking to improve their body conditioning and tone.  Dancers and non-dancers of all ages are invited to join this total body workout experience.

Convergence Dance Company- All students interested in becoming part of the company must be enrolled in at least one ballet and one jazz class per week.  An audition is required for placement into the company.  Being part of the company is a time consuming commitment that requires 100% dedication.

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2034 Ford Avenue (Northline) • Wyandotte, MI 48192
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