| All about Lisa > The owner, Lisa Strickland, has been teaching dance in San Diego since 1985 and holds a B.A. in Dance from the University of California at Irvine. |
Dance Classes by Age |
PRESCHOOL DANCE COMBO (2 ½ -4 years)-Students are introduced to the basics in ballet, tap and creative movement in a positive and caring environment. Listening skills, large and fine motor skills and classroom etiquette are emphasized at this age. TAP/JAZZ I (5-7years) - Students are taught beginning tap and jazz skills in a fun and nurturing environment. Combinations are taught which increases the student’s patterning, sequencing and listening skills. TAP/JAZZ II (5-12 YEARS) - Students are taught advanced beginning jazz and tap skills in a fun and nurturing environment. Combinations are taught which increases the student’s patterning, sequencing and listening skills. Flexibility and rhythm are emphasized in jazz. Clarity of sound and rhythm are emphasized in tap. TAP/JAZZ III II (5-12 YEARS) - Students are taught intermediate tap and jazz skills in a fun and nurturing environment. Combinations are taught which increases the student’s patterning, sequencing and listening skills. Flexibility and rhythm are emphasized in jazz. Clarity of sound and rhythm are emphasized in tap. JAZZ/TAP IV (7-12 years) - Students are taught intermediate tap and jazz skills in a fun and positive environment. Combinations are taught which increase the student’s patterning, sequencing and listening skills. TEEN JAZZ/HIP HOP (13-18 years)- This class is open to all skill levels. Proper jazz dance technique will be emphasized. Hip-hop, jazz and lyrical styles are taught. Combinations are taught to increase the student’s patterning and sequencing abilities. TEEN TAP (13-18) - Beginning tap skills will be taught through across the floor work and center combinations. Both “Broadway” and “Rhythm” tap styles will be taught. HIP HOP (5-12) – Students are taught beginning hip hop skills. Emphasis is on rhythm, patterning and large and fine body isolations. BALLET I (5-7 years) - Students are taught beginning ballet skills. Proper technique is emphasized in a positive and fun environment. BALLET II (5-12 years) - This class is a continuation from Ballet I. The focus is on proper ballet technique taught in a fun and nurturing environment. Flexibility, terminology, alignment and musicality are also emphasized. BALLET III/IV (7-12) - This class is a continuation from Ballet II. The focus is on proper ballet technique taught in a fun and nurturing environment. Flexibility, terminology, alignment and musicality are also emphasized. ADULT TAP (18+ years) - This class is open to all levels. Broadway style and rhythm technique are taught through steps and combinations. ADULT CARDIO HIP HOP (18+ years) - This class is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, increase muscle strength and flexibility. ADULT BALLET (18+ years) – This class is open to all levels. Barre exercises, center work and across the floor sequences will be taught.
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