Pre-Dance Classes
Pre-Dance Classes
Pre-Dance Classes
Pre-Dance classes are for preschool ages. We explore basic Ballet and Tap skills in 45 min or 60 min classes. Pre-Dance students have their first performance experiences. These classes are a great way to start your student's dance journey.
Ballet
Pre-Dance Classes
Pre-Dance Classes
Classical ballet provides the foundation for all other dance forms. With a solid ballet foundation, classically trained dancers can transfer their skills into any other dance discipline they may decide to pursue.
Jazz
Pre-Dance Classes
Jazz
Jazz based in Ballet technique but with quicker moves and arm and leg positions. Jazz dancing is more active to participate in and choreographers use more popular music. It features a combination of unique moves, intricate footwork, leaps and quick turns.
Tap
Performing Companies
Jazz
Tap dancers wear shoes that have metal plates on the bottom. As the dancer moves, the plates click against the dance floor. Tappers can create a variety of percussive rhythms with their feet.
Modern
Performing Companies
Performing Companies
Modern is a style that is more abstract in both form and content. It has less structured forms of movements and is generally performed with a released or relaxed quality. It has been influenced by many different dance styles and cultures such as, African jazz, jazz music, ballet, and eastern dance styles. Pioneers such as Isadora Duncan,
Modern is a style that is more abstract in both form and content. It has less structured forms of movements and is generally performed with a released or relaxed quality. It has been influenced by many different dance styles and cultures such as, African jazz, jazz music, ballet, and eastern dance styles. Pioneers such as Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, Jose Limon, and Lester Horton all developed their own unique style and techniques that have influenced Modern today.
Performing Companies
Performing Companies
Performing Companies
Wasatch Arts Center Performing Companies are designed for dancers wishing to develop their technique and artistry in dance while experiencing a significant number of performance opportunities. Dance Companies focus on performing, applying technique, and building a community of dancers. Company experiences teach students to excel in dance
Wasatch Arts Center Performing Companies are designed for dancers wishing to develop their technique and artistry in dance while experiencing a significant number of performance opportunities. Dance Companies focus on performing, applying technique, and building a community of dancers. Company experiences teach students to excel in dance and prepare them for high school, college, and professional auditions and companies. An audition is required for Dance Company.