Classes

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The Concept - Charlene’s School of Dance is a unique studio offering classes in a wide variety of dance techniques. Established in 1963, Charlene’s School of Dance has continued to provide training in all areas and levels of performance. Charlene’s School of Dance provides a nurturing atmosphere of encouragement, warmth and generosity. Our professional staff shares the joy of their art through instruction for students, age 3 - adult.

Dance - Self-confidence builder: learn dance history, choreography and develop dance skills.

1-hour lesson/week
2 students enrolled
1 hour, 30 minute lesson/week
1/2 hour/week Pointe lesson

Creative Movement – Classes are designed to introduce the pre-school child to the world of dance and movement. Children will be introduced to elementary ballet and tap vocabulary. They will be encouraged to express themselves creatively through movement. Classes will promote socialization and listening skills and will help children develop an awareness of how their bodies can move. Props are used in the classes to stimulate imagination.

Combination Class – ballet and tap or ballet, tap and jazz are combined into one class. Combination class is 1 to 1 ½ hours per week.

Ballet – A classical dance from which is the foundation for all dance. Classes will emphasize technique and proper body alignment, as well as flexibility, strength, grace, coordination, musicality and performance quality. Students will also study ballet terminology and history. All students except those enrolled in hip-hop are required to take ballet. This is to insure they learn the technique necessary to be successful dancers.

Lyrical – Classes will combine both ballet and jazz techniques and will emphasize developing strength, control and flexibility. Students will learn to express the mood or theme of contemporary music through physical movement.

Jazz – Classes will emphasize rhythm, coordination, strength, flexibility and isolation of movement. The focus will be on learning proper dance technique, as will as improving performance quality.

Tap – Classes will emphasize rhythm, style and sound. Students will study basic tap steps; combinations and rhythms with an emphasis on developing proper tap technique and producing clear tap sounds.

Hip-Hop – Classes are fun, hip and extremely popular. Hip-hop is a fast pace high-energy class that will keep you groovin’. It is a combination of street style moves, isolations, floor work and video grooves

Company Dance Classes - Jr./ Sr. Dance Companies - This program is designed to provide the opportunity to perform and compete. Extensive training time and discipline are needed. Company dancers are required to attend both Dance Camp sessions and be involved in the Nutcracker as well as all shows and dance workshops/conventions. Dancers may only miss three dance classes a year.

1 hour Company class/week

As a company dancer you become an integral part of Charlene’s School of Dance. It is a privilege, which should not be taken lightly. Consider this a select team with all the additional benefits as well as the additional commitments. Members should enjoy working hard and strive to do the best they can in class and performance. They must set a good example for all students at Charlene’s

Private Dance - by arrangement with dance instructor. The student must be enrolled in a combination and a company dance class in order to enroll for private dance. No observers please. No private lessons will be given to those who do not attend 1 Summer Dance Camp session per year. Solo dances are reserved for Junior and Senior high school dancers.

1/2 hour Private Dance class/week

Specialty Classes – Specialty classes include: Irish Step, Musical Theatre, Partnering, and Dance Workshop. Special pricing may apply. These classes represent a giant step forward in the artistic, physical development, and mental disciplinary process of your child’s education.

Acro - Dancers flip over these highly motivating and energetic classes. The instructors work on flexibility, acrobatics, and gymnastic skills.

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Charlene’s School of Dance

103 Keystone Avenue

814-886-2777

Class Times
Tuesdays & Thursdays
7:00 to 8:00 PM

We have the facility — 1700 square foot air conditioned mirrored room with sprung dance floor to prevent injuries.

We have an experienced and qualified instructor
— BA Degree in Dance and Zumba certified.

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