Welcome to Studio North

A Centre for Dance

Sharon Springs, NY 13459

518.284.3340

studionorthny@hotmail.com

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Class Descriptions

Acrobatics (Various times and levels)
The acrobatics class involves a barre warm-up, locomotor movement across the floor (kicks, leaps, turns etc.), center floor work (including ab work, push-ups and stretches) and mat work.  Beginning students will be introduced to balance skills such as headstands, handstands and elbow stands.  Tumbling skills such as basic rolls, cartwheels, backbends, front limbers and round-offs will be taught.  Occasionally, the balance beam and obstacle courses will be incorporated.  Intermediate students will work on perfecting the above skills as well as working on walk-overs (front & back), running tricks including front handsprings, stepouts, headsprings, etc., and backhandsprings.  Advanced students are expected to have the above skills (two handed and one handed)and will continue to perfect them as well as working on aerial tricks and advanced acro combinations.  (Ballet is required for the advanced level class).  Levels progress in the following order: I, IA, II, IIA, III.

Ballet/Jazz/Tap I (Tues 3:45-5:15 pm) &
Ballet/Jazz/Tap IA (Tues 3:45-5:15 pm)

A ninety minute class for dancers ages 6 & up involving basic technique.  A great chance for our dancers to experience 3 dance forms. A half hour of each style will be taught.  The next level Ballet/Jazz/Tap IA is now available in Studio II.

Students will need ballet, jazz and tap shoes.  The students will perform Jazz and Tap in the May demonstration.

Dance for Heart (Mon 6:30 pm & Wed 6:45 pm)

The Dance for Heart encompasses it all!  The class is broken down into 4 sections:

1. A dance oriented warm-up often in the style of Ballet, Modern or Jazz

2. Aerobic Section which consists of various type of dances which could include Musical Theatre, Modern, Lyrical, Jazz, Folk, Afro-Caribbean, Squares, Circles etc. (depending upon which routine we are doing).  The pulse is taken throughout this section.

3. A Strengthen and Tone Section which consists of Pilates based exercises, weights, dynabands, balls, etc. (again depending upon which routine we are doing).

4. A Stretch and Relaxation Section which could include dance and/or yoga stretches, dynaband stretching and relaxation and breathing techniques.

Please note that it is important to attend the 1st few weeks when the routine is broken down and taught slowly.  

New routines are introduced periodically (September, January and April). 

New students are always welcome. 

Dance your way to fitness!
This is a total body workout - both physically and mentally! 

Parent/Tot (Thurs 9:30 am)

A 45-minute class which incorporates dance, song, creative movement, tumbling, instruments, parachute and more!

It's a great way to spend time with your child while meeting other parents.  We meet on Thursday mornings 9:15-10am.  The session rate is $51.00 for 6 weeks; or you can pay as you go for $10 per class.  Have 2 kids?  The 2nd child is 1/2 price!  Join us as we explore the balance beam, tunnels, jumpers, slides etc.  We have a lot of fun!!
 

Playtime (Wed. 9:30 am)

Bring your toddler and join us for fun with the balance beam, scooters, tunnels, slide and more!  Get out of the house and meet other parents while your child builds social skills.  Arrive when you can; leave when you want; this is not an organized class.

PRE-DANCE (Thurs 10:15 am & Sat 9:45 am)

A introduction to dance for kids ages 3.5 - 5 years old.  The class includes ballet, tumbling, creative movement and more!  The Saturday Pre-Dance class is designed for working parents and/or kids enrolled in Pre-K programs during the week.