Dance Classes

Arabesque Dance Classes

Dance helps to develop a child's artistic abilities and ultimately increases learning potential. Our students will continue to see a life long benefit from the skills they acquire through our instruction. These skills cross over to all aspects of life, enabling the development of patience, concentration, memory retention, coordination, strength, flexibility, discipline, motivation, creativity, social interaction skills, and self esteem.

We begin instructing children at the age of 2, with an introduction to music and the basic movements of dance. As the abilities of our students increase, the next step, a combination of ballet, tap, and gymnastics, is introduced. As classes advance, they are kept interesting and fun while repeating learned skills. Around the age of 7, our students generally advance to more disciplined forms of dance, including concentrated instruction in ballet, pointe, tap, gymnastics, and jazz. The material that we teach is kept in sync with the physical, mental, and performance ability of our students.

The STUDIO PROGRAMS have been designed to meet the needs of children and parents with convenient class schedules in the evenings, afternoons, and Saturdays. We train our students on how to dance and how to learn. These skills can be utilized in all aspects of life, from professional enhancement to personal interaction skills. Although studio programs are disciplined, they are also fun and creative. Dance is a mental and physical challenge and requires hard work, but the payoff is well worth it!

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Classes Available by Age Group

We place students in specific classes according to age and experience level. We reserve the right to evaluate children and move them to a more appropriate level if necessary. We assure you that in making these decisions, we will always have the best interest of our students in mind.

Young Children

Creative Movement: Creative dance, song, and gymnastics. Ages 2-3

Classical Ballet: The foundation of all dance, classical ballet teaches grace, poise, posture, strength, flexibility, and builds self discipline. This form should be studied first and in conjunction with other forms of dance, and coordination. Ages 5+

Jazz: A highly stylized form of dance using the body for self expression. This is a modern dance form that is more rhythmic, fun, and commercial. Jazz styles are seen on television and in videos and movies and consist of lyrical, hip hop, and funk combinations. Ages 7+, usually added  as an addition to ballet & tap.

Tap: Rhythmically oriented, tap enhances memory and promotes quick thinking, fast foot work and flexible feet. Ages 5+

Irish style: Soft show and hard shoe taught. Ages 7+, usually added  after adding jazz.

Charm Course: Modeling, make-up, interview, introductions, and other etiquette skills. Ages 6-17

Gym/Tumbling: Designed to strengthen and limber the body, to develop technique, and to master tricks including rolls, cartwheels, backbends, hand springs, limbers, and aerials. Ages 2+, incorporated into Creative Movement and BTA classes.

BTA: Combination class that introduces ballet, tap, and gymnastics. Fun and creative one hour class, once weekly. Ages 3-7

Private Lessons: Inquire about private lessons for competition prep, special help, choreography, spring concert prep, or pageant coaching.

Company Class: Our Company Class performs at senior centers, in competitions, and in our Spring Concert.

Preteen and Teen

Classical Ballet: The foundation of all dance, classical ballet teaches grace, poise, posture, strength, flexibility, builds self discipline, and coordination. This form should be studied first and in conjunction with other forms of dance.

Pointe: By recommendation of instructor. Factors include age, ability, and maturity. Ballet required as well.

Jazz: A highly stylized form of dance using the body for self expression. This is a modern dance form that is more rhythmic, fun, and commercial. Jazz styles are seen on television and in videos and movies and consist of lyrical, hip hop, and funk combinations. Types offered: Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, etc.

Tap: Rhythmically oriented, taps enhances memory and promotes quick thinking, fast foot work and flexible feet.

Drill Team: DT is a prep class to condition anyone who wants to try out for DT or improve high school and college dance skills.

Irish style: Soft show and hard shoe taught.

Charm Course: Modeling, make-up, interview, introductions, and other etiquette skills. (Ages 6-17)

Gym/Tumbling: Designed to strengthen and limber the body, to develop technique, and to master tricks including rolls, cartwheels, backbends, hand springs, limbers, and aerials.

Pilates: Focuses on the core postural muscles and awareness of breath which helps keep the body balanced and is essential to providing support for the spine. This becomes a must for the advancing dancer. It also useful for dancers who have sustained an injury or want to avoid common dance injuries, body therapy.

Barre Sculpt: New in 2012 for the teen needing additional strengthening in dance, utilizing the barre, rings, balls, bands, etc..

Private Lessons: Inquire about private lessons for competition prep, special help, choreography, spring concert prep, or pageant coaching.

Company Class: Our Company Class performs at senior centers, in competitions, and in our Spring Concert.

Master Class: Guest instructors instruct classes in technique and teach routines.

Adult

Classical Ballet: The foundation of all dance, classical ballet teaches grace, poise, posture, strength, flexibility, builds self discipline, and coordination. This form should be studied first and in conjunction with other forms of dance.

Pointe: By recommendation of instructor. Factors include age, ability, and maturity. Ballet required as well.

Jazz: A highly stylized form of dance using the body for self expression. This is a modern dance form that is more rhythmic, fun, and commercial. Jazz styles are seen on television and in videos and movies and consist of lyrical, hip hop, and funk combinations.

Tap: Rhythmically oriented, taps enhances memory and promotes quick thinking, fast foot work and flexible feet.

Irish: Soft show and hard shoe taught.

Swing/Ballroom: Learn the basics of the fox trot, waltz, and latin steps.

Pilates: Focuses on the core postural muscles and awareness of breath which helps keep the body balanced and is essential to providing support for the spine.

Barre Sculpt: New in 2012 for the adult wanting the benefits of dance, utilizing the barre, rings, balls, bands, etc to tone, strengthen, increase flexibility thru movement.

Adult Specific Classes: Young and mature adults and senior classes are available. All levels of ballet, tap, hip hop, and jazz.

Private Lessons: Inquire about private lessons for competition prep, special help, choreography, spring concert prep, or pageant coaching.

Company Class: Our Company Class performs at senior centers, in competitions, and in our Spring Concert.

Master Class: Guest instructors instruct classes in technique and teach routines.

For more Info

Arabesque Studio of the Dance ~ 7989 Beltline Road Suite #176 Dallas, Texas 75248 ~ 972-233-2532