School-Age Dance Classes (ages 6-18)
Due to our June recital, we are currently taking enrollment for dance classes that start on June 4th.
Patti’s All-American offers a variety of levels at The Dance Connection, in all types of dance – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. Dance creates self-confidence and provides great exercise. With years of professional teaching experience and a long list of recital performances, The Dance Connection at All-American brings you an amazing environment where dancers are truly learning the art of dance . . . and having tons of fun!
Ballet Students will be placed in the appropriate level by the instructor and according to ability.
(Beginner) Ages: 7 & up
Description: Beginner ballet that includes work at the barre, across the floor, and center work. It involves the five basic positions of feet and arms, along with various turns, jumps, etc. This class is great for children to learn the discipline that dancers have in a fun and exciting way. The child will learn how to work well with others and improve fine and gross motor skills, such as hand eye coordination, while building strength and flexibility.
(Intermediate) Ages: 9 & upDescription: For a dancer with at least two years of training, the class will incorporate work at the barre, across the floor, and center work. It involves the five basic positions of feet and arms, along with various turns, jumps, etc. In this class there will be the addition of working with combinations, adagio work, as well as large jumps and beats. The dancer will benefit greatly from this class while building strength and flexibility.
(Advanced) Ages: 13 & up
Description: This class is designed for a dancer with at least 5 years of training. The class includes intricate combinations and variations as well as technical barre work. The dancer will benefit greatly from this class while building strength and flexibility.
- Length: 55 minutes
- Pre-Qualifications: Students will be placed in the appropriate level by the instructor and according to ability.
Note: To register click on the blue “Register” to complete your registration process. If you don’t see a blue “register” word next to the class you are interested in that is because the class has full enrollment. You can call our office at (219) 865-2274, we would be happy to put you on a waiting list. If the class does become available we will call you.
(Intermediate) Ages: 9 & up
Description:
This class is designed for the intermediate dancer. Children must be enrolled in a ballet class. Lyrical is a soft, flowing form of dance, combining ballet, jazz, modern, emotional, and imagination. Lyrical is a newer form of dance that is becoming more popular because of its stage and soothing quality. The dancer will benefit greatly from this class while building strength and flexibility.
(Advanced)Ages: 12 & up
Description: This class is designed for the advance dancer. Children must be enrolled in a ballet class to take Lyrical. Lyrical is a soft, flowing form of dance, combining ballet, jazz, modern, emotional, and imagination. Lyrical is a newer form of dance that is becoming more popular because of its stage and soothing quality. The dancer will benefit greatly from this class while building strength and flexibility.Length: 55 minutes
- Length: 55 minutes
- Pre-Qualifications: Students must be 12 years of age, have teacher approval, and enrolled in a ballet class. Placement for appropriate level is determined by the instructor and according to ability.
- Apparel: Any black leotard, flesh tights, pending shoes, and a wrap skirt.
Pointe: Students will be placed in the appropriate level by the instructor according to ability.
Ages: 12 & up
Description: This class is for dancers who are already on pointe. They will focus on strength, relevé, extension, and development of the foot and leg.
- Length: 55 minutes
- Pre-Qualifications: Students must be 12 years of age, have teacher approval, and enrolled in a ballet class. Placement for appropriate level is determined by the instructor and according to ability.
- Apparel: Any black leotard, pink tights, two tutu’s, and pink point shoes (purchased elsewhere).
Note: To register click on the blue “Register” to complete your registration process. If you don’t see a blue “Register” word next to the class you are interested in that is because the class has full enrollment. You can call our office at (219) 865-2274, we would be happy to put you on a waiting list. If the class does become available we will call you.
CURRENT SESSION
Jazz Students will be placed in the appropriate level by the instructor according to ability. (Beginner) Ages: 7 & up
Description: This class is designed for the beginning jazz dancer. Following the warm-up the students will go on to work on their progressions across the floor, and combinations in the center of the room. The students will focus on body movements, character development, and isolation, using today’s popular modern steps. The child will learn how to work well with others and improve fine and gross motor skills, such as hand eye coordination, while building strength and flexibility.
(Intermediate) Ages: 9 yrs. & up
Description: This class is designed for the intermediate jazz dancer with at least 2 years experience. Following the warm-up the students will go on to work on their progressions across the floor, and combinations in the center of the room. The students will focus on body movements, character development, and isolation, using today’s popular modern steps. In this class the teacher will also add leaps and technical turns to the curriculum. This is a great class to build strength and flexibility.
(Advanced) Ages: 13 & up.
Description: This class is designed for the advanced jazz dancer with at least 5 years of dance experience. Following the warm-up the students will go on to work on their progressions across the floor, and combinations in the center of the room. The students will focus on body movements, character development, and isolation, using today’s popular modern steps. In this class the teacher will also add leaps and technical turns to the curriculum along with all major areas of jazz, including funk, modern, and technical jazz.
- Length: 55 minutes
- Pre-Qualifications: Students will be placed in the appropriate level by the instructor and according to ability.
- Apparel: Black tank leotard, black dance boxers, flesh tights, and black split-sole Gore boot.
Tap Intermediate/ Advanced: Ages: 12 & up
Description: This class is for a dancer with at least 5 years of training. Students begin the class with warm ups at the barre and then move onto steps and combinations across the floor as well as in the center of the floor. This class focuses on tap technique and combinations largely incorporating memory, rhythm, combinations, and timing. Several styles of tap are incorporated to create a well-rounded tap dancer. The children benefit greatly from this class while building strength and flexibility.
- Length: 55 minutes
- Pre-Qualifications: Must be 12 years of age. Students will be placed in the appropriate level by the instructor and according to ability.
- Apparel: Black tank leotard, black dance boxers, and black tap/jazz Gore boot.
Note: To register click on the blue “Register” to complete your registration process. If you don’t see a blue “Register” word next to the class you are interested in that is because the class has full enrollment. You can call our office at (219) 865-2274, we would be happy to put you on a waiting list. If the class does become available we will call you.
CURRENT SESSION
Tuition reflects monthly payments for our year round program. Does not include a $39.00 annual registration fee.
Beginner (6-12 years)
Intermediate (10 & up)
Advanced (10 & up)
Description: This class is designed for any student interested in what one may call “music video” dance. Hip-Hop is a combination of jazz and funk combined with the technique called the pop-and-lock. Unlike jazz classes however, hip-hop does not concentrate on leaps and turns, but rather technical tricks. They dance to contemporary hip-hop, pop, and dance music. The entrance level will depend on the dance experience of the student. Move ups to the next level will only be done by the instructor.
- Length: 55 minutes
- Pre-Qualifications: Student must be six years old.
- Apparel: Black tank leotard, black dance shorts, black jazz shoes and white gymnastics shoes.
Note: To register click on the blue “Register” to complete your registration process. If you don’t see a blue “Register” word next to the class you are interested in that is because the class has full enrollment. You can call our office at (219) 865-2274, we would be happy to put you on a waiting list. If the class does become available we will call you.
CURRENT SESSION
Tuition reflects monthly payments for our year round program. Does not include a $39.00 annual registration fee.
Ballet & Gym for 5 - 8 year olds is half dance – half gymnastics class.
- Length: 55 minutes
- Pre-Qualifications: For 5 – 8 years old.
- Apparel: Black tank leotard, pink tights, pink skirt, pink ballet shoes, and white gymnastics shoes.
Note: To register click on the blue “Register” to complete your registration process. If you don’t see a blue “Register” word next to the class you are interested in that is because the class has full enrollment. You can call our office at (219) 865-2274, we would be happy to put you on a waiting list. If the class does become available we will call you.
CURRENT SESSION
Tuition reflects monthly payments for our year round program. Does not include a $39.00 annual registration fee.
Description: Breakdown Breakdown: 30 minutes jazz and 25 minutes tap. This class gives students a combination of 2 types of dance. The class includes a warm up. Then proceeds to the jazz portion of the class where children learn jazz progressions, technique including positions, coordination, and develop their sense of rhythm. The second half of the class will learn basic tap steps, tap technique, and a variety of tap combinations.
- Length: 55 minutes
- Pre-Qualifications: For 5 – 8 years old.
- Apparel: Black tank leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes and tap ties.
Note: To register click on the blue “Register” to complete your registration process. If you don’t see a blue “Register” word next to the class you are interested in that is because the class has full enrollment. You can call our office at (219) 865-2274, we would be happy to put you on a waiting list. If the class does become available we will call you.
CURRENT SESSION
Tuition reflects monthly payments for our year round program. Does not include a $39.00 annual registration fee.
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Any questions or comments about our dance classes call our Dance Director, Robin Arvanitis at 219-865-2274 or email Robin at customerservice@pattisallamerican.com
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