Here is some textual information about our senior and elite classes.
Sr Teen Jazz Level 1
Ages: 15-18
Class length: 60 minutes once per week $50.00/month
Dancers must have advanced training to enroll in this class.
CSA dancers must have completed Jr Jazz Level.
Dancers stretch and work on flexibility with an emphasis on correct body posture and alignment prior to working on jazz technique and isolations. Dancers spend a portion of class time working on progressions – a movement or combination including jumps and leaps that are performed and repeated across the dance floor. As dancers progress, simple combinations become more challenging. Dancers learn basic jazz techniques, proper jazz isolations, and terminology.
Sr Jazz – Level 2
Ages: 15-18
Class length: 60 minutes once per week $50.00/month
CSA Students that enroll in this class must have prior experience in Sr Level 2
Dancers stretch and work on flexibility with an emphasis on correct body posture and alignment prior to working on jazz technique and isolations. Dancers spend a portion of class time working on progressions – a movement or combination including jumps and leaps that are performed and repeated across the dance floor. As dancers progress, simple combinations become more challenging. Dancers learn basic jazz techniques, proper jazz isolations and terminology.
Elite Jazz
Ages: 15-18
Class length: 60 minutes once per week $50.00/month
CSA students must have completed Sr Teen Level 2 to enroll in this class.
Dancers begin each class stretching and work on flexibility with an emphasis on correct body posture and alignment prior to working on jazz technique and isolations. Dancers spend a portion of class time working on progressions – a movement or combination including jumps and leaps that are performed and repeated across the dance floor. As dancers progress, simple combinations become more challenging. Class placement determined by ability and experience.
Sr Teen Lyrical – Level 1
Ages: 15-18
Class length: 60 minutes once per week $50.00/month
CSA students must have completed Jr Teen Lyrical to enroll in this class.
Dancers are required to have some form of ballet and/or jazz training (preferably both) prior to enrolling lyrical.
A very expressive form of dance, lyrical is a blend of both jazz and ballet technique, with a strong ballet base. Dancers “tell a story” with movement and facial expression. Besides the emotional connection to the music, lyrical dance typically encourages the use of articulation, line weight, and movement qualities. Class time consists of stretching and warmups, followed by center floor work on isolations and flexibility; progressions are also used.
Sr Teen Lyrical – Level 2
Ages 15-18
Class length: 60 minutes once per week $50.00/month
CSA students must have completed Sr Teen Lyrical Level 1 to enroll in this class.
Dancers are required to have some form of ballet and/or jazz training (preferably both) prior to enrolling lyrical.
A very expressive form of dance, lyrical is a blend of both jazz and ballet technique, with a strong ballet base. Dancers “tell a story” with movement and facial expression. Besides the emotional connection to the music, lyrical dance typically encourages the use of articulation, line weight, and movement qualities. Class time consists of stretching and warmups, followed by center floor work on isolations and flexibility; progressions are also used.
Elite Tap
Ages: 16-18
Class length: 60 minutes once per week $50.00/month
CSA students must have completed Jr Level Tap to enroll in this class.
Each class begins with center floor warmups; new steps are added each week to constantly build tap ability and vocabulary. Dancers learn to connect individual steps through center floor work. Footwork becomes more intricate and a variety of arm movements are added for higher difficulty. Combinations are taught during each class enabling dancers to become familiar with connecting steps together in a variety of rhythms.