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Dance
Theater
Music
Level Divisions: Students enter the
Level Divisions at age 7 and begin their official study of traditional dance
technique in Level I. All levels are instructed in the etiquette and formal
tradition of dance as an art form. The curriculum includes Ballet, Pointe, Jazz,
Modern/Lyrical and Tap. Students will progress to the next level when they have
mastered the vocabulary and physical understanding required in the syllabus of
their current level. Placement is determined by the Artistic Directors.
Dance
Ballet: Our ballet program is designed to provide dancers with a solid
foundation of training in preparation for possible professional careers. A
blending of the Vaganova, Cecchetti, and Royal Academy methods are taught in
order to produce a well rounded, well educated dancer. From Intermediate Ballet
onward, students are required to take a minimum of 2 ballet classes a week
(excluding Pointe classes) in order to begin the more serious study of
technique, positions, and turns. Accompanied by classical music, students will
study technique, alignment and proper positioning of the body, arms and feet
through barre work, center floor combinations, traveling progressions and
choreography.
Pointe: Students may participate in our Pointe
program by invitation or audition only. For the more serious dancer, this class
is designed to help students learn, improve, and perfect Pointe technique,
precision, and artistry through barre work, center floor combinations, traveling
progressions, and choreography.
Jazz: Jazz has continued to evolve with various ethnic and cultural influences
since its origin in the late 1950’s. Dancers will expand their concepts and
understanding of jazz dance to cover the traditional, modern, and Hip-Hop
styles. Jazz students are required to take ballet for a better understanding of
dance technique.
Tap: Discover the style of the old hoofers, comparable
to that of the modern style of Savion Glover and the late Gregory Hines. This
camp, geared for the beginner/intermediate, will focus on the paradiddle,
shuffle, flap, and cramp roll, which will increase with speed as the week
progresses. It will consist of a warm-up, several rhythmic combinations, some
improvisation, and the chance for you to teach and create with each other.
Adjustments will be made on the first day of class for different levels of
expertise.
Modern: A blending of techniques is taught through stretching, center and
floor work combinations, traveling progressions and choreography. Artistry and
performance, as well as mental alertness and observation skills, are emphasized.
Space, time, and energy are explored as elements of movement. Modern dancers are
required to take ballet for a better understanding of dance technique.
Hip Hop:
A blend of hip-hop, club, cheer dance, and jazz. These various
disciplines are fused together to produce a dance style with attitude. We offer
classes for ages 6-adult.
Musical Theater Dance: Students will study various styles of Broadway
Character Dance. The Repertory work will include Broadway & Movie Musicals.
Musical Theater Dance I is for the beginning student, Musical Theater Dance II
is for the Intermediate student, while Musical Theater Dance III is for the
Advanced student. Ballet and Jazz are required for a better understanding of
dance technique.
Creative Dance (3-5 years old): Classes are thematically-based and
students are led
through a series of movement stories and theater games. The creative play
enhances
the development of fine and gross motor skills as they run, skip, leap, stretch,
and
dance to the music. Social skills are develop led through collaborative and
cooperative
games. Students are gently introduced to a structured environment while
instilling in them
the physical and emotional confidence to explore and create.
Petite Ballet:
Pre-Ballet is offered for students ages 4-6. The progressive
curriculum introduces students to the basic shapes, positions and postures of
classical ballet. Motor skills become more defined and refined as the children
are challenged to mold their bodies to these very specific positions.
Pre-Dance Combo
(Ballet & Tap): This class is offered for students ages 4-6 as an
introduction to Jazz and Tap. The classes will develop awareness and purpose in
the students’ use of the body through the use of both formal dance training and
creative expression, and will strengthen the student’s sense of rhythm and
musicality.
Hudson River Dance Company:
Students enrolled in the various dance technique classes are provided a venue where new
works can be presented. Diverse in content, style and use of various artistic
mediums, HRPAC strives to weave together a unique array of works that include
solos, group works, live music, dance song, creative writing and choreographic
works. The debut performances are performed for community events in Fishkill and
the surrounding areas before the show goes on the
road.
Hudson River Youth Ballet: For our most serious students of all levels,
the HRYB is comprised of students selected through annual January auditions.
Company members will learn a wide range of choreography, from classical to
contemporary, intended to educate and inspire both dancers and audience.
Students selected will be ranked as Corps members, Soloists, and Principals to
promote unity and a sense of continuity throughout the ballet program. Students
move up through the ranks towards Principal based on progress, desire, attitude,
and commitment.
Theatre
Acting:
Acting is offered for students in grades 6
and up. Students will continue the
study of acting technique and begin a more advanced study of acting as an art
form. This class will embark on scene study and character development.
Acting Workshop Series: The
workshop series is offered for students Teen - Adult. Throughout the
year, acting workshops and private instruction will be offered in a variety of
theatrical subjects, such as: Audition Techniques, Dialects, Play Writing,
Scene Study, Script Analysis, Stage Combat, Shakespeare, and Vocal Training.
Emphasis is placed on preparing the student for college level or professional
study. Private coaching is available by appointment.
Musical Theater: Musical Theater is offered for ages 8-12 and 12-18.
Students will work on scene study, character development, creative writing,
memorization skills, acting technique and theater games. Intermediate and
Advanced students will begin the study of Method
Acting. Musically, students will be trained in voice performance as soloist and
ensemble members. Extra rehearsal time TBA.
Creative Theater (5-7 years old): Children are encouraged to explore
their imagination through spontaneous creativity and the use of free movement
experience and improvisational theater games. Each class will immerse the
students in creative movement, drama, storytelling, music, and singing. All
integrated through a common dramatic theme. Emphasis is on promoting
self-expression and developing confidence through cooperative dramatics.
Story
Book Theatre: SBT will immerse
students of various ages in theatre, movement and music. Students will
find themselves taking a journey into Charlie Brown's Christmas. They will tell
this classic story through the use of movement, theatre, song and stage craft.
Story Book Theatre Adventures will be shared
with friends and family throughout the year for “happily ever after”
performances.
Music
Instruction in voice and guitar is offered for
students ranging in age and ability.
Voice: Voice lessons begin with exercises to acquaint students with their
individual vocal capabilities, followed by breathing and vocalizing. Private and
group workshops are available.
Vocal Workshop: This is a vocal ensemble class in
which we will enjoy singing while learning important elements of vocal technique,
proper breathing, diction, stage presence, music interpretation and repertoire work from Broadway Musicals to Today’s Favorites.
Guitar: Guitar students will study fundamentals of music and song structure while
developing finger strength, learning chords, strumming techniques, and how to
tune the guitar. A wide range of music will be studied and practiced. Acoustic,
Bass, Classical, and Electric. Private and group workshops are available. |
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