Technical
Studies-
Dancers at the Academy receive training from our professional staff in ballet,
tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, pre-dance, and hip-hop. All dancers who take
classes have the option in performing in our Spring Gala as well as our additional
community performances.
Competitive
Dance-
The Bedford Dance Academy's dance team will be going on its 10th year of competing. We
have won several high awards through the years with many of our dancers winning
scholarships to study dance all over the United States. Competitive dance
is for the serious dancer who is willing to put forth many hours in the studio
per week. Travel is also involved.
Ballet Company-
Dancers must have 5 years of ballet to audition for "company". Dancers
take an extra class each week called "Company Class". Students
in "company" receive training in ballet, jazz, lyrical, and
modern. This upcoming dance year we plan on bringing in choreographers
to work with the dancers.
Ballet-
This class is designed to develop skills in classical ballet.
Pointe-
The ultimate in ballet technique for the female ballet dancer.
The instructor will decide if a dancer is ready to dance on Pointe.
Tap-
A type of dance where rhythmic sounds are created by the feet.
Jazz-
A free style form of dance that emphasizes precision, freedom, and high-intensity
of movement. Class always begins with a series of exercises to build
flexibility, strengthen, and avoid possible injury.
Lyrical-
A form of dance where emotion is expressed through dance.
Hip-Hop-
A class designed for both boys and girls. Learn how to dance like those
you see in music videos.
|