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DXP Classes
Classes are available for girls & boys age 3 to adult! We have 10 years of experience in dance & tumbling instruction. Classes are 30 min long (unless otherwise stated). We offer Student/Family Discounts. After 4 classes, classes are only $6/mo with discount!!
All classes below are offered in Centerville. (*) are classes offered in Chariton. We are hoping to offer more classes in Chariton next year!
Please e-mail us at centervilledxp@gmail.com or charitondxp@gmail.com to find out more information.
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*BALLET/TAP COMBO Age 3-6 2 costumes required for recital
Class consists of 15 mins of tap and 15 mins of ballet. Tap class will consist of learning basic tap steps and starting to recognize beats. Ballet class will consists of learning ballet positions and the beginnings of basic ballet terminology. Focus in both class is to introduce dance with fun music and creative movement.——-
*JAZZ Age 3 & Up 1 costume required for recital
The foundation of jazz is in ballet. Class will consist of learning proper jazz technique, progressions, & combinations, along with strength and flexibility. Beginner to advanced leaps, turns, and jumps will be introduced at each level.——-
*TAP Age 7 & Up 1 costume required for recital
Tap is a rhythmic dance. Class will consist of learning to count music, to mimic different beats, & learning beginning to advanced tap skills.——-
*LYRICAL Age 10 & Up 1 costume required for recital
Lyrical is an interpretive style of dance that has its foundations in ballet. Students will focus on strength and flexibility while expressing a story behind the music. Barre work, progressions, and combinations will be taught. *MUST take technique & ballet technique. Ballet is highly encouraged.——-
*HIP HOP Age 5 & Up 1 costume required for recital
Class will focus on the fundamentals of hip hop: isolations, contractions, and precision. Students will learn to mimic the beats of the music with their bodies. Advanced levels will progress to more intricate movements.——-
*POMS Age 5 & Up 1 costume required for recital + poms
Class will focus on basic to intermediate pom motions, jumps, and stunting. Through stunting students will learn to work together and trust each other. Proper techniques of stunting will be taught to ensure safety. Poms can be closely related to jazz, with emphasis on tight, strong movements. Class will perform at high school basketball games and possibly IHCC in Ottumwa, along with the spring recital.——-
*TECHNIQUE Age 5 & Up NO costume required
Will not perform at recital
Class will focus on flexibility, strength, and floor work to gain the skills necessary for all dance styles. Lots of core work and attention to proper leg and arm placement. Floor work will consist of leaps, turns, progressions, and combinations.——-
TUMBLING Age 3 & Up 1 costume required for recital
Classes will be split into levels based on ability. All tumbling classes will focus on flexibility, strength, and balance. Students will progress and be challenged at their own level. All tumbling is done on standard tumbling mats, along with a low balance beam. Beginner: skills for strengthening, beg balance beam skills, motor skills, rolls, cartwheels, and flexibility in back and legs. Intermediate: skills for strengthening, int balance beam skills, handstands, headstands, walkovers, cartwheel progressions, round offs Advanced: skills for strengthening, int/adv balance beam skills, int skills + power tumbling-aerial work & back/front handsprings
*Non-performance Tumbling is also highly encouraged for those who would like to advanced faster in tumbling——-
NON PERFORMANCE TUMBLING Age 3 & Up NO costume required
Will not perform at recital
45 min class-Add $3 to total
Class will be split into 3 sections, according to tumbling level. Class description is the same as performance tumbling class above.
*Students enrolled in performance tumbling can take this class for 1/2 price——-
BALLET TECH Age 8 & Up NO costume required
Will not perform at recital
Class will focus on development of strong technical ballet skills. To obtain technique, emphasis will be on barre work to improve posture, turnout, proper placement, alignment, and strength in legs and ankles. Ballet is a MUST for any dancer and this is a great way to get ballet training without having the cost of a costume.
*If student is taking at least 3 classes, technique can be added at a discounted rate of $4 per month.——-
ADULT HIP HOP CARDIO
Class combines fun, upbeat music and steps in a high energy setting to ensure a great workout! Basic hip hop moves will be the foundation to keep the heart rate up and get a full body workout. Class can be compared to a Zumba-style workout.——-
ADULT JAZZ Recital is optional, if you choose to there will be 1 costume
Class will focus on basic to intermediate ballet & jazz skills through barre work and combinations. Great class for anyone looking for a fun way to exercise!——-
Private lessons also available in all styles.
