| RECREATIONAL DANCE The recreational dance program is designed for dancers ages 3-Adult. This program runs from September thru May. All students who enroll in our recreational dance program are encouraged to participate in our annual recital in June. Our recreational classes are listed below: KDX KIDS KDX KIDS classes are designed to give children ages 3-6 the freedom to express their creativity through the art of movement. Ballet and Tap are combined in one class along with using music, props, and games to bring out the dancer in every child. KDX KIDS helps develop self esteem, confidence, grace, poise, and discipline. Our faculty provides a fun, loving enviroinment where your child can learn: increased motor/skill coordination, following directions, understanding physical concepts, and social skills. KDX OPEN KDX OPEN classes offer students age 7-18 the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of dance, proper technique, teamwork, self confidence, and all students will have the opportunity to perform in our year end performance at Willett Hall. KDX OPEN is your choice of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Pre Pointe, and Pointe. KDX TECHNIQUE CLASSES KDX TECHNIQUE CLASSSES are designed for dancers ages 7-18 who are interested in advancing their skills to a higher level. A KDX instructor will evaluate each dancer and place them in the proper level technque class. These classes focus on proper alignment and placement of the body, arms, and legs. They also include strength building exercises and improving flexibilty. KDX TUMBLING KDX offers Beginner Tumbling for ages 3-11. Our tumbling classes offer basic fundamentals used for cartwheels, handstands, round offs, front and back limbers, walkovers, and handsprings. Classes will include strength and flexibilty exercises to build the foundation for more experienced tumbling. |
| KDX PROGRAMS 9 MONTH FALL/SPRING SESSION* 6 WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM* MASTER CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR* *ZUMBA YEAR ROUND* |
| COMPETITIVE DANCE Competitive Dance is for those dancers who are serious in improving their dance ability. Competitive dancers must audition for a spot on the KDX Dance Team. Auditions are held twice a year. Competitive dancers must enroll in 3 hours a week of Ballet and are encouraged to study all other aspects of dance that we offer. Dancers that compete in any regional or national competitions and/or local performances are required to purchase costumes and attend mandatory rehearsals at the instructors request. Dancers are expected to maintain good grades throughout the school year, maintain proper attendance to dance classes, and display model behavior in and out of the studio. The KDX Dance Team is an award winning group of young ladies who travel up and down the east coast to compete and study with a variety of choreographers. Please see the Dance Team link for information about the current season. All dancers may audition for Comeptitive Dance classes. Select dancers may be asked to perform at local festivities, parades, studio events, and competitions. |
