RECITAL/PERFORMANCE
Our students work to participate in the annual dance recital, the culmination of the year's efforts. Costumes are ordered and purchased in January/February for the June recital. Recital is an exciting and rewarding time for students, parents, and teachers. It is a team effort that everyone can be proud of! Students at Triple Essence Dance Studio also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of special activities, including: festivals, summer concerts, conventions with professionals from TV's "So you think you can dance" & "America's Best Dance Crew" and also competition.
TEENY, WEE & MINI DANCE
Having fun, exploring movement concepts, developing dance skills, strengthening the body & brain, coordination, rhythm, interacting with others - it all happens in Teeny & Wee Dance. Skills become more challenging throughout the year & progress with age level. Teeny & Wee Dance students will be introduced to Jazz/Ballet/Tap dance fundamentals but most importantly they will be introduced to a world of FUN!
JAZZ/TAP COMBO
With a strong focus on technique & performance, students will be introduced to Jazz & Tap dance. Emphasis is placed on strength, flexibility & building musicality. Combo proves to be a fun class, developing students' technique, co-ordination, balance, rhythm, posture & movement to music while incorporating fun & exciting choreography. Our Tap curriculum uses a Syllabus to improve a dancers technique, rhythm, musicality, strength & agility while providing them with terminology, as well as how to apply tempo & timing into a routine. Our combination of discipline and technique with street flare make our high energy classes ultimately enjoyable.
BREAKDANCE-HIP HOP FUSION
Have a blast with your friends in this energetic hip hop/funk class systematically designed to warm you up & make you sweat! Learn exciting choreography by breaking down steps, practicing them at half time & adding on gradually until you're moving like your favorite music video star! Dancers will absolutely enjoy this class that will challenge their skills. Breakdance class will feature fun spins & tricks, and instruction on how to build break dance combinations. Break dance classes include upper body strength training and abdominal work. Moves will be taught safely and slowly, and you'll be impressed by what you can do by the end of the season.
ACRO DANCE
An exciting class that combines basic acrobatic tumbling with dance. Proper alignment, placement and safety are key factors. Taking Acro improves strength, flexibility and balance. Classes are offered to children beginning at age 5 & up. Classes range from beginner through advanced levels.
BALLET
Ballet is the basis of all dance forms. A definite necessity for any aspiring dancer. Class will focus on building strength, increasing turnout & extension, refining technique, learning correct body placement, terminology & control. **A panel of dance professionals will visit our Ballet Ensemble classes mid-year to observe & select our "Prima Ballerina" honorees.
POINTE
*Instructor consent: Pointe students must be enrolled in ballet. Class placement is based on overall body strength, control & an understanding of ballet technique & movement. Students will learn proper body position, carriage & other technical variations that will assist them in becoming well-formed dancers.
ZUMBA (Adult Classes)
Zumba's cardio-dance workout kicks it up a notch! Zumba fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out & love to work out! Zumba helps achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating 45 min workout of calorie-burning, heart-racing, muscle-pumping, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! It's a Zumba Party!
BOY'S ONLY!
Watching their sisters & friends having fun in dance class, many young men ask, "Can't boys dance?" Our reply - "Yes, they can!" In a special combo class for boys, we discover ways of moving through creativeness & present-day dance techniques. Boys will certainly enjoy the artistic outlet that dance provides.
COMPANY GROUPS
*By Invitation: Triple Essence Dance Studio, Inc., is home of the "T.E.D.S Performing Company". Our company groups (Junoir, Intermediate & Elite) consist of an array of talented dancers. Through more extensive training, our company dancers focus on the technique & style that embodies the "essence" of dance. Exciting performance opportunities including competition add to the complete dance experience. Our program is designed to generate accurate technique, enjoyment & a family atmosphere among the members, which can ultimately lead to many long lasting friendships. We know from experience. Selection for participation is by invitation. Students enrolled in Triple Essence dance classes are under steady observation by their teacher. When a student demonstrates high skill level, determination & good attendance in class, that student is invited to join company. Dancers will be placed in a group according to their technical ability & experience. Students must attend class regularly. This is very important.
LEAPS & TURNS TECHNIQUE
Leaps & Turns is a specialty class designed to teach proper & thorough technique for executing turns (axel turns, renversé, etc.) & leaps (switch leaps, barrels etc). Students will also be introduced to lyrical/modern dance. Lyrical dancing combines modern, ballet & jazz technique. Students will be introduced to dance concepts with focus on technique, movement quality, style, emotion & improvisation. Dancers will learn to create a story by expressing the mood & theme of the music & its lyrics.
HIP-HOP-ERCISE (Adults)
When you love your workout, results come easily. Hip-Hop-Ercise combines elements of hip-hop & fitness training. This exciting class is for all levels, so if you are just beginning or in great shape, our hip hop dance fitness program will cater to your individual needs. This class is designed for adults only. Trouble-free, fun and a GREAT WORKOUT!
TEACHING ASSISTANT PROGRAM
*By Application: The Teaching Assistant program offers additional learning opportunities for advanced students to improve their skills. Members of the program are selected by the staff based on their abilities and knowledge of dance, maturity, desire to teach, leadership skills, ability to communicate with younger children, and their desire to be a role model for the younger students. Members are asked to assist with classes, birthday parties, office assistance and must attend their scheduled weekly meetings and discussion groups. Our teaching assistants are asked to choreograph a routine for our year-end recital that must include a variety of technique & choreography. The routine is seen for the FIRST TIME by our staff at our show. Teaching assistants are expected to maintain at least a "B" average in school to be part of our program. The staff & students all benefit from this curriculum.
PRIVATE LESSONS
By Appointment: Triple Essence offers the very best in private instruction in a variety of dance styles. Our professional staff will help you learn how to dance and achieve your goals - whether for fun, exercise, competition or auditioning to get into that performing arts school you've been dreaming about. Triple Essence private lessons will cater to your needs. They are all about YOU! Through the years, our talented versatile staff has helped students get into the most prominent performing arts schools. Through one-on-one instruction dancers will learn individuality, personal style and technique that will enhance their training. We can teach at whatever speed you are most comfortable with. Please contact our studio for further information. (718) 439-8557
