In the Friendswood area we offer...
Mommies and Monkeys
A half hour class designed specifically for
moms and toddlers who are ages 2 and 3.
Together moms and children will explore
song and dance and basic tumbling skills.
Interaction with other toddles makes this a
wonderful first group activity experience.
Preschool Ballet and Tap
Students ages 3-4 will be introduced to a
variety of beginning ballet positions and
steps through the Beginner level of the
Sonshine Christian Ballet Syllabus using
correct ballet terminology along the way.
A variety of props including hats, musical
instruments and tiara's are used to produce
creative movement to upbeat Christian
children's music. 45 minute classes are
concluded with tap, developing rhythm
and coordination.
Primary Ballet and Tap
Students ages 5-6 in this 45 minute class
continue building upon the skills learning in
the Preschool class but with more
memorization and more detailed arrangements.
Students are also introduced to the ballet
barre in Primary. Creative Dance and Tap are still utilized.
Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms
and we highly encourage all of our students
to attend ballet classes in order to develop
their dance ability. Our studio is the only studio
in the Friendswood area that uses a
professional ballet syllabus in its classes.
For more information on the Sonshine Christian
Ballet Syllabus visit the "Ballet Program" link.
Jazz
A highly energetic class with its roots found
in ballet, jazz is the style of dance most seen
in Broadway musicals and stage productions.
Focus' include flexibility, various leaps and
turns combinations as well as progressions
across the floor.
Hip-Hop
A street style type of dance heavily influenced
by music and culture. Hip Hop can be fast and
hard hitting as well as more lyrical and soft,
interpreting raw emotions in a modern way.
Tap
A type of theatrical dance commonly seen
in old movie musicals. Tap requires precise
rhythm with the ultimate goal being to produce
clear, clean sounds with various levels of tone.
Lyrical
Requiring a heavy foundation in ballet, lyrical
movement is motivated by emotion and typically
tells a story conveying that emotion to its
audience. Music lyrics play a large part in
the motivation behind the movement.
Modern
Developed in the early 20th Century as a
rebellion to the ridged constraints of ballet,
modern dance places emphasis on space,
free form and unstructured movement. Since
its development, like ballet, different methods
of modern dance have been developed by
pioneers such as Jose Limon, Martha Graham,
Merce Cunningham, Lestor Horton and Eric
Hawkins.
Ladies Classes
Our ladies ballet and Pilates classes are
geared towards recreational dancers at the
beginner to intermediate level looking for a
fun way to exercise while making some
wonderful friends. Ages of participates
have ranged from late teens to ladies in
their 60's. These classes build strength,
correct posture, flexibility, balance and
grace in a positive and relaxed environment.
Mommies and Monkeys
A half hour class designed specifically for
moms and toddlers who are ages 2 and 3.
Together moms and children will explore
song and dance and basic tumbling skills.
Interaction with other toddles makes this a
wonderful first group activity experience.
Preschool Ballet and Tap
Students ages 3-4 will be introduced to a
variety of beginning ballet positions and
steps through the Beginner level of the
Sonshine Christian Ballet Syllabus using
correct ballet terminology along the way.
A variety of props including hats, musical
instruments and tiara's are used to produce
creative movement to upbeat Christian
children's music. 45 minute classes are
concluded with tap, developing rhythm
and coordination.
Primary Ballet and Tap
Students ages 5-6 in this 45 minute class
continue building upon the skills learning in
the Preschool class but with more
memorization and more detailed arrangements.
Students are also introduced to the ballet
barre in Primary. Creative Dance and Tap are still utilized.
Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms
and we highly encourage all of our students
to attend ballet classes in order to develop
their dance ability. Our studio is the only studio
in the Friendswood area that uses a
professional ballet syllabus in its classes.
For more information on the Sonshine Christian
Ballet Syllabus visit the "Ballet Program" link.
Jazz
A highly energetic class with its roots found
in ballet, jazz is the style of dance most seen
in Broadway musicals and stage productions.
Focus' include flexibility, various leaps and
turns combinations as well as progressions
across the floor.
Hip-Hop
A street style type of dance heavily influenced
by music and culture. Hip Hop can be fast and
hard hitting as well as more lyrical and soft,
interpreting raw emotions in a modern way.
Tap
A type of theatrical dance commonly seen
in old movie musicals. Tap requires precise
rhythm with the ultimate goal being to produce
clear, clean sounds with various levels of tone.
Lyrical
Requiring a heavy foundation in ballet, lyrical
movement is motivated by emotion and typically
tells a story conveying that emotion to its
audience. Music lyrics play a large part in
the motivation behind the movement.
Modern
Developed in the early 20th Century as a
rebellion to the ridged constraints of ballet,
modern dance places emphasis on space,
free form and unstructured movement. Since
its development, like ballet, different methods
of modern dance have been developed by
pioneers such as Jose Limon, Martha Graham,
Merce Cunningham, Lestor Horton and Eric
Hawkins.
Ladies Classes
Our ladies ballet and Pilates classes are
geared towards recreational dancers at the
beginner to intermediate level looking for a
fun way to exercise while making some
wonderful friends. Ages of participates
have ranged from late teens to ladies in
their 60's. These classes build strength,
correct posture, flexibility, balance and
grace in a positive and relaxed environment.
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"My daughter has
taken dance for many
years, but I have to
say that this year at
Chara Dance has by
far been her most
positive experience
and she has grown by
leaps and bounds in
her technical abilities."
taken dance for many
years, but I have to
say that this year at
Chara Dance has by
far been her most
positive experience
and she has grown by
leaps and bounds in
her technical abilities."
| Chara Christian Dance Academy 2407 W. Parkwood Ave. #100 Friendswood, TX 77546 832-569-4065 |