Mixed Repertoire
Modern Dance
Modern involves a variety of techniques including Limon, Horton, Graham, and Release that can be utilized to investigate free movement through space, fall and recovery, inversions, and momentum. It encompasses creative problem solving while leading the dancers through exercises that challenge time, gravity and space. The Modern program at DALA has 5 levels and is leveled by ability. We use ages as a guideline, not a rule. You should expect to be at the same level for 3-5 years in order to fully master all concepts. The Modern program includes both Modern and Contemporary dance classes.
Jazz Dance
The Jazz program at DALA includes Jazz, Swing, Hip Hop, and Musical Theater dance classes. Our instructors will impart the technical aspect of Jazz with parallel positions, hinges, various leaps, and layouts as well as focusing on the performance aspect, with exercises in expression, fluidity, and composition of movement with a hint of funk. Hip Hop Dance is the expressive art form that grew from street dance and break dancing. Musical Theatre is a great class for those interested in Broadway and looking to improve their dancing. Swing dance focuses on partnering and quick allegro movements. The Jazz program at DALA has 3 levels and is leveled by ability. We use ages as a guideline, not a rule. You should expect to be at the same level for 5+ years in order to fully master all concepts.
Tap Dance
Tap is one of the oldest dance forms in this country. Students at DALA are taught rhythms, timing, and leg/foot coordination done to various types of music. This is a great class to develop stronger musicality. At the Intermediate and Advanced levels class moves progressively quicker with an emphasis on proper technique. The Tap program at DALA has 4 levels and is leveled by ability. We use ages as a guideline, not a rule. You should expect to be at the same level for 5+ years in order to fully master all concepts. The Tap program includes Pre-Ballet/Tap classes and Tap dance classes.
Highland Dance
“Scottish Highland Dancing is a celebration of the Scottish spirit. The dances are a spectacular combination of strength, agility, movement, music, and costume. Unlike other dance mediums, Highland dances are generally danced solo and in competition. Dancers typically dance to traditional Scottish music such as Strathspeys, Reels, Hornpipes and Jigs all played by an accompanying bagpiper. The dances are made up of different parts, called steps and there are usually four or six steps to a dance.” –FUSTA (Federation of United States Teacher and Adjudicators)
