Leiko Danse offers classes for adults who would like to stay in shape and enjoy the mental and physical benefits dancing provides. Perhaps you are someone who always wanted to try ballet or take a jazz class but were unable to when you were younger? It is never too late to learn to dance! Dancing improves posture, tones the body and improves flexibility.
Adult Introduction to ballet and flexibility class (1.5 hrs)
Monday 7-8:30 PM (begins September 10)
Fee: $174 per semester (14 classes)
No previous dance experience necessary for this class. It is an introductory ballet class which explores the basic principles of ballet with influences from the Vaganova method as well as sommatic work. The class includes toning and strengthening exercises as well as introductory flexibility exercises to promote an agile and fit body.
Adult Introduction to Jazz (1.5 hrs)
Thursday 7-8:30 PM (begins September 13)
Fee: $174 per semester (14 classes)
No previous dance experience necessary for this class. It is an introduction into the world of jazz with a strong influence in Simonson technique. The class will include a warm-up, diagonal work, flexibility exercises and choreography, providing cardiovascular benefits of dancing.
Monday 5:30-7 PM (Begins September 10)
Fee:$174 / semester (14 classes)
This Class is an introduction into the world of ballet. The students will be introduced to basic ballet vocabulary and will work on their flexibility and knowledge of anatomy. The course emphasizes body awareness, flexibility and posture and is taught in an environment that is fun and encouraging.
Ballet I (1.5 hrs)
Wednesday 5-6:30 PM (Begins September 12)
Fee: $174 / semester (14 classes)
This Class is geared towards students who have taken a ballet class and have acquired a minimal understanding of ballet and it's principles. In this class we explore ballet vocabulary, flexibility and strength work as well as developing muscle. We will continue to develop our technique and learn dances. For those that are ready, there will be the option of an introduction to point work.
Point Class (0.5 hrs)
Wednesday 6:30-7 PM (Begins October
Fee: $60 / semester (10 classes)
Ballet III (1.5 hrs)
Thursday 4:45-6:15 PM (Begins September 13)
Fee: $174
An advanced class for motivated students who already have an extensive understanding and working knowledge of ballet and it's principles. In this class, students will continue to grow technically, learning more advanced ballet vocabulary/movements, with an emphasis on improving muscular strength to be able to execute more advanced movements such as more complex petit and grand allegro combinations. We will also learn classical variations as well as more advanced point work.
Point Class (0.75 hrs)
Thursday 6:15-7PM (Begins September 13)
Fee: $84 (14 classes)