Get Professionally Trained in Different Disciplines of Dance
Explore the classes we offer and embrace the exciting and creative world of dance with us.
The company of DU
The Company is our award winning competitive dance company! Formed in 1979, The Company has had a strong presence in local and national dance competitions. Company dancers have a required training regimen that is rooted in ballet and jazz technique. Dancers have the opportunity to explore different styles of dance through movement and technique that gives them a skillset that can be applied at the collegiate and professional levels!
The company TRAINING
The Company dancers are required to train in multiple disciplines to ensure a well balanced dance education. Training is imperative to the overall success of The Company. Dancers training schedule include Ballet, Strength & Flexibility, Leaps & Turns, Tap and Choreography Performance. This schedule allows for improvement in strength, flexibility, dance technique, rhythm, confidence and performance. Additional classes are available for dancers to further develop and master their abilities.
Recreational Classes
For students who enjoy dance and performing in the Annual Recital but do not compete. Dancers are able to study the foundational elements of multiple dance styles in a fun and relaxing environment!
Preschool Classes
A 45-minute class for 3 & 4 year old dancers. A creative movement class that explores basic elements of ballet and tap. A great introduction to dance that improves coordination, discipline, rhythm, memory and motor function!
Ballet
A style of dance that originated in Italy and finished developing in France in the 15th & 16th centuries. Ballet plays an important role in our training at Dance Unlimited! Dancers of all ages and skill levels are able to explore ballet movement and technique! Ballet focus on body control, strength, flexibility, turn out, discipline and musicality! Skills learned in ballet can be applied in various other styles of dance.
Jazz
A style of dance that developed in the United States in the 20th century. Jazz dance rose to prominence with Jazz Music developing from everyday life and cultural practices. Josephine Baker & the Nicholas Brothers are credited with bringing Jazz dance to mainstream audiences. Luigi, Bob Fosse and Patsy Swayze are also known for popularizing and further developing the style. Competitive jazz dance has developed into a fusion of styles incorporating ballet technique and movement from various dance styles. Dancers of all ages and levels have the ability to learn and explore with jazz!
Tap
Tap is a percussive style of dance that is often performed acapella or with the accompaniment of music. Tap developed from the jazz music era with Irish and Southern American influence. Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Sammy Davis Jr, Gregory Hines, Jason Samuel Smith and Savion Glover are prominent figures of tap dance that have popularized and revolutionized the style. Tap is available for all ages and levels helping in developing strong ankles, coordination and rhythm.
Hip Hop
An umbrella term for multiple street dance styles. Hip Hop dance developed in the 1970s from hip hop culture evolving out of breaking in the Bronx, NYC. Competitive and commercial variations of hip hop involve various styles including hip hop choreography, breaking, pop & lock amongst other styles of dance. Hip hop is available for all ages and levels!
Technique
Various styles of classes including Ballet, Leaps & Turns and a fusion class we offer called Focus Technique. Technique classes focus on the mechanics of various leaps, turns, jumps, turn out, body control, strength and flexibility. These classes are aimed toward competitive dancers or dancers interested in competitive dance.
Tumbling/Tricks
Available for all ages. Level placement is required. Placement criteria is based on skill level and age to a certain extent. Class focus on developing fundamental to advanced skills. Classes are offered on Fridays!