Ginny's Danceworks
Celebrating 33 years of DANCE in Brighton, Michigan
5023 S Old US 23, Brighton, MI 48114
810-229-2743
2022-2023
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Mini’s 2 year olds
This is a 45 minute combo class of ballet, creative movement and acro.
Ages 18 months to 3 years old (must be 2 years old by Christmas 2022).
Child must be coming into the classroom by themselves by Thanksgiving in order to participate in the recital.
3-4 Year Old Combo (Ballet & Tap)
This 45 minute class is an introduction to classical Ballet and Tap. We will work on perfecting motor skills with creative movement. The imagination of each child is truly enhanced in this program. For 3-4 year olds who are fully potty trained. Must be 3 years old by September 1, 2022
5-6 Year Old Combo (Ballet & Tap)
This is an hour long class of Ballet and Tap. We work on gross motor skills, ballet technique, tap steps and creative movement. Students will work on body alignment, coordination, rhythm, creativity, technique and terminology.
7-8 Year Old Combo (Ballet, Tap & Jazz)
This is an hour long class consisting of Ballet, Tap & Jazz. We will work on body alignment, coordination, rhythm, creativity, technique and terminology. This class will be more serious with ballet and use the ballet barre. Students will work on more difficult tap steps and sounds and start to learn jazz too.
5-8 Year Old Acro/Hip Hop Combo
This 45 minute class combines both hip hop and acro. It is a great class to build strength and flexibility. It makes a great addition to a Ballet/Tap combo class. Acro is beginner level or Acro I level. If you have been taking acro and are in a level II or higher, than it is recommended that you stick with your level acro class and add a hip hop class to your dance schedule.
This class is for boys only. They will work on Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop skills. They will sometimes even get the mats out and do some acro! For ages 5-12.
Ballet, Tap & Jazz Classes for 9 years and older
Level I - Ages 9 and older
Level II - Placement by teachers
Level III - Placement by teachers
Teen/Adult Level - For dancers that are 12 & older that have had very little dance experience.
Adults are welcome too.
We have only 3 levels so students will generally spend 2-4 years in each level.
Acrobatics for ages 3-18 years old
Skills that involve the rotating and twisting movements of the body which are done in a slow, controlled manner. Usually employs the use of athletic flexibility and counter balance. All levels require teacher placement after Level I.
Hip Hop for ages 7-18 years old
Dance that incorporates various styles of street dance. It redefines and reinvents many early vernacular jazz dances and movements. Backed up by popular music. Placement for hip hop is done by grade.
Hip Hop I 7-9 year olds
Hip Hop II: 10-18 year olds
Pointe by Audition only
Pointe is for the serious ballet student. Students must be at least 12 years old and have 2 years or more of previous Ballet training. Students must be taking Ballet III or higher. You will need to know and understand the steps and their proper execution. Auditions will be held at the end of the dance season for the following year. No student will be put on Pointe until they are physically ready.
Musical Theatre Utilizes all forms of dance dependent upon time, place and script needs. It has a strong basis in the social dances of each era and its historical influences. It has also been manipulated and influenced by individuals such as Jack Cole, Agnes DeMille, Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse; each choreographer developing a style of their own. Musical Theatre is not only "danced" but also “acted".
You must be taking a level I or higher Jazz or Ballet class in conjunction with this class.
Contemporary Contemporary means it is a blended study of ballet & modern. It abandons the more rigid, centered aspect of the original form and utilizes unconventional movements of other forms of dance from around the world. Students enrolled in Contemporary must also be taking a ballet & jazz class.
Lyrical A fluid style of jazz dance blending movements from European classical ballet, American modern dance and ethnic dance forms. The choreographic expression of the performer, with respect to content and projection, interprets the lyrics and/or quality of the music. You must be taking a Level II or higher Ballet class in order to take a Lyrical class. Placement by teacher.
Adult Classes Any adult wanting to exercise & have fun!
Offering Jazz, Ballet, Tap & Strech and Strengthen class.
Private Lessons: These can be scheduled when space and instructors are available.
$55/30 minutes for registered students and $60/30 minutes for non-registered students.
The above descriptions are all just guidelines and are dependent on ability and teacher placement