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CF Dance Academy 2012 Winter/Spring Schedule is Now Available!

 

CF DANCE ACADEMY'S CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

PARENT & ME

Parent and child will participate together in this class designed to involve the parent in the very beginning process of dance training with your child. This class will include creative pre-school exercises, song and dance routines, and dance related games.

 

TINY TOT CREATIVE BALLET

"Look Mommy, I'm in my first dance class!" Children will be introduced to basic ballet movements while developing coordination, body control, and self-discipline.

 

BALLET AND TAP COMBINATION CLASSES

Children will learn and continue to develop the beginning techniques of ballet and tap dancing, as well as improve their coordination, posture, balance, and gracefulness in this class. Students will be placed into level of class based on age or by ability
(recommendation of the teacher required if student is younger than the required age). Pre-Primary Combination classes will introduce dancers to the Cecchetti Classical Ballet Program.

 

CECCHETTI CLASSICAL BALLET PROGRAM

The Cecchetti Method is a disciplined system of ballet instruction designed with careful regard for the laws of anatomy. The Cecchetti trained student is better able to absorb the basic principles which govern the art rather than the mere imitation of an individual's teaching style. Programs include weekly technique classes for beginning thru professional levels, weekend workshops, yearly ballet examinations and annual Summer International Ballet Seminars. Based on international standards, examinations are designed to give students and instructors of the Cecchetti Method a greater sense of purpose while ensuring that each level has been successfully accomplished before progressing to the next.

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PRE-POINTE AND POINTE

Dancers will learn how to work with a thera-band in order to improve foot and ankle strength. The instructor will also focus on core strengthening exercises, barre exercises and some beginning center work. This class is recommended and open to all dancers needing to improve their foot and core strength. Dancers taking this class in demi or full pointe shoes are required to take at least 2 hours of technique class and 2 hours of pointe class per week. Demi and Pre-pointe shoes are recommended by the instructor only but not required to take this class.

PHOTO DESCRIPTION: CF Dance Pointe Dancer as "Sugar Plum Fairy" (Nutcracker 2011)

PHOTO TAKEN BY: Lisa Joy Photography [LINK]

 

 

HIP-HOP

A high-energy class that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B and pop music together with original movements and grooves or steps that have their base in jazz/funk. Techniques are taught through learning choreography that is appropriate for each level of class. Hip hop is urban, it's street, it's diverse and forever changing.

 

LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY

Contemporary or Lyrical is a hybrid of ballet, jazz, lyrical and modern dance styles. It is a ballet-based technique that allows a greater range of movement. This class focuses on centering, strengthening the body, increasing flexibility, improving balance, proper placement, body alignment, fluidity and emotion.

 

 

CONTEMPORARY FUNK

A new style of Contemporary Dance that blends hip-hop and jazz elements into the choreography.

 

INDUSTRY HIP-HOP

Advanced level hip-hop taught by or in the style of top industry professional choreographers and instructors.

 

 

 

JAZZ

A dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, passion and life. Classes explore body isolations of the head, shoulders, rib cage, feet and arms and encourage individual expression. Jazz can be powerful and percussive or expressive and lyrical. Ever evolving,
jazz dance is taught with the music of today together with the classical jazz of yesterday.

 

TAP

Tap training enhances rhythmic dynamics, speed, and agility. Traditional and contemporary tap styles are taught with a focus on total body movement, technical correctness and performance quality. Dancers study basic to advanced tap terminology, technique, rhythm, coordination, and style.

 

 

 

 

BREAKDANCING

Students will be introduced to and trained in the beginning elements of breakdancing which include the toprock, downrock, freezes, and power moves.

 

MUSICAL THEATRE: SING, DANCE AND ACT

Students are introduced to the excitement and fun of theatre through creative drama, dance, and singing. This class will expose students to drama technique while developing basic skills in voice, movement, and character development. Musical Theatre dance instruction will also be taught.


ZUMBA


Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps.


CHEERLEADING


These classes will teach your child the basic skills needed to advance in the sport of cheerleading. Students learn voice projection, arm motions, and hand, leg and feet formations. Cheers, chants, and dance movements are taught with flair and enthusiasm. Your child will learn to memorize cheers and master the art of performing them.

 

CF DANCE ACADEMY'S BALLET COMPANY


Under the direction of Jennifer Forcucci-Marzluf, students audition into this program every September. Accepted at the Junior, Junior Varsity or Pro Amateur levels, these dancers train for principal roles in our Annual Nutcracker Ballet and Spring Showcase.

 

VIEW >>> CF Dance Nutcracker Highlights Reel

VIEW >>> Nutcracker Ballet : Pas de Deux

 

 

 

CF DANCE ACADEMY'S "BRING THE NOISE" AND "KMOT10N 2.0" HIP-HOP CREWS


Under the direction of Leanna Forcucci-Herron, this multi-award winning crew holds auditions for each year's team in August. Accepted at the Mini, Junior, Junior Varsity, Varsity or Pro Amateur level, these crews trains year round for many special performances and compete every year at World of Dance, Los Angeles, in April.

CHECK OUT >>> K-MOT10N 1.0 [Video Here]

CHECK OUT >>> BRING THE NOISE [Video Here]

 

 

 

CF DANCE ACADEMY'S "FORTISSIMO" CREW


Under the direction of Jennifer Forcucci-Marzluf and Leanna Forcucci-Herron, this pre-professional crew holds auditions every November. This group brings together the hardness of hip-hop with classical ballet dance and blends in many other dance forms such as jazz funk, ballroom and character dance. It is this crew's goal to bring their audience a visual and dance experience that is not predictable and ordinary. Fortissimo trains from January through October and is asked to perform in industry events on a regular basis.

WATCH VIDEO >>> Fortissimo @ World of Dance