The Art & Technique of Dance for Ages 10-12 instructed by Caroline Proctor! 10-Week Dance Session. Styles include Ballet, Jazz, & Lyrical. Cost is $125 for the full 10 weeks ($120 Nash Arts Members). (Discounts may be available for those enrolling more than one student. Please call (252) 459-4734 or email [email protected] with inquiry.) Students should wear a black leotard with pink tights (any color shorts or ballet skirt coverup is optional to wear over leotard), pink ballet shoes, and bring bottled water with them to class. Hair should be worn up and out of face. Preregistration is required. Classes meet from 7-8PM. Due to a heavy calendar of events, holiday week, & meeting conflicts, it is difficult to schedule a consistent schedule this session. Please see posted dates below the class description.
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Class Description:
Class focuses include advanced technique and artistic expression
This class is designed for students who are ready to take their dance technique to the next level. Focusing on improving precision, strength, and form, dancers will refine their skills in ballet, jazz, and contemporary styles. The class will also emphasize the artistry of dance, exploring how movement tells a story and connects with emotions. By studying famous dancers and iconic performances, students will gain an appreciation for the technical and creative aspects of dance.
The goals of this class include 1) focusing on dance techniques and movements, 2) building strength, flexibility, and coordination, 3) exploring the artistry and emotion behind dance performance, 4) learning about influential dancers and performances and how they shaped dance history, & 5) develop confidence and stage presence for performance.
Class Schedule:
Tuesday, June 3rd
Tuesday, June 10th
Tuesday, June 24th
Tuesday, July 8th
Wednesday, July 16th
Tuesday, July 22nd
Tuesday, July 29th
Tuesday, August 5th
Tuesday, August 12th
Wednesday, August 20th
*Classes will not meet during the weeks of June 16th (due to an already heavy summer camp and class schedule) or June 30th (due to the July 4th holiday week). Classes for the weeks of July 15th & August 19th been moved to Wednesdays, July 16th & August 20th, due to the council's monthly board meetings. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Participants will also have the option of enrolling for the fall session.
About the Artist:
Local artist Caroline Proctor is a 2021 graduate of New Life Christian Academy, with an Early Childhood Certificate obtained through Nash Community College's Dual Enrollment Program, and has recently obtained her degree in business administration from Nash Community College. With an array of awards under her belt, both academic and dance, Caroline provided backstage assistance or management and additional services with two touring dance competitions and has directed and served as instructor and choreographer locally for various agencies.
This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org