classes offered at united dance collective
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UDC's Tiny Dancers
For tiny dancers wishing to learn to explore movement with some assistance from someone you love! This class is perfect for a 2-3 year old wanting to make friends, learn how to follow directions, collaborate, and build courage. This is a great chance for little children to learn dance as well as encourage a special bond with their special dance buddy. No other requirements are necessary to take this class.
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udc's Shining stars
This is the first class where your tiny dancer will learn the basic ballet & tap essentials as well as any movements that will help a child to be free and artistic. This class teaches children 4-5 how to follow directions, make friends, and learn how the body works! This class will be exciting and creative! No other requirements are necessary to take this class.
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Ballet
Ballet is known to be the foundation of any style of dance for dancers ages 5 and up. In ballet, you will learn how to properly place your body alignment, movement quality, and the ballet vocabulary. Strength, integrity and determination are necessary to be a strong ballet dancer. No other requirements are necessary to take this class.
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Tap
Tap is offered for dancers ages 4 and up. Tap is all about having a great time while training your body to dance to the beat of a song, make technically clear sounds with the soles of your tap shoes, and perform with style. Tap class will help a student understand musicality and rhythm.
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Jazz
Jazz is offered to dancers ages 5 and up who are ready to combine style, technique, attitude, and power to their dancing. This class will focus on conditioning the body by starting off with Center Technique Development (CTD) as well as working on movement quality, precision, and confidence through across the floor and center combinations. Ballet is required to take this class.
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Contemporary/Lyrical
Immerse yourself in the world of lyrical/contemporary dance, where fluidity, emotion, and storytelling come together. In this class, you'll explore expressive movements, technique, and musicality. Guided by passionate instructors, you'll build strength, flexibility, and body awareness while learning to convey emotions through graceful and powerful choreography. All dancers ages 7 and up or with permission are welcome to join this inclusive and inspiring dance experience.
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Hip Hop
Hip Hop will be offered to dancers ages 5 and up. This class will focus on building strength and endurance, while learning how to be groovy, funky, and give some attitude. If you are wanting to have some fun, this is the perfect class for you. It will be upbeat, and fun. No other class requirements are necessary to take this class.
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Tumbling
We are thrilled to offer tumbling at our studio! This is the perfect class for a dancer to take if they’ve wanted to work on acrobatic or tumbling skills. The skills trained in this class are skills that can be used to enhance their dancing abilities and tricks to showcase in dances. Dancers must be 5 years or older to participate. No other classes are necessary to take this class.
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Pointe
Once a dancer has become successful as a strong ballet dancer they may be invited by their ballet instructor to enroll in Pointe. It is important that a dancer has a solid ballet foundation and strong body in order to begin pointe. Pointe work requires a specific hard sole shoe that allows a dancer to rise all up on their toes. Ballet is required to take this class.
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CORE Conditioning & Technique
This class is great for dancers wishing to enhance their strength training and technique specifically with leaps, jumps, and turns. This class will focus on building strong dancers and enhancing balance, strength, flexibility, and focus. This class is the perfect addition to enhancing their technique outside of stylized dance classes.
dance for film
UDC presents an extraordinary opportunity for aspiring dancers to participate in their Dance for Film Special. This exclusive program pairs dancers with Emmy Award winning producers and industry leaders in film and television to create their very own dance music videos. Through this collaboration, dancers can explore the fusion of dance and film, showcasing their talent, creativity, and artistic vision to a wide audience.
The Dance for Film opportunity allows dancers to collaborate closely with experienced videographers who specialize in capturing movement and transforming it into visually captivating cinematic experiences. With access to cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment, dancers have the tools to create high-quality music videos that showcase their performances in the most stunning and innovative ways.
This collaborative environment encourages dancers to experiment, express their emotions, and tell their stories through the medium of dance.This exposure opens doors to new opportunities, collaborations, and recognition within the dance community and beyond.
UDC's Dance for Film Special is a unique chance for dancers to bring their artistic visions to life, combining the power of dance and film in a mesmerizing and unforgettable way.
choreography workshop
Introducing the Choreography Workshop, a special opportunity exclusively for UDC dancers. This workshop provides a platform for UDC dancers to fine-tune and enhance their own choreographic creations. It is a collaborative space where dancers can come together, share their works, and engage in a dynamic learning experience that expands their understanding of what makes choreography unique, authentic, and powerful.
During the Choreography Workshop, UDC dancers have the freedom to bring their own choreographic works to the table. Whether it's a contemporary piece, a hip-hop routine, or any other dance style, the workshop embraces diversity and encourages experimentation. By collaborating with fellow dancers, they have the chance to gain fresh perspectives, learn from each other's techniques, and explore new ways of approaching choreography.
The workshop environment fosters a supportive and creative atmosphere, allowing dancers to delve into the essence of their choreography. Through open discussions, constructive feedback, and mentorship from experienced choreographers, participants can refine their artistic vision, enhance their movement quality, and discover innovative ways to express their ideas.
One of the primary objectives of the Choreography Workshop is to encourage dancers to think critically and introspectively about their creative process. Through interactive sessions, they explore the underlying narratives, emotions, and intentions behind their choreography. This self-reflection deepens their understanding of how movement can convey powerful messages and resonates with audiences.
By the end of the Choreography Workshop, dancers gain a newfound appreciation for the intricacies of choreography and the art of storytelling through movement. The collaborative nature of the workshop fosters a strong sense of community and camaraderie among the participants, creating a network of support and inspiration that extends beyond the workshop itself.
The Choreography Workshop offered by UDC is an invaluable opportunity for dancers to elevate their choreographic skills, refine their artistic voices, and explore the vast possibilities of movement. It empowers dancers to unlock their creative potential, encouraging them to think outside the box and push the boundaries of their own choreographic endeavors.