DANCEFX ATHENS SUMMER SCHEDULE

May 20, 2024 - August 11, 2024

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (Ages 2.5-3) This class allows new dancers to explore movement and rhythm through basic dance steps, ballet and tap. Dancers will have fun using manipulatives, music and rhymes to help them practice dance fundamentals in an exciting and positive environment. Ballet shoes, tap shoes, leotard and tights are required. This is a 45 minute class.

PREK BALLET/TAP (Ages 3-4) A gentle introduction to ballet and tap technique in a fun and energetic classroom environment. WIth classic youth friendly songs and pre-dance movement, this class is dedicated to helping your child fall in love with dance! Ballet shoes, tap shoes, leotards and tights are required.

BALLET Ballet barre, floor work and technique. Beginners will learn classical ballet fundamentals from the very beginning basics, and gain agility, flexibility, balance and body awareness. Advanced dancers will find their class tailored to the individual dancer's needs by fine-tuning technique, giving advanced turn and jump combinations, and recommending personal goals. Ballet shoes required.

POINTE Ballet technique en pointe. Taught at Beg-Int level

ELEMENTARY COMBO (Grades K-3) In a combination of ballet, tap, and jazz, elementary-aged children will learn and then build on the basics in each style. Each class is a combination of barre work, across the floor, center floor combinations and technique. Classes are divided into age groups (K-1 and 2-3)

CONTEMPORARY Contemporary Dance is a feel-good, self-expression based movement. Dancers should have a basic knowledge of ballet technique and desire a quicker paced, choreography based class. Full warm up with technique training exercises, across the floor and a focus on the weekly combos.

HIP-HOP Have a fabulous time dancing to fun, age-appropriate hip hop music! Young dancers will stretch, learn weekly high energy, youth friendly combinations, and practice hip-hop isolations in a positive, nurturing environment! Adult have the option for FEMME HIP HOP A sassy, sexy take on traditional hip hop.

JAZZ Classic jazz technique and combinations with tricks, leaps, and turns. Combinations focus on style, stage presence, and execution and continuously strengthen and sharpen movements. Soft-soled jazz shoes required.

TAP Stylized rhythmic tap with technique practice and weekly combinations. Beginners will learn tap basics and build their knowledge of sounds and tap vocabulary with plenty of style and lots of fun. More advanced tappers will be given rhythmic challengers, advanced tap tricks and fast-paced choreography. Tap shoes required.

TWEEN CLASSES (for dancers in grades 5-8) Perfect for the beginner tween-aged dance student. Dancefx offers classes focused on ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip hop.

FX CLASSES (for dancers ages 12 and up) Dancefx has a special pre-professional program for Middle School and High School students- The FX1/2/3 Program. Open to those with previous dance experience, this program offers specialized training in a variety of genres - ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, and Pointe. In general, FX3 classes are great for intermediate level dancers, and FX1 and FX2 classes are for more advanced training.

BEGINNING BALLROOM SAMPLER Perfect introduction to ballroom dance for beginners; a great chance to learn or review basics in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.  A different style of dance is taught each month. Click here for more information on our ballroom program!

INT/ADV BALLROOM Technique, style, vocabulary and musicality to enhance your ballroom dance performance. Prerequisite: Extensive knowledge of the basics of both smooth and rhythm styles required. Click here for more information on our ballroom program!

BEGINNER/ADVANCED SALSA & BACHATA Learn the basics and latest moves of salsa! 

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED JAZZ Intermediate and Advanced Jazz classes are for dancers who are ready to enhance their jazz dance vocabulary and ability. This class will be tailored to the individual dancer’s needs and address technique, turns leaps, tricks and Dancefx style. Dancers should have prior knowledge of basic jazz dance and be able to do a double pirouette. It is a great pairing with intermediate and advanced contemporary if you desire more choreography, combos and dance time. Beginners: New to Jazz dancers will learn the basics of jazz dance and technique in a fun and encouraging environment. Jazz dance will increase flexibility, core strength, and balance as well as musicality. Get ready for kicks, turns, tricks and fun! Soft soled jazz shoes required.

BURLESQUE AEROBICS Burlesque aerobics at Dancefx is something special! Go-go dance, burlesque, and sexy aerobics are combined to produce a thrill for the dancer. This new hybrid exists to celebrate and empower dancers while providing an incredible cardio and flexibility workout.