Chellamar Bernard at the barre in the Harbor Conservatory's "Young Men's Program."
Hard work and discipline are the tools of a dance student's trade.
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| Preston Parks Miller teaches Hip-Hop. |
Dance at Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts Students will:
Class and Program Descriptions - Click here ADMISSION Registration for the Dance Division takes place in September for the fall/winter semester, and in February for the winter/spring semester. To receive the full benefit of the dance program, students enrolled in September for the fall/winter session are encouraged to continue the school year by re-registering in February for the winter/spring session. New registration in February is limited to open enrollment classes, and students with previous dance experience.
To Enroll in the Dance Program Students Must:
CLICK HERE to see a Fall '07 Saturday Class Schedule.
PROGRAM AND CLASS DESCRIPTIONS (click)
PROGAM AND CLASS DESCRIPTIONS DANCE EXPOSURE PROGRAM The Dance Exposure Program offers the perfect dance introduction for beginners to learn fundamental dance vocabulary through the styles of ballet, modern and jazz. Classes in basic tap, hip hop, latin dance in addition to music appreciation and a percussion class round out this diverse movement experience. Dance Exposure I, & II A two-year program, this class exposes students to the elements of ballet, modern and jazz while teaching the ABC's of dance. Age: 6 - 8; 9 - 11 Day: Saturday Three 9 week sessions throughout the year for two years Music Exposure A music appreciation class for 6 and 7 year olds. The introduction of the basics of reading music, rhythmical patterns, elements of solfeo, melody and scales enhances children's listening skills, and lays a foundation for future study in dance and music. Age: 6 - 8 Saturday Percussion This group class encourages students to explore and play various percussion instruments. Playing congas, shakers, claves, and cowbells introduces basic counting, and rhythms, engages listening skills, and nurtures the importance of ensemble work. Age: 8 -10 Saturday Teen Dance Teens with little or no experience gain strength, and stretch while developing basic dance vocabulary and technique. Class begins with traditional ballet barre exercises that prepares the body for more contemporary modern, jazz and broadway dance styles. Age: 12 & older Saturday Latin Dance Mambo, Cha Cha, Salsa, Merengue are just some of the dances that will be taught in this class. Students ages 12 and older will enjoy learning footwork, and partnering in this fun filled dance class. Age: 12 & older Saturday Funky Hip Hop I, II & Teen Hip Hop Children will experience familiar movement with a fresh, bold theatrical flavor as they move to contemporary sounds of today's R & B, and Pop. These age appropriate classes for the children ages 8 & 9, 10, 11, & 12 and teens are ideal for those with or without experience. Age: 8 & older Saturday THE FOLKLORIC PROGRAM The Folkloric Program offers the opportunity for the serious beginner, as well as the more seasoned student, to learn traditional dances from around the African continent. Dance is the touchstone for what will be a unique multi-disciplinary experience of music, song, movement, history and language. Afro-Caribbean Children will move to the sounds of live drummers as they experience the movements, and learn the dances of the caribbean islands of the African Diaspora. Age: 10-12 Saturday West African Dance I & II This interdisciplinary class for beginners and intermediate dancers offers history, traditions and dance of West Africa in weekly hour-long sessions. It is for those with an interest in learning about West Africa, as well as developing and broadening movement skills. The rigorous warm-up builds strength, stamina and endurance. Through poly-rhythms and diverse movement vocabulary, students learn about the different regions and dance styles that exist in West Africa. Age: 9 & older Saturday West African Drumming Ensemble I & II Girls and boys ages 9 and older learn rhythms and techniques of West African drumming. The "how to play" the djembe, and the jun jun is taught in group lessons for beginner and intermediate students. Students fine tune their skills in their lessons as they prepare to play as an ensemble accompanying the West African Dance classes. Age: 9 & older Saturday THE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THE LEAP PROGRAM Calling all high school bound students, male and female, preparing for entry into dance programs of specialized high schools! Students ages 11 to 13 with at least three years of consistent dance training are interviewed, and audition to participate in this unique training program. All classes within this program guide the technical development and audition preparation of students. Under the guidance of the LEAP instructor, students participate in two ballet classes, two modern classes and an elective of their choice. Age:11 -13 Friday & Saturday  GESTURES BY AUDITION ONLY, GESTURES is the pre-professional resident dance company of Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts. The ensemble is a performance workshop designed for students age 13 and older. In addition to having the desire to pursue their dance training in an intense accelerated program, five years or more of technical training is the prerequisite for those students who wish to audition. Designed as a professional company, the ensemble provides an in-depth curriculum (weekly 3 hour rehearsal, company ballet, jazz, pointe variations and choreography) to support the physical, technical and artistic demands of the repertoire. With a rigorous training and performance schedule, the ensemble provides a venue for dancers to hone performance skills in an environment that becomes a laboratory for the young dancers to enhance their craft. For additional information please request a GESTURES brochure. (Back to the Top) THE LITTLE PEOPLE’S CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM THE LITTLE PEOPLE’S CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM is the program description. Can Little Peoples Creative Arts Program have their own button under the THEATER button that would take you to the Little Peoples page. This page would have photos, and class descriptions. Is this possible? THE LITTLE PEOPLE’S CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM Children will explore their world through music, dance and theater. Classes nurture curiosity, promote creativity and introduce basic music, dance and theater skills. REMOVE this text: Age: 4, 5 Day: Saturday Semester: Fall/Winter Level: Absolute Beginner LITTLE MOVEMENT EXPLORERS Children will further develop their motor skills by exploring movement that is based on traditional dance elements. Children sing songs, listen to fairy tales and stories that inspire their own imaginative dances. Age: 4 Day: Saturday Semester: Both YOUNG MOVERS & SHAKERS Children participate in simple warm-ups designed to increase flexibility, explore coordination and develop memory recall. Children learn basic short movement phrases which promote body awareness and challenge motor skill development. Age: 5 Day: Saturday Semester: Both ME & MY INSTRUMENT This class teaches basic music-making. Based on the methodology of composer Carl Orff, children learn to listen and respond to the music by moving feet, hands, arms and the whole body. Children also explore the use of their voices as instruments as they sing songs that reinforce rhythm, time, syncopation and more. Small percussive instruments also help define these musical concepts and encourage a sense of fun. Age: 4 & 5 Day: Saturday Semester: Both THEATRE EXPOSURE Physical and vocal expression take flight! Imaginations come to life! Students are introduced to the world of Theatre via an array of fun theatre exercises. Basic vocabulary, breathing, projecting, entrances, exits and creating characters are guaranteed to focus the active child and build confidence in the shy one. Ages 4 & 5. Day: Saturday Semester: Both
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The Harbor Conservatory offers excellent training in Traditional Dance Forms.
Dance programs at the Harbor Conservatory start for children as young as 4 years old.
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| Alma Cruz teaches Afro-Carribean, Dance Exposure I and Teen Dance. |