2023-2024 Season
Level 1 Ballet & Tap Monday 4:15
Ballet & Tap Combo Class: 55 minute class combining ballet, tap and creative movement for an unforgettable dance experience. Students will learn to shuffle and plié, among other dance skills. Other areas of focus are making friends, learning how to participate in a class, follow instructions, use imagination and dance along to their favorite songs.
Ballet & Tap Combo Class: 55 minute class combining ballet, tap and creative movement for an unforgettable dance experience. Students will learn to shuffle and plié, among other dance skills. Other areas of focus are making friends, learning how to participate in a class, follow instructions, use imagination and dance along to their favorite songs.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 2 Tap & Hip Hop Monday
Tap & Hip Hop Combo Class: 55 minute class of Tap & Jazz. The Tap portion of the class will concentrate on building confidence through mastering patterns and steps. Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing.
Tap & Hip Hop Combo Class: 55 minute class of Tap & Jazz. The Tap portion of the class will concentrate on building confidence through mastering patterns and steps. Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 1 Ballet & Tap Monday 5:15
Ballet & Tap Combo Class: 55 minute class combining ballet, tap and creative movement for an unforgettable dance experience. Students will learn to shuffle and plié, among other dance skills. Other areas of focus are making friends, learning how to participate in a class, follow instructions, use imagination and dance along to their favorite songs.
Ballet & Tap Combo Class: 55 minute class combining ballet, tap and creative movement for an unforgettable dance experience. Students will learn to shuffle and plié, among other dance skills. Other areas of focus are making friends, learning how to participate in a class, follow instructions, use imagination and dance along to their favorite songs.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 4 Tap & Jazz Monday
Level 4 Tap & Jazz: Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of Tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Exercises will focus on building flexibility of the knees and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns.
Level 4 Tap & Jazz: Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of Tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Exercises will focus on building flexibility of the knees and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 4 Hip Hop Monday
Level 4 Hip Hop: Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip Hop dance requires students to have strength & stamina. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as rigorous warm up to help students prepare for more intense movement.
Level 4 Hip Hop: Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip Hop dance requires students to have strength & stamina. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as rigorous warm up to help students prepare for more intense movement.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 6/7 Flat Ballet
Ballet technique taught at Sherri's Dance Center is a combination of Italian Cecchetti and Russian Vaganova technique. Emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body (epaulement), and the use of arms (port de bras). Class begins with work at the barre to build strength and coordination, followed by center exercises, culminating in a grand allegro combinations or variations. Clear explanations of exercises and theory help students use the ballet vocabulary in a simple, practical way that leads to increased technical understanding, healthy physical development, and lifelong enjoyment.
Ballet technique taught at Sherri's Dance Center is a combination of Italian Cecchetti and Russian Vaganova technique. Emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body (epaulement), and the use of arms (port de bras). Class begins with work at the barre to build strength and coordination, followed by center exercises, culminating in a grand allegro combinations or variations. Clear explanations of exercises and theory help students use the ballet vocabulary in a simple, practical way that leads to increased technical understanding, healthy physical development, and lifelong enjoyment.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 4 Ballet/Contemporary Monday
Level 4 Ballet & Contemporary: One hour class where students will focus on building the strength, flexibility and control needed to execute Ballet & Contemporary technique. Each class will emphasize barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. The dancer is taught to interpret his or her movement with feeling, emotion, and style.
Level 4 Ballet & Contemporary: One hour class where students will focus on building the strength, flexibility and control needed to execute Ballet & Contemporary technique. Each class will emphasize barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. The dancer is taught to interpret his or her movement with feeling, emotion, and style.
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 6/7 Contemporary
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and ballet. Contemporary dance stresses versatility and improvisation, unlike the strict, structured nature of ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Contemporary dancers focus on floorwork, using gravity to pull them down to the floor. This dance genre is often done in bare feet. Contemporary dance can be performed to many different styles of music.
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and ballet. Contemporary dance stresses versatility and improvisation, unlike the strict, structured nature of ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Contemporary dancers focus on floorwork, using gravity to pull them down to the floor. This dance genre is often done in bare feet. Contemporary dance can be performed to many different styles of music.
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 6/7 Jazz
Jazz dance develops isolation movements of specific body parts while incorporating different qualities of movement into choreographed sequences. Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of Jazz such to help develop a well rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on Ballet technique layered with traditional Jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. As a dance form, Jazz has an exciting, vibrant, and dynamic quality that makes it popular among all students. Jazz dance is used for entertainment in theater, movies and the popular music videos. Jazz is also important for students interested in musical theater.
Jazz dance develops isolation movements of specific body parts while incorporating different qualities of movement into choreographed sequences. Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of Jazz such to help develop a well rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on Ballet technique layered with traditional Jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. As a dance form, Jazz has an exciting, vibrant, and dynamic quality that makes it popular among all students. Jazz dance is used for entertainment in theater, movies and the popular music videos. Jazz is also important for students interested in musical theater.
Monday
8:15 PM to 9:10 PM
8:15 PM to 9:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 2 Ballet & Jazz Tuesday
Ballet & Jazz Combo class: 55 minute class of Ballet & Jazz. The jazz portion includes an introduction to proper warm-ups and stretches for the body combined with across-the-floor progressions and mini combinations. The Ballet portion of class includes ballet barre and learning more challenging steps as well as a focus on ballet terminology.
Ballet & Jazz Combo class: 55 minute class of Ballet & Jazz. The jazz portion includes an introduction to proper warm-ups and stretches for the body combined with across-the-floor progressions and mini combinations. The Ballet portion of class includes ballet barre and learning more challenging steps as well as a focus on ballet terminology.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 3 Acro
Level 3/4 Acro: This class focuses on basic tumbling and dance skills to develop strength, coordination, timing, and flexibility. Beginning acro technique and basic vocabulary are introduced. Students will work on a variety of skills such as handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, and beginning back handsprings & aerials. This class does not perform a dance in the recitals.
Level 3/4 Acro: This class focuses on basic tumbling and dance skills to develop strength, coordination, timing, and flexibility. Beginning acro technique and basic vocabulary are introduced. Students will work on a variety of skills such as handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, and beginning back handsprings & aerials. This class does not perform a dance in the recitals.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 2 Acro
This class focuses on basic tumbling and dance skills to develop strength, coordination, timing, and flexibility. Beginning acro technique and basic vocabulary are introduced. This class will not perform, and is a skills only class.
This class focuses on basic tumbling and dance skills to develop strength, coordination, timing, and flexibility. Beginning acro technique and basic vocabulary are introduced. This class will not perform, and is a skills only class.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 3 Tap & Hip Hop Tuesday
Tap & Hip Hop Combo class: 55 minute class of Tap & Hip Hop. Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of Tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.
Tap & Hip Hop Combo class: 55 minute class of Tap & Hip Hop. Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of Tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 3 Ballet & Jazz Tuesday
Ballet & Jazz Combo class: 55 minute class of Ballet & Jazz. The jazz portion includes an introduction to proper warm-ups and stretches for the body combined with across-the-floor progressions and mini combinations. The Ballet portion of class includes ballet barre and learning more challenging steps as well as a focus on ballet terminology.
Ballet & Jazz Combo class: 55 minute class of Ballet & Jazz. The jazz portion includes an introduction to proper warm-ups and stretches for the body combined with across-the-floor progressions and mini combinations. The Ballet portion of class includes ballet barre and learning more challenging steps as well as a focus on ballet terminology.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 5 Pointe
Students with strong ballet technique, sufficient core and ankle strength, and a teacher's recommendation go on to study 'en pointe'. We do not encourage pointe work until the student has accomplished an advanced technical level. Proper development and physical maturity of the student will determine the ability for pointe shoes.
Class placement is determined by the instructor.
Students with strong ballet technique, sufficient core and ankle strength, and a teacher's recommendation go on to study 'en pointe'. We do not encourage pointe work until the student has accomplished an advanced technical level. Proper development and physical maturity of the student will determine the ability for pointe shoes.
Class placement is determined by the instructor.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 2/3 Musical Theater
Musical Theater will focus on learning proper technique while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions.
Musical Theater will focus on learning proper technique while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 5 Flat Ballet & Contemporary
Level 5 Ballet & Contemporary: One hour class where students will focus on building the strength, flexibility and control needed to execute Ballet & Contemporary technique. Each class will emphasize barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. The dancer is taught to interpret his or her movement with feeling, emotion, and style.
Level 5 Ballet & Contemporary: One hour class where students will focus on building the strength, flexibility and control needed to execute Ballet & Contemporary technique. Each class will emphasize barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. The dancer is taught to interpret his or her movement with feeling, emotion, and style.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 5 Hip Hop Tuesday
Tuesday
8:15 PM to 9:10 PM
8:15 PM to 9:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 1 Ballet/Tap Wednesday 4:15
Ballet & Tap Combo Class: 55 minute class combining ballet, tap and creative movement for an unforgettable dance experience. Students will learn to shuffle and plié, among other dance skills. Other areas of focus are making friends, learning how to participate in a class, follow instructions, use imagination and dance along to their favorite songs.
Ballet & Tap Combo Class: 55 minute class combining ballet, tap and creative movement for an unforgettable dance experience. Students will learn to shuffle and plié, among other dance skills. Other areas of focus are making friends, learning how to participate in a class, follow instructions, use imagination and dance along to their favorite songs.
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 4 Acro
This class focuses on basic tumbling and dance skills to develop strength, coordination, timing, and flexibility. Beginning acro technique and basic vocabulary are introduced. Students will work on a variety of skills such as handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, and beginning back handsprings & aerials. This is a skills only class that does not perform a dance in the recitals.
This class focuses on basic tumbling and dance skills to develop strength, coordination, timing, and flexibility. Beginning acro technique and basic vocabulary are introduced. Students will work on a variety of skills such as handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, and beginning back handsprings & aerials. This is a skills only class that does not perform a dance in the recitals.
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 1 Hip Hop & Acro Wednesday 5:15
55 minute class combining Hip Hop and Acro. This is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing with basic tumbling to develop strength, coordination, timing, balance and flexibility. Other areas of focus are making friends, learning how to participate in a class, follow instructions, use imagination and dance along to their favorite songs. This class will perform only a hip hop dance in our recitals.
55 minute class combining Hip Hop and Acro. This is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing with basic tumbling to develop strength, coordination, timing, balance and flexibility. Other areas of focus are making friends, learning how to participate in a class, follow instructions, use imagination and dance along to their favorite songs. This class will perform only a hip hop dance in our recitals.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 5 Acro
Acro is a style of dance that focuses on tricks and gymnastic movement popular in dance today. Acro dance will provide more depth and variety of tricks for dancers by focusing on strength and flexibility in a safe environment. Students will work on a variety of skills such as handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings and aeriels. This class will not perform at recital, and is a skills only class.
Acro is a style of dance that focuses on tricks and gymnastic movement popular in dance today. Acro dance will provide more depth and variety of tricks for dancers by focusing on strength and flexibility in a safe environment. Students will work on a variety of skills such as handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings and aeriels. This class will not perform at recital, and is a skills only class.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 5 Hip Hop Wednesday
Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip Hop dance requires students to have strength & stamina. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as rigorous warm up to help students prepare for more intense movement.
Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip Hop dance requires students to have strength & stamina. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as rigorous warm up to help students prepare for more intense movement.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 6/7 Acro
Acro is a style of dance that focuses on tricks and gymnastic movement popular in dance today. Acro dance will provide more depth and variety of tricks for dancers by focusing on strength and flexibility in a safe environment. Students will work on a variety of skills such as handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings and aeriels. This class will not perform at recital, and is a skills only class.
Acro is a style of dance that focuses on tricks and gymnastic movement popular in dance today. Acro dance will provide more depth and variety of tricks for dancers by focusing on strength and flexibility in a safe environment. Students will work on a variety of skills such as handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings and aeriels. This class will not perform at recital, and is a skills only class.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Adult Tap
Adult tap class. This class will meet 8 times- September 20, 27 October 4, 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15. For anyone who wants to perform in the recital- there will be rehearsal November 29 and December 1. The performances will be December 2. One performance will be in the afternoon, and the other in the evening. The cost of this class is $120 due at the time of registration. This is a one time fee for the entire 8 classes. If you choose to perform costumes will be a seperate cost to you.
Adult tap class. This class will meet 8 times- September 20, 27 October 4, 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15. For anyone who wants to perform in the recital- there will be rehearsal November 29 and December 1. The performances will be December 2. One performance will be in the afternoon, and the other in the evening. The cost of this class is $120 due at the time of registration. This is a one time fee for the entire 8 classes. If you choose to perform costumes will be a seperate cost to you.
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 5 Tap & Jazz
Tapping instills the use of rhythm and counting and encourages dance style and how to differentiate sounds. Students gain experience in a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Younger students will learn to count musical phrases as well as gain an understanding of the importance of keeping together as a class. As the dancer progresses, challenging combinations for tap dancers further improve coordination, foot and ankle flexibility, and speed. Tap also enhances the dancer's performance, poise, and personality.
Jazz dance develops isolation movements of specific body parts while incorporating different qualities of movement into choreographed sequences. Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of Jazz such to help develop a well rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on Ballet technique layered with traditional Jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. As a dance form, Jazz has an exciting, vibrant, and dynamic quality that makes it popular among all students. Jazz dance is used for entertainment in theater, movies and the popular music videos. Jazz is also important for students interested in musical theater.
Tapping instills the use of rhythm and counting and encourages dance style and how to differentiate sounds. Students gain experience in a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Younger students will learn to count musical phrases as well as gain an understanding of the importance of keeping together as a class. As the dancer progresses, challenging combinations for tap dancers further improve coordination, foot and ankle flexibility, and speed. Tap also enhances the dancer's performance, poise, and personality.
Jazz dance develops isolation movements of specific body parts while incorporating different qualities of movement into choreographed sequences. Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of Jazz such to help develop a well rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on Ballet technique layered with traditional Jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. As a dance form, Jazz has an exciting, vibrant, and dynamic quality that makes it popular among all students. Jazz dance is used for entertainment in theater, movies and the popular music videos. Jazz is also important for students interested in musical theater.
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Adult Jazz Funk
Adult Jazz/Funk class. This class will meet 8 times- September 20, 27 October 4, 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15. For anyone who wants to perform in the recital- there will be rehearsal November 29 and December 1. The performances will be December 2. One performance will be in the afternoon, and the other in the evening. The cost of this class is $120 due at the time of registration. This is a one time fee for the entire 8 classes. If you choose to perform costumes will be a seperate cost to you.
Adult Jazz/Funk class. This class will meet 8 times- September 20, 27 October 4, 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15. For anyone who wants to perform in the recital- there will be rehearsal November 29 and December 1. The performances will be December 2. One performance will be in the afternoon, and the other in the evening. The cost of this class is $120 due at the time of registration. This is a one time fee for the entire 8 classes. If you choose to perform costumes will be a seperate cost to you.
Wednesday
8:15 PM to 9:10 PM
8:15 PM to 9:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 1 Ballet & Tap Thursday 4:15
Ballet & Tap Combo Class: 55 minute class combining ballet, tap and creative movement for an unforgettable dance experience. Students will learn to shuffle and plié, among other dance skills. Other areas of focus are making friends, learning how to participate in a class, follow instructions, use imagination and dance along to their favorite songs.
Ballet & Tap Combo Class: 55 minute class combining ballet, tap and creative movement for an unforgettable dance experience. Students will learn to shuffle and plié, among other dance skills. Other areas of focus are making friends, learning how to participate in a class, follow instructions, use imagination and dance along to their favorite songs.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 2/3 Ballet & Jazz
Ballet & Jazz Combo class: 55 minute class of Ballet & Jazz. The jazz portion includes an introduction to proper warm-ups and stretches for the body combined with across-the-floor progressions and mini combinations. The Ballet portion of class includes ballet barre and learning more challenging steps as well as a focus on ballet terminology.
Ballet & Jazz Combo class: 55 minute class of Ballet & Jazz. The jazz portion includes an introduction to proper warm-ups and stretches for the body combined with across-the-floor progressions and mini combinations. The Ballet portion of class includes ballet barre and learning more challenging steps as well as a focus on ballet terminology.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 2/3 Tap & Hip Hop
Tap & Hip Hop Combo class: 55 minute class of Tap & Hip Hop. Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of Tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.
Tap & Hip Hop Combo class: 55 minute class of Tap & Hip Hop. Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of Tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 4 Ballet & Contemporary Thursday
Level 4 Ballet & Contemporary: One hour class where students will focus on building the strength, flexibility and control needed to execute Ballet & Contemporary technique. Each class will emphasize barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. The dancer is taught to interpret his or her movement with feeling, emotion, and style.
Level 4 Ballet & Contemporary: One hour class where students will focus on building the strength, flexibility and control needed to execute Ballet & Contemporary technique. Each class will emphasize barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. The dancer is taught to interpret his or her movement with feeling, emotion, and style.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 4 Hip Hop Thursday
Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip Hop dance requires students to have strength & stamina. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as rigorous warm up to help students prepare for more intense movement.
Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip Hop dance requires students to have strength & stamina. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as rigorous warm up to help students prepare for more intense movement.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 6/7 Pointe
Ballet technique taught at Sherri's Dance Center is a combination of Italian Cecchetti and Russian Vaganova technique. Emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body (epaulement), and the use of arms (port de bras). Class begins with work at the barre to build strength and coordination, followed by center exercises, culminating in a grand allegro combinations or variations. Clear explanations of exercises and theory help students use the ballet vocabulary in a simple, practical way that leads to increased technical understanding, healthy physical development, and lifelong enjoyment.
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is now being incorporated in ballet classes. PBT is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through to advanced levels.
Students with strong ballet technique, sufficient core and ankle strength, and a teacher's recommendation go on to study 'en pointe'. We do not encourage pointe work until the student has accomplished an advanced technical level. Proper development and physical maturity of the student will determine the ability for pointe shoes.
Class placement is determined by the instructor.
Ballet technique taught at Sherri's Dance Center is a combination of Italian Cecchetti and Russian Vaganova technique. Emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body (epaulement), and the use of arms (port de bras). Class begins with work at the barre to build strength and coordination, followed by center exercises, culminating in a grand allegro combinations or variations. Clear explanations of exercises and theory help students use the ballet vocabulary in a simple, practical way that leads to increased technical understanding, healthy physical development, and lifelong enjoyment.
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is now being incorporated in ballet classes. PBT is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through to advanced levels.
Students with strong ballet technique, sufficient core and ankle strength, and a teacher's recommendation go on to study 'en pointe'. We do not encourage pointe work until the student has accomplished an advanced technical level. Proper development and physical maturity of the student will determine the ability for pointe shoes.
Class placement is determined by the instructor.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 4/5/6/7 Musical Theater
Musical Theater will focus on learning proper technique while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions.
Musical Theater will focus on learning proper technique while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 6/7 Hip Hop
Hip Hop Dance is an exciting style of movement characterized by bounces and rocks executed to Hip Hop music. It has deep historical and social roots in African American culture, having emerged in Black communities living in 1970s New York. Hip Hop includes using syncopated beats and rhythm to create high impact and high energy dance. Hip Hop dance combines athleticism, originality, and attitude.
Hip Hop Dance is an exciting style of movement characterized by bounces and rocks executed to Hip Hop music. It has deep historical and social roots in African American culture, having emerged in Black communities living in 1970s New York. Hip Hop includes using syncopated beats and rhythm to create high impact and high energy dance. Hip Hop dance combines athleticism, originality, and attitude.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 6/7 Tap
Tapping instills the use of rhythm and counting and encourages dance style and how to differentiate sounds. Students gain experience in a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Younger students will learn to count musical phrases as well as gain an understanding of the importance of keeping together as a class. As the dancer progresses, challenging combinations for tap dancers further improve coordination, foot and ankle flexibility, and speed. Tap also enhances the dancer's performance, poise, and personality.
Tapping instills the use of rhythm and counting and encourages dance style and how to differentiate sounds. Students gain experience in a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Younger students will learn to count musical phrases as well as gain an understanding of the importance of keeping together as a class. As the dancer progresses, challenging combinations for tap dancers further improve coordination, foot and ankle flexibility, and speed. Tap also enhances the dancer's performance, poise, and personality.
Thursday
8:15 PM to 9:10 PM
8:15 PM to 9:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 1 Hip Hop & Acro Friday 4:15
Bitty Bop & Acro Combo Class: 55 minute class combining Hip Hop and Acro. This is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing with basic tumbling to develop strength, coordination, timing, balance and flexibility. Other areas of focus are making friends, learning how to participate in a class, follow instructions, use imagination and dance along to their favorite songs. This class will perform only a hip hop dance in our annual Spring Dance Concert.
Bitty Bop & Acro Combo Class: 55 minute class combining Hip Hop and Acro. This is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing with basic tumbling to develop strength, coordination, timing, balance and flexibility. Other areas of focus are making friends, learning how to participate in a class, follow instructions, use imagination and dance along to their favorite songs. This class will perform only a hip hop dance in our annual Spring Dance Concert.
Friday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 2 Tap & Hip Hop Friday
Tap & Hip Hop Combo Class: 55 minute class of Tap & Jazz. The Tap portion of the class will concentrate on building confidence through mastering patterns and steps. Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing.
Tap & Hip Hop Combo Class: 55 minute class of Tap & Jazz. The Tap portion of the class will concentrate on building confidence through mastering patterns and steps. Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing.
Friday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 2 Ballet & Jazz Friday
Ballet & Jazz Combo class: 55 minute class of Ballet & Jazz. The jazz portion includes an introduction to proper warm-ups and stretches for the body combined with across-the-floor progressions and mini combinations. The Ballet portion of class includes ballet barre and learning more challenging steps as well as a focus on ballet terminology.
Ballet & Jazz Combo class: 55 minute class of Ballet & Jazz. The jazz portion includes an introduction to proper warm-ups and stretches for the body combined with across-the-floor progressions and mini combinations. The Ballet portion of class includes ballet barre and learning more challenging steps as well as a focus on ballet terminology.
Friday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 3 Tap & Hip Hop Friday
Tap & Hip Hop Combo class: 55 minute class of Tap & Hip Hop. Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of Tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.
Tap & Hip Hop Combo class: 55 minute class of Tap & Hip Hop. Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of Tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.
Friday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 3 Ballet & Jazz Friday
55 minute class of Ballet & Jazz. The jazz portion includes an introduction to proper warm-ups and stretches for the body combined with across-the-floor progressions and mini combinations. The Ballet portion of class includes ballet barre and learning more challenging steps as well as a focus on ballet terminology.
55 minute class of Ballet & Jazz. The jazz portion includes an introduction to proper warm-ups and stretches for the body combined with across-the-floor progressions and mini combinations. The Ballet portion of class includes ballet barre and learning more challenging steps as well as a focus on ballet terminology.
Friday
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 4 Hip Hop Friday
Level 4 Hip Hop: Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip Hop dance requires students to have strength & stamina. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as rigorous warm up to help students prepare for more intense movement.
Level 4 Hip Hop: Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip Hop dance requires students to have strength & stamina. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as rigorous warm up to help students prepare for more intense movement.
Friday
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
6:15 PM to 7:10 PM
Small Room
Lawton
Lawton
Level 4 Tap & Jazz Friday
Level 4 Tap & Jazz: Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of Tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Exercises will focus on building flexibility of the knees and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns.
Level 4 Tap & Jazz: Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of Tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Exercises will focus on building flexibility of the knees and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns.
Friday
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
7:15 PM to 8:10 PM
Large Room
Lawton
Lawton
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