Canyon Concert Ballet

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Class Spotlight: Hip Hop

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Canyon Concert Ballet has two Hip Hop classes (one for youth, and one for teens and adults), taught by Ms Savannah.  Learn more about this fun dance class!

Class Description:  Hip-hop has evolved from many dance trends, such as breakin’, poppin’, lockin’, the moonwalk…the list goes on and on. Take hip-hop and dip into the realm of freestyle and develop your own urban style under the guidance of our experienced and fun instructors!

What is your favorite part about this class?

Hip Hop has such a deep and diverse history and I love how it comes alive in class. Everyone has their own style and passion and I think the freedom of the style allows for that individuality to come out more.

Which song is your favorite to dance to in this class?

Oh my goodness…this is hard! Anything Beyonce. Always Beyonce. I love to play with different songs and beats and mix them together. My fiancé is a DJ so we are constantly cutting and creating music.

How long have you been teaching dance?

I started as a TA when I was 15 and have been in some sort of teaching capacity since…so almost 15 years!

Anything else you’d like people to know about this class?

There are so many styles of Hip Hop that I think there is something there for everyone. I encourage all dancers, no matter level of experience, to take a class and see if they connect with the style!

Hip Hop happens for youth on Thursdays at 6:30pm and for teens and adults on Thursdays at 7:30pm with Ms Savannah.  Register for Hip Hop class today!

Class Spotlight: Teen/Adult Tap

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Canyon Concert Ballet has a Teen/Adult Tap class, taught by Ms Haley.  Learn more about this fun dance class!

What is Tap?  Tap is a dance performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps, characterized by rhythmical tapping of the toes and heels.

Class Description:  Classes focus on the fundamentals of rhythm tap, including solid technique, classic and contemporary tap repertory and improvisation skills.

What is your favorite part about this class?

Ms Haley:  My favorite part about this class is the wide variation of levels. Depending on the week, we have levels that range from very beginner to people who have been tapping for years.

Which song is your favorite to dance to in this class?

Ms Haley:  My favorite song to tap to in this class is Give Me One Reason by Tom & Collins.

How long have you been teaching dance?

Ms Haley: I have been teaching for 8 months.

Anything else you’d like people to know about this class?

Ms Haley:  I will meet you at whatever tap level you are at!

Teen/Adult Tap happens Wednesdays at 7:30pm with Ms Haley.  Register for Teen/Adult Tap class today!

Class Spotlight: Contemporary 1

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Canyon Concert Ballet has Contemporary 1 classes, taught by Ms Cassie and Ms Alta.  Learn more about this fun dance class!

What is Contemporary?  Contemporary dance is a fluid dance style that blends ballet and jazz dance.  A contemporary dancer uses movement to express strong emotions such as love, joy and anger, and usually perform to music with lyrics…the lyrics of the chosen song serve as inspiration for movements and expressions. Music may consist of many genres including pop, rock and hip hop.  Movements in contemporary dance are characterized by fluidity and grace, with the dancer flowing seamlessly from one move to another, holding finishing steps as long as possible. Leaps are exceptionally high and soaring, and turns are graceful and continuous.

Class Description:  This class is designed to introduce the young dancer to Contemporary Technique. Contemporary is a term to describe a broad and ever changing style of dance that draws from Ballet, Modern and Jazz Techniques. Ages 7+

What is your favorite part about this class?

Ms Cassie:  My favorite part of this class is being able to express emotions through dance and movement while also learning versatile dance technique.

Which song is your favorite to dance to in this class?

Ms Cassie:  My favorite song is our warm up song, “Lost it to trying” by Son Lux, Its a relaxing song that helps focus us into the beginning of class.

How long have you been teaching dance?

Ms Cassie:  I have been teaching for a year now by myself, I used to T.A. for classes when I was younger as well.

Anything else you’d like people to know about this class?

Ms Cassie:  I want people to know that this is a very inclusive class no matter what the students dance background is and we would love to have you!

Contemporary 1 happens Wednesdays at 5:30pm with Ms Alta at the Conifer Studio and Thursdays at 4:30pm at our with Ms Cassie at our Harmony Studio.  Register for Contemporary 1 class today!

Class Spotlight: Modern 2

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Canyon Concert Ballet currently has one Modern 2 class, taught by Ms Analia.  Learn more about this fun dance class!

Class Description:  This course will introduce and provide the young dancer with the fundamentals needed for Modern Technique. This is equivalent to a ballet 4+ level.

What is your favorite part about this class?

What makes my heart jump when I teach Modern 2 is the playfulness the dancers feel they are able to take when it comes to their creativity and technique. Modern 2 is one of the first experiences the dancers gets to improvise and begins to explore their artistic voice. I get to see their curiosity grow while they are learning a new technique, during this class you can see each dancer take ownership over their artistry.

Which song is your favorite to dance to in this class?

I can’t say I have a favorite song but my favorite thing is to expose the dancers to different sounds, rhythms and culture through the music played In class. Having an opportunity to add these different musical tempos and instruments really allows the dancers to become better listeners and performers- they love the fast drumming music.

How long have you been teaching dance?

I started teaching dance 18 years ago and unlike many I started teaching modern dance before I started teaching ballet, I love teaching it all!

Anything else you’d like people to know about this class?

This class truly celebrates the dancers individuality, I think that’s why the dancers are so attracted to it and why once they start modern dance they don’t stop.  It is a freeing experience, where even though a specific technique is being taught once uniqueness is an inspiration to all.

 

Modern 2 happens Tuesdays at 6:30pm at the Conifer Studio.  Register for Modern 2 class today!

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Fort Collins, CO 80524
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