Hip Hop
Hip hop is a popular, energetic dance style, usually danced to hip hop music. It's popular among kids and tweens. Although it does not teach the technique a discipline such as ballet would teach, students do have to master coordination of arms and feet at times moving at a fast pace. This style is known for fast, athletic movements and lots of popping and jolting, as opposed to the fluid balletic types of dance. “Hip-Hop” is extremely popular these days and can be seen virtually everywhere, from commercials to artists in concerts. Our “Hip-Hop” classes include extensive strength training, coordination skill exercises, flexibility activities, leaps, turns and combinations in the center to recognizable, age-appropriate music. Students will learn choreography that is used in current NBA games. NO vulgar music or inappropriate songs played.
Hip hop is a popular, energetic dance style, usually danced to hip hop music. It's popular among kids and tweens. Although it does not teach the technique a discipline such as ballet would teach, students do have to master coordination of arms and feet at times moving at a fast pace. This style is known for fast, athletic movements and lots of popping and jolting, as opposed to the fluid balletic types of dance. “Hip-Hop” is extremely popular these days and can be seen virtually everywhere, from commercials to artists in concerts. Our “Hip-Hop” classes include extensive strength training, coordination skill exercises, flexibility activities, leaps, turns and combinations in the center to recognizable, age-appropriate music. Students will learn choreography that is used in current NBA games. NO vulgar music or inappropriate songs played.
B-boy / Break Dancing
Breakdancing is a form of hip hop that many people enjoy watching, with it's cool moves and quick spins. Breakdancing moves take a lot of time and practice to master, particularly the ones performed near the ground, called "downrock" moves. "Uprock" moves, which are performed standing up, give breakdancers a chance to incorporate their own styles. This class is open to both boys and girls.
Breakdancing is a form of hip hop that many people enjoy watching, with it's cool moves and quick spins. Breakdancing moves take a lot of time and practice to master, particularly the ones performed near the ground, called "downrock" moves. "Uprock" moves, which are performed standing up, give breakdancers a chance to incorporate their own styles. This class is open to both boys and girls.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, power, agility, coordination, grace, balance and control. We focus only on floor gymnastics at Center Stage. Matts are used and teachers guide students through various exercises and skills such as bridges, cart wheels, forward rolls, front and back walkovers etc.. More advanced levels work towards ariels and back flips.
We offer 3 gymnastics Levels at Center Stage: Beg, Int. and Adv. Please use the guidance below to help pick your class.
Beginner: ONLY for ages 5-8 years old. For those who have never had any prior gymnastics training or for those students that have still not mastered forward rolls, cart wheels and standing bridges by themselves and still need assistance from a coach.
Intermediate: ONLY for ages 5-10 years old. For those who have mastered forwards rolls, cartwheels and standing bridges without assistant from a coach. They must have these basic skills down in order to register for this class otherwise they belong in beginner.
Advanced: ONLY for ages 5-12 years old. Approval is needed from CS staff before enrollment. Students in advanced can perform the following tricks by themselves with no assistance from a coach, standing bridge, hand-stand bridge, one-handed cartwheels, backwards rolls, front and back walk-overs. They must have enough upper arm and lower body strength for begin back handsprings and ariel training.
(Emma, who is featured in the picture above, is an advanced gymnastics student at Center Stage)
Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, power, agility, coordination, grace, balance and control. We focus only on floor gymnastics at Center Stage. Matts are used and teachers guide students through various exercises and skills such as bridges, cart wheels, forward rolls, front and back walkovers etc.. More advanced levels work towards ariels and back flips.
We offer 3 gymnastics Levels at Center Stage: Beg, Int. and Adv. Please use the guidance below to help pick your class.
Beginner: ONLY for ages 5-8 years old. For those who have never had any prior gymnastics training or for those students that have still not mastered forward rolls, cart wheels and standing bridges by themselves and still need assistance from a coach.
Intermediate: ONLY for ages 5-10 years old. For those who have mastered forwards rolls, cartwheels and standing bridges without assistant from a coach. They must have these basic skills down in order to register for this class otherwise they belong in beginner.
Advanced: ONLY for ages 5-12 years old. Approval is needed from CS staff before enrollment. Students in advanced can perform the following tricks by themselves with no assistance from a coach, standing bridge, hand-stand bridge, one-handed cartwheels, backwards rolls, front and back walk-overs. They must have enough upper arm and lower body strength for begin back handsprings and ariel training.
(Emma, who is featured in the picture above, is an advanced gymnastics student at Center Stage)
Broadway
Broadway dance can be defined as the incorporation of ballet, jazz and modern dance styles with theater and singing. Think "Chorus Line" kind of big, choreographed theatrical routines such as the shows made popular by Bob Fosse. Broadway dance is different from other styles because the fusion of ballet, jazz and modern allows for unconventional movements and unusual use of body parts and the use of theater props such as canes, top hats and gloves. It also blends in acting and singing. If your child loves dancing and singing around the house, this is probably the perfect class for them! (Classes may or may not involve light singing, at the instructors discretion)
Broadway dance can be defined as the incorporation of ballet, jazz and modern dance styles with theater and singing. Think "Chorus Line" kind of big, choreographed theatrical routines such as the shows made popular by Bob Fosse. Broadway dance is different from other styles because the fusion of ballet, jazz and modern allows for unconventional movements and unusual use of body parts and the use of theater props such as canes, top hats and gloves. It also blends in acting and singing. If your child loves dancing and singing around the house, this is probably the perfect class for them! (Classes may or may not involve light singing, at the instructors discretion)
Jazz
The “Jazz” dance style covers perhaps the most territory of all. It encompasses a wide variety of other styles. Not to be confused with the musical genre of “Jazz”, this style of dance is not always performed to “Jazz” music, but can often use the popular music of today. Combining the basic techniques of ballet with the more modern steps found in Pop and Broadway, “Jazz” is an upbeat, stylish, and versatile dance form. Our “Jazz” classes include intensive strengthening warm ups, stretching techniques to elongate and encourage muscle strength, across the floor movements, leaps, turns and center combination work to fun and upbeat, recognizable music. Our student will have great knowledge of their terminology, a visual change in strength and flexibility, and a great appreciation for the dance form.
The “Jazz” dance style covers perhaps the most territory of all. It encompasses a wide variety of other styles. Not to be confused with the musical genre of “Jazz”, this style of dance is not always performed to “Jazz” music, but can often use the popular music of today. Combining the basic techniques of ballet with the more modern steps found in Pop and Broadway, “Jazz” is an upbeat, stylish, and versatile dance form. Our “Jazz” classes include intensive strengthening warm ups, stretching techniques to elongate and encourage muscle strength, across the floor movements, leaps, turns and center combination work to fun and upbeat, recognizable music. Our student will have great knowledge of their terminology, a visual change in strength and flexibility, and a great appreciation for the dance form.
Ballet
“Ballet” is the fundamental, technical form from which all other dance styles stem. We encourage all of our students to take a ballet class along with another style they may deem more "fun". Without at least minimal ballet training, vital technique is not learned which is critical in all forms of dance -- yes, even hip hop. All the names (derived from the French) of basic dance steps and related terminology arise from “Ballet”. The most classic and often serious dance form, “Ballet” teaches young dancers the most rudimentary terms and techniques and is monumentally important for all dancers to establish and maintain proper form. Our “Ballet” classes include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 8 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. Primary through Level 3 will be taught by ABT® Certified Teacher, Antonette Knoedl, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
“Ballet” is the fundamental, technical form from which all other dance styles stem. We encourage all of our students to take a ballet class along with another style they may deem more "fun". Without at least minimal ballet training, vital technique is not learned which is critical in all forms of dance -- yes, even hip hop. All the names (derived from the French) of basic dance steps and related terminology arise from “Ballet”. The most classic and often serious dance form, “Ballet” teaches young dancers the most rudimentary terms and techniques and is monumentally important for all dancers to establish and maintain proper form. Our “Ballet” classes include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 8 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. Primary through Level 3 will be taught by ABT® Certified Teacher, Antonette Knoedl, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
Lyrical
This beautiful, expressive style if often performed to slower, gentler music. It is called “Lyrical” because its movements are meant to tell audiences a kind of story through dance. The form combines Ballet techniques with the Jazz and Modern styles influencing the movements. An emotionally driven dance form, “Lyrical” depends greatly on the passion and interpretation of the performer, and not just the movements themselves. “Lyrical” is added to some advanced Ballet and Jazz classes.
This beautiful, expressive style if often performed to slower, gentler music. It is called “Lyrical” because its movements are meant to tell audiences a kind of story through dance. The form combines Ballet techniques with the Jazz and Modern styles influencing the movements. An emotionally driven dance form, “Lyrical” depends greatly on the passion and interpretation of the performer, and not just the movements themselves. “Lyrical” is added to some advanced Ballet and Jazz classes.
Modern
Modern dance encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their own steps and routines. It is not unusual for dancers to invent new steps for their routines. Another characteristic of modern dance in opposition to ballet is the deliberate use of gravity. Whereas classical ballet dancers strive to be light and airy on their feet, modern dancers often use their body weight to enhance movement. This type of dancer rejects the classical ballet stance of an upright, erect body, often opting instead for a more relaxed, free style of dancing.
Modern dance encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their own steps and routines. It is not unusual for dancers to invent new steps for their routines. Another characteristic of modern dance in opposition to ballet is the deliberate use of gravity. Whereas classical ballet dancers strive to be light and airy on their feet, modern dancers often use their body weight to enhance movement. This type of dancer rejects the classical ballet stance of an upright, erect body, often opting instead for a more relaxed, free style of dancing.
Tumble Tykes
This 45 minute class is for 3 and 4 year olds. Our mission is to provide a healthy and fun experience that will improve motor skills, develop cognitive skills, build self esteem, learn cooperation and create a love for fitness. We have matts and a floor balance beam for this class. Students learn stretching and splits and are introduced to forward and backwards rolls, cartwheels and bridges. We also focus on balance through a variety of fun exercises. Children at this age are just discovering their bodies, this class will help guide them through that process. We offer 2 Tumble Tykes levels at Center Stage: Tumble Tykes 1 and Tumble Tykes 2. Please use the guidance below to help pick your class.
Tumble Tykes 1: This is for students age 3, who are first time students at Center Stage.
Tumble Tykes 2: This is for students age 4, who have completed a TT program already or have reached 4 years of age when enrolling in the class.
This 45 minute class is for 3 and 4 year olds. Our mission is to provide a healthy and fun experience that will improve motor skills, develop cognitive skills, build self esteem, learn cooperation and create a love for fitness. We have matts and a floor balance beam for this class. Students learn stretching and splits and are introduced to forward and backwards rolls, cartwheels and bridges. We also focus on balance through a variety of fun exercises. Children at this age are just discovering their bodies, this class will help guide them through that process. We offer 2 Tumble Tykes levels at Center Stage: Tumble Tykes 1 and Tumble Tykes 2. Please use the guidance below to help pick your class.
Tumble Tykes 1: This is for students age 3, who are first time students at Center Stage.
Tumble Tykes 2: This is for students age 4, who have completed a TT program already or have reached 4 years of age when enrolling in the class.
Munchkins-N-Motion
This 45 minute creative movement class is for 3 and 4 year olds. I helps build the necessary motor skills needed for primary dance instruction. We use fun, upbeat music to learn basic skills like hopping, skipping, jumping, galloping, and balance coordination. Students will engage in dramatic music movement and learn introductory ballet steps. These include plies, tendu, releve, arabesque, the five positions of the feet, and other introductory dance steps. Tap is also introduced in the second year of the program. We offer 2 Munchkins-N-Motion levels at Center Stage: Munchkins 1 and Munchkins 2. Please use the guidance below to help pick your class.
Munchkin 1: This is for students age 3, who are first time students at Center Stage. You will need pink ballet shoes for this class.
Munchkin 2: This is for students age 4, who have completed a Munchkin program already or have reached 4 years of age when enrolling in the class. You will need both pink ballet and black tap shoes for this class.
This 45 minute creative movement class is for 3 and 4 year olds. I helps build the necessary motor skills needed for primary dance instruction. We use fun, upbeat music to learn basic skills like hopping, skipping, jumping, galloping, and balance coordination. Students will engage in dramatic music movement and learn introductory ballet steps. These include plies, tendu, releve, arabesque, the five positions of the feet, and other introductory dance steps. Tap is also introduced in the second year of the program. We offer 2 Munchkins-N-Motion levels at Center Stage: Munchkins 1 and Munchkins 2. Please use the guidance below to help pick your class.
Munchkin 1: This is for students age 3, who are first time students at Center Stage. You will need pink ballet shoes for this class.
Munchkin 2: This is for students age 4, who have completed a Munchkin program already or have reached 4 years of age when enrolling in the class. You will need both pink ballet and black tap shoes for this class.
Tap
“Tap” is a percussive style of dance. Special shoes are worn by tap dancers to create various rhythms on the floor. While the rest of the body is still crucial to this art form, and general balance and grace are important, the fundamental characteristic of “Tap” is the sound it creates. There are different styles of this dance form, from the more classical form associated with the Rockettes, to a more modern, aggressive style called “hoofing”. Our “Tap” classes include tap-barre, center exercises, tap-turns both center and across the floor, and extensive rhythmic combination training. Our students will have an overall comprehension of rhythm, tap technique and terminology which will greatly enhance their coordination skills.
“Tap” is a percussive style of dance. Special shoes are worn by tap dancers to create various rhythms on the floor. While the rest of the body is still crucial to this art form, and general balance and grace are important, the fundamental characteristic of “Tap” is the sound it creates. There are different styles of this dance form, from the more classical form associated with the Rockettes, to a more modern, aggressive style called “hoofing”. Our “Tap” classes include tap-barre, center exercises, tap-turns both center and across the floor, and extensive rhythmic combination training. Our students will have an overall comprehension of rhythm, tap technique and terminology which will greatly enhance their coordination skills.
Adult Dance
For 18+ years of age. Adult classes are for those who have either not danced since they were kids, or for those who have never danced but always wanted to try it. It's a fun, pressure free environment. Adult dance classes are also a great alternative to a typical "gym" work out, which can get monotonous. We offer adult jazz, hip hop and exercise classes. (see below for exercise classes) The adult dance classes are geared towards beginner levels. But each dance class will vary according to the skill level of the adult students enrolled. Are you an adult who is at an advanced level? Contact us! We have sessions of advanced classes for adults throughout the year.
Adult Jazz: This class will cover jazz fundamentals which includes stretching, turns and floor routines.
Adult Hip Hop: “Street” type of movement and is generally performed to funky, upbeat music heard on MTV and today’s radio. Level will be adjusted according to students. Typically falls between beg and int.
For 18+ years of age. Adult classes are for those who have either not danced since they were kids, or for those who have never danced but always wanted to try it. It's a fun, pressure free environment. Adult dance classes are also a great alternative to a typical "gym" work out, which can get monotonous. We offer adult jazz, hip hop and exercise classes. (see below for exercise classes) The adult dance classes are geared towards beginner levels. But each dance class will vary according to the skill level of the adult students enrolled. Are you an adult who is at an advanced level? Contact us! We have sessions of advanced classes for adults throughout the year.
Adult Jazz: This class will cover jazz fundamentals which includes stretching, turns and floor routines.
Adult Hip Hop: “Street” type of movement and is generally performed to funky, upbeat music heard on MTV and today’s radio. Level will be adjusted according to students. Typically falls between beg and int.
Turbo KickTurbo Kick® ~ is cardio kickboxing and body-sculpting dance moves choreographed to the hottest music mixes. You'll get lean and toned – and have a blast doing it! Plus you can burn an average of 750 calories an hour!!! The only equipment you need is a yoga mat! Zumba® ~ is a Latin inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance-fitness party! You DO NOT need to have any type of dance background to follow the choreography.
Pilates
PiYo Strength is a unique fitness format that combines the core strengthening foundations of Pilates and Yoga. It is an intense workout designed to build strength and gain flexibility by incorporating dynamic balance, dance/athletic conditioning and plyometrics in a rhythmic, up temp and nonspiritual approach to mind/body fitness. It is designed to build strength, balance and grace while challenging your brain and pushing your limits. It is an ideal format for any level of fitness from beginners to advanced with modifications and advanced options being provided to participants.
PiYo Strength is a unique fitness format that combines the core strengthening foundations of Pilates and Yoga. It is an intense workout designed to build strength and gain flexibility by incorporating dynamic balance, dance/athletic conditioning and plyometrics in a rhythmic, up temp and nonspiritual approach to mind/body fitness. It is designed to build strength, balance and grace while challenging your brain and pushing your limits. It is an ideal format for any level of fitness from beginners to advanced with modifications and advanced options being provided to participants.
Lake City Dancers Performance Troupe
The Lake City Dancers are a performance team coached by CS's director Heather Van Arsdel. The team is comprised of Center Stage female dancers ages 13-19 years old. They learn and perfect actual NBA dance routines and perform them all over the Champlain Valley. Some of their appearances include; The Biggest Loser Run/Walk, World famous Harlem Globetrotter half-time show, Burlington's "Jazz Fest" dancing on behalf of WPTZ for promotion of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Clinton County and Plattsburgh State University's Relay for Life events, Elks club charity event, First Weekends, Mayor's Cup, Pine Harbor, Race for Stace 5k Run, Champlain Valley Health Fair, Lumber Jills Bouts, Imaginarium fundraiser etc. Center Stage holds annual auditions for this performance team that all registered CS students are eligible to audition for! Some dancers from this troupe were also a part of the 2014 NFL's halftime show with Bruno Mars.
Girls that earn a spot on this team get fast tracked training and are exposed to the same professional atmosphere as real life NBA dancers.
We welcome invitations to perform at charity events. If you would like to request an appearance from the Lake City Dancers or Lake City Kids, please contact Heather at heather@centerstageplattsburgh.com.
The Lake City Dancers are a performance team coached by CS's director Heather Van Arsdel. The team is comprised of Center Stage female dancers ages 13-19 years old. They learn and perfect actual NBA dance routines and perform them all over the Champlain Valley. Some of their appearances include; The Biggest Loser Run/Walk, World famous Harlem Globetrotter half-time show, Burlington's "Jazz Fest" dancing on behalf of WPTZ for promotion of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Clinton County and Plattsburgh State University's Relay for Life events, Elks club charity event, First Weekends, Mayor's Cup, Pine Harbor, Race for Stace 5k Run, Champlain Valley Health Fair, Lumber Jills Bouts, Imaginarium fundraiser etc. Center Stage holds annual auditions for this performance team that all registered CS students are eligible to audition for! Some dancers from this troupe were also a part of the 2014 NFL's halftime show with Bruno Mars.
Girls that earn a spot on this team get fast tracked training and are exposed to the same professional atmosphere as real life NBA dancers.
We welcome invitations to perform at charity events. If you would like to request an appearance from the Lake City Dancers or Lake City Kids, please contact Heather at heather@centerstageplattsburgh.com.
Lake City Kids Performance Troupe
The Lake City Kids are a performance team coached by CS's director Heather Van Arsdel. The team is comprised of Center Stage male and female dancers ages 5-12 years old. They learn and perfect actual NBA kid friendly dance routines and perform them all over the Champlain Valley. Some of their appearances include; The Biggest Loser Run/Walk, World famous Harlem Globetrotter half-time show, Burlington's "Jazz Fest" dancing on behalf of WPTZ for promotion of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Clinton County and Plattsburgh State University's Relay for Life events, Elks club charity event, First Weekends, Mayor's Cup, Pine Harbor, Race for Stace 5k Run, Champlain Valley Health Fair, Lumber Jills Bouts, Imaginarium fundraiser etc. Center Stage holds annual auditions for this performance team that all registered CS students are eligible to audition for!
Students that earn a spot on this team get fast tracked training and are exposed to the same professional atmosphere as real life NBA Child dancers.
We welcome invitations to perform at charity events. If you would like to request an appearance from the Lake City Dancers or Lake City Kids, please contact Heather at heather@centerstageplattsburgh.com.
The Lake City Kids are a performance team coached by CS's director Heather Van Arsdel. The team is comprised of Center Stage male and female dancers ages 5-12 years old. They learn and perfect actual NBA kid friendly dance routines and perform them all over the Champlain Valley. Some of their appearances include; The Biggest Loser Run/Walk, World famous Harlem Globetrotter half-time show, Burlington's "Jazz Fest" dancing on behalf of WPTZ for promotion of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Clinton County and Plattsburgh State University's Relay for Life events, Elks club charity event, First Weekends, Mayor's Cup, Pine Harbor, Race for Stace 5k Run, Champlain Valley Health Fair, Lumber Jills Bouts, Imaginarium fundraiser etc. Center Stage holds annual auditions for this performance team that all registered CS students are eligible to audition for!
Students that earn a spot on this team get fast tracked training and are exposed to the same professional atmosphere as real life NBA Child dancers.
We welcome invitations to perform at charity events. If you would like to request an appearance from the Lake City Dancers or Lake City Kids, please contact Heather at heather@centerstageplattsburgh.com.
