TECHNIQUE CLASSES
CPYB:
The CPYB class refers to our Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet inspired training class. This is an additional technique class offered to students who are excelling in their ballet studies and are ready for more focused training. The CPYB class is non-syllabus-based and emphasizes clean technique, strength, and musicality. It’s a great way for dancers to build a stronger foundation and accelerate their progress. While optional, it is highly recommended for students considering exams or more serious ballet training.
Beginner = Gr 1+ / ages 7+, Intermediate = Gr 3+ / ages 9+, Advanced = Gr 5+ / ages 11+
Pas De Deux:
The Pas de Deux class focuses on the art of ballet partnering. Dancers will work in pairs, building on foundational ballet technique while developing the skills necessary for effective collaboration. The class will progress from technical fundamentals to the expressive and performance aspects of partnering.
Summer Ballet Technique Grades 1-3 & 4+:
The Summer Ballet Technique classes will be for dancers in the RAD Grades 1-3 & 4+. These classes provide an excellent opportunity for dancers to continue building their ballet foundation throughout the summer while maintaining their strength, flexibility, coordination, and technique.
Turns & Jumps:
A Jazz Technique class focused on teaching the foundational and advanced turns and jumps used in jazz dance. This style of class emphasizes clean technique, control, strength, and performance quality, all within the context of jazz dance’s energetic and expressive style.
Beginner = Spotlight, Pearl, and Ruby. Intermediate = Ruby, Emerald, Topaz and up. Advanced = Emerald, Topaz, Sapphire, and Diamond.
Acro Tech & Tumbling:
This is an acro based technique class. Where the foundation of tumbling and more acro skills will be explored and strengthened. This class does not perform in the year-end recital.
Acro Tech & Flexibility Summer Camp:
This week-long Acro Summer Tech Camp runs Monday through Friday and is designed to help dancers build strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence in their acro skills. Throughout the week, dancers will focus on acro technique, tumbling foundations, progressions, and skill development in a fun and supportive environment.
Hip Hop Technique:
This is an hip hop based technique class. Where the foundation of hip hop and more skills will be explored and strengthened. Dancers will focus on fundamental hip hop movements, grooves, coordination, musicality, strength, and performance quality.
The below Summer classes run from Monday July 6th to Friday July 10th.