BALLET
This is the basic foundation of all dance forms. Ballet will incorporate barre exercises to develop strength and flexibility as well as center work for enhancing grace, poise, coordination and balance which are emphasized as children begin to understand their bodies and learn varying levels of movement. Ballet is strongly recommended for all dancers to take in addition to other techniques.
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TAP
This dance form combines movement and rhythmic foot patterns. Your feet are the instrument. With an emphasis on fancy footwork and sound, tap develops agility, musicality, rhythm, coordination and stylized movement. These classes cover all the basic exercises, time steps and riffs that make tap so much fun. Tap shoes are required.
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MODERN
A technique derived from a feeling of undoing ballet. Different modes of modern will be taught based upon a compilation of founding modern techniques including but not limited to Lester Horton, Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey.
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JAZZ
An American dance form enjoyed by all in its contemporary form with the emphasis on technique, rhythm and style. As students progress through the levels more advanced combinations and different styles of jazz are introduced. Classes will begin with a warm-up using isolations, stretching exercises, followed by dance combinations of turns, kicks, leaps and jumps.
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HIP HOP
A free-flowing, rhythmic, urban, street-style form of dance. Dancers will be encouraged to freestyle, using their own creativity and style to the moves taught to them. All ages are encouraged to try this style.
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BOYZ HIP HOP
Exclusively for Boys, this is a great class to introduce young men to dance. The class combines jazz, hip hop and elements of traditional sports. They will learn street style, choreography set to the latest Hip Hop and Pop music.
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LYRICAL
This dance form is a blending of ballet and Jazz techniques creating a perfect avenue of self-expression performed to contemporary music. The dancers will gain fluidity of movement, grace, control, individual expression, and self-confidence.
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PRE-DANCE
Pre - Dance
This class allows your preschooler to learn many skills to help with their physical development, social skills and coordination. The emphasis is on developing gross motor skills, muscle control, balance and spatial awareness, as well as listening skills. Rhythmical patterns and props will be used to create a fun moving environment! Students must be potty trained in order to enroll. This class is open to both boys and girls.
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ADDITIONAL CLASSES

TEACHER ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Teens will have the opportunity to train with one of AIMDCO professional teachers in a children's class of the dance discipline of their choice. The will learn the methodology of teaching, how to lead a class, learn how to choreograph and many other aspects of teaching a dance class. Please see a director for details.
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CLASS LEVELS
COMBO CLASSES
Our Combo Class Program allows dancers to attend one class a week incorporating the fundamental teachings of three different genres: Ballet, Tap and Jazz. All Students must be enrolled in Ballet. Students are placed in classes based on their experience with age being secondary criteria. The dancers are continually evaluated by our faculty to insure proper placement.
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PRIMARY LEVEL
Children begin learning proper body alignments and positions, and center floor work. They will be increasing their growth and development in classroom structure and knowledge of basic ballet, tap and introductory jazz depending on the combo selection.

• Primary Combo Class C/A
  Consists of a combined focus in Ballet (C) and Tap (A) for a class period of 1hr.
  
• Primary Combo Class B/C
  Consists of a combined focus in Jazz (B) and Ballet (C) for a class period of 1hr.
  
• Primary Combo Class B/C/A
  Consists of a combined focus in Jazz (B), Ballet (C), and Tap (A) for a class period of 1 ½ hrs. (STRONGLY ENCOURAGED)
  
  

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ELEMENTARY LEVEL
Children continue to develop proper body alignments and positions, and center floor work. They will develop Ballet, Tap and Jazz vocabulary with an increased level of intricacy and length of focus and ability.

• Elementary Combo Class C/A
  Consists of a combined focus in Ballet (C) and Tap (A) for a class period of 1hr.
  
• Elementary Combo Class B/C
  Consists of a combined focus in Jazz (B) and Ballet (C) for a class period of 1hr.
  
• Elementary Combo Class B/C/A
  Consists of a combined focus in Jazz (B), Ballet (C), and Tap (A) for a class period of 1 ½ hrs. (STRONGLY ENCOURAGED)
  
  

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Our Intermediate, Junior, and Senior Levels allow dancers to attend class one night per week and will be able to experience all of the
following dance techniques; Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Pointe*

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Dancers at this age/level will experience a 45 minute or 1 hour classes focusing solely on one dance technique or genre. All students at this age are Strongly Encouraged to take Ballet as a foundation of all dance movement in addition to any of the other dance genres, tap, jazz and hip hop.
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JUNIOR LEVEL
Dancers at this age/level will experience a 45 minute or 1 hour classes focusing solely on one dance technique or genre. All students at this age are Strongly Encouraged to take Ballet as a foundation of all dance movement in addition to any of the other dance genres, tap, jazz and hip hop.
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SENIOR LEVEL
Dancers at this age/level will experience a 45 minute or 1 hour class focusing solely on one dance technique or genre. All students at this age are Strongly Encouraged to take Ballet as a foundation of all dance movement in addition to any of the other dance genres, pointe*, tap, jazz and hip hop.

*all students taking pointe must take two Ballet Classes

PRODUCTION COMPANY
This is an elite group of performers who will represent AIMDCO at community events and performances. AIMDCO Production Company performers must be enrolled in Ballet and at least one other dance genre throughout the performance season. Dancers who participate must make a commitment for the entire season. Acceptance into the AIMDCO Production Company is by audition or referal of the directors.