TECHNIQUE CLASSES
AT OUR STEFFI NOSSEN CENTRAL STUDIOS
at the Music Conservatory of Westchester, 216 Central Avenue, White Plains

BALLET
Students learn principles of technique, placement and the development of strength through proper alignment and understanding of the ballet vocabulary. Classes progress from barre to center work to longer phrases. Live music accompanies many classes. Placement for all technique classes is at the discretion of the teacher, and will be determined by observation during initial classes.

CLASSICAL STORY BALLET
Students learn movement and vocabulary while dancing to stories and music. Props are integral to the class and special dress up days are exciting class components.

JAZZ
An American dance form that draws strongly upon its African and Latin roots. Styles range from
Concert Jazz to Broadway and Modern Jazz. Working primarily in parallel position, Jazz emphasizes
body line and flexibility while isolating individual body parts; jazz also develops students’ musicality.

MODERN
This class draws upon a variety of modern dance techniques, predominantly O’Donnell and Limon.
While developing core and upper body strength dancers will explore the use of space, musicality, and the joy of movement. Live music accompanies classes.

TAP
An American dance form heavily influenced by African, Irish and Latin folk music and dance. Students will learn all styles of tap, from its folk origins through soft shoe and Broadway styles, to
contemporary tap, which combines it all. Tap is musical, rhythmic and high energy! Students may opt to participate in Tap Ensemble in the Annual Children’s shows May, 2011.

HIP HOP
Hip Hop is a physically challenging, creative dance form with roots in African dance, breakdance and martial arts. In this class students will be exposed to the latest hip hop moves and choreography. Students may opt to participate in Hip Hop Ensemble in the Annual Children’s Shows in May.