Dansworks Dance Academy
of Performing Arts CIC
Where the Passion Begins
Ballet
The foundation of dance
This classical style of expressive movement has something to offer for everyone.Ballet for pleasure or for the more serious-minded, this classical style has something to offer everyone. Ballet dates back to the 17th century and the conventional steps, grace and fluidity of movement are still found in Ballet today. Choreographers have been influenced by composers through the ages.Ballet has a technique which is the foundation of all dance. (description come from the IDTA website)
A gentle, rhythmical and enjoyable way to keep fit!
Tap is rhythm – rhythm is tap. Its origins are many and varied. Americans claim its origin dates from the African Jazz age. The Irish stake their claim to the Jigs and Step Dancing. The English relate back to northern Clog Dancers but whichever one chooses to believe, Tap is as popular today as it was in the heyday of the great Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly musicals.Evergreen shows, 42nd Street and Crazy For You, and the more recently Stomp and Tap Dogs, highlight the great diversities of style and music in tapping. (description come from the IDTA website)
Tap
Modern Jazz / Contemporary Modern Jazz
Varying rhythms and styles for fun musical interpretation
Modern Jazz is fun. You will learn to develop many different movements reaching to a broad choice of varying rhythms and musical styles. Classes are structured to begin to prepare the physical strength and flexibility required to demonstrate emotion through interpretation of any musical genre.One minute you may be dancing to the rhythm of a drum, the next to a funky jazz style. You may explore contrast between expansion and relaxation or learn to isolate in a slick stylish mood. Whatever the atmosphere of the class, it will be a wonderful opportunity to react and interact with other members and really dance to express your feelings (description comes from the IDTA website)
Street
An improvisational, hip-hop inspired, active dance style
To Street dance refers to dance styles – regardless of country of origin – that evolved outside of dance studios in any available open space, such as streets, dance parties, block parties, parks, school yards, raves, and nightclubs.Street is improvisational and social in nature, encouraging interaction and contact with spectators and other dancers. These dances are a part of the vernacular culture of the geographical area that they come from.The hip-hop dance style B-boying, and the funk-style Popping and Locking, are some of the most popular Street dance styles. These forms of hip-hop dance are the most prominently practiced, and commercialised versions have been professionally developed and choreographed for dance routines in pop, hip-hop, electronic, and R&B music videos.B-boying helped bring about Street dance crew culture, whereby dance crews would learn various Street dance styles for impression and competition.Street dance has evolved between people in a social environment, dancers create their own style and moves. Street dances constantly evolve (description comes from the IDTA website)
Creating elegant, acrobatic routines
With inspiration from gymnastic floor work and rhythmic gymnastics, this dance style incorporates acrobatic movement into elegant flowing routines, with creative, expressive lifts and poses.Requiring strength, flexibility and technique, Gymnastic Dance produces inspiring performances for the dancer and audience (description comes from the IDTA website)
Gymnastic Dance / Acrobatic Dance
Learning a musical instrument is not just fun, it’s also good for mind, body and social skills!
Whether you’re a beginner aged 6 or an adult returning to something you learnt for a while, or have always fancied learning, anyone can benefit from instrumental music lessons. We offer instrument tuition in small groups and one-to-one lessons. instruments include Piano, Violin, Woodwind (Flute, Clarinet, Oboe), Brass (Cornet, Trombone, Trumpet), and Guitar.
The benefits of learning a musical instrument are well known from boosting self-esteem, teaching patience, improving reading and math skills as well as auditory and visual skills being refined at the same time.
It gives someone the ability to be responsible, helps organizational skills and similar to dancing encourages self-expression, enhances co-ordination and motor skills, gives access to new cultures and increases memory. The change in the way instrumental students interact with those around them is also well known, giving confidence and supporting social skills.
Playing Musical Instruments
Singing and Vocal Coaching
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice. It involves using the vocal cords, breath control, and various techniques to create melodies and harmonies. Singing can be done solo or in groups, and it spans a wide range of genres and styles, from classical and opera to pop, rock, jazz, and more.
Vocal coaching is a specialized form of instruction aimed at improving a singer's vocal abilities and performance skills. Here are some key aspects of vocal coaching:
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Technique Improvement: Vocal coaches help singers develop proper breathing techniques, posture, and vocal placement. This includes exercises to strengthen the voice, increase range, and improve tone quality
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Performance Skills: Coaches work on stage presence, emotional expression, and interpretation of songs. They teach singers how to connect with their audience and convey the emotions of a song effectively
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Repertoire Selection: A vocal coach assists in choosing songs that suit the singer's voice and style. This ensures that the singer can showcase their strengths and work on areas that need improvement
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Health and Safety: Proper vocal technique is crucial to prevent strain and injury. Coaches provide guidance on how to sing safely and maintain vocal health
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Personalized Feedback: Vocal coaches offer tailored advice based on the singer's unique strengths and weaknesses. This personalized approach helps singers make significant progress in their vocal journey
Overall, vocal coaching is about helping singers reach their full potential, whether they are beginners or experienced performers. It's a collaborative process that combines technical training with artistic development.