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The first step to explore gross motor skills, body awareness, social skills and music using props (scarves, ribbons, bean bags, etc.) to enhance creativity. 6- or 8-week sessions Pre-School Ballet/Tap Combination: Basic Ballet and Tap techniques with a concentration on coordination, fine motor skills, flexibility and music appreciation. Using a creative approach to promote self-confidence and fun using props and dance games, all leading to better technique and musicality. 45 min/ once a week Ballet/Tap Combination: Ballet and Tap technique class using terminology to build dance skills and the love of movement. Creativity is encouraged to add quality to the overall knowledge of dance. The start of challenging techniques, terminology and intermediate skills. 1 hr/ once a week or 1 ½ hrs once a week Intermediate/Advanced Classes Ballet: Ballet technique and terminology with careful correction to develop dancers with control, body awareness and flawless technique. All levels from age 8 and up learn the skills that will help them develop as dancers in any genre. All styles of Ballet are incorporated to create a well- rounded disciplined dancer. 1 hr or 1 ½ hrs / 1 or multiple classes per week Tap: Basic Tap technique with an emphasis on terminology, timing and rhythm. Stressing clear concise sounds and technical execution using your feet as a percussive instrument. Great for developing coordination. 1 hr / 1 or 2 times per week Jazz: Multiple styles of jazz technique, high energy and fast paced that include isolations, turns, leaps, progressions and combinations. Traditional jazz, Classical jazz, Broadway jazz using music to promote creativity, flexibility and conditioning. Emphasis on style and technique. 1 hr or 1 ½ hrs / once a week Acrobatics: Basic Acrobatics technique taught in a safe environment to develop precise skills (rolls, cartwheels, bridges, headstands, handstands, walkovers) on mats. Classic gymnastic conditioning creating control, flexibility and muscle memory, incorporating dance skills and great technique. 1 hr / once a week Lyrical: A hybrid of Ballet and Jazz styles based on Ballet technique. Warm-up, stretching and combinations set to contemporary music usually telling a story. Emotion and passion extend the creativity of this genre. 1 hr or 1 ½ hr / once a week Hip Hop: Athletic urban street dance with an emphasis on attitude, isolations, style and rhythm. Free-style dance with a great freedom of movement that is highly motivated by dance videos and the newest music. 1 hr / once a week Pointe: An extension of Ballet technique performed with Pointe Shoes. A pre-requisite of at least 5 years of Ballet. The teacher must invite you to participate and a required 2 Ballet classes must be taken in addition the Pointe class. 1 hr / once a week Contemporary: A new genre of dance set on the principles of Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Lyrical that strives to break the rules and unite them all. This new style incorporates floorwork, fluid movements, and pushing the boundaries of each genre. A fusion of all styles connecting the mind and body. Ballet is recommended but not required. 1 hr / once a week https://www.moderneacademie.com/about daily 0.75 2022-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ff65df00d8fe6a4f44f822/1627523298177-LJGIWEM3CPFCZ5935SR4/Screen+Shot+2021-07-26+at+10.12.24+PM.png About - About Us The Moderne Academie of Fine Arts has been fostering the love of dance for over 50 years. When you mention The Moderne Academie in Scotch Plains, you’re likely to hear a lot of people say, “Oh I went there!” MAFA alumni are now sending their children for dance instruction at their alma mater. Here at MAFA we develop dancers. When building skills, it is necessary to begin with a good foundation. Our high standards and ideals are taught by patient and enthusiastic instructors who not only hold degrees in dance, but also regularly attend education workshops with leaders in the field. Our instructors are members of the Dance Masters of America in New York City, as well as Associated Dance Teachers of New Jersey. The instructor's love of children is apparent in every class. We get excited about dance! Personal attention is given to every detail of performance, technique, and individual needs. Our main goal is to help every student achieve their maximum dance ability with minimal strain. We aim our energies on “You can do it!” The college-educated staff is dedicated to providing fun dance class for all ages. With a small student to instructor ratio, the staff can concentrate on teaching technique with a creative approach and atmosphere. Scholarships and workshops are also available, as well as Dance Exams with certificates for special incentives that help elevate the curriculum. Children’s classes are energetic and full of fun dance games. The 50 years of experience helps to keep students motivated, eager to learn, and to reach their maximum potential and goals. There are classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Contemporary, Pointe, Lyrical, and Hip-Hop. 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