Irvine Dance School Classes - Pro Dance Center

We offer a variety of dance styles and classes at Pro Dance Center (Irvine Dance School)

We limit the number of students per class.  Classes for age 3-6 have a max. of 10 students and age 7+ have a max. of 14 students.

 Summer Schedule

  

This is complete series of dance calsses  for Summer 2010.

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 Combo (Pre-Ballet & Tap)

  

This class introduces your young dancer to ballet and tap.  Includes 30 minutes of beginning ballet technique and 15 minutes of tap technique.

 

 

 

 Ballet

Ballet is the foundation of dance. We suggest studying ballet before starting another dance style - especially for kids. (Students age 6 1/2 -10 are required to take ballet 2 times per week in order to participate in annual recital.) 


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 Belly Dance

Belly dancing is an Arabic dance (Egypt, Lebanon, and Turkey) that uses mainly the abdomen and hips to illustrate musical phrases (drum beats, etc.).  This is a highly expressive dance form.  No prior study required.


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 Hip Hop (Boys)

This class is created for boys who want to learn dance outside of the co-ed setting.  By having separate classes for boys and girls we ensure a more comfortable atmosphere. The class covers a variety of hip hop and break dance styles as well as some jazz movements.  Suitable for ages 6-10.


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 Hip Hop - Salsa bic (work-out)

  

This class is a mix of hip hop and salsa dance with fun music that helps you lose weight, feel stronger, get in better shape and be healthier.  No prior experience required.

 Hip Hop

  

 

Hip Hop is a fast, loose form of jazz, jazz funk, and break dance.  Hip Hop is performed mostly to R&B music.  You can see this dance form on MTV and performances by Justin Timberlake or Missy Elliott. 


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 Jazz

Jazz is derived mainly from ballet and is typically performed to upbeat/contemporary music.

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 Persian

A delicate form of dance that is somewhat similar to that of Ballet and Arabic Dancing. This dance, however, focuses on the hips, hands, and upper body. This is a dance about emotion brought to the dancer by the music rather that the movement itself.

 

 

 Salsa

 

Salsa is a fast paced, Latin form of dance.  Footwork, hip movements, and spins make this dance look more complicated than it really is.  A great dance partner is not required to join the class!

 

 

 Tap

 

Tap is Combined with African Americans footwork with Irish and British clogging steps.Tap dance is derived from jazz.  Students will learn tap technique and terminology. 

 

 

 Hula & Tahitian

Hula is the beautiful, graceful dance of Hawaii, where the story is told with the hands and is accompanied by the swaying of the hips.  You'll also learn basic tahitian dancing, the dance of the island of Tahiti, where the hips move at a faster pace to the sounds of drum beats.

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 Turn & Technique

This class is designed for dancers interested in learning the basics of turning in ballet, jazz, and hip hop . The class focuses on balance, core strength, and control.  Required for students of ballet and jazz, but open to all.

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 Stretch & Conditioning

For dancers and non-dancers that like for a solid workout.  The class combines mat exercises, basic ballet conditioning, and stretching. 

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 Wedding Dance

We offer this special class where you and your future spouse will learn how to move and dance together for your first dance at your wedding.  We can also choreograph your first dance.