WEST ADAMS STUDIOS   

This is a 6 week introductory level Classical Ballet class.  Students will learn new movements and french ballet terminology.  Students will learn and participate in barre work, across the floor, center work, and choreographed combinations.  This Course will develop and challange students coordination, execution of movement, alignment and flexibility.

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Introduction to ballroom dancing! In this class, you will learn basic steps and step patterns of various ballroom dances in the American-Social style such as, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, etc. Students will learn their part, and rotate to practice what they've learned with each student in the class in order to further their development as a leader/follower. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or have never dance before, this class has something for everyone!

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West Adams Studios invites you to study the secrets of the most exotic practice to women – Belly Dance. Our teacher, Katya, came from Middle East to explore the Middle Eastern culture in the West. Katya will teach you not only the techniques and combinations of the dance, but will try to transmit the feeling, sense and the history of the art of belly dancing.

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Fusing the styles of jazz, lyrical, and modern, this class will explore the expansive range of motion of the body, focus on the wonder of musicality, and incorporate pedestrian movement to bring the abstract to life.  The goal of the class is to allow the dancers the opportunity to develop their own unique sense of style and explore what they have to say through dance.

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Learn to dance to today’s hottest and most popular Hip Hop and R&B music! In this class, students will learn basic hip hop movements and expression. Students will be learning Hip Hop choreography in each class to utilize the movements they have learned. Whether you are new to Hip Hop dancing or not, this class will take your dancing to another level! Students will be learning Hip Hop choreography in each class to utilize the movements they have learned.

Youth Hip Hop - ages 7-15

Adult Hip Hop - 16+

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This class will supply students with beginning dance technique. This class will progress with the students growth. The student will learn dance etiquette, basic dance combinations and across the floor movement. The class is based off the student’s level and will keep a safe, fun environment for self expression and exploration.

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Be a part of the Latin explosion in today's music and culture! Learn the skills and moves to get you on the dance floor. Singles and couples welcome. Partners will rotate during each class. Learn technique and elements of style while building confidence and a foundation for progression. Step by step, you will learn to dance Street-style Salsa the CORRECT way, from the start. Get your basics down SOLID. Learn how to lead or follow ANYONE, on ANY dance floor, at ANY time. 

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Do you already know the basic steps and turns in salsa and you are looking to take your dancing to the next level? Well then this class is for you! This class focuses on some of the more advanced turns and combinations in Salsa, along with an introduction to latin "Cuban Motion" that is required for advanced movement. Students will learn their part, and rotate to practice what they've learned with each student in the class in order to further their development as a leader/follower.

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Still the most popular dance done in the United States, swing is a great, fun dance that exudes energy! This class will focus on the American-Social style of Swing. You will start by learning the Single Swing and then advance on to the more complex Triple Swing. Students will learn their part, and rotate to practice what they've learned with each student in the class in order to further their development as a leader/follower. This is a great class for those who like to go out dancing or attend social events!

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Known as "The dancer's dance", the Tango is an extremely passionate, elegant ballroom dance. This class will focus on steps and step patterns of the American-Social style Tango, as well as some elements of the Argentine Tango. Students will learn their part, and rotate to practice what they've learned with each student in the class in order to further their development as a leader/follower.

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Adults only. Ladies, get ready to bring out your inner seductress! This class is designed to reveal and express your inner sensuality through movement. You will work on various movement exercises that will make you feel and look sexier than ever. Also, you will be learning a burlesque-style choreographed routine so, don't be afraid to show your significant other!

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Yoga continues to be an important practice, not solely for physical fitness, but for its miraculous effects that reduce chronic conditions, such as: diabetes, blood pressure, digestive disorders, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, chronic fatigue, asthma, varicose veins and heart conditions. The practice of asanas, pranayama, meditation will be the path of each class, taking the student on a journey of movement, breath, and oneness. This will be an introductory class for the exploration of various kinds of Yoga, including Iyengar & hatha.

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This exercise class will focus on the 6 principles of Pilates. Each student will learn about spinal alignment and “the core”, by performing various exercises from the Pilates, Ballet & Yoga repertoires. Emphasis will be placed on functional mobility of the major joints in the body and facilitating flexibility, especially in the back, legs and shoulders. The student taking this class can expect to gain considerable knowledge of his or her body, a meditative approach to physical fitness, and overall well-being.

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This class focuses on the power of expression and emotional release through dance.  The class includes an intensive warm-up to strengthen technique and condition the body, across-the-floor exercises to build the dancers’ vocabulary, and then a combination to allow the dancer to put their technique to use but also free themselves.  It’s a safe and encouraging place to just let it out and love dance.                                                                                               Drop-In Rate:

This class is designed to introduce 4 to 6 year old children into Ballet dance and terminology.  Students will learn and participate in barre work, across the floor, center work, and choreographed combinations.  Students will practice self-awareness while building confidence in their movement.  This is a fun class focusing on Classical Ballet and encourages creative movement, coordination, flexibility, and strength.  Princess Ballet is filing up fast so sign-up for a 6- week session starting Saturday February 6th 2010.

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