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Dance classes at the Cooper Center seek to nurture the talent and passion for dance in each individual.

Ballet

Ballet provides self-discipline and focus, self-expression, strength and flexibility, and body and mind integration.

Creative Movement

Creative Movement is an introduction to dance at all levels.  Students have a fun experience while increasing body awareness, control, balance, coordination and rhythm through movement.

Jazz

Jazz Dance is highly energetic and combines styles of classical and modern jazz, hip-hop and theatrical styles.  Jazz technique develops strength, balance, and extension in a fun environment.

Movement Unfolding

Movement Unfolding is an exploration of personal fitness through movement, including strength, endurance, and flexibility.

Nia™
Nia™ is a whole-body expressive movement form where students dance to fun music and explore forms of Jazz and Modern dance, as well as different martial arts forms.
Performance Technique

Performance Technique develops students understanding of individual and group performance aspects through movement sequences, group work, and performance opportunities. 

Tap Dance

Tap Dance creates an enriching environment using the body as a percussion instrument.  Tap technique combines basic tap steps and combinations with emphasis on musicality, counts, rhythm, and improvisation, while increasing fitness, muscular strength and balance.

 

A student in a dance class at the Creative Arts Center
Students perform during the production of Dance Steps
Students perform during the production of Dance Steps
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