A Defying Gravity dance class

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Class Overviews

Little Twirlers

Little Twirlers

18 months – 3 years

Children learn basic Jazz & Tap form and movements through music, shapes, props, & games.

Dress Code - Little Twirlers

  • Clothing: Any color bodysuit and tights
  • Shoes: Pink ballet shoes
  • Hair: Must be worn up
Acrobats

Acrobats

4 years & up

This class involves basic tumbling skills. The dancer will work to develop muscle coordination and strength through stationary exercises and tumbling floor passes.

Dress Code - Acrobats

  • Clothing: Any color bodysuit or crop top along with any color shorts or leggings
  • Shoes: Barefoot
  • Hair: Must be worn up
Ballet

Ballet

4 years & up

Students learn proper technique through this classical and theatrical dance form. Proper placement of body, legs, and arms are learned. Children are taught self-discipline as well as technique and coordination. Advanced levels work to achieve strength and grace through bar and floor work.

Dress Code - Ballet

  • Clothing: Black body suit and pink footed tights
  • Shoes: Pink ballet shoes
  • Hair: Must be worn up in a bun
Jazz

Jazz

4 years & up

This class includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps.

Dress Code - Jazz

  • Clothing: Any color body suit or crop top along with any color shorts or leggings
  • Shoes: Half sole dance shoes or foot undies
  • Hair: Must be worn up
Tap

Tap

4 years & up

​This dance form involves creating rhythmic sounds with the feet. Students learn timing, patterns, and intricate foot movements

Dress Code - Tap

  • Clothing: Any color body suit or crop top along with any color shorts or leggings
  • Shoes: Black tap shoes
  • Hair: Must be worn up
Hip Hop

Hip Hop

6 years & up

This dance form focuses on the current “street style” of dance. The dancer will learn high energy routines demonstrating various styles and rhythms.

Dress Code - Hip Hop

  • Clothing: Any color tank top or t-shirt along with any color shorts or sweat pants
  • Shoes: Any color sneakers (preferably black – no street shoes)
  • Hair: Must be worn up
Contemporary

Contemporary / Lyrical

8 years & up

​This expressive dance form combines ballet and jazz roots. Dancers are able to show emotion in their dancing. Students learn smooth and dynamic dance movements that connect throughout the dance.

Dress Code - Contemporary / Lyrical

  • Clothing: Any color body suit or crop top along with any color shorts or leggings
  • Shoes: Half sole dance shoes or foot undies
  • Hair: Must be worn up
Stretching & Toning

Stretching & Toning

8 years & up

Strong, lean muscles are a critical foundation to any dance style and can help prevent injury. These classes are designed to build strength, stamina, and flexibility that will take your dance training to the next level.

Dress Code - Stretching & Toning

  • Clothing: Any color body suit, unitard, or crop top along with any color jazz pants or spandex shorts
  • Shoes: Barefoot
  • Hair: Must be worn up

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3055 W. Shore Rd
Warwick, RI 02886

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