Dance
The dance program at NSA is designed to
introduce the techniques and art of
dance to train students at all levels and
experiences. Many of our students have
received scholarships for college and enter
the professional world of dance.
Courses and instructors are subject to change.
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Ages 3-4
Wednesdays, 5:30PM, 1 hour
Saturdays, 10:00AM, 1 hour |
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| This is a fun and energetic introduction to ballet, creative movement and combination tap incorporating basic terminology with the positions of the feet, hands and body. |
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Ages 5-7
Tuesdays, 6:30PM, 1 hour
Saturdays, 11:00AM, 1 hour |
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| This class will follow a closer format of an actual ballet class to include basic barre exercise and center practice. Children will also demonstrate fun skills and combinations traveling across the floor. |
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Bouncing Boys / Ballet Levels 1&2 Boys Only |
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Ages 6-17
Fridays, 5:30PM, 1 hour |
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| The foundation of all dance forms. Body placement, flexibility, balance, alignment, strength and technique are achieved through barre and center floor work. |
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| The foundation of all dance forms. Body placement, flexibility, balance, alignment, strength and technique are achieved through barre and center floor work. |
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Ages 8-12 years
1A Tuesdays, 6:30PM, 1 hour
1B Thursdays, 5:30PM, 1 hour |
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| Physical discipline, general body awareness, and control coordinating with elementary technique and terminology. |
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Ages 13+
Wednesdays, 7:30PM, 1 hour |
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| Understanding the relationship between music, rhythm and controlled movement with proper ballet technique. New and more complex material will be taught at an accelerated pace. Student will begin to learn basic ballet history and develop a knowledge and great appreciation of the great ballets, classical music and famous dancers. |
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Ages 7-12
Fridays, 6:30PM, 1 hour |
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| Children's Tap and Tap classes introduce students to the basic rhythmic movements of tap using age appropriate movements and music. This is the preparatory class which will teach students the basic vocabulary used in tap. |
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Ages 13+
Thursday, 7:30PM, 1 hour |
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| Children's Tap and Tap classes introduce students to the basic rhythmic movements of tap using age appropriate movements and music. This is the preparatory class which will teach students the basic vocabulary used in tap. |
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| An exciting and ever evolving dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, passion and life. Classes explore body isolations of the head, shoulders, ribcage, feet and arms and encourage individual expression and the development of personal style. Jazz can be powerful and percussive or expressive and lyrical. Ever evolving, jazz dance is taught with the music of today together with the classical jazz of yesterday. Classes teach basic jazz dance technique, terminology and movement quality with an emphasis on proper execution of jazz isolations, rhythms and style performed to contemporary music. |
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Ages 8-13
Fridays, 5:00PM, 1 hour |
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| This is an energetic class that will include stretching and cardiovascular warm-up along with basic body isolations and coordination exercises using upbeat and popular music. |
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Ages 13+
Fridays, 6:00PM, 1 hour |
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| Basic combinations of rhythmic, percussive movements of traditional jazz style. |
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| Explores individual body movement, space, shapes, patterns and the dancer's own creativity with emphasis on the freedom of expression. This form of dance is inspired by nature, music, art, and human emotions. It emphasizes the use of the floor work. Teachers incorporate an eclectic blend of contemporary and post-modern movement into their classes. |
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Ages 10+
Wednesday, 5:30PM, 1 hour |
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| Students experience basic terminology, movement and forms with emphasis on technique. As the semester progresses more challenges with expression, balance and longer creative combinations will be experienced. |
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| Cultural Dance at NSA emphasizes the development of talents and interests through exposure and training in a variety of other cultural societies. Classes in African, Latin and the joint influences and trends of these two cultures on our American society (Hip Hop) are offered. |
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Ages 6-8
Wednesdays, 6:30PM, 1 hour |
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Ages 9+
Saturdays, 2:00PM, 1 hour
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All Ages
Thursdays, 6:00PM, 1 hour |
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| Saturdays, 11AM, 1 hour |
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| Ages 9+ |
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| This division is for students in the professional tract of study. The students must audition for these classes or be recommended by their previous teachers and the Director of Dance. |
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Dance for Musical Theater |
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Ages 9-12
Tuesdays, 5:30PM, 1 hour |
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| A workshop combining skills from theater and dance level classes correlating steps to musical theater numbers. Simple and complex combinations with correct technique, extensive terminology and knowledge of the art of dramatic movement for stage will be experienced. |
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Ages 9-17
Thursdays, 7:30PM, 1 hour |
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| A more advanced workshop combining skills of Modern and Jazz from previous level classes and correlating steps to lengthy and complex combinations with correct technique, extensive terminology and knowledge of the art of ballet itself. |
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Newark School of Arts Dance Company (NSADC) |
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Ages 18+
Saturdays, 5:30PM, 2 hours |
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| Professional group of adults representing most advanced vigorous training. Provides a diverse repertoire intended to showcase well-rounded artistic dancers. Offers an intense artistic experience through all artistic and theatrical techniques. |
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