Level II Combo - Ballet II, Tap II, Acro II (previously called “intermediate”)

Level II Combo:  Ballet II, Tap II, Acro II (previously called “intermediate”) Instructor: Samantha Johnson Ages: 7-12 Requirement:  ballet slippers, tap shoes, acro socks or bare feet.  Hair must be pulled off the face.  Athletic clothes (close-fitting, such as a leotard and convertible tights or leggings) or traditional ballet attire:  Girls: leotard, tights;  Boys: t-shirt, boys tights Students learn intermediate ballet, tap and acro, techniques, steps, terminology, combinations and choreography.  Students also learn basic dance improvisation.  Ballet is a graceful, theatrical art form of unique traditions and techniques, requiring discipline, focus, and athleticism.  Students learn all 5 ballet positions, balances, across the floor and center exercises including beginner petit allegro, grand allegro, and adagio.  Contemporary and classical styles will be taught. Tap dancing is practiced with metal taps on the shoes in rhythm by striking the floor to encourage rhythm and connection to music, and intermediate steps include shuffle ball changes, flaps, buffalos, time steps, etc. will be taught.  Intermediate acro dance stretch, strength, and tumbling skills like bridges, candlestick, forward and backward roll, handstand kick-up, handstand, cartwheel, roundoff, backbend & stand up, half valdez, and mini trampoline!