DANCE ODYSSEY, INC.

426 Great East Neck Rd.
West Babylon, NY 11704

Classes Offered
CREATIVE DANCE: for children age 2 1/2 - 3 1/2  These classes serve as an introduction to rhythmic dance and creative movement. Basic fundamental loco motor skills and movement vocabulary are developed through creative movement/dance. Young dancers use props and games to help advance coordination and motor skills

BALLET:  The foundation of dance. This class will focus on the classical elements of ballet, teaching students proper technique and body alignment. Classes demand high focus from the student but are very valuable to their progression as a dancer. Sound ballet technique is essential for strength, power, and execution of each dancer.

TAP: These classes (depending on age of dancer) is designed to introduce children/adults to the techniques of tap dance. Classes typically consist of center floor warm ups, isolation's, and movement transitions across the floor. Children/Adults will explore basic tap combination's including sound definition, improvisation, and technique.

HIP HOP:
These classes begin with an isolation warm-up, progress to across the floor movements and end with center combination. Dancers are encouraged to push themselves to explore new movements and to understand the elements of choreography, music, and performance.

JAZZ:   Classes focus on both classic and current styles of jazz, while keeping emphasis on technique, center, and placement. Creative routines are taught and dancers learn how to interpret their music with control and fluidity. Classes integrate the fundamentals of ballet for proper technique, while using exciting music and fresh moves. We highly recommend students continue ballet training while taking jazz.