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Connie Parsons School of Dance offers comprehensive programs in a broad range of dance styles. There is something for every level and age, beginner to experienced. Students have the opportunity to choose one or more dance styles during the year, and attend one or more classes per week depending on their dance interest. For details on specific types of dance classes offered, please click on the DANCE STYLES link to the left, directly below this one.
 
• Adult Classes
• Boys Can Dance Too!
• Combination Classes
• Examination Program
• Recreational Program
• Summer Camps
Adult Classes
We have a large body of adult recreational students. Some adults may have danced as kids, and some are total beginners who may have always dreamed of dancing as kids! The main focus of our adult classes is enjoyment and exercise. The instructor starts off slow and then challenges individuals based on their background and what they want to get out of the class. Adult dance classes are offered in Hip Hop, Tap (including freestyle and Irish Step), Jazz, and Ballet. Our Adult classes are offered in 12 week sessions with the first one beginning the last week of September. |
Boys Can Dance Too!
Thanks to TV shows like "So You Think You Can Dance", and Popular Music Videos and Performers, there are finally TONS of boys wanting to learn to dance! In 2004 we began by offering a Breakdance class and in 2007 we added a beginner dance class for ''Boys only''. Through the use of creative concepts, musicality, and the development of athletic locomotive skills, boys finally have the opportunity to enjoy dance and have fun too.
We have now expanded our boys program to include Street Funk/Hip Hop(ages 6-12), Tap(ages 6-8), & Breakin''(age 10+).
Of course, we always welcome boys into any of our regular classes too. |
Combination Classes
Combination classes are available to younger students (up to age 12) to broaden their exposure to different styles of dance. Students in a ballet/tap/jazz combo class expereince a little bit of everything all in one afternoon of dancing fun!
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Examination Program
The examination program at CPSOD is open to ALL students able to participate at the appropriate level. Placement is at the discretion of the school. It is recommended that factors such as physical ability, focus to learn, desire to dance and dedication to succeed, all be considered in making the decision to join exam classes. The program provides students the opportunity to train more intesively and helps nurture and develop a dancer to a much higher technical level. It is an excellent way to improve skills at an accellerated pace. The syllabus work is governed by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (London, England) and the Cecchetti Society of Canada (Ballet). Exams are generally held April-May and the results are determined by an international examiner. These examinations often give students a great sense of achievement, however, entrance to the exam is at the discretion of the teacher. Not all exam class students will be entered for the exam. Only those who we feel are ready will be permitted to take the test.
www.cecchetti.ca
www.istd.org
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Recreational Program
Our general recreational program includes all of our freestyle classes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop, latin jazz,and breakdancing. Class curriculum incorporates both the progression of technical skills and the creativity of the teacher. Students enroll by age and experience/ability. Our goal is to ensure that every student feels confident about their dancing and has lots of fun in their classes. Students are encouraged to express themselves, to gain confidence, and to develop an inner discipline that will stay with them throughout their lives. |
Summer Camps
Check back during our Spring semester for information about potential summer classes and camps. |
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