. DIFFERENT CLASSES OFFERED AT TRUDY'S

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Pre-school Classes (Ages 3 - 5) Teaching the introductory movements of Pre-Ballet and Tap, as well as Acrobatics for strengthening purposes.

Ballet (Beginner, Intermediate, & Advance Levels) The fundamentals for all dance styles. Ballet builds technique and/or mechancis of dance movement, as well as strength, discipline, and poise.

Pointe & Pre-Pointe (Placement Level Only) these classes are for those who have achieved a certain level in Ballet. One must not only have an understnading of technique but also must have the "muscle memory" before advancing on to Pre-Pointe or Pointe.

Jazz (Beginner, Intermediate, & Advance Levels) Jazz Class is a culmination of Classic Jazz and contmeporary movement. these movements are primarily based from Ballet, however their execution and positioning changes into more precise and free movement.

Tap (Beginner, Intermediate, & Advance Levels) Tap is a derivation from African Tribal dances, where the pounding of the feet where used as part of their music. Tap was started by the African-Americans and evolved into a more conformed dance style in the 1940s with the help of such legends as Sandman, Henry LeTang, the Hines Brothers, and many more!

“Rap” Tap (Int. & Adv. Tappers only) A unique creation of Tap dance, merged with Hip-Hop music, created by instructor, Ms. Tiffany Oltmann Gauch.

Lyrical (Beginning, Intermediate, & Advance Levels) Lyrical is a more recent style added to the dance world. It is a combination of Jazz, Ballet, and Modern movements that are set to the "lyrics" of a song. It is a more expressive form of dance, one that tells the story of the song.

Modern (Intermdiate & Advance Levels) Modern is a wide-range of styles. One could say that modern is everything except classical ballet. Modern began its recognition in the worl of dance with such famous dancers & choreographers as: Martha Graham, Alvin Ailey, Twyla Tharp, Hawkins, Horton, and many more! Modern is generally a more obscure and "free-er" sense of movement.

Hip Hop (Ages 9 – adult) Hip Hop was a street dance started in the 1980s in Harlem, NY. It has no technique or formalities. It is a "free-for-all" style with constant creation of new dance moves, flips, turns, and positioning of the body. It is set to rap music mostly.

Junior Funk (Ages 6 – 8) Junior Funk is our very own creative way of offering Hip Hop to youngsters, without taking the "coolness" out of it! We teach age-apropriate dance moves and dance to clean, editted music.

Adult Classes (Jazz, Tap, Rap-Tap, Lyrical, Ballet) We offer many adult dance classes and we specialize in adult Tap and Jazz!

SHAG CLASSES For singles, couples or groups. By private lessons only. E-mail Linda Walker for more information on shag lessons at walkeredge@yahoo.com.... Linda was just voted into the Shagger's Hall Of Fame!!

Wedding Dance (Private Lessons) Top off your special day by adding the perfect "first dance" or father & bride dance. These lessons are given privately with a teacher at times convenient for you. Pick out whatever music represents your wedding best, bring it with you and let us do the rest. We'll have you feeling confident while having a blast when your day is here!!

Cinderella- Ballet Production 2008

Contemporary Jazz

Jump Start Junior Funk... ages 6-9 years old