CLASS DESCRIPTIONS DANCE PROGRAM
Kingdom Institute International for the Arts has a variety of classes to meet all of your dance needs! Many classes are available in levels from the beginner to the advanced and professional dancer!
Dance Class Descriptions
When choosing a dance class, it’s important to choose a class appropriate to your skills, your interest, and your goals. Here’s a quick guide to the levels noted with class descriptions:
Level I means; You’re a beginner, little or no previous experience; everybody welcome!
Level II means; You remember some basics from that class you took a couple of years ago, you know the essential concepts. You can follow!
Level III means; You know the terminology, you are experienced, and perhaps you have some performance background.You can flow!
The following are course descriptions. Should you have any additional questions, please give us a call! Level placement testing may be a useful tool and can be made available to assist you.
Special Classes
Worship Dance FOR THE AGELESS DANCER A 5 week term $40.00 per term or $9.00 per class. 45 mins. - 1 hour in Length. Rediscover flexibility, strength, balance, and joyful dance through this class for the mature dancer. Your worship expression will soar and be renewed as you dance through the promisses of God!
Dance like King David! BOYS' DANCE CLUB (ages 11+)A 5 week term $35.00 per term or $8.00 per class. 45 mins.in Length. For boys who want to worship in strength, get moving with high-energy action using fun themes and jammin' music! Rhythms, props, and sports movements will be used to create original dances while developing coordination and healthy body knowledge.
History of Arts in the Temple (adults 21+) A 5 week term $35.00 per term or $8.00 per class. 45 mins.in Length. Discover what the Word of God says concerning dance in worship, warfare and pageantry. This class also includes as overview of arts in the temple including music, banners, flags and fine art. This course is a required course for a Biblical Dance Degree.
Living Parables ALL levels. A 5 week term $45.00 per term or $11.00 per class. One hour in Length.
Be a part of the Word of God coming to life right before your eyes! Learn choreography as you learn Scripture as you dramtically interpret the parables of Jesus through movement and acting. Many props and costumes are used along with beautiful music and special effects and lighting design.
Introduction to Ballroom Dance ALL Levels. A 5 week term $35.00 per term or $9.00 per class. One and a half hour in Length. Designed for couples to connect and learn to have fun together! This class is also open to singles desiring a night out in Godly fashion. The Music is Gospel Swing. Come dance as the Bride and the Bridegroom!
Step ... Rhythmic Movement. All Levels. A 5 week term $30.00 per term or $8.00 per class. 45 mins.in Length. Come celebrate and crush the head of the enemy with the "violent taketh by force" generation.
Israeli Dance ALL AGES FREE YEAR ROUND! Come celebrate Adonai with the family of God as we dance and sing in Hebraic style!
Temple Maintenance ALL AGES FREE YEAR ROUND! Come and get your Body in shape with stretching and conditioning! Great for meeting others in the community!
See Class Schedule for current class times and fees.
Worship and Praise Dance
Creative Praise Movement(ages 3-5) A 5 week term $25.00 per term or $7.00 per class. One half hour in Length. A special class for a special age. Dance activities emphasize the fun and excitement of discovering the world through movement. Children will enjoy the use of music, props, psalms and poetry to develop basic motor and locomotor skills. Some ballet technique and tumbling are included for extra flexibility, coordination and FUN!
Beginning Ballet for Worship Dancers. In 5 week terms $35.00 per term or $9.00 per class. One Hour in Length. A class of consecutive ballet training, introducing the study of French vocabulary, basic barre and center steps specifically designed for use in worship dance choreography.
Worship / Praise Dance Levels I & II. Beginners through Advanced. (Ages 12- Adult) In a 5 week terms $35.00 per term or $9.00 per class. One Hour in Length. Learn to praise God through dance and movement. Many styles and dance disciplines are used for a variety of dance expressions. Learn Scriptural foundations of dance, prophetic worship movement and how to make yourself a personified devotion in motion!
Children's Worship / Praise Dance Levels I & II (ages 6-11) Beginners through Advanced. In a 5 week terms $35.00 per term or $9.00 per class. One Hour in Length. Learn to praise God through dance and movement. Many styles and dance disciplines are used for a variety of dance expressions. Learn Scriptural foundations of dance, prophetic worship movement and how to make yourself a personified devotion in motion! Your child will become a deeper worshipper of the King of Kings!
Prophetic Dance. Beginners through Advanced. In a 5 week terms $40.00 per term or $10.00 per class. One Hour in Length. Not by might nor by power, but by MY SPIRIT says the Lord! Learn to become a free in worship and to become a vessel through which God can speak through your dance. Includes training in spontaneous dance, flowing with the Spirit oof God and Choreographed Scripture dances for a Word to the Body of Christ. Heavy emphasis on Scripture and our Bodies as Holy Vessels. A class for the serious worshipper!
Temple Maintenance ALL AGES FREE YEAR ROUND!
Come and get your Body in shape with stretching and conditioning! Great for meeting others in the community! Gospel music and DVD's are used in this class.
Instruments of Praise ... ALL Levels In a 5 week terms $35.00 per term or $9.00 per class. One Hour in Length. Instruction in the use of flags, banners, streamers, tambourines and canopies in worship dance. Choreography to Gospel songs and basic dance techniques are used. Magnify the Lord with me! Let us EXALT His Name TOGETHER!
See Class Schedule for current class times and fees.
Dance Basics
Creative Praise Movement(ages 3-5) A 5 week term $25.00 per term or $7.00 per class. One half hour in Length. A special class for a special age. Dance activities emphasize the fun and excitement of discovering the world through movement. Children will enjoy the use of music, props, psalms and poetry to develop basic motor and locomotor skills. Some ballet technique and tumbling are included for extra flexibility, coordination and FUN!
Dance Fundamentals (ages 5-6) A 5 week term $30.00 per term or $8.00 per class. 45 mins.in Length.
Basic dance skills and vocabulary are introduced with an emphasis on self-expression and creativity. Unlock the true worshipper in your child! This class is recommended as a precursor to studying formal technique in ballet, modern dance, or tap.
Introduction to Dance Technique (ages 7-8) A 5 week term $35.00 per term or $9.00 per class. One Hour in Length. Ballet and modern dance technique are formally introduced while maintaining a strong emphasis on the creative process. Again, we want to encourage creativity and expression, dance as a form of worship. This class fully prepares the student for Beginning Ballet and Creative Modern Dance classes.
See Class Schedule for current class times and fees.
Ballet and Pointe
Beginning Ballet I, II & III (ages 8-12) In a 5 week terms $35.00 per term or $9.00 per class. One Hour in Length. A 3-year program of consecutive ballet training, introducing the study of French vocabulary, basic barre and center steps.
Intermediate Ballet 1 In a 5 week term $45.00 per term or $11.00 per class. One Hour and a half in Length.
For the student with the equivalent of 3 years of ballet, this class maintains the format of the Beginning classes, but at a more difficult level and for longer duration. Intermediate students are encouraged to study more intensively by taking at least 2 classes per week. Students may enroll for Modern Dance, Composition, Jazz or an additional ballet class to fulfill this recommendation.
NOTE: All Pointe dancers must be taking a minimum of two technique classes per week. In addition to the appropriate ballet class, students may enroll for a modern, composition/choreography development, jazz or another ballet class to fulfill this requirement.
Intermediate Ballet 2 / Pointe Preparation In a 5 week term $50.00 per term or $12.00 per class. One Hour and a half in Length. For the student with the equivalent of 4 years of ballet who desires to prepare for the challenge of working "en pointe." To insure the basic physical strength and mental awareness for such a difficult endeavor, at least one additional technique class per week is required. (See Note above.)
Basic Pointe 1, 2, AND 3 In a 5 week term $55.00 per term or $13.00 per class. One Hour and a half in Length. A 3-year course for the intermediate ballet student who has completed Pointe Preparation. Emphasis is on the individual's correct foot and body alignment on pointe as well as the study of the proper techniques for the execution of more difficult steps.
High Intermediate / Pointe. In a 5 week term $55.00 per term or $13.00 per class. One Hour and a half in Length. For the student who has completed the equivalent of all Basic Pointe levels. Class covers barre and center work including adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro, grand allegro, and short variations.
Advanced Ballet / Pointe. In a 5 week term $55.00 per term or $13.00 per class. One Hour and a half in Length. For the experienced dancer with several years of ballet training.
ADULT Ballet and Modern Dance(ages 13+) In a 5 week term $35.00 per term or $11.00 per class. One Hour in Length. Students learn the fundamentals and vocabulary of ballet and modern dance, including barre, floor work, combinations, and improvisation on creative themes. Healthy posture, warming up, stretching, and warming down are emphasized.
Advanced Ballet PARTNERING Class. In a 5 week term $40.00 per term or $10.00 per class. One Hour and a half in Length. For the more advanced ballet student, this class covers pas de deux basics in supported turns, lifts, and couple ensembles. Approval of instructor is required.
Classical Variations Class. In a 5 week term $50.00 per term or $11.00 per class. One Hour and a half in Length. This class offers more advanced dancers the opportunity to learn well-known variations from historical classical ballets such as Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Coppelia, Don Quixote, etc. Approval of instructor required.
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Modern Dance
Creative Modern / Contemporary / Worship Dance. (ages 8-11) In 5 week terms. $35.00 per term or $9.00 per class. One Hour in Length. This class is offered to expand and supplement the young dancer's perceptions of dance as well as develop rhythmic, coordination, and creative skills not covered in the traditional ballet class.
Modern Dance / Worship /Contemporary 1, 2 and 3 (ages 12-17) In 5 week terms. $35.00 per term or $9.00 per class. One Hour in Length. For student with at least two years of dance training in modern, ballet, or jazz. This class includes the study of modern dance and jazz techniques to further expand rhythmic, coordination, and creative skills. Students learn the craft of choreography as they develop vocabulary, original movement and expression, and evaluation techniques to express a wide range of emotions and ideas. Approval of instructor required.
Choreography Development. In 5 week terms. $40.00 per term or $10.00 per class. One Hour in Length.
For students with more than four years of previous study in modern dance and compositional/choreography study, this class emphasizes the opportunity to create original dances for ministry and performance. The Intermediate Modern class is a concurrent requirement. Students must be taking at least one additional technique class per week.
Intermediate Modern Dance. In 5 week terms. $45.00 per term or $11.00 per class. One Hour in Length.
A challenging technique class for the teen, adult, or professional dancer with 3-4 years of modern dance training.
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Jazz and Hip Hop
Beginning Jazz. (ages 9-11) AND TEEN JAZZ (ages 12+) In 5 week terms. $30.00 per term or $8.00 per class. One Hour in Length. An exposure-level class appropriate to the development and age of the students. Classes introduce warm-ups, stretches, and dynamic combinations to the upbeat rhythm of contemporary music. A concurrent ballet class is recommended to prepare for further study.
Beginning Jazz 2 - INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED Jazz. In 5 week terms. $35.00 per term or $9.00 per class. One Hour in Length. This progressive program of jazz training maintains the format of Beginning Jazz and introduces urban influences and hip-hop. NOTE: A concurrent ballet class is required.
Youth HIP HOP (ages 10+) & HIP HOP (ages 15+) In 5 week terms. $35.00 per term or $9.00 per class. One Hour in Length. Learn the latest in hip-hop and street dance trends! Class includes warm-up followed by age-appropriate dance combinations. Emphasis is on developing individual style.
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Tap
Children's Beginning Tap 1, 2, AND 3 (ages 7-11) In 5 week terms. $35.00 per term or $9.00 per class. One Hour in Length. A 3-year program of consecutive tap training. Tap develops rhythm, coordination, and appreciation of a very American dance form. Black oxfords (no pumps) with taps required. A basic dance skills class is recommended as a preparatory experience.
Progressive Tap For TEENS AND ADULTS (ages 12+) In 5 week terms. $35.00 per term or $9.00 per class. One Hour in Length. Have fun with tap! Learn basic skills, vocabulary and combinations. Black oxfords, tap shoes or low pumps with taps required.
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