LaBelle Performing Arts - Classes and Schedule

Overview of Classes

Creative Movement - Designed for children ages 3-5 to develop basic movement, coordination, creativity and memorization. This class includes the instruction of pre-ballet, tap and jazz skills. Each class will end with a special time in which the students will use their imagination and creativity to improvise with props such as fabric, feathers, hats, etc.

Preschool Ballet and Tap (Pre-Ballet/Tap) – This class will introduce basic ballet and tap technique and terminology to children ages 4-6. We will introduce barre work, all five ballet positions, and basic steps for tap.

Ballet – Ballet is considered to be the foundation of all disciplines of dance. Its attention to technical detail is essential for any serious dancer. Classes consist of barre work, center floor combinations and instruction of terminology. This class emphasizes body placement and articulation of the feet. Students must be at least 6 years old to be enrolled in Ballet. See Ballet Department Video.

Jazz – Jazz is also a technical discipline of dance; however, jazz allows for various styles and interpretation of movement. Classes include conditioning and stretching, instruction of jazz technique and terminology, across the floor progressions, and center floor combinations. Students must be at least 6 years old to be enrolled in Jazz.

Tap – Tap is rhythms made with the dancer’s feet. These rhythms can be made to complement rhythms of music or the rhythms can be danced a cappella. Concentration is on the rhythms made with the dancer’s feet; however, the whole body is used simultaneously. Tap is a great tool in developing coordination. Students must be at least 6 years old to be enrolled in Tap.

Lyrical – Lyrical creates a story or expresses the feelings of a dancer. Ballet, jazz or modern may be danced lyrically, but the expression of the dancer’s face and body movement is used to tell the story rather than the lyrics of a song. Students must be at least 8 years old to be enrolled in Lyrical.

Hip-Hop – Hip Hop is also known as street dancing. This style of dance is seen in music videos and in clubs. Hip Hop combines sharp isolated movement with smooth continuous movement.

Contemporary – Contemporary Dance finds its roots in Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, and Modern. Contemporary dance is characterized by its versatility; it can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms to create new styles of movement.

Musical Theatre Dance – Students will learn the history of dance in musical theatre by learning variations from well known productions and choreographers, such as Bob Fosse and Busby Berkeley.

Musical Theatre for Actors – Do you have Broadway aspirations? Whether your goal is to be the lead or in the chorus, this class trains singers and actors alike to work proper breath control and pitch while dancing, and tailored to the different levels of the students. Required class for members of RCAS. Students must be at least 8 years old.

Ballroom – This class will introduce the student to Ballroom and Latin patterns and techniques with a focus on International Style.

LPAC – LPA Company and Professional division membership is by audition only. Dancers practice, compete, and perform at a professional level. A LPAC dancer must be enrolled in all disciplines of dance and compete and/or perform once a month. Please see LPA Company for more information on the audition process and polices and procedures. Students must be at least four years old to audition for the Petite Company or seven years old to audition for the Company.

RCAS (Red Carpet Actors Society) – RCAS is our elite theater program for the aspiring actor. These students receive a more in-depth course including master classes on film acting, special FX makeup, fight choreography and more, as well as multiple opportunities to perform throughout the year. Audition or invitation is required to become a member of the Society. RCAS members are required to sign up for their age-appropriate theatre class and Musical Theatre for Actors.

Tumble Tots – Tumbling for children ages 3 to 6 years.

Tumbling – Tumbling for for children ages 6 and up.

Theatre – Students will engage in acting games, such as tongue twisters (to improve diction) or memorization and improvisational games, and participate in group or partner work.

Musical Theatre – Is a form of theatre combining songs, spoken dialogue and dance. Each semester students will work to create an original musical production to be presented at the end of the semester. See an excerpt from our first Musical Theatre performance.

Visual Arts and Set Design – Students will be introduced to the principles of drawing and painting, as well as the works of famous artists. Students will also participate in the construction of sets for the end-of-the-year production. For ages 6 and up. See Art Department Video.

Violin/Viola/Cello – Private instruction is provided through the Suzuki method, a method based on the highest form of classical training. Students are also taught from the Essential Elements series, which is used in the strings programs in the public and private school system. See Music Department Video.

Piano – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video.

Guitar – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video.

Trumpet – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video.

Clarinet – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video.

Percussion – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video.

Saxophone – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video.

Voice – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video.


Class Schedule Dress Code LPA Introductory Video Art Department Video Ballet Department Video Music Department Video Musical Theatre Sample Video	Overview of Classes Creative Movement - Designed for children ages 3-5 to develop basic movement, coordination, creativity and memorization. This class includes the instruction of pre-ballet, tap and jazz skills. Each class will end with a special time in which the students will use their imagination and creativity to improvise with props such as fabric, feathers, hats, etc. Preschool Ballet and Tap (Pre-Ballet/Tap) – This class will introduce basic ballet and tap technique and terminology to children ages 4-6. We will introduce barre work, all five ballet positions, and basic steps for tap. Ballet – Ballet is considered to be the foundation of all disciplines of dance. Its attention to technical detail is essential for any serious dancer. Classes consist of barre work, center floor combinations and instruction of terminology. This class emphasizes body placement and articulation of the feet. Students must be at least 6 years old to be enrolled in Ballet. See Ballet Department Video. Jazz – Jazz is also a technical discipline of dance; however, jazz allows for various styles and interpretation of movement. Classes include conditioning and stretching, instruction of jazz technique and terminology, across the floor progressions, and center floor combinations. Students must be at least 6 years old to be enrolled in Jazz. Tap – Tap is rhythms made with the dancer’s feet. These rhythms can be made to complement rhythms of music or the rhythms can be danced a cappella. Concentration is on the rhythms made with the dancer’s feet; however, the whole body is used simultaneously. Tap is a great tool in developing coordination. Students must be at least 6 years old to be enrolled in Tap. Lyrical – Lyrical creates a story or expresses the feelings of a dancer. Ballet, jazz or modern may be danced lyrically, but the expression of the dancer’s face and body movement is used to tell the story rather than the lyrics of a song. Students must be at least 8 years old to be enrolled in Lyrical. Hip-Hop – Hip Hop is also known as street dancing. This style of dance is seen in music videos and in clubs. Hip Hop combines sharp isolated movement with smooth continuous movement. Contemporary – Contemporary Dance finds its roots in Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, and Modern. Contemporary dance is characterized by its versatility; it can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms to create new styles of movement. Musical Theatre Dance – Students will learn the history of dance in musical theatre by learning variations from well known productions and choreographers, such as Bob Fosse and Busby Berkeley. Musical Theatre for Actors – Do you have Broadway aspirations? Whether your goal is to be the lead or in the chorus, this class trains singers and actors alike to work proper breath control and pitch while dancing, and tailored to the different levels of the students. Required class for members of RCAS. Students must be at least 8 years old. Ballroom – This class will introduce the student to Ballroom and Latin patterns and techniques with a focus on International Style. LPAC – LPA Company and Professional division membership is by audition only. Dancers practice, compete, and perform at a professional level. A LPAC dancer must be enrolled in all disciplines of dance and compete and/or perform once a month. Please see LPA Company for more information on the audition process and polices and procedures. Students must be at least four years old to audition for the Petite Company or seven years old to audition for the Company. RCAS (Red Carpet Actors Society) – RCAS is our elite theater program for the aspiring actor. These students receive a more in-depth course including master classes on film acting, special FX makeup, fight choreography and more, as well as multiple opportunities to perform throughout the year. Audition or invitation is required to become a member of the Society. RCAS members are required to sign up for their age-appropriate theatre class and Musical Theatre for Actors. Tumble Tots – Tumbling for children ages 3 to 6 years. Tumbling – Tumbling for for children ages 6 and up. Theatre – Students will engage in acting games, such as tongue twisters (to improve diction) or memorization and improvisational games, and participate in group or partner work. Musical Theatre – Is a form of theatre combining songs, spoken dialogue and dance. Each semester students will work to create an original musical production to be presented at the end of the semester. See an excerpt from our first Musical Theatre performance. Visual Arts and Set Design – Students will be introduced to the principles of drawing and painting, as well as the works of famous artists. Students will also participate in the construction of sets for the end-of-the-year production. For ages 6 and up. See Art Department Video. Violin/Viola/Cello – Private instruction is provided through the Suzuki method, a method based on the highest form of classical training. Students are also taught from the Essential Elements series, which is used in the strings programs in the public and private school system. See Music Department Video. Piano – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video. Guitar – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video. Trumpet – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video. Clarinet – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video. Percussion – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video. Saxophone – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video. Voice – Private instruction available. Contact the office for available class times. See Music Department Video.
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