Vergari Dance Center Classes

Child Classes

Creative Kidz - Ages 3+

Creative Kidz is a morning program designed to teach children how to use their creativity to enhance all aspects of the learning process. Concepts of movement, singing, storytelling, and musicality are used to develop motor skills, concentration, and thinking outside of the box. This is a 3 hour workshop style morning class and children participating must be potty trained. Class is three hours.

Toddler Dance - Ages 2-3

This parent and me class is an introductory course for the studio's youngest dancers. In this class children and parents will learn basic gymnastics, musicality, and dance steps in a fun environment. Class is 30 minutes.

Combination Classes I - Ages 3-4

Combination classes teach the basics of ballet and tap technique. As dancers progress through the levels they will learn choreography and explore creative movement. Class is one hour.

Combination II - Ages 4-5

Combination classes teach the basics of ballet and tap technique. As dancers progress through the levels they will learn choreography and explore creative movement. Class is one hour.

Combination IIIA/IIIB - Ages 5-6

Combination IIIA is designed for the beginning dancer who wishes to learn basic ballet and tap technique, while Combination IIIB is designed for the dancer who has progressed through Combination I, and II. Class is one hour.

Ballet Curriculum - Ages 7+

At LAAC we believe the fundamentals of Ballet are the foundation of all dance. We offer a complete Ballet curriculum to take dancers from the fundamentals of ballet technique to the artistry of advanced classical ballet.

Ballet I / II, Ages 7+ 1hour

Ballet III Ages 10+ 1.5 hours

Ballet IV Ages 12+ 2 hours

Pre-Pointe, Instructor Approval; 30 min.

Pointe, Instructor Approval; 1 hour

Jazz Dance

At LAAC we believe technical Jazz training is essential to becoming a well-rounded dancer. Our classes range from the fundamentals of Jazz technique to the varied styles of the commercial dance world.

Jazz Technique I, 1 hour

Jazz Technique II, 1 hour

Jazz Technique III/IV, 1.5 hours

Contemporary Jazz II/III, 1.5 hours

Contemporary Jazz IV, 1.5 hours

Hip Hop I/II, 1 hour

Hip Hop III/IV, 1.5 hours

Modern Dance

At LAAC our Modern dance program explores the various concepts developed by the early founders of 20th century concert dance through to the improvisational choreographic techniques used by current day modern dance companies. Modern Dance Explores exposes the performing artist to their unique ability to create and compose movement. This class is open to all levels of dancers and movers.
Modern I/II
Modern III/IV
Modern Dance Explores
Modern Dance Fundamentals

Tap

At LAAC the curriculum of our Tap program ranges from the fundamental vocabulary and rhythms used in traditional Tap dance to the contemporary tap movement.
Tap I/II, Ages 7-14
Tap III/IV, Ages 10-Adult
Tap Fundamentals, Ages 15-Adult

Devine Code Kung Fu

Divine Code Kung Fu mixes cutting edge concepts of movement and imagery with a respect for tradition.
Derived from the traditional Northern Shaolin Forms of Kung Fu this class focuses on use of weaponry, sparring techniques, and incorporates the groundbreaking approach of “The Pathway of Least Resistance”.
Divine Code Kung Fu, Ages 10-Adult

Yoga

At LAAC we offer yoga classes for all ages and levels of experience.
Yoga for Kids, Ages 6-14

World of Dance

World of dance is a burgeoning program for appreciation and education of world dance and cultures.
Polynesian I, Ages 7-12
Polynesian II, Ages 13-Adult

Acting

At LAAC our acting program is being cultivated to bring the fundamentals of the theater arts to budding thespians of all ages.
Acting, Ages 7-Adult
Comedy Improv, Ages 7-10
Shakespeare Ages, 13-Adult

Musical Theater

MT Singing is a class designed to work on a students technical and performance capabilities. The MT Production class combines dance and vocal aspects of Musical Theater through working on an ensemble based musical number. Production classes require a minimum of one outside dance class in the style of tap, jazz, or ballet.
MT Singing, Ages 7-10
MT Production, Ages 10-Teen