Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD - Class Descriptions

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=100 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Home"><U>Home</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="about_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Abo"><U>About Us</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="schedule_of_classes_2008_2009_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U>Schedule of Classes 2008-2009 </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="calendar__updates___events.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Cal"><U>Calendar, Updates & Events</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="summer_fun_2008.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Summ"><U>Summer Fun 2008</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="recital_2008.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Reci"><U>Recital 2008</U></A></div> <div> <B>Class Descriptions</B></div> <div> <A HREF="pre_school_classes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD PreS"><U>Pre-School Classes</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="show_troupe.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Comp"><U>Show Troupe</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="contact_us___location.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Cont"><U>Contact Us & Location</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="dance_fashions.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Empl"><U>Dance Fashions</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="employment.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Empl"><U>Employment</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="in_the_news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD News"><U>In the News</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=455 colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="634" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 3032 ><NOBR><div> <B> <IMG SRC="3cdfc290.jpg" border=0 width="252" height="41" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Learn to Dance the Backstage Way!</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2f7e1620.jpg" border=0 width="225" height="98" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="573" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FFFFFF" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FFFFFF" FRAME="VOID" RULES="ROWS" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="155"><div> <B>TYPE</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#000000 WIDTH="404"><div> <B>DESCRIPTION</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 97 WIDTH="155"><div> Rockin' Tots</div> <div> Age 2-3</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099 WIDTH="404"><bR> <div> A Wonderful Introduction to Dance! </div> <div> A program designed for pre-schoolers to experience the dance studio atmosphere while having the freedom to express their creativity through songs, rhythm, props and movement.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 80 WIDTH="155"><div> Tap & Tumble</div> <div> Age 3-4</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099><NOBR><bR> <div> This fun class is perfect for the child who wants to do it all!</div> <div> The 40-minute class will move them through tap, warm-up, & tumble.</div> <div> Always a mix!  Always a variety!  A sure pleaser for all pre-schoolers.</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 219 WIDTH="155"><div> Pre-Ballet </div> <div> Age 3-6</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099 WIDTH="404"><div> <IMG SRC="31eadce0.jpg" border=0 width="173" height="206" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> A ballet class designed specifically for pre-school children, including basic floor stretches, the eight basic movements of dance and positions of the feet and arms.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 326 WIDTH="155"><div> Pre-Tap</div> <div> Age 3-6</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099 WIDTH="404"><div> <IMG SRC="3d12cef0.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="239" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> An introduction to tap for pre-school children. Classes are created to increase fine motor skills, musical awareness and basic tap sounds to later build upon.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 51 WIDTH="155"><div> Ballet Basics </div> <div> Age 7 & up</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099><NOBR><div> A class incorporating basic ballet fundamentals, </div> <div> terminology and use of space.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 324 WIDTH="155"><div> Tap Basics </div> <div> Age 7 & up</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099 WIDTH="404"><bR> <div> This class emphasizes rhythm and timing along with combining basic tap steps. Movement and song make this a fun learning experience for young dancers.<IMG SRC="32046000.jpg" border=0 width="326" height="256" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 299 WIDTH="155"><div> Pre-Jazz</div> <div> Age 5-6</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099 WIDTH="404"><div> <IMG SRC="3d32ce50.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="229" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Designed for those dancers who enjoy </div> <div> be-bopping to upbeat music. This class increases flexibility and introduces movement with body awareness. </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 292 WIDTH="155"><div> Tap</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099 WIDTH="404"><bR> <div> A lively form of dance using basic to intricate rhythms. </div> <div> Students learn a variety of tap styles and techniques along with proper body alignment.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="32746e00.jpg" border=0 width="326" height="224" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 316 WIDTH="155"><div> Jazz </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099 WIDTH="404"><bR> <div> A high-energy class combining various jazz styles including classical, Broadway theatre, </div> <div> contemporary and funk.<IMG SRC="32546f80.jpg" border=0 width="326" height="248" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 196 WIDTH="155"><div> Cecchetti </div> <div> Method<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#009999" FACE="Arial Black" > </FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099 WIDTH="404"><bR> <div> Backstage Dance Studio offers class in Cecchetti Method of classical ballet for students who want an extra challenge. The Cecchetti Method is based on the teaching of Enrico Cecchetti, the Italian ballet master. </div> <div> Students participating are able to concentrate more on technique and artistry through their studies in the method, and are able to be presented for exams in front of registered examiners all the way through diploma level.  Our ballet Mistress holds the "Enrico Cecchetti" diploma which is the highest level of certification </div> <div> available in this method.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 81 WIDTH="155"><div> Lyrical</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099 WIDTH="404"><bR> <div> An expressive yet technically challenging form of dance that combines ballet, jazz and modern dance styles. All lyrical students must be enrolled in at least one ballet class per week.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 239 WIDTH="155"><div> Irish Step</div> <div> Age 6-Teen</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099><NOBR><bR> <div> Hard Shoe and Soft Shoe Techniques</div> <div> <IMG SRC="3d22ccc0.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="204" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 217 WIDTH="155"><div> Hip Hop</div> <div> Age 8-Teen</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#660099 WIDTH="404"><div> <IMG SRC="32badcc0.jpg" border=0 width="173" height="204" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Move and groove to your favorite music while learning the newest video dance steps.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="class_descriptions_m.htm" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Clas"><U>Back to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Backstage Dance Studio... your Dance Studio in Howard County.</B></div> <div> <B>Looking for Summer Dance Camps in Howard County?  You've come to the right place!</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=25 BGCOLOR="#660099" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Professionalism, Quality, Experience  ... 410.312.0900</B></div> </td> </tr></table></body>