THE ARTIST CORE - DANCE COMPANY

  • ABOUT THE ARTIST CORE!

    The Artist Core at Express Yourself Dance Academy is formed from our vibrant and dynamic, dance companies!

    Our Artist Core dance companies train in multiple styles of dance, and nurture talent across all ages, ranging from our youngest Mini dancers to our older Senior level dancers.

    Our competitive dance companies actively participate in multiple competitions throughout the year, showcasing their incredible skills and artistic expression to a wider audience. In addition to competing, our enthusiastic students engage in stimulating convention classes, where they learn from esteemed industry professionals, gaining invaluable insights and techniques.

    They also contribute meaningfully to various community events, spreading their passion and love for dance far beyond the studio walls. This unwavering commitment, creativity, and personal growth cultivates not only exceptionally skilled dancers but also well-rounded individuals who thrive in numerous settings.

  • BALLET

    Our ballet class is a structured and disciplined training session that focuses on teaching classical ballet technique, musicality, and artistry to dancers of all levels and ages. Ballet is a highly formalized dance style characterized by precise movements, graceful gestures, and a strong emphasis on technique and alignment. Ballet classes provide a comprehensive and rigorous training experience that fosters technical proficiency, artistic expression, and a deep appreciation for the art form of ballet. Whether pursued recreationally or professionally, ballet training offers numerous physical, mental, and artistic benefits to dancers of all ages.

  • JAZZ

    Jazz class is a dynamic and energetic training session that focuses on teaching dancers the fundamentals of jazz dance technique, style, and expression. Jazz dance is a diverse and versatile form of dance that incorporates elements of ballet, modern dance, and popular music styles. Jazz class provides dancers a vibrant and expressive dance experience that combines technical precision, artistic creativity, and musicality. Ever evolving, jazz dance encompasses stretch, strength and control as well as leaps, turns and jumps, whether pursued for recreational enjoyment or professional training, jazz dance classes provide a supportive and inspiring environment for dancers to develop their skills, confidence, and passion for dance.

  • CONTEMPORARY

    Dancers will focus on musicality and rhythm and will be challenged to bring emotion and individuality to this form of dance. Contemporary combines an eclectic yet accessible mix of Modern, Lyrical and Jazz. Your signature exercises develop posture, the dancer's line, articulation and coordination with a strong focus on imagery and dynamics. Original choreography will assist the dancer in realizing the potential of these techniques in motion. This class is challenging with an emphasis on expression and fun. Contemporary will inspire you to find your own style of motion and enable what dance is designed to support...your expression.

  • LYRICAL

    EYDA lyrical class is a genre of dance that combines elements of ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance techniques with expressive storytelling and emotional interpretation. Lyrical dance is characterized by fluid, graceful movements that flow seamlessly from one to the next, often set to music with poignant lyrics or melodies. Through the fusion of ballet, jazz, and contemporary techniques, lyrical dance provides a platform for dancers to connect with their emotions, express their creativity, and share their stories with audiences in a meaningful and impactful way.

  • TECHNIQUE

    Technique dance class is a structured training session focused on developing and refining specific technical skills in dance. Technique classes are essential and play a crucial role in the training and development of dancers by offering a structured and systematic approach to technical skill acquisition and mastery. These classes provide a solid foundation for dancers to excel in their chosen style of dance and reach their full potential as artists and performers.

  • MUSICAL THEATRE

    Musical Theatre will focus on learning proper dance techniques while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions.

  • TAP

    Tap is an exciting rhythmic dance and is not only enjoyable to watch but to hear as well. Tap uses a wide variety of footwork and skills to produce rhythm and sound. The mind and body connection happens while students simultaneously learn the basics of tap and more intricate footwork. Tap teaches concentration through counting and listening. This study allows one's ability to move quickly and easily while mastering steps while using different patterns, rhythms, and beats.

  • ACRO / CONDITIONING

    Acro Dance is a style of dance that combines dance technique with precise acrobatic elements. Properly achieved acrobatic skills can be added to a multitude of dance genres. Acro dance is meant to be softer than gymnastics with an emphasis on lengthening, control and balance.

    Dance conditioning refers to a specialized form of physical conditioning designed to enhance dancers' strength, flexibility, endurance, and overall fitness level specifically for dance performance. Dance conditioning programs are tailored to the unique demands of dance technique, emphasizing exercises and drills that target the muscles, movements, and skills required for dance. Conditioning plays a crucial role in supporting dancers' physical development, enhancing performance quality, and reducing the risk of injuries.

  • HIP HOP

    Hip Hop features many forms and challenges dancers to find their own groove! Hip Hop has many individualized styles and new moves are continuously being invented by creative and innovative visionaries who mix the Old School Styles with current trends. Hip hop is a high energy, engaging class using dance and fitness. This class incorporates skills from jazz funk, breakdancing, and street dance. This involves level changes including freezes, isolations, and across the floor movements. The popularity of hip hop has evolved over the years and has continued to grow, encouraging dancers of all genres to become involved.