Triangle Dance Center offers classes for ages 2 and up. It's not too late to register. Enrollment is open until March 1, 2010. Download the 2009-2010 Brochure and Registration Agreement here. For the class schedule, please call (908) 431-0020 or email info@triangledance.com.
 

Combo Classes for Ages 2-7
Dancing Together (Ages 2-3 with parent)  30 minutes
As an introduction to movement for young children, this class is designed with the parent and toddler in mind. Emphasis is on self-expression through dance and tumbling basics. Come enjoy nursery rhymes, pantomime & rhythmic exercises for fun with your little one.
Attire: pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Parents wear comfortable clothing and socks.

Creative Movement I (Ages 3-4 ) & II (Ages 4-5)  45 minutes
Creative Movement is designed as an introduction to the joys of dance and movement. This class uses ballet, tap and tumbling steps to spark creativity and improve coordination, as well as develop social skills such as listening, taking turns and working with others. Basic terminology and positions are introduced.
Attire: pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, tan tie tap shoes.

Kindercombo (Ages 5-6)  60 minutes
This is a combined class of ballet and tap with the exciting addition of jazz. The ballet and tap portions of the class build on the basics and challenge students to demonstrate proper placement and technique. Dancers also get to try their hand at learning jazz fundamentals while dancing to their favorite popular tunes.
Attire: pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, tan tie tap shoes.

Dancecombo (Ages 6-7)  90 minutes
Become a triple threat in this combination class of ballet, jazz/hip-hop and tap. Students continue learning proper placement, technique and vocabulary and are challenged with more intricate combinations.
Attire: black leotard, pink or tan tights, pink ballet slippers, tan tie tap shoes, tan tie jazz shoes.

Dance Classes for Ages 7 and up
Ballet (Ages 7 and up)  45-90 minutes
Formal ballet technique will be taught utilizing proper terminology and vocabulary and will emphasize correct placement and body alignment. Presentation and musicality will also be stressed. Based on the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance method, a progression of levels challenge dancers as they acquire age-appropriate concepts. Ballet provides a strong foundation for all other dance techniques and it is recommended that all TDC dancers participate in ballet class. Recreational and pre-professional tracks suit a variety of needs.
Attire: black tank leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers

Pointe  30-45 minutes
Class must be taken in conjunction with ballet and with permission of instructor. Barre and center practice work on strength, stretch and placement for the beginning pointe student.
Attire: see Ballet uniform

Jazz/Hip Hop & Tap (Ages 7 and up)  60-90 minutes
Learn a broad range of jazz styles from the classics to the latest Hip Hop moves. Master tap steps such as the Maxi-Ford, Time Step and Shuffle off to Buffalo. Technique and terminology are developed through warm-up sequences, across the floor work and combinations.
Attire: leotard, pink tights, tan jazz shoes, tan tie tap shoes (Levels 5 & above wear tan heeled tap shoes)

Boys' Hip-Hop (Ages 7-12)  45 minutes

Tap (Ages 9-16)  45 minutes

Hip-Hop (Ages 9-16)  45 minutes

Girls' attire: leotard (any color), tights, jazz pants/shorts. Flat black tap shoes for Tap class, black hip-hop/jazz sneakers for Hip-Hop class.

Boys' attire: sweat/track pants or shorts and t-shirt. Black hip-hop/jazz sneakers or clean, non-marking sneakers for Hip-Hop class.

Gymnastics Classes for Ages 3-9
Kindergym (Ages 3-6)  45 minutes
Designed especially for the young tumbler, this high-energy class will concentrate on basic floor and mat work to increase flexibility, strength and coordination. Skills such as cartwheels, forward rolls, log rolls and tables will be taught. Obstacle courses and props such as parachutes, balls and hula hoops make this class a hit!
Attire: navy blue biketard, white gymnastics shoes

Gymnastics (Ages 6-9) 45 minutes
This program is aimed toward the recreational gymnast. Rooted in solid gymnastics principles, tumbling basics are mastered in preparation of more advanced skills. Mats, balance beam and other equipment will be utilized. Exercises incorporate strengthening, flexibility and endurance.
Attire: navy blue biketard, white gymnastics shoes