What should I wear to class?

Appropriate, correctly fitted dancewear and shoes and secured hair, are essential for dancers. These allow dancers to move freely, warm-up and dance without restriction, and can reduce injury and distraction. Specifics are listed on our class description/attire page.

Here are a few suppliers that we recommend:
The Dance Bag
Weissman's Designs for Dance
Brava Bodywear
Head to Toe Dancewear
Target (clothing only)

 
Class Descriptions & Attire
 
 
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2010 Class Schedule
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Dimensions Dance Company
Dance Concert

March 5 and 6
Missouri History Museum, Lee Auditorium

Spring break - Dimensions is closed
Monday, March 22 through Sunday, March 28

DDC Company Applications
2010-2011 Season
Due May 1, 2010

Closed Memorial Day
Monday, May 3

Dimensions Dance Center
Annual Recital

June 2010

2010 Nutcracker Auditions
August 2010

 

HairHair: for all classes students must have their hair securely pulled back away from the face and off the neck. Students in Ballet ages 3 and above need to have their in a bun. Hair that is loose and in a dancer’s eyes presents a significant distraction.

Introduction to Ballet and JazzIntroduction to Ballet and Jazz: Introduces the young student to dance. Students learn basic ballet and jazz and perform activities that promote imagination, rhythm, and coordination. Dancers have fun while they learn the basics and execute routines that develop memory, dance vocabulary, and coordination. Attire: leotards, tights, ballet shoes, skirts optional.

BalletBallet: Classes cover traditional ballet movements and vocabulary using classical music. Ballet is the foundation for dance and develops balance, grace, alignment, flexibility, and strength. Attire: leotard, tights, ballet shoes. Trainee classes speak to Michael Newton regarding leotards.

PointePointe: Students with ballet experience only. Attire: leotard, tights. Please see instructor for proper fit of pointe shoes.



JazzJazz: An exciting mix of contemporary jazz and traditional techniques. Dancers learn to master the essentials as well as more contemporary movements. Advanced classes explore a variety of jazz and music styles. Attire: leotards, jazz pants, fitted dance tops, tights, dance shorts, jazz shoes or jazz sneakers. Trainee class please speak to Sandra Morgan regarding leotard.

Lyrical JazzLyrical Jazz: Dancers learn lyrical jazz techniques and vocabulary. The music is contemporary. Attire: leotards, jazz pants, fitted dance tops, tights, dance shorts, jazz shoes.


TapTap: Teaches "rhythm tap" movement and vocabulary emphasizing creativity and style. Attire: leotards, jazz pants, fitted dance tops, tights, dance shorts, oxford style tap shoes.


Here are a few suppliers that we recommend:

The Dance Bag
Weissman's Designs for Dance
Brava Bodywear
Head to Toe Dancewear
Target (clothing only)

   

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