Designed to be challenging and fun our classes emphasize technical excellence and artistic expression. Through our instruction students gain an appreciation for the art of dance, and are given the sense of reaching their own greatest potential.
Class Descriptions
Tap
The mainstay and inspiration for Pantuso Dance, these fun high-energy classes will explore the world of rhythm, time steps, technique, and fun. Experience the joy and rewards of making music with your own feet, explore all styles of tap, and work on challenging and fun choreography for the year end performance. Be prepared for all types of music since tap dance is all about expression and feeling the rhythm. Classes are structured for the students’ own specific level so that progress can be made as a group and new levels of expertise can be achieved.
Tap Dancing Classes & Levels at Pantuso Dance
• Ages 3-5, 6-7, 8-10, 10-14, 14 plus and adult
• We also offer Beginner Tap for students 8-12, teens and adults
• Technique classes and private coaching are also available
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Musical Theatre
New to Pantuso Dance this year, these classes will explore the wonderful world of song and dance. Classes will equally emphasize dance, acting and vocal techniques giving students the skills necessary to become a true “Triple Threat” performer.
Musical Theatre Classes & Levels at Pantuso Dance
• Ages 8-10, 11-13, 14 plus and adult
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Jazz
This class will offer jazz dance emphasizing strong technique and performance. Students will explore isolation, contraction, turns, across the floor and jumps. Each class will end with choreography exploring different styles of jazz dance.
Jazz Dancing Classes & Levels at Pantuso Dance
• Ages 8-10, 11-13, and 14 plus
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Ballet
A good foundation in dance begins with ballet, which enables the proper placement and alignment needed to build strong versatile dancers. New to Pantuso Dance, this program will help students gain the fundamentals required for all other forms of dance. Students are encouraged to study ballet in conjunction with their tap, jazz and musical theatre.
Ballet Classes & Levels at Pantuso Dance
• Ages 4-6, 7-10, 11-13, and 14 plus and adult
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Hip Hop
A high-energy, mixed level class that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B and pop music together with movements influenced by some of today's hottest video choreographers. Hip hop encompasses movement that has elements of poppin', locking, and breaking as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. No Street Shoes please.
Hip Hop Classes & Levels at Pantuso Dance
• Ages 10-16
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