KCPA 2011-2012 Class Descriptions

Dance Music Theatre Tumbling & Karate

  • Fun for Mini’s is a class for 2& ½ to 3 year olds. We learn 20 minutes of music 20 minutes of movement and 20 minutes of tumbling.
  •  Pre-School Dance for 3 & 4 yr olds we learn 30 minutes of Tap and 30 minutes of Ballet.
  •  Pre- School Music 30 minutes children learn note and rest recognitions and values C scale on the Piano as well as rhythm and singing
  •  Pre-School Tumbling children learn age appropriate tumbling also mini-tramp and floor balance beam.
  • Pre-School Karate I is an age appropriate class for our youngest Karate students 3 & 4 yr olds.
  • Ballet  Dance Angela Tarleton has written a Fully Graded System of Ballet Curriculum with accompanying music arranged by Kim Nichols and Angela Tarleton also played by Kim Nichols. A graded system simply means that each level has exact dance steps and techniques that are required learning before the student can pass to the next level.  It also means that each teacher follows this curriculum so that whoever teaches the classes nothing is omitted before the student passes to the next level.
  •  Ballet I is 1 hr and is for Kindergarten -2nd grade Beginners.
  •  Ballet II is 1 hr and is for 3rd-5th grade beginners or children that have passed Ballet I.
  •  Ballet III is 1&1/2 hrs and is for 6th grade and up beginners as well as younger children that have progressed to that level.
  •  Ballet IV and V are for students that have progressed to those levels.
  •  Pre-Pointe is for the serious student that is planning to study point starting at age 9 & 10.
  •  Pointe is for the very serious student and must be at least 11 yrs old and have had previous Ballet Classes.
  • Adult Ballet  is a class geared for Adults those that have danced before and those that are just beginning. It is not only a dream come true for many individuals that makes them feel beautiful and elegant but it’s great for aerobics, stretch, strength and balance as well.
  •  Tap Dance I  45 min.is for kindergarten -2nd grade beginners.
  •  Tap Dance II is for 3rd -5th beginners or younger students that have progressed to that level.
  • Tap Dance IIIand up is based on skill level.
  • Adult Tap Dance is a class geared for Adults those that have danced before and those that are just beginning.  It is not only a dream come true for many individuals but it’s great for aerobics, strength and balance as well.
  •  The rest of the Tap levels are for those stents who have progressed to that level.
  •  Jazz or Hip Hop Dance I  for kindergarten -2nd grade beginners.
  •  Jazz or Hip Hop Dance II is for 3rd -5th beginners or younger students that have progressed to that level.
  •  The rest of the Jazz or Hip Hop levels are for those students who have progressed to that level.
  •  Irish Dance we learn traditional Irish Dancing; reels, jigs, slip jigs as well as the Ceili Dances.  Our classes are non competitive .
  •  Irish I is for 1st -5th beginners or younger students that have progressed to that level.
  •  Irish II is for Students that have progressed to that level and begin learning hard sole.
  •  Musical Theatre Our class begins with breathing exercises and vocalizing.  We then play games which help to relieve the actors of inhibitions, learn trust and build skills to work together to communicate as a team both verbally and interpersonally; which is vital when working together in a production.
  • We also work on staging and blocking techniques, facial expressions, voice projection and movement on stage.  The most important aspect however, is that we have fun while learning and working together to give our audience the most enjoyable experience possible.
  • Please note:  We work on “cold reading” of scripts for monologues, skits and the lyrics to the music. Therefore, one of the pre-requisites of the class is the actor needs to be able to read.
  •  Youth Theatre We are so excited to Introduce our Total Emersion Program. This is for serious Drama Students 6th-12th Grade. Younger students will be considered and auditioned on recommendation only. Students will study many aspects of Theatre Arts such as: Acting-Improvisation- Dialects-Period Style Movement/Gestures-Elocution Character Interpretation.
  • Musical Theatre Dance Grades  6th-12th  An introductory class that will give actors and singers the basics of ballet, Jazz and Tap with the intent that they move on to higher level classes as they progress.
  • Acro-Dance & Tumbling- is a combination of Tumbling and Dance moves.  A high energy class that’s perfect for students that want to incorporate tumbling into their Hip Hop or Cheer leading routines.
  •  Ballroom Dance  is a combination of traditional dances of Ballroom, Latin & Swing.
  •  Lyrical Dance is a dance form that includes moves from Modern, Jazz & Ballet usually Danced to songs with Lyrics that the dancers interpret.
  •  Modern Dance is a wonderful Art Form all unto itself that uses the full range of Motion of the Body it is usually performed barefoot and includes lots of floor work.
  • Pilates is a stretch and strength Mat Class that is very safe for students of all ages. It uses gravity and ones own body to inhance strength, stretch and balence. It specifically targets the core abdominal mussles which is excellent in strengthing the lower back as well as the entire body.
  •  Karate Tiger Mountain Shotokan Karate is a Japanese martial art. Karate is not only about self defense and physical discipline. It can also help students lose weight, improve  flexibility, balance, and lower the resting heart rate. Karate is good for all ages, all physical abilities and all capabilities.
  • Karate I  is an age appropriate class for our youngest Karate students 3-4 yrs.
  • Karate II   this is a high energy age appropriate class class for 5-7 yrs .
  • Karate III  Beginners 8 & up
  • Karate IV  Intermediate-Advanced 8 & up
  • Private Piano  We use the  Bastian Series for it gives a strong foundation in music theory as well as teaching the student to recognize patterns through intervals which is vital in sight reading.  Miss Michelle, as her students call her, feels the most important thing is that she and the students have a positive and fun experience while learning.
  • Private Voice Our goal in working with a voice student is to first recognize the natural range of the voice and then work closely with the student to choose a repertoire that both fits the voice and interests the student.  We then work on vocal placement to find the true bel conto, combined with work on tonal memory, breathing, posture and relaxation; and in doing so we have fun!  We learn and practice stage presence, facial expression, blocking and the importance of being passionate about performing.  We learn to communicate as we perform, to share what the composer wanted to come across through the lyrics, melody and dynamics and often we analyze the accompaniment for any hidden meaning; in essence, we work to give the audience a wonderful experience.”