The performing company of the school, it was established to give intermediate and advanced students opportunities throughout the year to practice their craft within the community. In addition, company members participate in several dance competitions, dance workshops and master classes throughout the year. Students are asked to join the company and are required to take a minimum of five classes a week, including ballet and modern. They are also required to take the Summer Intensive session or an equivalent program outside of the state.
Classes are offered for children to adults. Since ballet technique is the foundation of all the dance forms, an emphasis is placed on ballet training. However, classes are also offered in tap, hip-hop, modern dance, jazz, acrobatics and flamenco. Students are encouraged to take these classes in addition to their ballet training so that they will become a well-rounded dancer. Students start their dance training with one class a week, gradually progressing to more. Students are graded on alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, style and basic understanding of the concepts involved in the dance form studied, with all students advancing on an individual basis according to their ability and attitude.
DISCOVERY
An introduction to ballet and tap dance, with an emphasis on the development of rhythm, locomotive skills, creativity and coordination, it is offered to children 3 & 4 years of age. The class meets once a week for one hour. All students are required to have an attention span of at least 20 minutes.
PRE-BALLET
This class continues the introduction to ballet and tap technique, with an emphasis on creative movement to familiarize students with the different elements of dance. Pre-ballet is offered to children 5 & 6 years of age and meets once a week for one hour.
BEGINNING BALLET
Focusing solely on ballet technique, this class meets once a week for one hour and is offered to children 7 years and older. No previous ballet training is required.
BALLET
Based on the Vaganova method and Finis Jhung style of teaching, these classes are offered at three different levels to children 8 years old to adult. Younger children may attend based on their ability. Classes are an hour to an hour & a quarter, depending on the level, and meet twice a week. A student's level is based on ability and age.
POINTE
Pointe is introduced at the intermediate ballet level. Only those students who are qualified by the teach may participate. All students must attend ballet class a minimum of two times per week. Students begin in a Pre-Pointe class, where they learn basic Pointe and build strength before moving on to the regular Point class.
TAP AND HIP-HOP
Offered to children 7 years of age and older, these two dance forms are offered in combination at the beginning level with the student progressing to separate classes at the intermediate level. Students are encouraged to take these classes along with their ballet class.
HIP-HOP
Based on street dance, basic break dancing and dancing seen in music videos, this class is for students 7 years of age to adult and is offered for the beginner and intermediate dancers.
MODERN DANCE
A theatrical dance form that emphasizes a creative and individualistic approach to movement, these classes are offered at the beginner and intermediate level to students 7 years of age to adult.
FLAMENCO
These classes are offered to students 4 years of age to adult and focus on flamenco rhythms, dance movements, footwork and basic arm and hand work. Both beginner and intermediate levels are offered.
ACROBATICS
Combining dance movements with tumbling, floor gymnastics and back-limbering skills, these classes are offered to students 7 years of age and older. Both beginner and intermediate classes are offered.
TEEN/ADULT BALLET
This class is offered twice a week for the older teenager and adult. It is offered at the advanced beginner/intermediate level. Students are given center work combinations in varying degrees of difficulty to coincide with their ability and level. In addition to ballet, Teen/Adult Classes are offered in Jazz & Flamenco.
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Private classes are available in all dance forms and can be arranged with the Director, Doris Noriega.
DRESS CODE
There is a required uniform dress code for each level. Hair must be neatly secured back of the face and up off the neck for classes
DISCOVERY - Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes
PRE-BALLET - Light blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes
BEG. BALLET - Burgundy leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers
BALLET - All levels - Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers
TAP & JAZZ - Coconut Grove Ballet shorts, tan tights, black leotard, tap & jazz shoes or black dance sneakers.
HIP HOP - Coconut Grove Ballet shorts, black leotard, jazz sneakers (Block)
ADULT & ADVANCED FLAMENCO - Black leotard, flamenco skirt, flamenco shoes
BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE FLAMENCO - Black leotard, black polka dots on white ruffle flamenco
skirt, black flamenco shoes.
KIDDIE FLAMENCO - White leotard, red flamenco skirt with white polka dots on ruffle, black flamenco shoes
BOYS - White t-shirt, black jazz pants, black dance sneakers, tap shoes if required.
ADULT CLASSES - Leotard, tights and dance shoes: bare feet for modern, black jazz shoes or sneakers for jazz, tap shoes, ballet shoes
*For your convenience children size uniforms are available for purchase at the studio
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
This is part of the student's dance education and an extension of the benefits that come from studying dance. This performance serves as an opportunity for the students to learn to project and express their uniqueness on stage.
PARENTS DAY
Twice a year, parents are invited to observe their child's progress in class.
WORKSHOPS, MATER CLASSES & FIELD TRIPS
A variety of workshops and master classes are offered to our students and to the community. We also schedule dance-related field trips for our students throughout the year.
SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE
This is a 2-week session for company members or students aspiring to be part of the company, who take intermediate and advanced ballet, modern dance, hip-hop, tap, acrobatics and flamenco classes. Students learn dances they will perform during the school year and for dance competitions.
KIDDIE & REGULAR CAMP
A 2-week summer program for children 3 to 6 and 7 to 12 years of age. Classes include a variety of dance forms, as well as craft activities related to dance. At the end of each session a show is held for the parents.
REGULAR SUMMER SESSION
A 6-week dance session for students 3 years old to Adult, offering classes in ballet, modern dance, hip-hop, tap, acrobatics, flamenco and belly dancing.
Coconut Grove Ballet2255 SW 32 Avenue
, Suite 204
Miami, FL 33145
Map305-448-0336
www.CoconutGroveBallet.com
