Patti Morris Dance Unlimited

Preschool

This program is offered to children 2-4 years of age. They are introduced to the varities of music, rhythms, basic movements of the bodyand aweness of individual responses to music.

 

Kinderdance

This is an introductory program for 5-6 year old students in Tap and Ballet. This level picks up where preschool left off. However the preschool program is not required. Kinderdance is more structured and requires the student to begin using rhythm counts and basic dance terminology. 

 

Ballet

This is a strongly technical form of dance. It consists of patterns of movement developed over centuries. It expressly requires the student to become proficient in turn out, control, mobility, agility, stability, and firmness of body, Serious study does not begin until age eight.

 

Pointe

This is offered to students who are at  least 11 years old who have passed the requirements of Ballet in strength and balance after at least three years of Ballet class based on a minimum of 1- 11/2 hours weekly.

 

Pre-Jazz and Jazz

An upbeat American form of dance seen in musicals, films, and music videos.

 

Hip Hop

This is a popular form of dance seen most often in music videos and in pop star concerts. This is a creative and hip way to move to music. 

 

Tap 

This is a rhythmic isolation of sounds produced by the feet and set to a given piece of music, usually employing style and tequnique of other dance forms 

 

Modern

This is a highly creative dance form using expressive movements.

 

Lyrical

This is a contemporary style of dance with interpretation of music.

 

Irish Step 

Based upon the traditional dance movements of Ireland natives, dancers keep the upper body stiff while focusing on the quick movement of the feet.

 

ACRO

This a style of that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. This is a seamless blend of dance and acrobatics.