Training | Logrea Dance Academy

Intensive Program
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Enrichment Program

The Intensive program has requirements regarding the number and kind of classes that an Intensive student must take in order to participate in the program. The Workshop and Conservatory classes are part of the LDA Intensive program. Participation in the Intensive Program is by invitation from the student's Teacher and Mr. or Mrs. Logrea The Conservatory & Workshop classes have ONLY Intensive students in the classes, which guarantees the students in the Intensive Program that all students in these classes are taking multiple lessons per week (the minimum for their level). Therefore, these classes can progress faster and work with more difficult and complex combinations, etc. Each student accepted into the Intensive program has been identified as capable of handling the multiple classes and the faster progression and this allows greater progress and higher potential for our Intensive students.

The enrichment program has no requirements other than that students who wish to take jazz or modern or Musical Theater must also take a ballet class. The regular Ballet technique classes (Ballet III, Ballet IV, etc) are made up of students in both the Enrichment Program and the Intensive Program. Students who are not in the Intensive Program are in the Enrichment Program.

Placement Guidlines

Description of Classes

Your quest for the perfect dance studio ends right here. Our extensive list of classes included many types of dance and a variety of skill levels, to make sure there's an ideal option for you. Have a look at our class descriptions below.

Ballet

The foundation for all other techniques, Ballet training strengthens and tones the muscles while focusing on proper body alignment and good posture. It requires flexibility, stamina, memorization, focus and discipline.

Ballet Levels:

Ballet I - 6 Years Old First Grade & Up
Ballet II - 7 Years Old
Ballet III - 8-10 Years Old - By evaluation ONLY
Ballet IV - 9- 10 Years Old - By evaluation ONLY
Ballet V - 10-12 Years Old - By Evaluation ONLY
Ballet VI -10 & Up w/Previous Training - By Evaluation ONLY

Elementary

(Pre-School Ballet) 3 Years old - Beginner Class with out a Parent

Pre-Ballet/ You & Me

For 2-3-year-olds, this is the first step for the young dancer, incorporating ballet movement in a semi-structured class using improvisation, musical play, and introducing the concepts of barre and center-floor work. Children typically take only one class per week, and sessions for this age group are shorter than the normal one-hour class. Children should be toilet-trained and developmentally ready to separate from their parent and participate in a group in order to enroll.

Elementary Levels I and II

For children 4 through 5 years of age, these classes instill the most basic skills of barre and center work at an age-appropriate level while developing strength, coordination, and musicality.

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Advanced Ballet

Conservatory and Children's Workshop

Conservatory class, an accelerated technique class for dancers enrolled at the Ballet IV, V and VI levels, is attended by invitation. Children's Workshop is a performance and repertory class focusing on character dance and, later in the term, provides an introduction to pointe work. Registration in Children's Workshop is by invitation from the Academy directors.

Intermediate and Advanced Levels

All class requirements apply to students in the Intensive Program. Students are not required to follow this schedule if they are not studying pointe or are not performing with Westchester Ballet Company. Students may enroll in any technique classes at or below their placement level. Taking class above the assigned placement level requires permission of the Academy directors.

Junior and Senior Workshops

Junior and Senior Workshops are performance and repertory classes, and registration is by invitation. Turn class and Pas de Deux (partnering) are advanced technique classes, also enrolled by invitation only.

Master Classes

Master classes and special workshops are offered at various times during the regular term. Academy students may be eligible to participate depending on their placement level. Noted teachers and performers who have taught in the past include Jeremy Blanton (former artistic administrator of American Ballet Theatre Studio Company), Russel Fratto (noted artistic consultant and dance educator), Ted Kivitt (noted teacher and former principal dancer of American Ballet Theatre), Natalia Stavro (former principal of the Bolshoi Ballet), Christine Spizzo, Marilyn Miles, and Valentin Bartes and Erica Oshono (principals of the Oshono Ballet

Pointe

Pointe Training

Students ages 10 and up are evaluated regularly to determine their readiness for pointe class, but neither age nor placement level is a guarantee of being invited to go on pointe at the Academy. Other variables that weigh in on this decision are experience, basic alignment, and strength in the ankles and back. To be considered for pointe, students must have been taking ballet classes for at least 3 years, at a minimum of 2 classes per week for the past 2 years. Students are notified via Email that they are eligible to begin studying on pointe.

Pointe Levels:

Pre-Pointe V-10-12 Years w/training
Pointe A
Pointe BC
Pointe C

Pre-Pointe VI 10 Years & Up w/training
Master Pointe
Pointe B
Pointe CD
Pointe D

Tap

In Tap, students will learn vocabulary, musicality, rhythm, and different styles of this technique. Students of the classical tradition will find a challenge in the mastery of Tap's syncopated rhythms and stylized movements.

Tap Levels:

It does NOT require taking a ballet technique class

Tap Intro - 5 Years of age and up
- No dance experience needed
Tap Beginners - 8 Years old and up
- with Placement
Tap Beginners Intermediate - 8 Years old and up
- with placement
Tap Intermediate By Evaluation/Placement ONLY
Tap Advanced - By Evaluation/Placement ONLY

The Broadway theater continues to reinforce the popularity of Tap

with each new season. From this quintessential American dance form comes the "time step", an important – and fun – part of every dancer's repertory. Tap may be studied at the Academy at all levels of ability, on its own, or as a supplement to the pursuit of other disciplines. Students of the classical tradition will find a challenge in the mastery of Tap's syncopated rhythms and stylized movements.

Jazz

Jazz is an energetic and expressive form of movement. The music and the styles vary from traditional, such as Luigi and Fosse (Broadway Jazz), to the very expressive and dramatic Lyrical and Contemporary.

Jazz Levels:

Requirements: Take at least one class per week, with a Ballet Technique class

Jazz Beginner: 7 Years old and up
Jazz Beginner II: 10 Years old and up with previous experience
- Needs Placement
Jazz Intermediate: 11-12 years old and up by evaluation
- Previous experience
Jazz Intermediate Advanced: 13 years old and up by evaluation
- Previous experience
Jazz Advanced: By Evaluation or Placement ONLY

Jazz remains our connection with the Here and Now, in dance as well as music. Academy dancers are encouraged to develop their technical skills in this contemporary and highly exciting dance form, building on the fundamentals of ballet for placement, stability, and line. Jazz classes are eclectic in style, drawing on the background of the individual teacher.

Modern

Modern is an expressive style of dance that stems from the core of the body and uses elements such as floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation. In the Modern classes, the focus will be on learning technique, improvisation, and choreography.

Modern Levels:

Requirement- at least one class per week with a ballet technique class

Beginners Intermediate: 8 Years old and up
Intermediate: Advanced: 11 Years old and up by placement
Advanced: 14 Years old and up by placement

As an enrichment to the students' movement vocabulary

...and an expansion of the dancer's artistic expression, the Academy offers Modern dance classes for intermediate and advanced-level students. Classes provide an eclectic and lyrical approach to the Modern discipline, which continues to be a mainstay of the American dance scene.

Adult Classes

At Logrea Dance Academy, a variety of adult classes are offered, including Ballet, Ballroom, Pilates, and Yoga.

Broadway

BROADWAY Minis: - Focus on the fundamentals of Broadway dance numbers: how to hold formations/traffic patterns, ensemble storytelling, introducing theatre jazz technique and dance terminology.

BROADWAY Bound: Focus on expanding depth and understanding of Broadway dance numbers: harness technical ability in theatre jazz technique, explore more complex formations and traffic patterns, experience deeper intricacies of ensemble storytelling.

BROADWAY Company: Focus on advanced technical understanding of theatre jazz technique, the ability to add style, intricate formations/traffic patterns, theatre dance history, and a thorough understanding of all elements that factor into crafting Broadway dance numbers.

DANCING THROUGH DISNEY: Step into a magical world of movement in our Dancing Through Disney class! This creative movement–based class invites young dancers to explore dance/movement fundamentals, imagination, and musicality while dancing to their favorite songs from beloved Disney stories. Dancers will skip, twirl, leap, and stretch as they bring characters and adventures to life through guided movement games, storytelling, and simple choreography. The class focuses on building coordination, rhythm, confidence, and creativity in a fun and supportive environment. Perfect for young dancers who love music, imagination, and a little Disney magic, this class encourages self-expression while introducing the joy of dance.

Conditioning

Appropriate for Students taking 3 or more classes a week. Those wishing to join Conservatory are encouraged to register. Ages 8-11 will be coached to their level simultaneously with ages 12-grad.

Every dancer needs a tool kit to keep them on a path of limited injuries and improved performance. And every dancer also needs a regimen to utilize before classes and performances for focus and mental health. Conditioning class will give dancers a series of warmups, targeted muscle exercises, flexibility routines, and meditative cool-downs that increase with challenge over the course of the school year and each year thereafter.

What to wear/bring to class:

Leggings or sweats, warm-up sweaters are fine. Bottle of water, ballet shoes, a yoga strap OR long winter scarf, two tennis balls in a sock tied closed with a hair tie, and a theraband. Please have your hair pulled back in a clean ponytail or bun.

Acro Dance

Class Doesn't require a Ballet Class

Acro/Dance offers the students both a base in technical Jazz dance and Acrobatics. The class will begin with a basic dance warm up leading to across the floor where we learn Jazz progressions. The Second half of the class will be dedicated to work on mats learning the basics of acrobatics, front and back roll, back bends, handstands, cart wheels. The level of the class will dictate the complexity of the movement. Culminating in combination work at end of the intensive

Acro Dance Ages:

Ages 8-10
Ages 11-18

Hip-Hop