Our Mission Statement:

Loral Sims School of Dance's mission is to provide classical training, contemporary stype and proper technique in a safe, positive and motivating environment. The fun and "family oriented" atmosphere of Studio 1 & 2 promotes self-confidence, discipline, personal accomplishment and respect for others. Students of all ages have studied under Miss Loral and her staff for years and continue to share their love and passion for dance.

Our Facilities:

Both Studios are equipped with professsional dance flooring and viewing windows. Studio 1 is equipped with two spacious studios and there is a designated area for siblings to wait and play comfortably.
Studio 2 is conveniently located off of Kelley Boulevard (Route 152), just around the corner from Studio 1.

Our Classes:

Studio 1 & 2 offer a comprehensive program of dance classes for ages 2 to adult. Classical training, contemporary style and proper technique is provided in the following areas of dance:

Preschool

Tiny Dancer I
A “preschool” dance class offered for 3-4 year olds just starting out in the world of dance! This class will introduce students to some basics of ballet, stretching, and creative movement.

Mommy & Me
(Ages 2-5 years) Children can discover the excitement of dance as well as share a special time between mother and child while engaging in hands-on movement activities essential to proper development in coordination, recognizing music and rhythms, counting and timing, and self-confidence. This is an opportunity for young children to sing, play games, stretch, and increase self-confidence while being introduced to basic dance concepts with security of mom.

Combo Classes
Our combo classes are offered for children ages 4-5 years. We offer Tap/Ballet or Ballet/Acro.

 

Ballet

A great class for all levels. Develop the fundamentals of dance through control, poise, precision, fluency and grace using the technique and style of ballet.

Pointe

En pointe (pointe) means “on the tips of the toes” and is a part of classical ballet technique made possible by specially reinforced shoes or toes shoes. The technique developed from the desire for dancers to appear weightless and sylph-like and has evolved to enable dancers to dance on the tips of their toes for extended periods of time. Although both men and women are capable of dancing en pointe, it is more commonly done by women.

Lyrical

Lyrical dance is a dance style that combines elements of Ballet, Modern, and Jazz techniques. It is commonly set to popular music with vocals or just instrumental bars. The name lyrical comes from the word “lyrics” because dancers use the lyrics of a song or instrumental music to inspire them to do certain movements or show expression. The goal of a lyrical dancer is to use gesture, facial expression, and controlled movements on order to execute their movements and emotions fully. Besides emotional connection to music, lyrical dance typically encourages use of articulation, line, weight, and movement qualities. Learn music interpretation through sustained extensions and expressive emotion. Lyrical is a type of dance that relies on a direct relationship between the lyrics of various songs/poems and specific dance movements.
Jazz

Jazz technique is based on the natural movement of the body and is designed to increase body control and coordination. Routines are set to modern and contemporary music.
Hip Hop

Street dance style for free-styling integrating jazz techniques with acrobatic movement.
Acro

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context. Acro dance is known by various other names including acrobatic dance and gymnastic dance, though it is most commonly referred to simply as acro by dancers and dance professionals.
Tap
Teaches an awareness of beat, timing and rhythm. Combining the technique of tap dancing with nostalgic to modern styles.
Irish Step

Irish step dance is a type of performance dance originating in Ireland from traditional Irish dance. When performed as a solo dance, it is generally characterized by a stiff upper body and the quick and precise movements if the feet. Irish step dancing has been recently popularized by the world famous show “Riverdance” and its followers.
Zumba

Combines Latin and international music with dance in an effort to make exercise fun.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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