ASPIRE Junior, Youth, Teen and Senior Companies
Our elite companies of dancers that show dedication and commitment to the art of dance. Each company team has a required list of classes, required attendance and event participation such as fundraisers, conventions, shows and competitions. Placement for Fall 2010 will be determined at May 8th, 2010 audition.

Boogie Woogie Babies and Tiny Tots
All our little movers and shakers ages 2.5-3 and 3-5yrs! This class combines play and dance technique to build the love of dance in our young students. The class is a combo of ballet/jazz, tumbling, flexibility and general coordination set to fun, age approrpriate music.

Ballet/Tap Combo Levels 1, 2, 3
Ballet and Tap combo classes are a great way for young dancers to begin to embrace the classics of dance training. Our tiny dancers from ages 3-8yrs participate in beginning and pre-Ballet technique with an introduction to Tap. Dancers perform in BOTH styles at local showcases such as State Fair and Glendale Glitters plus the end of year recital.

Classical Ballet
Ballet tradition and history is held to the highest standard at Arizona Dance Artistry. Classes also include Dance History and Ballet Vocabulary lessons weekly. Ballet is the center point of dance training and proper body alignment. Ballet provides each dancer with poise, presence and self-respect that transfers into very valuable life lessons. Ballet is not only an education in fine dance technique, it is an education in manners, respect for peers and instructor, body awareness and confidence. Ballet dress code reflects these principles.

Pre-Pointe, Pointe 1, Pointe 2, Pointe 3, Pas de Deux/Partnering
Marie Taglioni was the first ballerina to dance en pointe in 1832, dancing the lead role in "La Slyphide". Pointe is by invitation only. Pointe shoes are the highest privledge a young dancer can receive. Each dancer aspiring to dance en Pointe must show discipline, ambition, strength and excellent ballet skills. All dancers are evaluated by the director and are personally taken to be fitted for their first pair of Pointe shoes.

Pas de Deux class introduces the experienced and mature pointe dancer how to dance comfortably and gracefully with the assistance of a male partner.

Fouettes and Pirouettes
Advanced dance turns technique class for dancers aspiring to grow and develop their multiple turns.

Turns, Leaps and Tumble
Focus on pirouette technique, switch leaps and tumbling tricks such as aerials and back handsprings! Great to increase dancer flexibility and technique

Lyrical
Lyrical, quite simply, is music in motion. This class is reserved for dancers with Jazz or Ballet technique experience and present a mature approach to dancing. Learning to "emote" and use all forms of expression are cornerstones in this class. Dancers will also participate in Lyrical and Modern Improvisation activities plus student choreography.

Jazz and Jazz/Hip Hop Combo
Gene Kelly, Bob Fosse, Twlya Tharp, Gus Giordano and Tyce Diorio all have contributed to the style we know as Jazz today. At Arizona Dance Artistry we focus on Broadway Jazz, Pop Jazz and Jazz Funk styles. Dances can portray Musical Theater and Broadway scenes, Disco, Pop Jazz or Jazz Funk from each class. Technical elements such as leaps, turns, extension, flexibility and control are a main focus of our Jazz curriculum.

Hip Hop is a great style to combine with jazz and learn to embrace the dynamics of music. This style of dance has been mixed and remixed across the country with Popping and Locking, Smooth Hip Hop, Funk Hip Hop and Breakdancing. Anywhere you go you will find something different! Our funky style will have you learning the hottest steps each week!

Modern/Contemporary
Modern is rooted in classical technique of ballet and jazz. Current Modern styles of dance have been inspired by the techniques created by Martha Graham and Alivin Ailey just to name a few. Contemporary dance crosses over into ballet technique and is used in current dance companies around the world to bring modern elements to the classical repertoire.

Musical Theater
Singing, Acting and Dancing all in one! The class will focus weekly on teaching proper singing technique with acting ability for musical theater plays or productions. Classes will be integrated with dance choreography to illustrate the scene being acted out while singing along! Great addition to schedule for any dancers who love to perform! Students that are looking to integrate dance slowly to improve their musical theater training, this is a great class for you too!