STAR Dance is an exciting Dance program based on the California State Standards for Dance Education.

STAR Dance delivers a high energy program that provides children the opportunity for both physical and mental expression

STAR Dance offers custom made programs ranging from Choreography, Classical Forms to Dances from around the world!

STAR Dance Provides:

• An interactive and Exciting Dance program, aligned to the state standards
• Programs that are custom tailored for your students and your schedule
• Professional Artists
• Assessment Testing available upon request
• Culmination Works in Progress Showings

“It’s what I always wanted to do, to show the laughter, the fun the joy of dance.” ~Martha Graham

FRIENDSHIPS
Beyond instruction, dance opens a wide spectrum of social settings in which friendships are forged and dreams come true.

“To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak.”  ~Hopi Indian Saying

CONFIDENCE
Dancers possess an aura of self-confidence and an ability to enjoy themselves. Their entire mental outlook takes on a renewed sense of motivation and energy.

“Dance is the only art of which we ourselves are the stuff of which it is made.” ~Ted Shawn

CREATIVITY
Dance provides an emotional outlet in which a person can truly reflect his or her feelings through movement.

“To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking.” ~Agnes De Mille

HEALTH
Dancing helps tone and strength the muscles of the body! Dancing encourages overall fitness!

“Dancers are the athletes of God.” ~Albert Einstein

Bhangra is a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region in South Asia.  While Bhangra began as a part of harvest and baisakhi festival celebrations, it found its way to the performance stage after the division of Punjab in 1947. The tradition spread slowly and developed into a unique folk dance form. Bhangra has come of age and is now performed at every major celebration and in clubs.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Everyone is a Dancer!  Everyday we dream of stories and ideas that are rooted in the language of movement.  Come take part in an exciting class that focuses on self-expression, choreography, and music appreciation.  Here’s a chance to learn how to use movement to communicate the stories of your life!

Young children need a variety of concrete, multi-sensory movement experiences to stimulate various types of development.  They also need an abundance of fantasy and creative play to internalize and integrate such experiences. Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore movement through music, develop physical skills, channel energy, stimulate imagination and promote creativity.

GIVE IT PROPS!
Twirling batons, hula hooping and spinning poi…  Here’s your chance to take part in an action packed class that teaches the art of incorporating props.  In this class, students will learn the art of baton twirling, dancing with the hula-hoop and the intricate tricks behind spinning poi.

Students will learn to use a prop by moving their bodies. This activity encourages students to focus on balance, a variety of body movements, and making the prop central to their movements.

HIP HOP
Come get down to a hip-hop funk!!  Bring your best moves and come prepared to learn super fly street beats, improvisational styles and even integrate some of the latest break dance moves into your very own music video choreography.

Hip hop dance refers to dance styles, mainly street dance styles, primarily danced to hip hop music, or that have evolved as a part of the hip hop culture. Hip hop dancing is evolving in many different directions today, heavily influenced by the evolution of hip hop music and its popularity in media.

I WISH I WAS A BALLERINA
Come learn the language of Ballet… Tombe, Pas de bourree, Pirouette!  From the courts of Kings and Queens, such as Louis XIV to the contemporary choreography of Balanchine; Ballet has rooted itself as the common language of the Dance world.  Here’s your chance to study the techniques of the masters.

Ballet is an academic dance form and technique that is taught in ballet schools according to specific methods. In general, proper ballet technique requires good placement (or alignment), and turnout. Students are required to learn the names, meanings, and precise technique of each movement they learn. Emphasis is also put on building strength and developing flexibility.

INTRODUCTION TO CHOREOGRAPHY
This class introduces students to the fundamental elements of dance technique and vocabulary, while allowing them the opportunity to pattern dance movement to create original performance pieces.  While exploring and combining locomotor and axial movements, students will work in groups to discover how sequencing, levels and quality of movement can be combined in different ways to create their own choreography.

Choreography (literally “dance-writing”, also known as “dance composition”), is the art of making structures in which movement occurs. Choreography is the stylistic use of all our available skills and means to make dance as art. Choreography is a way of working, of digging into personal experience for something to express in movement.

JAZZ IT UP
Come step into the world of Modern Jazz. From Cole to Fosse to MTV, Jazz dance has spread its roots from Broadway to the popular culture of Music Video.  This action packed class takes you through a dynamic workout that tests your flexibility and teaches you the technique necessary to spin through any dance class.

Jazz is an exciting and ever evolving dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, passion and life.  Classes explore body isolations of the head, shoulders, ribcage, feet and arms and encourage individual expression and the development of personal style.

“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?!”
Come show us your best moves, and test your skills.  Do you like to get down to a hip-hop beat, do you dance the night away with your favorite Bollywood musicals, would you like the chance to explore the cultural dances of the world, or come test your strength and explore the intricacies of classical forms?  No matter what your style, STAR Dance has got your groove!

Dance provides the three components of any well-rounded fitness program: stretch, resistance training and aerobics. It also combines utilization of the body, mind and, most essentially, the spirit. If you are looking for it all, dance is where you can find it. Come join us at STAR and discover the dancer within.

STOMP!! HIT!!
Have you ever just wanted to bang on some pots and pans??  Do you walk down the street and hear musical rhythms in the city’s urban pulse?  Well here’s your chance to STOMP!! HIT!! This class is a percussion based musical jam; that explores the syncopated rhythms and movement found in the world around us.  Students will use found objects such as garbage cans, pots, and pans to explore how tone and pitch combined with force and quality of movement can create a musical symphony.

The term “Stomp Dance” is an English term which refers to the ’shuffle and stomp’ movements of the dance.  In this class, students will learn rhythms incorporating stomping motions with hand clapping and mixture of footsteps. This is a percussive form of expression integrating high-energy movements.

TAIKO MATSURI
A festival of Drums!  Come learn the art of the Japanese dancing drum.  Taiko is a unique style of drumming that incorporates intricate rhythms with beautifully synced movement.  Rooted in traditions, taiko has played a role from the temple to the cultural rituals of warfare and festivals.  In more recent years taiko has developed into a dynamic performance art.  In this class you will learn the beautiful dynamics of sound and motion and how they can come together for a stunning visual and audio experience.

Taiko is a traditional Japanese art form, showcasing the harmony of discipline, drumming, and movement. The dynamics and rhythm of the drum meet the elegance, harmony and mystic of classical Japanese dance and demonstrate the diversity of Japanese music and dance culture.

TRIBAL JAM
Feel the rhythm; catch the vibe! Learn the traditional beats of African Dance.  Here’s a non-stop class to get your cardio going!  Tribal dances have long represented a coming together of community and a sharing of cultural mythology. Here’s your chance to learn the rhythms of the Drum and the traditional dance movements!

This class offers a rich taste of African culture and has a unique quality, which captures the hearts of everyone. Students will learn about song, music and dance as they embark on a journey of high-energy movements from West Africa, and rhythmic, yet fluid gestures inspired from East Africa!

TRIO TIME
Bring your best moves and come prepared to learn tap rhythms, a little jazz funk, and super fly street beats!  This specially designed trio of classes gives you the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Tap and Jazz while simultaneously integrating them with the latest Hip-Hop moves!

In this class, students are introduced to the concepts, structures, and terminology of Tap, Jazz, and Hip-Hop. This combination of dance techniques gives students a diverse foundation of movement training.

WORLD BEAT
Come learn the beats and rhythms from around the world!  Every culture, around the globe, has their own forms of dance.  Dances used to tell the mythology of the culture, dances used to celebrate the changing of seasons, dances to tell the cycle of life, and dances of celebration.  In this combination class, you will have the opportunity to dance your way across the globe!

Students will learn cultural dances, with emphasis on rhythmic awareness and movement development.  In addition to learning the traditional movements, this class will also focus on the geography and history of each dance form.