What is a contemporary dance class? It is a class that takes the best of all dance styles, uses fun and interesting music while connecting the creative mind with the moving body. This introductory class will be stimulating and exploratory and will introduce classical and modern dance concepts to the young dancer. Moving through a warm-up of technique and body concepts, across the floor dance steps, and finally ending with choreography, improvisation, and dance games students will be sure to have a blast in this class!
*Ballet 1 is a recommended class to accompany this class.
*Required to take Ballet 3
Combining the technique of classical training with the expansiveness of modern and jazz dance, this contemporary dance class will move through a warm-up of technique, floor exercises, strength training, across-the-floor choreography, and ultimately a final choreographic piece. The importance of axis, alignment, balance, and musicality are emphasized in every class.
Hair should be pulled back in a braid, ponytail, or bun.
Dress should be leggings and a tight fitting top.
Two days a week!
Combining the technique of classical training with the expansiveness of modern and jazz dance, this class will move through a warm-up of technique, floor exercises, strength training, across-the-floor choreography, and ultimately a final choreographic piece. The importance of axis, alignment, balance, and musicality are emphasized in every class. This fast-moving class also has opportunities for being part of the dance troupe which performs in the community.
A stimulating and exploratory dance class that will introduce classical dance concepts. Moving at an easy pace for young dancers, this class will cover basic ballet positions of the lower and upper body, flexibility and stretching exercises, musicality, and simple ballet and contemporary steps both stationary and crossing the floor. The class will culminate with simple choreography set to music.
*Contemporary 1 is a recommended additional class
Please wear a pink leotard and “ballet pink” tights, either footless or convertible style, and pink ballet slippers. Boys in black tights, black pants, or bike shorts with a white shirt and black ballet slippers.
Hair must be pulled back in a braid or bun.
An introductory acting class that focuses on building the character, improvisational skills, and ensemble work.
Class will be structured to include acting games, technique, collaborative story telling with a focus on devised theatre which is the process of collaboratively creating a new work without a pre-existing script.
This class will cover a variety of material using various techniques such as Meisner, Method, and Stanislavsky. Scene work, improv, and monologue development will be the focus of the class, with the goal of providing students with a portfolio of work to use in developing their craft, and also for audition purposes. Classic, modern, and original work will be explored, in a workshop environment of creating, critique, and improve.
Students will be given parts for an original show that will be performed in May, thus we highly encourage that students commit to both Fall and Spring semesters.
Pilates is a movement technique utilized to improve strength, flexibility, balance, muscular endurance, and the connection between the mind and body.
Pilates pays special focus to the core muscles that surround the spine and pelvis, and implements exercises that combine strengthening and mobility work to create lengthened, flexible muscles.
Ideal for dancers, athletes, or anyone who wants to improve their posture.
We offer flexible scholarships for those in need.
Rates determined on a case-by-case basis.
(Up to 50% off or more)
Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz
Contemporary 4
Contemporary, Pre-Ballet
Hip Hop
Aerial Silks, Glee, Keiki Dance
Pre-Ballet/Creative Movement, Ballet 1/Tap
Main PDI Studio
64-974 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
Kahilu Theatre
67-1186 Lindsey Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743