BRADFORD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
ADULT CLASSES (AGES 18+)
Listed below are our current class offerings for adults.
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TRIAL CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE YOUR'S TODAY
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TO VIEW OUR WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE, CLICK BELOW
Ballet
BALLET IS A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CLASS FOR ALL DANCERS BECAUSE IT IS THE BASIS OF ALL FORMS OF DANCE. IT INTEGRATES BODY ALIGNMENT, CONTROL AND GRACE THROUGH MOVEMENT. IT ALSO TEACHES CORRECT POSTURE, PROPER POSTURE AND CARRIAGE.
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DANCE ATTIRE: LEOTARD, TIGHTS, SKIRTS/SHORTS, PINK CANVAS BALLET SHOES (BOYS BLACK SHOES)
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​ 45 minute class
Tap
STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO PERFORM RHYTHMIC AND SYNCOPATED FORMATIONS WITH THEIR FEET. IT IMPROVES COORDINATION AND BALANCE IN YOUNG DANCERS AS WELL AS CHALLENGES MORE ADVANCED DANCERS WITH ITS INTRICACY.
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DANCE ATTIRE: ATHLETIC TOP/LEOTARD, TIGHTS OR LEGGINGS/SHORTS, TAN BLOCH OR CAPEZIO SPLIT SOLE TAP SHOES
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30 minute class​
Jazz
JAZZ IS AN EXTREMELY ENJOYABLE FORM OF DANCE WHICH INVOLVES BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BODY MOVEMENT, AS WELL AS FOCUSING ON INCREASING FLEXIBILITY OF ALL MUSCLES. THIS CLASS IS FUN AND UPBEAT, AND ALWAYS A CROWD FAVORITE AT OUR SHOWCASES!
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DANCE ATTIRE: ATHLETIC TOP/LEOTARD, TIGHTS OR LEGGINGS, SHORTS, TAN JAZZ SHOES
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30 minute class
Lyrical
LYRICAL ENCOMPASSES THE BASIC FORMS OF BALLET AND JAZZ. LYRICS OF THE SONG ARE DEPICTED THROUGH FACIAL EXPRESSIONS, LEVEL CHANGES, AND CREATIVE MOVEMENTS. THE STUDENT MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF BALLET TRAINING AND ENROLLED CONCURRENTLY IN A BALLET CLASS.
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DANCE ATTIRE: LEOTARD, TIGHTS OR LEGGINGS, SHORTS/SKIRT, LYRICAL HALF SOLE SHOES
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30 minute class
Hip Hop
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HIP HOP IS A SPECIFIC TYPE OF JAZZ MOVEMENT TO "FUNKIER" MUSIC WITH MOVEMENTS AND STEPS TO MATCH THE QUALITY OF MUSIC. THE FOCUS OF THIS CLASS IS LEARNING THE STEPS OF POPULAR STREET DANCING. MOVEMENTS ARE SHARP AND PRECISE, AND COULD INCLUDE MANY TRICKS AND SKILLS.
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DANCE ATTIRE: STRETCHY CLOTHING THAT IS EASILY MOVED IN, HIP HOP SHOES (MUST ORDER THROUGH STUDIO)
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30 minute class
Musical Theatre/Broadway
LYRICAL ENCOMPASSES THE BASIC FORMS OF BALLET AND JAZZ. LYRICS OF THE SONG ARE DEPICTED THROUGH FACIAL EXPRESSIONS, LEVEL CHANGES, AND CREATIVE MOVEMENTS. THE STUDENT MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF BALLET TRAINING AND ENROLLED CONCURRENTLY IN A BALLET CLASS.
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DANCE ATTIRE: LEOTARD, TIGHTS OR LEGGINGS, SHORTS/SKIRT, LYRICAL HALF SOLE SHOES
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30 minute class
Solo/Private Lessons
SOLOS AND PRIVATE LESSONS ARE DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS, OR TO WORK ON PARTICULAR SKILLS AT THEIR OWN PACE.THE STUDENTS MUST TAKE A TECHNIQUE CLASS IN THE SAME AREA AS THE SOLO IF THEY ARE LEARNING A ROUTINE TO PERFORM IN OUR SHOWCASES.
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30 miunte class
Super Stars
THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE IN A WHEELCHAIR OR HAVE A DISABILITY. IN THIS CLASS, STUDENTS WILL LEARN SELF CONFIDENCE, DEDICATION, TEAMWORK, COORDINATION, INDIVIDUALITY, AND THEY WILL ALSO HAVE THE CHANCE TO PERFORM AT THE ANNUAL SHOWCASES! THIS CLASS IS SUPER FUN AND GIVES EVERYONE THE CHANCE TO ENJOY DANCE!
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DANCE ATTIRE: COMFORTABLE CLOTHING, JAZZ SHOES
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30 minute class
*PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY, AS WE DO PLACE SOME SUPERSTAR STUDENTS IN OUR RECREATIONAL CLASSES*
Competitive Dance
COMPETITION IS SUCH A REWARDING EXPERIENCE FOR DEDICATED STUDENTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR HARD WORK AND TAKE THEIR SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
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THIS IS AN INVITE ONLY PROGRAM, BUT WE WOULD LOVE TO MEET WITH YOU AND DISCUSS THE OPPORTUINTY OF YOU JOINING OUR TEAM!​
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PICTURES, CLICK ON THE COMPETITION TAB AT THE TOP!
Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Cardio Drumming, Pound
THESE CLASSES ARE ON A DROP IN BASIS, SO WEEKLY ATTENDANCE IS NOT REQUIRED. WE HOLD THESE CLASSES FOR ANYONE AS OUR TEACHER PROVIDES PROPER MODIFICATIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR LEVEL.
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YOGA INCORPORATES MEDITATION, MOVEMENT, AND BREATH WORK DESIGNED TO UNIFY THE MIND AND BODY. GUIDED RELAXATION, SUPPORTED SILENT MEDITATION, AND GENTLE MOVEMENT SEQUENCES ARE USED TO ACHIEVE A NICE WORKOUT AND A GREAT STRETCH.
WE OFFER CHAIR YOGA FOR THOSE WHO HAVE VARIOUS PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS, OR THOSE WHO FIND OTHER TYPES OF YOGA CLASSES TOO CHALLENGING. WE ALSO OFFER TODDLER/MOMMY AND ME YOGA CLASSES TOO!
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BARRE IS A TONING, BODY WEIGHT LIFTING WORKOUT THAT ENGAGES MUSCLES YOU NORMALLY WOULDN'T TARGET, ONES DEEP INSIDE YOUR BODY THAT SQUATS, LUNGES, AND SIT-UPS DON'T REACH. WITH HIGH REPS AND LOW IMPACT MOVEMENTS, BARRE CHALLENGES ANYONE LOOKING TO FINE TUNE THEIR MUSCLES, WITH NO PRIOR BALLET TRAINING NEEDED.
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CARDIO DRUMMING IS A LOW IMPACT WORKOUT THAT ANYONE CAN DO. IT IS A FUN, FAST-PACED WORKOUT THAT INCORPORATES CARDIO AND DRUMMING TO THE RHYTHM OF THE MUSIC. THIS CLASS ENHANCES MOOD, REDUCES STRESS, DEPRESSION, AND ANXIETY. IT CAN IMPROVE COGNITIVE FUNCTION AND MEMORY, WHILE ALSO INCREASING RANGE OF MOTION AND MOBILITY.
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PILATES IS A FORM OF EXERCISE WHICH CONCENTRATES ON STRENGTHENING THE BODY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON CORE STRENGTH. THIS HELPS TO IMPROVE GENERAL FITNESS AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. THIS CLASS CONCENTRATES ON POSTURE, FLEXIBILITY, AND BALANCE.
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POUND IS A FITNESS CLASS THAT COMBINES CARDIO, STRENGTH TRAINING, AND PILATES WITH DRUMMING TO ACHIEVE A FULL BODY WORKOUT. IT CAN STRENGTHEN AND SCULPT MUSCLES THAT AREN'T FREQUENTLY USED. THIS CLASS CAN IMPROVE RHYTHM, TIMING, COORDINATION, SPEED, AGILITY, AND MUSICALITY.
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CLASSES ARE HELD AT 8AM MONDAY-SUNDAY