In my course, I have connected movement to our favorite Musicals.  But even if your child does not follow the shows, this is an engaging and energetic workout taught by a Certified Pilates and Dance Teacher. 

This is an ongoing course.  Students may sign up to drop in for one class or continue to attend classes each week depending on their schedule and interest. Classes will not build upon each other so learners are welcome to come and go whenever is most convenient for them. Each week new skills and techniques are introduced so learners can drop in and remain flexible. The class renews each week unless you choose to cancel. All classes will rotate on a 10-week schedule and will cycle to the beginning of the themes as outlined.   I will remain in contact with students regarding what to expect each week.
 
In this beginner hip-hop dance course, dancers will begin class with a warm-up and stretch.  Students will learn new dance terminology and foundational performance skills.  Zombies, Descendants, Hamilton, Teen Beach, and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series music will be our dance themes each week. Students will have an opportunity to move their bodies in healthy and happy ways every week. They will also have a chance to discuss class and meet the other students in their course. Social interaction time may include games and no prior knowledge about the movies will be required, although movies may be discussed in class. No dance experience or exercise experience is necessary. No extra materials are required. Here is an example of our classes.

Week 1: Zombies Dance: "Someday"  
Technique: Pivot Steps
 Warm-up, stretching, center, and technique time. We will learn choreography and play a "Zoms vs. Poms" game.

Week 2: Descendants 1 Dance: "Rotten to the Core." 
Technique: Pas de bouree
Warm-up, stretching, center, and technique time. We will learn choreography and play a get to know you social game.

Week 3: Hamilton: " The Schuyler Sisters"
Technique: Grand battement
Warm-up, stretching, center, and technique time. We will learn choreography and have a mini historical dance lesson.

Week 4: Teen Beach: "Cruisin for a Bruisin"
Technique: Grand jete
 Warm-up, stretching, center, and technique time. We will learn choreography and play a beach game. We will also have a mini hula lesson.

Week 5: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: "Born to Be Brave"
Technique: Arabesque
Warm-up, stretching, center, and technique time. We will learn choreography and learn stage performance techniques.

Week 6: Zombies Dance: "We Own the Night"
Technique: Pique Turns
Warm-up, stretching, center, and technique time. We will learn choreography and play a "Zoms vs. Poms" game.

Week 7:  Descendants 2 Dance: "What's My Name?"
Technique: Rond de jambe
Warm-up, stretching, center, and technique time. We will learn choreography and play a Descendants Trivia Game.

Week 8: Teen Beach: "Surfs Up"
Technique: Developpe
Warm-up, stretching, center, and technique time. We will learn choreography and make up a dance with a beach towel.

Week 9: Descendants Dance: "Night Falls"
Technique: Chaine Turns
Warm-up, stretching, center, and technique time. We will learn choreography and play a Descendants Trivia Game.

Week 10:  High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: "Bet on It"
Technique: Attitude
Warm-up, stretching, center, and technique time. We will learn choreography and learn stage performance techniques.