Dance Classes
Nardi Dance Studios offers many different types of dance and programs for all ages. For information and class descriptions see below. For easy access to your class times click on the links below.
OPENINGS FOR PRIVATE LESSONS ARE NOT ON THE SCHEDULE PLEASE CALL TO INQUIRE AND MAKE A REQUEST FOR A SPECIFIC TEACHER
PROGRAM CHOICES 2024-2025
Combo Mini 1
(ages 3-K)
Combo Mini 2A
(ages 4-6)
A beginner dance class consisting of basic Ballet, Tap & Floor tumbling. Children perform both Ballet & Tap in the annual performance in May. Level II Classes have 1 year of previous training.
Combo Mini 2B-not available
(ages 4-6)
A beginner dance class consisting of basic Ballet, Tap & Floor tumbling. Children perform both Ballet & Tap in the annual performance in May. Level II Classes have 1 year of previous training.
Combo Youth Level 1 (Beginner)
(1 hour) (1st grade and up)
A beginner intro to dance class for the elementary school age child with no previous training. Combination class consists of Ballet, Tap and Jazz.
Combo Youth Level 2 Tap (Beginner/Intermediate)-Not available
(1/2 hour) (1st grade and up)
A beginner intro to tap class for the elementary school age child with no previous training.
Combo Youth Level 2 (Intermediate)
(1 1/2 hours)
Children may continue to study Ballet and Jazz as a combination class at for second year of dance. Dancer must have completed Combo Youth Level 1 the previous year.
Combo Youth Level 3 (Intermediate/Advanced)
( 1 1/2 hours)
Children may continue to study Ballet, Tap and Jazz as a combination class at increased levels of difficulty and must have four to six years of previous training to be in this level.
Combo Youth Level 4 (Advanced)
( 1 3/4 hours)
Children may continue to study Ballet, Tap and Jazz as a combination class at increased levels of difficulty and must have four to six years of previous training to be in this level.
Teen/Adult
A teen/adult jazz dance class for teens 11 & Up & adults.
Intermediate/Advanced Specials
The above programs are longer and are intended for the serious dance students.Each class becomes a separate program with increased levels of difficulty and children may choose from the following schedule:
- Ballet - 1 or 1 1/2 hour sessions
- Tap - 1 hour
- Jazz - 1 hour
- Broadway - 1 hour
- Lyrical - 1 hour
- Contemporary - 1 hour
- Acro- 1 hour
- Hip Hop- 1 Hour
* Pointe is added after 1-2 years of Classical Ballet
These intensive training programs have an increased level of difficulty and are intended for the serious & dedicated student. To keep our dancers training and excelling at the same pace all JR/SR dancers are required to take at least THREE technical classes, which does not include tap to stay in this level of dance.
- Classical Ballet & Pointe - 2 1/2 hours
- Master Tap Class - 1 hour
- Jazz - 1 hour
- Modern - 1 hour
- Broadway - 1 hour
- Lyrical - 1 hour
- Contemporary - 1 hour
Pointe (by recommendation)
Acro (by recommendation)
Performance Company (by audition only)
Pixie Ballet (by recommendation)
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Groups of 1 to 6 Dancers
These lessons are 1/2 hr to 45 minutes long and students must be enrolled in a regular weekly class. Please inquire at the main office, openings are not posted on the web site.
DANCE STYLES
Combo Mini Programs
Basic ballet and tap movements introduced in a fun manner. Dancers learn rhythm, refine motor skills, and form an educational foundation.
Jazz
Dancers learn a variety of sub-genres under the umbrella term "jazz", including inspirations from pioneers such as Fosse, Cole Jackson, Robbins etc. Jazz emphasizes isolations, syncopations, contractions and performance quality.
Hip-Hop
Focus on presenting hip hop as commercial-style stage dance while keeping true to its social and street origins. Hip Hop emphasizes a competitive nature, isolations, popping, locking, breaking, popular trends and free-style.
Kids Broadway Beginner &
Kids Broadway Intermediate
This class is an add-on program for our youth levels who are training in ballet, tap and jazz. It focuses on musical theatre education, acting, voice and drama. Students will learn choreography based on original Broadway material that is theatre friendly for younger levels.
Classical Ballet
Classic genre seen in its current form in the 19th century. Characterized by graceful fluid movements through use of specific alignment, positioning and gesture. Dancers perform variations, centre and barre work.
Pointe
Advanced branch of ballet only available through teacher recommendation and years of ballet training. Dancers must meet strict physical and artistic requirements before consideration.
Tap
Style of dance in which musicality is emphasized. Dancers explore cross-rhythms, syncopation, improvisation and call and answer techniques. Students will learn original codified choreography and combinations from tap dance pioneers.
Broadway
Perfect for the triple -threat dancer: dancing, singing and acting. Performance quality is emphasized along with characterization. Experience the entertaining musical theatre culture formed in the United States.
Modern
Free expressive movement. Reactionary to ballet and aimed to reject its structure and display. Noted for natural use of breath, floorwork, contract, release, fall and recovery. Dancers study approaches founded by pioneers such as Graham, Horton, Limon, Dunham and Ailey.
Lyrical
Marriage of ballet and jazz techniques. Derives inspiration from the lyrics of the music and uses dance as a narrative medium. Emphasizes emotional connection.
Contemporary
Incorporates ballet, modern and jazz movements. Strays from rigidity of other classical dance forms. Defining elements include abstract quality, unpredictability, use of breath, and floorwork. Dancers will learn combinations and explore movement vocabulary through improvisation.
Acro
Marriage of gymnastics and dance. Focuses on flexibility, strength, muscle control. Tricks used in all styles of dance are taught in a safe environment.
Performance Company
Our competitive and performance teams. Dancers take part in a yearly audition for placement. Dancers must meet technical requirements and be enrolled in specific technique classes. Benefits include performance opportunities and receivable dance adjudicator critique.
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Groups of 1 to 6 Dancers
These lessons are 1/2 hr to 45 minutes long and students must be enrolled in a regular weekly class. Please inquire at the main office.
Our dance students will perform in our highly professional production held once a year at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Allentown. This production is presented to help students gain confidence, poise, and educate them in the different styles of dance and music. Dancing on the stage at the Scottish Rite Cathedral provides a wonderful performance experience for everyone involved. Many of our students have continued their dance education at various colleges and have gone on to become working professionals. Whether training for a career or just for fun and enjoyment, our students say that these opportunities and experiences are something they will treasure.