In-person classes resume on Monday, September 18th, 2023, at Harrison College, Crumpton Street, Bridgetown. Contact us for more info!
Classes at Dance Strides Barbados
Descriptions
Dance Strides Barbados offers classes in Preparatory and Acro Modern, Boys’ Technique, Modern, Modern Jazz, Afro/Caribbean, Ballet, Jazzercise and Jazz. The Primus Technique and Foundation Training are taught in the Modern and Modern Jazz classes.
The Primus Technique was developed by the late Dr. Pearl E. Primus and is being carried on and developed by M. Sheron Trotman. It is taught in the teen and adult classes, along with Foundation Training- a group of exercises with a layering principle to decompress the spine, open the chest and develop a strong core.
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Ms. Trotman (a certified level 1 Foundation Training instructor) also offers personalized day-time Foundation Training rehabilitation sessions and private dance classes. For more information on private/personalized sessions, please contact the studio.
Preparatory & Acro Modern (3-9 years): Pupils are taught the basics in dance, basic coordination and are encouraged to work either in couples or group settings. Props such as balls, streamers, and feathers are used as creative and stimulus tools. As the children progress in age and ability they are introduced to the basics of acro dance and challenged with more advanced exercises and movement sequences while being encouraged to express themselves.
Boys’ Technique (5 years and up): These young males are taught the basics in dance along with the elements of Street Jazz, while emphasizing strength, flexibility and discipline.
Modern (Adults): These classes are based on the Horton technique.
Modern Jazz (10- 18 years): The teens are taught Horton technique based material and Jazz dance idioms.
Afro/Caribbean (Children & Adults): Students work both in the traditional African as well as the Caribbean dance forms.
Ballet (Children & Adults): These classes are taught in a free style with influences from the Chechetti and Vaganova techniques.
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Jazzercise (Adults): Participants boost their conditioning in this cardio and strength training class.
Jazz (Teens & Adults): These classes are in lyrical and music video styles.
