Classes for Everyone
CREATIVE DANCE
Young children can express their ideas and feelings through improvisation, rhythm, group songs, and dances using fun costumes & props while gaining confidence and body awareness. Ages 2 ½ - 4​
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BALLET
Ballet provides a solid foundation for other forms of dance and forms the basis for discipline, creativity, and appreciation of dance as an art form. Barre and center work build strength and flexibility.
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Students are invited to take Pointe when their strength and technical achievement reaches a certain level.
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POINTE
En pointe (pointe) means “on the tip” and is a part of classical ballet technique practiced using specially reinforced shoes called pointe shoes or toe shoes.
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JAZZ
Classes teach basic jazz dance technique, terminology and movement quality with an emphasis on proper execution of jazz isolations, rhythms and style performed to contemporary music.
PRE-BALLET/TAP/JAZZ
Introduces children to basic ballet, tap steps, or jazz steps and vocabulary using fun costumes & props. Ages 4 - 6
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HIP HOP
Features the hottest steps and choreography seen in music videos and concerts. Students will explore both new school and old school foundation movement.
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ACRO DANCE
This style of dance combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character and its unique choreography.
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TAP
Is an intricate form of dance with the feet as well as the body. Tap enhances rhythmic dynamics, speed and agility with a focus on total body movement, technique, and performance quality.
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MODERN
Incorporates creativity & self-expression with a focus on strength in movement and spatial awareness & imagery.
Denise Gucwa’s School of Dance in Lederach, Pennsylvania offers classes in a variety of dance styles for both new and experienced dancers. Our comprehensive curriculum runs year-round with programs for recreational, serious and competitive dancers.
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All dancers are invited to perform in the annual spring recital. See the performance page for additional performing opportunities.
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Not only is dance a great physical workout and creative outlet, it builds poise and self-confidence. DGSD dancers have fun learning the art of dance in our encouraging atmosphere and build strong friendships along the way.
To ensure quality instruction and safety, class sizes are limited.
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New to the studio, please contact us for a Free trial class.