(614) 475-8500 Gahanna, OH
 

Class Descriptions

New Life Dance Ministry offers a wide variety of classes so that all students have the opportunity to enjoy a well-rounded performing arts education. If you have questions about our classes, or need help choosing the right class for you or your child, please contact us.

 

Note: Class placement is based on the student’s age, level of proficiency, and previous dance experience. It may be necessary to observe the student in class to accurately access the appropriate class.

ACRO/TUMBLING


ACRO Dance

 

Students will learn basic rolls, cartwheels, bridges, roundoffs, backbends, and walkovers. The class is designed for each student to work at his or her own pace with more complex skills being introduced as he or she progresses. To safely prepare students to work on skills, classes will begin with stretching and conditioning. Students achieve greater strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and balance.

Open to Ages:
2 to 12

Class Attire:
Unitard or leotard (except boys), t-shirt, and bike shorts.


 
BALLET


BALLET

 

Students will learn classical ballet technique and terminology, with an emphasis on proper body alignment and placement, balance, body and arm positions and musicality. Each level is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty. Ballet is the foundation for many types of dance styles and is highly recommended.

Open to Ages:
10 to Adult

Class Attire:
Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, t-shirt, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Bike shorts can be worn under the dance skirt.
Boys -T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.
All - No jewelry, hair in a bun (short hair should be pulled away from face).


 
COMBO


COMBO

 

This class introduces young dancers to the basics of dance. We start by learning how to tell your right foot from your left and stepping and clapping to a beat. From there your child gets a flavor of ballet, tap, and jazz styles of dance by learning simple movements and combinations to music. They also get a chance to experience dancing together as a group and in front of an audience. It’s the perfect place for your aspiring ballerina or dancer to start learning lifelong dance technique in a supportive and fun environment.

Open to Ages:
5 to 7

Class Attire:
Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers.
Boys - T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.


 
CONTEMPORARY


CONTEMPORARY/CHOREOGRAPHY

 

This class encourages students to be expressive while using movement from various forms of dance, including modern, ballet, jazz, and lyrical. Emphasis is placed on self-expression, music interpretation, versatility, and spatial and body awareness. Students explore choreography through class projects and improvisational exercises.

Open to Ages:
10 to Adult

Class Attire:
Girls - Leotard, t-shirt, bike shorts, capris, or leggings, pink tights, and jazz shoes or ballet slippers.
Boys - T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.


 
CREATIVE DANCE


CREATIVE DANCE

 

This fun class explores creative movement by using imagery, props, music, and games. Students will also learn basic ballet steps and tumbling moves. Focus is on developing socialization skills, balance, rhythm, and coordination.

Open to Ages:
4 to 5

Class Attire:
Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers.
Boys - T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.


 
ISRAELI FOLK DANCE


DANCE, TAMBOURINES, & FLAGS

 

This class is designed to provide an introduction to the skill of Israeli Folk Dance, along with the use of basic tambourine technique. Students will learn basic steps that recur in many dances, circle, line, and partner dances, and tambourine patterns, which coupled with the Israeli Folk Dances, will be utilized in choreography to be taught during class sessions. The class is open to all levels; prior dance experience is not required. Come join the fun and get a good cardio workout!

Open to Ages:
10 to Adult

Class Attire:
Loose comfortable clothing, and ballet slippers, jazz shoes, or dance sneakers.


 
JAZZ/HIP-HOP


JAZZ/HIP-HOP

 

Jazz/Hip-Hop combines techniques of ballet, ethnic, and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance, including urban dance styles and self-expression. Emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style. Each level is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty.

Open to Ages:
6 to Adult

Class Attire:
Girls - Leotard, t-shirt, black dance pants or capris, or leggings, and black jazz shoes. Boys - T-shirt, black dance pants and black jazz shoes.


 
LEAPS & TURNS


LEAPS & TURNS

 

This class focuses on the technical components of leaping, jumping, and turning, as well as flexibility and strengthening exercises. It is taught in combination with Jazz 4-5. Leaps & Turns is open to students enrolled intermediate/advanced classes or by permission of instructor.

Open to Ages:
Teens to Adult or by permission of instructor

Class Attire:
Girls - Leotard, t-shirt, black dance pants or capris, or leggings, and black jazz shoes. Boys - T-shirt, black dance pants and black jazz shoes.


 
MODERN


MODERN

 

This class focuses on the foundations of many styles of modern dance technique. Students will explore floorwork, improvisation, and choreography.

Open to Ages:
7 to Adult

Class Attire:
Girls - Leotard, t-shirt, black dance pants or capris, or leggings, and black jazz shoes. Boys - T-shirt, black dance pants and black jazz shoes.


 
TAP


TAP

 

Students will learn tap steps, terminology, and combinations. Tap classes teach an awareness of rhythm, timing, patterns and improves musicality and coordination.

Open to Ages:
7 to Adult

Class Attire:
Girls - Leotard, t-shirt, black dance pants or capris, or leggings, and black tap shoes. Boys - T-shirt, black dance pants and black tap shoes.


 
TEEN/ADULT FUSION


TEEN/ADULT FUSION

 

This fast-paced class incorporates a wide variety of dance styles and conditioning methods. It's a well-rounded workout that encompasses various forms of dance and exercise including: strength training, cardio, Pilates, floor stretches and floor work. Drop-in rates are available. Please contact us for details.

Open to Ages:
12 to Adult

Class Attire:
Girls - Leotard, t-shirt, black capris, leggings or pants, jazz shoes or ballet slippers
Boys - T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or dance sneakers.


 
TINY TOTS


TINY TOTS

 

This is the perfect class for very young dancers who will learn from the beginning how much fun it is to move to the music. Here children will have a positive and fun environment to learn how to start moving in time to the beat. It is a place for young dancers to safely discover and grow their gross motor skills and coordination and start to socialize and play nice with new friends. Parents, grandparents, and other loved ones will all share in the pride and joy of watching their dancer start to grow and overcome their shyness as they get their first chance to wear a dance costume and stand on stage by the year’s end.

Open to Ages:
2 to 4

Class Attire:
Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers
Boys - T shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers