Copeland Queen School of the Arts
757-482-2528
644 Grassfield Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Develop
Develop Dance Program
Grades 3-5
Students in grades 3-5 will flourish in hour long classes with multiple styles to choose from. Children will feel accepted, and empowered to be their very best.
GROW
Small class sizes and individualized attention mean your child gets personalized learning that meets them where they are.Cumulative curicculium keeps them learning in a manner that is age appropriate and developmentally sound.
Enjoy
A joyful atmosphere that fosters lifelong friendships in both our students and their families! Special classes, events and performances ensures the excitement is brewing all year long!
Belong
ALL dancers matter at CQSA! Everyone deserves their chance to shine, and we make sure each dancer receives just that!
Ballet
Ages 7 and up
Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms.
Each level will focus on proper body alignment, terminology and correct execution of steps, as well as strength and flexibility training, through barre’, center floor and across the floor adagio and allegro combinations.
Classes are one-hour long. Students are to wear a black leotard, and and pink full-footed tights with pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. Hair must be secured in a bun.
Tap
Ages 7 and up
Students will develop rhythm, style and sound quality in this class that blends both traditional broadway style tap and current rhythm style tap together. Emphasis on ankle and foot mobility and flexibility, speed and accuracy.
Students will wear a solid colored leotard and tights (dance shorts may be worn as well) Tap shoes will be determined by level and instructor. Hair should be secured off the face and neck.
Jazz
Ages 7 and up
Students will learn musicality and technique, focusing on balance, flexibility, and strength, through different genres of music including Broadway, Latin, and current hits.
Students enrolled in Jazz classes are required to take a ballet class concurrently. Students will wear a solid colored leotard and tights (dance shorts may be worn as well) with skin-colored slip-on jazz shoes. Hair should be secured off the face.
Lyrical Jazz
Ages 7 and up
Lyrical classes are designed for intermediate students with previous training in ballet. Students will explore basic techniques and skills from ballet, jazz and modern. It emphasizes the interpretation of music lyrics while telling a story with movement that can be fluid or abstract.
Students will wear a solid colored leotard and tights (dance shorts may be worn as well) Shoes TBD by the instructor. Hair should be secured off the face and neck.
Hip Hop
Ages 7 and up
These fun, upbeat classes teach hip hop technique and choreography without the worry of suggestive moves or inappropriate music! Dancers develop rhythm, coordination, and self-expression.
Students will wear comfortable gym type clothing and DEDICATED black, "Converse" style low-top sneakers. Hair should be secured off the face and neck.
Acro/Tumbling
Ages 7 and up
Floor tumbling and contortion with an emphasis on the correct formation of skills. Students work at their own level.
Students will wear a solid colored leotard and footless tights or leggings. Bare feet required. Hair should be secured off the face and neck.
