Details

Session: Fall 2024
Chapter:  Denton County
Location:  CYT Studio
Time:  7:00pm - 8:00pm
Day:  Monday
Starts:  08/19
Ages:  11 - 13
Tuition:  $5.00

** Registration ended September 5, 2024 at 11:55pm

Description

Building on the basics, this class will begin to introduce how to take your dancing to the next level through more intricate movements and combinations. Students will grow in strength, control, and technical proficiency.
Objectives:
  1. Increase Flexibility and Strength: Implement exercises that enhance flexibility and build muscle strength, which is crucial for advanced ballet techniques (Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation).
  2. Enhance Foundations: Focus on refining basic ballet techniques and integrating them into more complex combinations (Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation).
  3. Artistic Expression and Control: Develop students' ability to express emotion and narrative through ballet movements while maintaining control and precision (Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work).

Teacher:


Karah Johnston

Karah Johnston has been immersed in the dance and performing arts industry her entire life. She pursued her passion for dance by joining Ballet Magnificat, a full-time professional touring ballet company. From 2002 to 2008, Karah toured with the company, performing nationally and internationally. After retirement in 2008, Karah joined the faculty of Ballet Magnificat until she and her husband felt called to move back to Texas in 2011. Currently, she and her husband work full-time for Gateway Church and have three adorable children. Karah enjoys teaching private ballet lessons and in 2018, had the honor of getting back on the stage performing in Mary Poppins with Gateway Performing Arts. Karah’s desire is that the next generation would know they can glorify the Lord with their talents and that they do not have to compromise their beliefs to pursue their passions!

Location:

907 W Main Street, Lewisville, TX 75067