A Child's First Class
A Child's First Class
While we love to see children start dance classes at a young age, we gladly accept all ages.
Registration is Ongoing for 2018-2019 Classes
Stop by and check out the newly renovated Hot Shots Dance Company studio!
382 North Forest Avenue, Hartwell, Georgia
CLICK HERE FOR 2018-2019 REGISTRATION FORM (PDF)
CLICK HERE FOR 2018-2019 REGISTRATION FORM (PDF)
Expressions Dance Revue 2017
Video courtesy of Athens Video
Video courtesy of Athens Video
Hartwell Community Block Party Video
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YouTube and watch
the fun our dancers have (at 3:08 mark)
Class Descriptions
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This class introduces little ones to the world of dance through the use of imagination and play. We use a variety of props such as hoops, ribbon wands and scarves as we teach the basics of ballet. This class also incorporates basic tumbling techniques. We believe strongly in "saying and doing" as we introduce the terms and techniques that will lay the foundation for more advanced classes.
Ballet classes are offered from a beginner level to advanced. Students are taught proper body placement, body alignment, barre and center floor work, along with across the floor combinations. Beginner classes introduce vocabulary, proper alignment, and classical ballet technique. Advanced classes include adagio and allegro work, and combinations using balance, strength, and style. All students are urged to study ballet, as it is the foundation of all other dance styles and facilitates further success in these disciplines.
Pointe is only open to dancers who have mastered the necessary level of ballet and have been approved. While similar to ballet, students wear pointe shoes with a hard, full soled shank and a boxed toe, so that the ballerina may go fully onto pointe while in releve. This class is for the advanced ballet dancer and requires an additional ballet class, as well as instructor permission in order to participate. Not everyone is made for pointe class, so ankle and foot bone structure, stage of growth and strength must all be considered.
Jazz classes are fun and energetic. Students will learn elements as kicks, leaps, turns, splits, and isolations, while incorporating elements of ballet technique. Classes include stretch and strengthening exercises, floor work, and across the floor progressions in addition to a center floor combinations. A variety of combinations utilizing rhythmic variation, multiple turns and level changes are also incorporated into the class.
This is a dance style that combines elements of
ballet, modern, and jazz dance techniques. The goal of a lyrical dancer is to
use gesture, facial expression, and controlled movements in order to execute
their movements and emotions fully.
Classes blend elements of Contemporary and Modern dance, such as freedom of expression, interpretation of music, principles of fall and recovery, control, breathing, balance and contraction/release. Teachers incorporate an eclectic blend of contemporary and post-modern movement into their classes. Modern and Contemporary Dance forms allow students to explore their individual dance style outside of the structure of traditional ballet and jazz classes.
Acrobatics teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, coordination, and endurance. Beginner classes focus on fundamental techniques. As the student advances skills will include front and back walkovers, limbers, handsprings, chest rolls, cartwheels/round offs, handstands, back handsprings, back tucks, side and front aerials. This class is great for students looking to enhance agility and flexibility and is important for any student considering competition level classes.
Tap utilizes special metal-tipped shoes to produce various rhythms. Our program instructs students in both Classical Tap and Rhythm Tap. Classical Tap emphasis more upper body movement along with making sounds. Rhythm Tap employs close footwork including many heel drops and toe drops to bring in a syncopated rhythmic beat.
Ages 5 - 10 years
This class teaches the fundamentals of cheerleading and
incorporates beginning tumbling.
We will
teach proper motion placement, jump technique, basic dance moves, cheers, kicks, cartwheels and voice projection.
Cheer/Tumble is full of excitement and energy.
*Monday's Cheer/Tumble Class is full and registration for that class has been closed.*
Baton twirling is a unique sport in that in order to perform at the highest level, baton twirlers must be able to demonstrate strength, flexibility, physical fitness and harmony in coordination with the twirling of their baton. Students in beginner classes will learn baton terminology and basic twirl skills while developing hand-eye coordination and wrist flexibility. Basic dance moves are introduced with emphasis on proper form and hand placement. More advanced student classes focus on hand twirls, rolls and tosses and a variety of catches and releases are introduced.
Theo & Ganine are experienced teachers, they will be able to put you
at ease and have you twirling and laughing on the dance floor in no
time. They specialize in private instruction - the fastest, easiest, most
efficient way to learn to dance, or you may arrange your own group
class. Partner dancing skills are fun, so whether the music is swing,
cha cha, waltz or tango, you will have the time of your life.
Your first
private lesson with Theo & Ganine is FREE, take a chance and learn to dance! Call Theo &
Ganine at 706 436-7698
OR - Sign up for our Tuesday Evening Group Classes Held at HSDC
6:30 PM for Junior/Senior Student Dancers
7:30 PM for Adult Dancers
Dancing Through The Years
Dancing Through The Years
You'll love every minute of your journey
A Child's First Class
A Child's First Recital
A Child's First Recital
Your child's first recital will be one you'll always remember. It's an exciting time for parents and teachers, as well as the dancers.
A First Bouquet
A First Bouquet
A little girl's first bouquet is a treasure.
Ballet - The Building Block
Tutus and tights - how can you not smile!
Poise and Confidence
Over the years, it becomes about So
Much More than dance.
Coordination and Balance
Dance and movement patterns create strength and endurance from an early age.
Competition
Dance competitions teach your child important life lessons about discipline and goal setting.
Expression and Emotion
Children learn how to express emotion
through dance.
through dance.
Striving for Perfection
Learning to achieve precision in dancing wins competitions and turns out spectacular performances.
Technique & Flexibility!
Two of the most critical elements of dance.
