BalletBallet is one of the few dances that have stayed approximately for centuries not decades and is still magical, spectacular and artistic. Neoclassical balletis less rigid than the classical ballet and use the traditional ballet vocabulary. The characteristic of neoclassical ballet is that its organization focuses on structure.Contemporary balletis a form of dance influenced by both classical ballet and modern dance. Many of its notions come from the ideas and innovations of 20th.Generally it is performed in the opera house, theatres, Broadway like shows, has very good training for its ballet dancers, and is one of the hardest trained, along with modern dance performers and jazz dancers. |
TapTap is an exciting form of dance in which dancers wear special shoes equipped with metal taps. Tap dancers use their feet like drums to create rhythmic patterns and timely beats. The term "tap dancing" is derived from the tapping sound produced when the small metal plates on the dancer's shoes touch a hard floor or surface. |
JazzJazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television shows, movies, music videos and commercials. People enjoy watching jazz dancers, as the dancing is fun and energetic. Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's individual style and originality. Every jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in their own way. Jazz dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. |
PointeEn pointe (pointe) means "on the tip" and is a part of classical ballet technique, usually practised using specially reinforced shoes called pointe shoes or toe shoes. The technique developed from the desire for dancers to appear weightless and sylph-like and has evolved to enable dancers to dance on the tips of their toes for extended periods of time. Although both men and women are capable of dancing en pointe, it is more commonly done by women, because men's feet are larger and less delicate than that of women's. |
Hip HopHip hop is a dance style, usually danced to hip hop music, that evolved from the hip hop culture. The first dance associated with hip hop was breakdancing. While breakdancing consists primarily of moves executed close to the ground, the majority of hip hop moves are done standing up. |
LyricLyrical dance is a dance style that blends ballet and jazz dance. Lyrical is generally smoother and a bit faster than ballet, but not quite as fast as jazz. A lyrical dancer uses movement to express strong emotions such as love, joy and anger. Movements in lyrical dance are characterized by fluidity and grace, with the dancer flowing seamlessly from one move to another, holding finishing steps as long as possible. Leaps are exceptionally high and soaring, and turns are fluid and continuous. |
IrishIrish dance is a type of traditional dance form that originated in Ireland. Irish dance can be divided between social Irish dance and performance Irish dance. Irish social dances include céilí and set dancing. Irish céilí dances are danced in various formations of couples from 2 to 16 people. Irish set dances are danced inquadrilles, or 4 couples arranged in a square formation. |
Pom PonA pom-pon (also known as pompom) is, at its most basic level, a decorative ball of fluff. Pom-pons may come in many colors, sizes and varieties and are made from a wide array of materials, including fabric, wool, cotton, paper, plastic, or occasionally feathers. While not necessarily the most common usage of a pom-pon, the most noticeable and widely-recognized use is generally in cheerleading and often by fans during other spectator sports. |
Adult Belly DanceBelly dance or Bellydance is a "Western"-coined name for a traditional "Middle Eastern" dance, especially raqs sharqi (Arabic: رقص شرقي). It is sometimes also called Middle Eastern dance or Arabic dance in the West, or by the Greco-Turkish term çiftetelli (Greek: τσιφτετέλι). The term "Belly dance" is a translation of the French "danse du ventre" which was applied to the dance in the Victorian era. It is something of a misnomer as every part of the body is involved in the dance; the most featured body part usually is the hips. Belly dance takes many different forms depending on country and region, both in costume and dance style, and new styles have evolved in the West as its popularity has spread globally. Although contemporary forms of the dance have generally been performed by women, some of the dances, particularly the cane dance, have origins in male forms of performance.. |
VoiceMrs. Brezna has been teaching voice for twelve years, and held adjunct teaching positions at Northeast Community College and the University of Memphis. She currently teaches privately and has seen her students excel. Most recently, one of her students was chosen to be part of the Young Artist Summer Program with Opera Memphis. Although Mrs. Brezna’s formal training is in opera, she is well-versed in musical theater, Broadway and Alexander techniques. |
AcrobatsAcrobatic gymnastics (previously called Sport Acrobatics and nicknamed "Acro") is a competitive partner sport combining the strength, flexibility and technical precision of gymnastics with the grace and musicality of dance as well as the trust and camaraderie of a dedicated partnership. Participants at a highly competitive level compete age categories of 11-16 (age-group), 12-19 (junior), and 15+ (senior). There are also levels that participants can compete in which are often equally as competitive, but do not have the option of competing internationally. |
TaekwondoTaekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics. |
ZumbaZumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program created by dancer and choreographer Alberto "Beto" Perez in Colombia during the 1990s. |
Piano, Trumpet, MathNick is one of our newest additions to the teaching staff of Performing Arts Academy. He comes to us with a wide range of experience in many genres of music: Traditional Music, Popular Music, Time Period, and Technique & Instrumentation. His background transcends both sacred and secular music spanning over three decades. A graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, Tn., Nick specializes in piano, classical organ, voice and trumpet. He has served as a teacher and director of music throughout his career. He has received many honors during his career and considers teaching others to be his highest honor. In addition to a passion and devotion to music, Nick has also taught in both primary and secondary education in North Carolina, and as a Assistant Professor in two colleges in Ohio. Because music reflects many subtle overtones found in the field of Mathematics, he felt drawn into the classroom to instruct students in various forms of Math. As an astute observer of detail, Nick discovered that a good understanding of mathematics will often strengthen the comprehension of musical skills. Consequently, he will be available on a limited basis to tutor students on the following; math basics, algebra, advanced algebra, and trigonometry. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee". Taking his excellent words to heart, it is Nick's desire to teach his students every facet of music so that they may in turn, impart this awesome gift to generations to come. |
GuitarMemphis based guitarist/vocalist/songwriter John Roth, best known for his work with the bands Winger and Black Oak Arkansas, has been touring and recording with national acts since the age of 19. There's magic in John's fingers and music in his soul… Jim Dandy heard it and had him touring and recording with Southern Rock legends Black Oak Arkansas right out of high school! After this kick-start, John's reputation as a stellar performer and studio musician quickly grew along with the number of his admirers and he soon found himself in demand for performing and/or recording with top rockers including Winger, Giant, Jimi Jamison (Baywatch), and Survivor, among others. John's original music reaches a whole new level of artistry. With songs like "Red Violet & Blue" and "Gettin' By", John showcases outstanding vocals and a songwriting ability equal to his already established guitar mastery! Combining the psychedelic influence of Hendrix with elements of old school funk and the raw edge of modern rock, John forges a style of his own that can be experienced on his self titled solo CD. Most recently, John has been touring in Europe with Winger supporting the newest Winger release "Karma", and has also joined forces with the Melodic rock band Giant to record their newest CD "Promised Land", scheduled for release on Feb. 26th in Europe and March 9th in the U.S |
