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“Soaring to New
Heights”, Northside Center of the Arts (NCA) is a multi-faceted Fine
Arts Program in Partnership with NCA Martial Arts.The program satisfies
the demands and develops the Recreational student. We offer classes in
Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, West-African,
Modeling/Etiquette. Within the studio a strong emphasis is placed on
cultivating the talent of Jacksonville’s youth and creating an artistic
outlet for quality studio training, theory and performance. This year we
are celebrating our seventh year of excellence. Within the studio a
strong emphasis is placed on the individual. Each student must realize
their own goals and train to artistic excellence with the guidance of
seven experienced professionals.
The accomplishments of our students
tell the story of our studio. The NCA
students and instructors perform monthly at the Ritz Theatre and LaVilla
Museum as the “Official Ritz Hip-Hop Crew” we also participate in all
local parades, yearly at the Mayors Holiday Christmas Party at
City Hall our annual recital at the Florida Thetare and at numerous
performances throughout the city. The NCA Pageant Program holds many
crowns, this years incudes Miss. Forrest, Miss. Ed White and Miss. Delta
Teen.
Northside Center of the
Arts believes in reaching out to our communities. Northside
Center of the Arts, Soaring to New Heights!
Registration/Payments
Registration fee is due at time of registration and
a decreased yearly registration fee is due for
participation. Payments are due the first class of
every month. All payments are due the first week of
every month. A $10.00 late fee will be added weekly
for all payment not made by the 7th of the month.
Any payment not received by the third week of
the month will remove the student from class. |
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Ballet Classes
Ages 3-4 & 5-6
60 minutes per week - Students will participate in a combined Ballet and
Tap class. The ballet class introduces students to movement as they
learn basic movements with tambourines and other props. This helps set
the foundation and the love for dance at an early age. Tap class teaches
tap steps while using simple combinations with single and double sound
movements to help promote coordination.
Ages 7-11
60 to 60 minutes per week -
Emphasizes ballet vocabulary and develops a working knowledge of
positions, turns and alignment. Attention is placed on musicality,
physical composition, intent and projection of movements. All students
at this age are encouraged to audition for local magnet schools and
should begin to explore more than one art area.
Ages 12-15 & 16-19
60 minutes per week -
Program 3 & 4 is temporarily combined. Students learn to transform the
scope of technical proficiency to convey and embody their desires,
expression and technical style. Vocabulary, simple variations,
alighnment, multiple turns and lifts are emphasized. Students with one
to two years of training are encouraged to audition for local magnet
schools.
Ages 20 & up
60 minutes per week - this class is structured to
teach and explore a deeper awareness of the body. Vocabulary, technique,
musicality, toning and maintaining strength is emphasized. The technical
aspects of this class provides the student with a personal sense of
accomplishment as they develop in the art of dance.
Hip-Hop Classes
60 minutes per week, (kids and adult classes are
available) - This athletic and challenging program is for the student
who likes to dance and is open to new styles and techniques. Hip-Hop has
many different elements that are usually seen on the Ritz stage and on
music videos. Choreography is tasteful and students are encouraged to
audition for the Hip-Hop Crew.
The Official Ritz Hip-Hop Crew
These advanced dancers are contracted by the Ritz
Theatre and LaVilla Museum to perform monthly for Amateur Night as the
opening number and intermission entertainment. Kids only perform when
there is a scheduled kids show. Auditions are held at the Ritz twice a
year.
Modern/Jazz Dance Classes
Ages 3-6
Not offered.
Ages 7-11
60 minutes per week - This class combines balance,
flexibility and the development of fluid movement within the scope of
modern dance. Combined with the recreational Jazz class, this class is
an upbeat, precision movement class that improves musicality,
flexibility and coordination. Ballet class is encouraged to properly set
the foundation of dance.
Ages 12-15 & 16-19
60 minutes per week -
Athletic movements are developed as they relate to dramatic and dynamic
qualities. Various styles incorporating Horton and Graham principles are
taught. The combination of Jazz styles build technique, vocabulary
personal style, extensions, flexibility, multiple turns. Ballet class is
encouraged as a strong foundation for dance.
Ages 20 & up
60 minutes per week - This is
a rigorous class to build stamina, ability, awareness and technique.
This class focuses on the individual and enhances coordination and
skill.
Tap
Ages 3-6
See Ballet ages 3-6.
Ages 7-11
60 minutes per week -
Teaches all the fundamental tap steps. Vocabulary, coordination and
rhythm are all combined for performance ability. A commitment to the
class will help develop a personal style. Ballet & Modern/Jazz class is
recommended as foundation to dance.
Ages 12-15 & 16-19
60 minutes per week - This
class reviews Tap styles and more advanced techniques. Creativeness,
coordination, clear sound, timing and jazz movements are developed.
Ballet & Modern/Jazz class is recommended as foundation to dance.
Ages 20 & up
60 minutes per week -
Adult Tap incorporates fundamental stepping along with technical
proficiency. This recreational class focuses on style, performance
ability and personal development.
West African Dance Class
Kids and combined program
90 minutes per week - A class of
authentic, upbeat and melodic African cultural dance. This is a very
exciting class and will help to develop a love for the stylized
movement.
Modeling/Etiquette
All Ages
60 minutes per week - This
class is designed to help build self-esteem, improve poise and proper
attitude. International runway techniques, commercial, high fashion
print poses, on-camera experience, how to audition, effective resume’s,
table and telephone etiquette are a part of the curriculum. Graduates
receive a photo session with a professional fashion photographer for
picture selection that can be used in a portfolio. Upon completion all
students are referred to the appropriate agencies if recommended.
Latin Dance
All Ages
Latin dance class is a high energy
social dance class.
The class is one hour. Sudents will learn Salsa, Cha-Cha, Bachata, and
Merengue. No dance partner is necessary.
Classroom Attire by Program
Ballet
Female: Black spaghetti strap leotard for summer, long
sleeve for winter - Ballet pink tights - Pink full sole Bloch Ballet
slipper with elastic for ages 3 to 11 - 12 & up, split sole.
Male:
White fitted shirt or black leotard - Black seamless dance tights or
black sweat pants - Black socks and black ballet shoes.
Tap
Female: Black spaghetti strap leotard for
summer, long sleeve for winter - Tan dance tights - Tan Mary Jane jazz
Tap shoes
Male: White Tee-shirt or black leotard - Black sweat pants
- Black leather Tap/Jazz Oxford.
Modern/Jazz
Same leotard
as Ballet - Tan or black convertible tights, Jazz pants - Sandal sole
for Modern (Recital) - Tan jazz boot for all ages.
Hip-Hop
Creative loose fitting street or athletic clothing. Bloch
dance sneaker or black sneaker.
West African Dance
Female & Male - Multi-print lapa, black leotard,
biker shorts, no shoes.
Modeling/Acting/Pageantry
Female - Dress or skirt, hard bottom church
shoes.
Male - Pants or slacks with a button down shirt, hard bottom
church shoes.
Latin Dance
Ladies and Men - Dress comfortably, no rubber soled
shoes, check with instructor. |
