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CLASS TEAM DESCRIPTIONS:

PRESCHOOL  –  Students at this level are between the ages of 2.5-4. These young people have had either no training or up to two years of experience with movement vocabulary. 

PRIMARY – Students at this level are generally between the ages of 5-8. These students have had at least 3 years of exposure to dance technique or have moved at an accelerated pace. (1-3yrs)

PHASES – Students at this level are generally between the ages 9-11. These students have had at least two years of ballet, four years of dance experience. They must have a clear understanding of basic body alignment, dance terminology, and fundamentals of dance techniques. (2-5yrs) Adv Beg – Intermediate

PIVOT I – Students at this level are 12 years of age and older (12 and up), have acquired a minimal level of technical skill and desire to continue training. Students experience ranges from no experience to basic skills acquired within the last four years. (0 – 4yrs) 

Adv Beginner – Intermediate

PIVOT II – Students at this level are generally between the ages 12 years of age and older (12-19). These students have had at least two years of ballet, three years of dance experience or are quick studies for their age group. They must have a clear understanding and mastery of basic body alignment, dance terminology, and fundamentals of dance technique. (3+ yrs) Intermediate

PRE2PRO – Students at this level are 15 years of age and older (15 +), have acquired a high level of technical skill and are continuing training with a professional focus. These students are seeking to apply techniques to dance on a professional level.  

(4+ yrs Intermediate/Advanced)

PROMISE I (Adult) – These students are beginners. They may have had previous dance experience at some point and would like to revisit and fine tune movement vocabulary. (0 – 1yr /Beg – ADV Beg)

PROMISE II (Adult)  – These students have had some previous training and want to continue building on that foundation in order to apply to current dance ministry involvement. These students should have had at least 2-3 complete years of either ballet or modern dance technique. (Level I classes are a prerequisite unless cleared by director) (3+ years /Intermediate)

ENSEMBLES

HIS BREEZES, PNEUMA, THE WIND REPERTORY ENSEMBLE, AND THE WHIRLWIND DANCE ENSEMBLE, are the pre-professional outreach and evangelistic dance entities of Divine Dance Institute. The members of these groups express their love and adoration for God through varied presentations that embody the rich traditions of African-American Dance Theater and music with primary focus on the edification of believers and the salvation of non-believers.

Using the varied dance forms ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, African and other cultural dance, they present innovative and inspiring expressions of contemporary lifestyles of discipleship and intimate relationship with the Father, God. These ensembles offer work that touches the heart of man and ignites the fire of fervent worship of the creator God.

These groups are committed to effecting change in the communities and city through presentation, development and exposure to the arts. This organization provides a forum in which artists; arts educators and artistic visionaries who have totally submitted their gifts to God, can explore and develop their talents.

The dress code promotes unity, order, and discipline and must be adhered to.

(After fair warning students WILL NOT be allowed to participate in class if they are not in the proper uniform)

IT WILL BE ENFORCED!

Attire: 

DDI Studio t-shirt or plain white T-Shirt, Black jazz pants or sweatpants (loose)

NO SHORTS!

Shoes: 

Ballet & Jazz  – black ballet slippers, Black Jazz Shoes NO SOCKS!               

Modern & African – black dance socks & no shoes needed

Tap:- black jazz tap shoes

Attire: 

Preschool – (Creative Movement) – tank/short sleeve pink/black leotard and flesh/white tights

Primary – Light Blue short sleeve or long sleeve leotard and flesh, or white tights

Phazes – Royal Blue short sleeve or long sleeve leotard, flesh, or black tights

Pivot (11-14) – Royal Blue tank, short sleeve or long sleeve leotard, flesh, or black tights

Pre2Pro (15-up)  – Navy tank, short sleeve or long sleeve leotard, flesh, or black tights

Promise (Adults) –  Black leotard, black tights or dance pants / leggings with DDI studio t-shirt or Plain Black T-Shirt

(No holes in tights please!) *White or Black DDI or White HOPE t- shirts

Shoes:

Pre-School – white ballet slippers (Combo class – black recital tap)

Teams Primary, Phazes –  canvas ballet slippers (flesh tone),  black jazz shoe, and black tap shoes

Team Pivot, Pre2Pro, Promise ~ Adult – canvas ballet slipper (flesh canvas is easier to dye), black Capezio tap shoe,    half soles (flesh), jazz shoe 

* T- shirts and other warm-up attire are allowed ONLY during warm-up for Teams IA – IIIB… 

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