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GAYLE TINGEY SCHOOL OF DANCE
ENRICHING LIVES IN IDAHO FALLS SINCE 1979
Contact Gayle to register for Fall 2009 Classes!
(208)522-6197
dancinpro@hotmail.com
Mailing Address:
5374 South 9th East
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404
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Our Philosophy:
Although many of our students have chosen to pursue dance careers, our purpose is not essentially to produce professional dancers, but rather to provide the opportunity for all students to develop their individual talents to the fullest. We believe that a good dance education consists of experiences in improving technique, creativity and self-expression, memorization of movement sequences, music appreciation, and performing.
Dance can teach important principles in a way that no other discipline can. Students learn skills that improve their capacity for academic learning: listening, concentrating, remembering, decision-making and thinking for themselves to name a few. Our classes enhance development of physical stamina, strength, flexibility, coordination, character and style, a sense of rhythm, a sense of balance, agility, grace and poise, a love for the arts, an appreciation for different forms of music, and self-confidence that comes from setting and achieving goals.
Although our dancers accept opportunities to perform, we avoid participation in dance competitions. Because of these competitions dance is evolving into a sport, and our desire is to preserve dance as an art form. Another reason for our non-participation in competitions is that they often tend to unconsciously foster in a dancer a false, unhealthy sense of pride. We encourage our dancers to compete only with their best selves, not with other dancers. Our dancers receive a personal achievement trophy at the conclusion of each spring recital. (Occasionally our cloggers choose to compete in one or two competitions a year, because competition is part of the clog dance heritage.)
As expressed by Jacques d'Ambroise, we believe that, "When a youngster learns how to dance, he learns he has control of his life."
Dancers "turnout" better! - GBT
Gayle Tingey School of Dance Curriculum
All regular classes are held once a week.
Some classes are 45 minutes long and some are one hour.
Enrollment is open to boys as well as girls.
TAP & BALLET COMBINATION CLASS
Several classes are offered for young dancers. Class placement is according to age and ability.
BALLROOM AND THEATRICAL JAZZ
Classes for boys and girls ages 9 through 17 include instruction in various social dance forms combined with theatrical jazz technique.
CLOGGING
Children and adults enjoy dancing in our clogging classes consisting of a combination between traditional Appalachian and modern clogging styles.
MODERN DANCE
Some modern dance technique and theory is incorporated into our jazz and ballet classes.
BALLET
Classical ballet classes are based predominately on the Cecchetti (Italian) method structured with a graded curriculum devised by Dance Educators of America.
ADULT CLASSES (For Ages 18 and Older)
“Beginning Clogging” This class is designed for dancers starting “from scratch” and for those who have previously been introduced to clogging but would like to review the basics.
“Recreational Clogging” is a class of intermediate level of cloggers who do not plan to perform before audiences.
“Performing Cloggers” This class is an intermediate to advanced level group of dancers who enjoy performing in the spring revue, at the Christmas shows, and other functions.
“Adult Tap” Adult tappers enjoy this class which incorporates a little theatrical jazz with classic and modern tap styles.
ALSO OFFERED AT GAYLE TINGEY SCHOOL OF DANCE
Ballroom classes to prepare for formal dances and weddings by special arrangement.
Private dance lessons by special appointment.
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FYI: Answers to FAQ
1) What is jazz dance? Jazz dance is a broad term used to define American social and stage dance employing jazz or jazz-influenced music. Our jazz classes focus on classical theatrical jazz with some exposure to fad dances. Theatrical jazz dance draws upon elements of ballet, modern dance, lyrical dance, and musical theater emphasizing body line and flexible torso, fast, accurate footwork with the feet usually parallel and exaggerated movements of individual body parts. Jazz dance evolved from tap dancing.
2) What is the difference between tap dance and clogging? Clogging is a progenitor to tap dancing. Originating in the Appalachian Mountains, clogging evolved from a variety of sources including (but not limited to) Irish step dancing, Native American dancing, African American dancing, and European quadrilles. Although in recent years clogging has become somewhat of a performing art, it is traditionally known as a recreational form of dance. Part of its tradition is the competition aspect. The style of tap dancing and clogging differ. Clogging incorporates a drag-slide movement on the supporting leg that is not often used in tap dancing. Since tap dancing is a performing art it lends itself to a more formal style than clogging which usually tends to be more casual and folksy. Tap shoes have a single tap on the sole of the toes and heels. Clogging shoes have a double tap on the soles of the toes and heels. Where some styles of tap use high-heeled shoes, clogging should be done in flat shoes. Both tap dancing and clogging originated with flat-footed dancing, and both have been brought up onto the balls of the feet in recent years. Tap and clogging terminology differ. Both clogging and tap dancing are American forms of dance. For more explanation on this subject, please request a copy of my master thesis, TAP AND CLOGGING: THE ACQUISTION OF SEPARATE IDENTITIES OF TWO AMERICAN STEP DANCE FORMS.
3) What is modern dance? The term modern dance refers to a form of 20th century concert dance. The art form came to be in the early 1900's when dancers began to rebel against the rigid constraints of classical ballet. Shedding classical ballet technique, traditional costume and shoes, the early modern dnce pioneers practiced "free dance" or "expressionist dancse" developing their own choreography and techniques. Today modern dance is sometimes referred to as contemporary dance, creative dance, modern ballet, or interpretive dance.
4) Is performing in GTSD shows mandatory? Children: Yes! It is an important part of your child’s dance education. Adults: No! Adults are not required to dance in our shows, but they are encouraged to do so.
5) Is your studio equipped with hardwood sprung floors and mirrors? But of course, it is!
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