These sections are targeted
mainly at children of school age wanting to take their first steps
in the world of dance. In the first trimester of their three year
studies, the students are taught the basic and most important dance
movements such as:
Greek folk and
traditional
Cypriot traditional
Latin American
Modern
After the
first years of studies, the students are capable of continuing their
dance studies at a more advanced and specialized level according to
their personal preferences.
The folk and traditional dance of each country outlines and
expresses in a most intense way the character and history of the
people. Dance and music in the lives of the Cypriots consists of a
live show of feelings and emotions at various social events.
Whatever we place in the category "Greek Traditional Dancing" and
"Greek Traditional Music" is whatever we managed to learn from our
homeland. The Cypriot traditional dance continues to hold a special
place at our school as the symbol of our cultural inheritance.
The Greeks are very proud of their wonderful history in music.
Throughout the passing of time a wide vairety of dance and music has
been born, loved and evolved. All the Greeks entertain and express
themselves through their dances and through the rhythms of their
music. The following Greek dances are taught:
Latin American dances have become very popular throughout the
world and this is not by chance. It has become part of the world
wide dance repertoire and it is included as part of the program of
studies in all of the well respected dance schools around the world.
Latin American dance distinguishes from other dances due to its live
rhythm and special technique.
Popular dances that have become much loved in all of Europe due
to their social character and simplicity. Their timeless nature has
see them in many plush settings keeping parties going throughout the
world. Ballroom dances are a combination of a large group of dances
which have given the opportunity to many youngsters throughout time
to socialize and flirt.
The Spanish
tradition in the creatvity of arts is one of the richest in the
world. Flamenco music and dance play an important part in Spanish
tradition which is said to have originated in the region of
Andalucia. It is a dance which expresses the local temperament quite
strongly. The passion, tension, tapping of the feet and emotional
charge of the music are its basic characteristics.
Ballet is a
way in which you can narrate a story where music and dance replace
words. It's roots go back a few centuries ago to the courts of the
Italian nobility. It wasn't long before ballet was placed in the
classical dance culture worldwide. In our mind the word ballet
reminds us of grace, charm, beauty and courtesy. Children through
ballet acquire flexibility, a good figure, grace and symmetrical
development. *Optional participation in IDTA exams.
Freestyle
Jazz was born in the beginning of the 20th century when Isidora
Danka abandoned ballet and devised a very personal dance style.
Similarly the American dancer Martha Graham developed her own
artistic style and later many prominent dancers followed. Freestyle
dance offers the opportunity to express personal feelings and to try
out new methods in body movement and expression. The dance jazz is
dynamic, expressive and entertaining at the same time. The intense
rhythm, the rocking of the hips, the isolation of movements, and the
absolute coordination are the basic characteristics of this type of
dance. Up until the 1940's jazz was danced exclusively to jazz music
but now jazz is also danced to the rhythms of other contemporary
music. *Optional participation in IDTA and ISTD exams.
The school
maintains good relationships with well recognised schools abroad.
Apart from the regular programmed lessons, we offer a short series
of specialized lessons in the form of seminars in which the teachers
are foreign distinguished instructors. Some of the dance teachers
which have given seminars at our school are:
In the
various departments of the school, the students are prepared for
exams of international standards. The participation of the students
in the exams is optional. The following examination boards are
represented:
IDTA
-International Dance Teachers' Association (Latin, Ballroom
dance)
ISTD
-Imperial Society of teachers of Dancing (Ballet, Modem Dance,
Jazz)
Dance groups
of students from the school participate in cultural shows that are
organized by municipalities, civil organizations and the ministry of
education. Artistic shows are also given on television programs in
which the school is often invited. These shows contain dancing
routines and drama.
End of
year performance
The end of
year show is the school's biggest performance. It is organized every
year with the graduation of students and it completes the school's
entire years' work. The show is open to the public and special
interest is shown to attend it.
Educational parties
These are
organized by the school and have both an educational and
entertainment character. The students participate freely at these
parties cultivating further the dance skills and artistic talent
that they have gained from the school and its various departments.
Here they exchange experience dancing and mingling with the other
students outside of class restrictions.
The Greeks are very proud of their wonderful history in music.
Throughout the passing of time a wide vairety of dance and music has
been born, loved and evolved. All the Greeks entertain and express
themselves through their dances and through the rhythms of their
music. The following Greek dances are taught:
Popular dances that have become much loved in all of Europe due
to their social character and simplicity. Their timeless nature has
see them in many plush settings keeping parties going throughout the
world. Ballroom dances are a combination of a large group of dances
which have given the opportunity to many youngsters throughout time
to socialize and flirt.
The Spanish
tradition in the creatvity of arts is one of the richest in the
world. Flamenco music and dance play an important part in Spanish
tradition which is said to have originated in the region of
Andalucia. It is a dance which expresses the local temperament quite
strongly. The passion, tension, tapping of the feet and emotional
charge of the music are its basic characteristics.
Ballet is a
way in which you can narrate a story where music and dance replace
words. It's roots go back a few centuries ago to the courts of the
Italian nobility. It wasn't long before ballet was placed in the
classical dance culture worldwide. In our mind the word ballet
reminds us of grace, charm, beauty and courtesy. Children through
ballet acquire flexibility, a good figure, grace and symmetrical
development. *Optional participation in IDTA exams. 
Educational parties