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Dance Styles

In the Ballet & Dance School DANCE Center Heraklion – Athens” we offer teach many different styles of dance. Enough to satisfy any discerning student of dance. We provide to each one of our students-dancers the dance type that suits best to them.

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

CLASSIC BALLET Amateur : adults

 

Why you would choose this class:


Classical Ballet and dance in general teaches us how to be disciplined with our body and also creates a disciplined character using movement and form. Through specific shapes and lines, through diagonal and circular motion and this applies for people of all ages. Classical Ballet is for people who are interested in exercising and bringing healthy tone to all the muscles in the body, creating muscle definition butavoiding adding extra muscle volume. It is also a very enjoyable way of keeping fit in a creative and artistic environment.


The music played during this class spans from the classical rhythms of Baroque, to Opera and even specially adapted modern pieces of music, which, however, have to closely follow the timing/rhythm that serves the needs of Classical Ballet.


Classical Ballet allows you to let go while expressing yourself creatively.


Many people, of course, choose to do Classical Ballet later in life when it is directly related to an unfulfilled childhood dream – the dream to be a  ballerina - or when it is combined with artistic sensibilities and tastes - certainly we are able to more consciously participate in a ballet performance as a spectator when we can recognize the techniques involved, due to personal practice.


For all these reasons it is never too late to start and to draw pleasure from something that we want to live and experience.


Classical Ballet at amateur level is addressed to students-dancers who have either tasted at an early age the benefits of Classical Ballet or for amateurs who want to try another way of exercising within the pleasing atmosphere of classical music and Classical Dance. It offers beauty in movement, flexibility and strength.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

 

 

 

 

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

 

Contemporary dance is aimed at adults , teens, beginners and advanced students who want to express themselves through movement. It focuses on traffic flows in a natural way using the minimum of muscular tension. Each course will include floor exercises in the correct position static and movement and combinations.

The course aims to develop knowledge of gravity, balance and rhythm of strength, muscle control and flexibility to build and fit the course of contemporary dance gives the body a unique self-expression and awareness. This section helps to increase flexibility for lessons classic & contemporary dance and is mainly aimed at adults, but not necessarily physical condition.

Come try the first FREE lesson.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

 

 

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CONTEMPORARY DANCE

DANCE STRETCHING

 


Our Dance Stretching class is a combination of yoga, pilates and contemporary dance.


Each lesson combines stretching and dance movement.
It is a mild system of exercise combined with music which restores  the body to it's original form, opening up the distances between the vertebrae and the joints, restoring blood circulation and resulting in harmonious energy flow within the body.


Dance Stretching is a way to exercise and tone the whole body for all people.


With emphasis on stretching but also on dance movements it elevates your mood while nurturing and developing your physical flexibility and your general, physical, mental and emotional health.

 

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

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DANCE STRETCHING

Preparatory CLASSIC BALLET Children 3.5 - 5.5 y/o

 

 

The dance, Classic and Contemporary gives elasticity and it teaches the child to stand and to walk in the right way. Dancing, are mobilised all the parts of the body, tighten the abdominal muscles, strengthen and exercise legs and hands. The dancer is taught how to take care of his body and simultaneously he acquires harmony in the movement by practicing the exercise in the Dance Class. The classic dance constitutes ideal exercise for adults and children that have different orthopaedic problems. The benefits, however, are not only bodily: the music contributes in the mental balance, while the dance is a possibility of expression that stimulates the self-confidence of individual. 

 

Start by a preventive visit to the doctor 

 

The dance, beyond type of art, is also sport, that’s why the medical follow-up from orthopaedist is necessary. Of course, in all the professional and amateur Dance Schools in Europe, in USA, in Australia and in Israel, you impose annual preventive control in adults and children. In Greece is not forecasted something like this, however preventive control is essential. So the dancer can anticipate possible wounds.

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

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Prep. CLASSIC BALLET Children 3 - 5.5 y/o

CLASSIC BALLET for Children 8-18 y/o


This dance class does not only offer exercising of body but brings the child in contact with the art of dance developing the imagination and his aesthetics. 

 

For boys – the tuition fees free of charge.

 

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

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CLASSIC BALLET for Children 8-18 y/o

FUNKY JAZZ


Jazz can be divided into Modern Jazz, Theatrical Jazz, Lyrical Jazz, Street Jazz, Latin Jazz, Hip Hop-R & B, Techno Pop & Video Clip Dances. The Funky Jazz lessons which are conducted at DANCE Center are a mixture of all of the above.


This course enriches the imaginative quality of the student's movement.

In our group classes students of all ages are welcome and can take part in the lessons. The lessons are conducted using various types of pop music and based on well known video clips chosen from within international and Greek music.


Our Jazz classes are taught by well known dancers who are active members of various dance groups within the free and state theatre system and on television.

 

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

 

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FUNKY JAZZ

FLAMENCO


The dance of passion and pride, with a Mediterranean – Spanish flair.


Flamenco expresses the flame of love.


It allows for a harmonious synchronization of  hands and feet.


Everyone, regardless of age, can in a short time learn the technique.

 

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

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FLAMENCO

HIP HOP (+ BREAK DANCE)


Street Dance is a dance full of substance and meaning and is not just "somersaults”.


Our lessons use various choreographies to help the students to express the free spirit of this dance while at the same time preparing and training them for the successful execution of the challenging acrobatic stunts which are a requirement for this dance.

 

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

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HIP HOP (+ Break Dance)

LATIN - SALSA - EUROPEAN DANCES


Through Latin & European Dances we come into contact with different dance cultures while cultivating rhythm and beauty in movement, combining exercise with fun and gaining in self-confidence and sociability.

We offer the possibility of gaining certification in Latin and European Dances. 
With us you will learn all of the following dances:

  • Rumba
  • Samba
  • Mambo
  • Cha-Cha
  • Rock & Roll
  • Waltz
  • Tango European
  • Fox Trot
  • Salsa
  • Bachata + Merenge
  • Paso Doble

 

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

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LATIN - SALSA - EUROPEAN DANCES

GREEK FOLK DANCES


Through Latin & European Dances we come into contact with different dance cultures while cultivating rhythm and beauty in movement, combining exercise with fun and gaining in self-confidence and sociability.

We offer the possibility of gaining certification in Latin and European Dances. 
With us you will learn all of the following dances:

  • Zeibekiko
  • Chasapiko
  • Kalamatiano
  • Tsamiko
  • Nisiotiko
  • Balos
  • Syrtos
  • Chasaposerviko
  • Pentozali
  • Maleviziotis
  • Pontiaco
  • Susta Rhodes
  • Zagorisios
  • Pogonisios
  • ....... Etc. .......

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

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GREEK FOLK DANCES

TANGO ARGENTINO


It began in Argentina and quickly conquered the world thanks to its passion and amazing figures and embellishments.

 

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

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TANGO ARGENTINO

BELLY DANCE & ORIENTAL


Belly Dancing is the dance par excellence of the East.


It's history begins in the depths of antiquity.


According to various theories it began from the fertility rites of central Africa or from the rituals in honor of the Goddesses of fertility of the Middle East and the Mediterranean such as Astarte, Aphrodite etc.


In it's present form it is particularly widespread in the Arab world and also in Turkey, Greece, The Balkan States, Persia and some parts of India.


Although Belly Dance seems to be at first glance quite a free form of dance, in fact it is governed by strict rules and forms which are particularly difficult in their execution.


There are many different types of Belly Dance which have different music, origins and aesthetic results.

 

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

BELLY DANCE & ORIENTAL

PILATES

 


A therapeutic exercise system, accessible to all, which uses movements worked on for their precision.


Using the center of the body ( Power House ) as a source of energy, we channel that  energy to the outer points of the body so that they can move in a relaxed and loose way, free from any tension.


The strengthening of the muscles which takes place strengthens the joints. More and more physiotherapists consider the Pilates method an appropriate complement to the treatments and to the prevention of injuries.


Aiming for control, flexibility and balance!

 

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

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PILATES

WEDDING DANCE : Choreography


For your first dance as husband and wife!
For more fun and romance in your marriage!
To make sure that you are doing the right steps with the music!
Dance with your future spouse and take center stage at your reception or on any dance floor.

 

Tips for the Wedding Dance:

If you have already chosen the song or the music you would like for your wedding, please bring it on CD to your first lesson. We will teach you the right steps, figures and style so that you can look and be wonderful on your first romantic wedding dance. If you have any doubts or if you haven't yet chosen the music for your wedding, we can also advise you and help you make the best choice for you.


The sooner you start, the better you will look dancing as a couple in front of your relatives and friends.

Don't wait until the last minute. Remember that your schedule, as you approach your wedding day, will become increasingly tight. Our dance teachers advise all couples who are planning to be married, to begin lessons four to six months before the planned wedding date to ensure that there is enough time to practice. This is true especially if one or both of the partners don't have prior dance  experience.

- Do not forget to talk to the cameraman who will be photographing your wedding so that he can give you the best possible coverage of your wedding dance.

- Especially for the bride, it would be best if for the last few lessons at least, she wears the same or similar shoes to those she will be wearing on the day of reception and/or wedding.

Remember that dance lessons will take the stress out of your wedding dance!

 

 

 

 

Each year, in June, OUR SCHOOL PERFORMS OUR END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE IN A GRAND THEATER IN ATHENS.

WEDDING DANCE : Choreography