classes
Youth pompon and dance classes are offered in three sessions throughout the year. The Winter session runs January through May; the short Summer session typically runs during mid-July and August; the Fall session runs September through December. Both the Winter and the Fall sessions conclude with the option to perform in our recital. For current specific session dates, please visit our Sign Up and Pricing Page. All classes have a pre-determined maximum number of students depending on the age of the students and the size of the studio that the class will take place in.
Pompon
Mid American Studio is the leader in pompon training for students as young as kindergarten. The studio is a division of Mid American Pompon, the industry leader in pompon instruction in the state of Michigan, hosting pompon camps and competitions for thousands of Junior High, High School and Collegiate Pom participants each year since 1979. Pompon involves precise movements, impressive kicklines, and skills such as splits, kicks and a variety of jumps. Each class begins with a warm-up and stretching section to improve flexibility and cardio vascular endurance. Over the course of the session, students will learn a full routine which involves multiple formation changes as well as visually effective arm movements that are enhanced with the use of pompoms. Pompon is often confused with cheerleading; although many moves are similar, pompon routines are set to music, and do not involve vocal cheering as cheerleading does. Pompon does not include mounts, gymnastics or tumbling.
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Pom/Cheer Combo
A perfect mix for those who are interested in both cheerleading and pompon! Students will focus on learning a pompon routine, as well as learning basic cheers and chants with proper voice projection. Pompon involves precise movements, impressive kicklines, and skills such as splits, kicks and a variety of jumps. Each class begins with a warm up and stretching section to improve flexibility and cardio vascular endurance. Class does not incorporate stunting, tumbling, or gymnastics.
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High School Pom Skills
This class is designed for students in grades 8th and up who are interested in trying out for their High School pompon team. In addition to the basic pompon class description above, students will focus on the actual tryout process and how to have a successful tryout. A mock tryout will be conducted to familiarize students with performing in a small group in front of judges, and each student will receive a judging sheet that will list specific areas that they excelled in during their tryout, as well as areas that are in need of improvement. Routines are taught at an accelerated level to help students learn how to quickly pick up and retain material.
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Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a blend of today’s high energy street-style movement with choreographed precision dance moves typically performed to popular upbeat music. This style of dance has been sought after by teens, preteens and the elementary age students who are expressive in their movement, and enjoy the option to add stylized movements to their routines. The style is extremely popular because everyone is capable of taking part and having fun, making Hip Hop the latest dance phenomenon. Students will learn an entire routine by adding steps to what they have previously learned each week throughout the session.
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Jazz
A common form of dance used in musical theater and commercial and entertainment industries. Students learn basic techniques such as leaps and turns and will gain strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination through daily warm-up and exercises. Students will build on a routine during each class. Jazz dances are stylized and typically performed to upbeat music, allowing students to express themselves through their dancing.
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Lyrical
This class focuses on teaching dancers about creative expression. Our teachers achieve this by instructing students to tell the story of a piece of music through their movements in this ballet-based class. Ballet will be incorporated into the warm up, and a complete routine will be instructed during the class. Focus will be on proper technique, rhythm and timing, as well as balance and showmanship.
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Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of many dance forms. Body placement, flexibility, balance, alignment, strength and technique are achieved through proper ballet training. This class is an excellent introduction to ballet incorporating terminology with the positions of the feet, hands and body with basic barre exercise and center practice. Students will also demonstrate skills and combinations traveling across the floor, while finding an understanding of the relationship between music, rhythm and controlled movement with proper ballet technique. A complete routine is instructed during the session.
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Music, Movement and Ballet for 3-5 year olds
One of our most popular classes; a great place to begin dance! Get your little one up and moving with our energetic instructors! Students will be able to use their creativity while performing motions and movements to recognizable music. Emphasis will be on rhythm, timing, and general coordination. Music, Movement and Ballet class is a great way for your 3-5 year old to meet and socialize with other children and learn classroom etiquette. Students will also build on a ballet routine each week to work on memorization. Please note that there is a maximum of 10 students per class. Parents are welcome to stay in our spacious parent lobby and watch their child on our closed-circuit real time television.
