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El Alma de la Luna is Charlotte’s leading Latin dance academy for children. We offer a safe space where dance is a tool to boost self-esteem, socialization, and connection with Latin roots.
Our classes
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Minis 4-5 years old
Dance class in a fun way for children to explore movement through music and dance. In this class, we work on developing physical skills, channeling energy, stimulating imagination and creativity.
By using creative movement, students can simultaneously develop motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination and balance in a safe environment.
Basic I 6 - 7 years old
This class is held twice a week, one class focuses on modern dance and the other on folkloric dance.
Dancers will practice warm-up exercises and dance sequences reviewing basic techniques for coordination and articulation of body parts, sense of rhythm and the musical and expressive qualities of movement.
Basic II 8 - 9 years old
The class is held twice a week, one class focusing on modern dance and the other on folkloric dance.
Dancers will practice warm-up exercises and dance sequences reviewing basic techniques for coordination and articulation of body parts, sense of rhythm and the musical and expressive qualities of movement. more complex choreographies and exercises begin to be introduced.
Basic III 10 - 13 years of age
This class is held twice a week, one class focuses on modern dance and the other on folkloric dance.
Dancers will practice warm-up exercises and dance sequences, reviewing basic techniques for coordination and articulation of body parts, beginning to see progress in body expression and stage presence.
Intermediate 14 - 18 years of age
This class is held twice a week, one class focuses on modern dance and the other on folkloric dance, this class is focused on teenagers, the benefit of this class as a vehicle of expression helps the teenager to find a safe space to develop, express themselves and maintain the discipline of dance.
Ballet I 6 - 8 years old
Students learn basic ballet arm and foot positions and will be guided through various ballet combinations performed at the barre, in the center and on the floor. It includes fun games, strengthening and balance exercises.
Ballet II 9 - 11 years old
Students learn basic ballet arm and foot positions and will be guided through various ballet combinations performed at the barre, in the center and on the floor. It includes fun games, strengthening and balance exercises.
Legacy for Seniors
The Legacy class was created for dancers who have had training with Alma de la Luna to continue their preparation and also to start with job opportunities as dancers, we know the challenges of dancers who come of age have a complicated schedule, mostly due to college studies, this class is for those dancers passionate about dance who wish to continue with a more flexible schedule, the class is held only once a week.
Contemporary Dance
In contemporary dance, emotions are expressed through movements, through body expression. It is a form of artistic expression that is performed using the body and through the movement of the dancer, interpreting emotions. With the purpose of exploring movements and connecting with the sensitivity of each performer, workshops and regular teaching are developed to perfect the body expression so valued in contemporary dancers.