In Sync Dance of Auburn - Northern California Dance Studio

Ballet Intermediate through Ballet Advanced/Pro provides the core of ballet training for all students learning to dance. Each level is designed to provide an increase in a dancer’s challenges, and represents the progression in a dancer’s achievements and commitment to dance. All levels emphasize correct postural alignment, principals of turn out, balance, control and barre and center exercises that become more complex and challenging at each level. The principles taught in each level build upon one another to create a solid foundation for technical strength and proficiency.

30 minute classes that challenge the student with proper technique and fun combinations. Dancers will spend 15 minutes in ballet where they learn body placement, gain strength and flexibility, and increase range of motion and coordination. The next 15 minutes is spent learning the basic steps and terminology of Jazz. These classes are created to prepare the student for the next level of dance.

30 minutes of creative movement and pre-ballet. Children explore space, body locomotion and body part differentiation, simple rhythms and qualities. At first, children learn self-control, body awareness, class structure, tempo and size of movement. An introduction to dance with engaging music and fun props that will help the dancer’s imagination and creativity grow!

A 30 minute class that enables a young dancer to get an introduction to two genres of dance. Children will spend 15 minutes learning basic ballet steps and terminology through creative movement and engaging music. The last 15 minutes is focused on basic tap steps and terminology.

60 minute class that introduces the young dancer to two genres of dance. The combo class is a wonderful opportunity for dancers new to dance who would like to learn the basic techniques of both ballet and tap. The combo classes tend to keep young dancers excited, interested and focused. These classes are created to prepare the student for the next level of dance.

A 60 minute class that is designed for the dancer who is new to ballet or returning to the dance world. Dancers will receive an introduction and overview of the ballet technique and terminology. Dancers will learn correct body alignment and posture and work on increased flexibility and range of motion through basic barre work and center exercises.

Learn the beautiful movements of this ancient art form while building strength and self-esteem.

Company Dance encompasses what In Sync Dance and the Kids Helping Kids Foundation are all about. These groups, which consist of three different levels, Junior, Senior and Elite, of five different disciplines of dance, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, and Contemporary, dedicate their time and energy performing throughout the year for a variety of events. Efforts benefit the Foundation and its cause of providing aid to children of the greater Placer County area who may be less fortunate, through a variety of means.

Weekly choreography classes, as well as weekly technique classes in each discipline are required. Auditions are also required to participate, but everyone is welcome, and if the desire is there, any dancer may participate as the audition process is in place to find the best level fit for each participant.

The In Sync Dance Company is proud to boast being the most sought after performing company anywhere in our region.

This class begins with a full body warm up using breath and concentrating on releasing tension and gaining mobility. The following series of exercises focus on strong placement and classical technique that support a contemporary style balancing lyricism, fluidity, and athleticism. The class culminates in longer across the floor phrases and combinations that utilize the strength, body awareness, and the stylistic sensibility built up throughout the class. The dancers preview and learn basics from a variety of different modern dance techniques.

A high-energy class that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B and pop music together with movements influenced by some of today’s hottest video choreographers. Hip Hop encompasses movement that has elements of poppin’, locking, and breaking as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. Hip Hop is urban, it’s street, it’s diverse and forever changing. The classes are broken down by age and by level.

Based on traditional Irish Folk Dancing. Original ‘River Dance’ style choreography. One year of ballet and tap recommended.

Jazz is an exciting and ever evolving dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, passion and life. The class begins with a center warm up focused on classical principles, strength, range of motion and flexibility. Dancers are given simple to complex locomotor exercises that challenge these principles depending on their age and class level. Dancers are given center combinations of choreography that encourage individual expression and the development of personal style

A 60 minute class that enables a young dancer to get an introduction to two genres of dance. Children will spend 30 minutes learning basic jazz steps and terminology and 30 minutes of tap focusing on basic steps and terminology.

Class for advanced Ballet dancers who are ‘en pointe’

Designed to prepare dancers for going ‘en pointe.’

This class is for dancer and non-dancer alike. The goal is to dramatically transform the way your body looks, feels and performs. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and a flat abdomen. It teaches body awareness, good posture and easy, graceful movement. This 60 minute class improves flexibility, agility and range of motion.

A 60 minute class that is designed for the dancer who is new to tap. Dancers will receive an introduction and overview of tap technique and terminology. Dancers will learn basic steps and develop skills in rhythm and syncopation

At each level of tap the dancers will focus on developing skills in tap technique, rhythm, syncopation and coordination. The combinations, steps and rhythms get more advanced and challenging at each level. Improvisation and choreography are important tools students will develop.

Based on Broadway type pieces, plays and skits. Acting, all types of dancing and some vocalization is done in this class.

Fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout system designed to be FUN and EASY TO DO! Fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat.