​Syracuse School of Dance

​

​

​

​​

Class Placement:  For new students only. On Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 7:00 pm, a ballet placement class will be conducted. Adult division & students under the age of 8 need not attend. Please call the school in advance to reserve a place in this class.

​

​Ballet

The foundation for all other dance forms offers disciplined training in classical ballet style, technique & vocabulary with emphasis on correct body alignment & proper use of weight-bearing muscles & joints.

​

​Jazz 

The Giordano technique with emphasis on rhythm, coordination, fast movement, composition, strength & style.

​

Hip Hop

Movement that has elements of poppin', lockin' & breakin' as well as free style movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style.

​

Modern

An asymmetrical form of ballet which stresses the torso as the source of movement with emphasis on creative improvisations, locomotor movement & imaginative exploration of the body in space.

​

Tap

Focus is placed on the study of broadway-style & rhythmic tap. Tap develops rhythm, balance, strength & a dancer's versatility and has many physiological as well as cognitive benefits.

​

​

​

Cancellation of Classes:  The school reserves the right to cancel a class at any time if enrollment falls below four students. Currently enrolled students will be placed in a new class or given a refund for the remaining classes.

​

Credits & Make Up Classes:  Credits can only be used by the enrolled student & only in the form of make-up classes.  Make-up classes cannot be carried into the summer session or be used for tuition credit.

​

​Snow Day Policy:  The decision for class cancellation will be made by 2:00 pm (if possible) & listed on all major TV stations. When in doubt, call SSD's office at (315) 472-0235. If there is a cancellation, there will be a message. Please do not call your teacher.