Dance at Grier Brochure

Immersive Programs: Dance Immersive Programs are a cornerstone of each girl’s education at Grier. Regardless of the area of focus, students share a sense of commitment, understand the value of their hard work, appreciate the talents of their peers, and stretch themselves to ever higher levels of achievement—all while doing something they love. No previous experience is required to dive in on day one. Whether a student characterizes her skills as “This is my life” or “I’ve always wanted to try that,” she will find just the right launching place for her personal adventure.

If You Can Move, You Can Dance Nearly half of all Grier students participate in dance— ranging from three to 30 hours per week. Needless to say, whether a student was born with her toes pointed or has only ever danced at slumber parties, every girl can find her place in the Grier dance studios.

Most girls try it all. There is always time to specialize and customize a program that will help realize individual goals.

• Ballet

• Contemporary

• Modern

• Tap

• Pointe • Jazz

• Hip

Hop

• Musical

Theatre

• Flexibility

and Strength Building

Putting it Out There

Grier dancers at all levels perform throughout the academic year, learning new choreography for each event. At the same time, master classes and artists-in-residence constantly infuse the Grier dance community with new energy, creativity, and stylistic variety.

The Grier Gala: Immersive Inspiration The five-day annual Gala is held each fall and includes: • Workshops • Master classes with nationally acclaimed companies • Performances by visiting companies • Student performance opportunities • Student auditions for college programs and professional companies

Professional Faculty that Bring out the Best in Every Girl Grier’s professional dance faculty are dancers themselves and they know what it takes to become one—both as an individual and also as a member of an ensemble. Every day, they share their love of dance, impeccable technical foundations, and appreciation for the hard work it takes to dance at the highest level. Their experience performing with renowned professional companies helps them bring a sense of purpose to each class and every student.

State-of-the-Art Facilities for Optimum Performance When the facilities ask nothing of a dancer except to do her best, the limits disappear.

• 8,000 Square foot Harlequin sprung Marley floor • 275-Seat theater • 3 Sound-proof studios • Professional-level lighting and sound system

Summer Camp for girls (age 7–17) provides

the opportunity for students to be on their toes 12 months a year with focused dance curriculum.

Pre-Professional Program For those students who are interested in dancing professionally, Grier offers an auditioned co-curricular program that provides a full college-prep course of study in addition to 25-30 hours of dance instruction each week. Dancers complete their academic classes in the morning and spend the rest of their day (from 12:30–6:30 PM) in the dance studio, taking classes in ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary. Joining other students for hip hop, tap, and stretch/strengthening classes, pre-professional dancers emerge with a well-rounded immersive experience—prepared for college and company auditions.

Grier’s pre-professional dancers have been selected for prestigious artist and choreography showcases and they have earned coveted spots with renowned dance companies and as Broadway cast members.

THIS IS PERSONAL

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