Southport Performing Arts Conservatory

Pre-Dance I (Ages 3-4); PD II (5-6); - at S.P.A.C.E, we are aware of the importance of a child's first experience in dance, and are committed to providing quality instruction for young children. These classes will include instruction on the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and tumbling, while set in a fun and nurturing environment. In addition, children will be gaining self-esteem while working on coordination skills, strength, rhythm, creativity, and body awareness.

All Boys' Dance (Ages 4-8) - classes are developed to use basic dance steps from jazz and combine them with locomotion movements such as running, hopping, skipping and jumping to help boys with their basic coordination. Taught by a professional educator, this class is sure to be fun and useful to boys. Please call: 773.463.1220 to find out class availabilty

Ballet - is the absolute classic form of dance that builds grace, beauty, poise, and strength. Ballet develops correct body placement, enriches mental and physical dexterity, and enhances a sense of artistry in children and adults. All levels of technique from beginning to advanced are offered.

Dancing on pointe, or en pointe, is the act of standing on the tips of the toes while performing steps from ballet. Also known as pointe work, it is performed using hard–toed and stiff-shanked pointe shoes. Dancing en pointe requires strength and skill and is a central part of a female ballet dancer's training and repertoire.

Ballet Variations - introduces advance ballet students to the famous choreography of ballets such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and Giselle, etc. Students will gain knowledge of many famous ballets while learning to perform challenging variations. This class builds strength, poise and awareness of the true aspects of performance.

Creative Movement is an unique form of dance education. It is a self-expression activity that gives the child the opportunity to expres thoughts, feelings and ideas through the use of their body. It is also known as an art form that emphasizes creativity, symbolic play and problem solving through dance steps.

Character Dance - is defined as all of those qualities not present in classical dance. It consists of: National Dance – Dramatic and Lyric Character – Satire – Grotesque and Eccentric Mimicry. Taught in heeled shoe for women and oxford type shoe for men, character dance approaches work from a broad view of the acting dancer. It prepares the students for playing the part of a character very different from themselves.

Flamenco is a genuine Spanish art form, or, to be more exact, a genuine Southern Spanish art. It exists in three forms: el cante, the song, el baile, the dance, and la guitarra, the guitar playing. Gypsies are often credited with the "invention" of flamenco, and it is at least certain that they played an important part in its creation. But the popular songs and dances of Andalusia also had a major influence on early Flamenco.

Stretch & Strengthening - is a strengthening and stretch class, focusing on flexibility and the development of proper muscles. This is a great addition to anyone's schedule, providing for a great work out while significantly advancing one's technique.

Tap - is a unique form of dance loved by both young and old alike. An art appreciated throughout the world, participants enjoy learning astonishing footwork and unique skills. Many just practice tap for the love and fun of it, while others learn skills needed for perfecting and performing in numerous different arenas.