BEGINNER
minimum 2 or 3 quarters
Prerequisites:
None
Focus:
Basics of Dance & Technique
Introduction to:
Stomps, lunges, traveling, turning, jumping, balance & Spatial awareness
Facial expressions, Rhythm, tempo & performance
INTERMEDIATE
minimum 2 or 3 quarters
Prerequisites:
Complete Beginner level and Instructor evaluation
Focus:
Steps with faster transitions & tempo along with reinforcing basics & technique
Introduction to:
Explore styles such as filmy, folk, ghaati, hip hop, jazz
Explore concepts of weight transfer, faster transition movements & prop work
Emphasis on expression, lip sync and musicality
ADVANCED
minimum 3 quarters
Prerequisites:
Complete Intermediate level and Instructor evaluation
Focus:
Difficult steps with Lyrical based movements
Introduction to:
Modern and contemporary Dance forms
Encouraging improvisation, body isolation,
Learning styles from Bollywood genres 60s through current era
MASTER
minimum 4 quarters
Prerequisites:
Complete Advanced level and Instructor evaluation
Focus:
Transforming to become performers by encouraging to explore the performer within.
Introduction to:
Concepts of dramatized dance
Connecting emotionally with the routine & audience
Focus on self, expression and awareness
Mastering performance
Elite level
Ideal for serious dancers who are working towards advanced and pre-professional course work
Instructor Recommendation or Audition
Kids Company
(5 - 11yrs)
Prerequisites:
Instructor Recommendation or by Audition
Focus:
Technique, Flexibility, Performance oriented routines, introduction of various Dance Forms (kathak, modern contemporary, hip hop, indian folk)
Recommended training:
4-5 years of gSquad Kids
Performance oppurtunities
Bi-annual Student Show
Guest Performance at Local Shows
Junior Company
12 - 17yrs
Prerequisites:
Instructor Recommendation or by Audition
Focus:
Training for advanced students to become professionals with in depth training on Technique, Flexibility, Strength. Ability to train as Instructor, Learn from Guest Choreographers
Recommended training:
3-4 years of gSquad Juniors
Performance oppurtunities
Solskrit Professional Show
Bi-Annual Student Shows
Competitions
Guest Performance at Local Shows
Pro Company
18+yrs
Prerequisites:
Audition required
Focus:
Train and perform with the best Guest Choreographers in the Bay Area. Increase versatility, Sharpen Technique and Flexibility along with emphasis on core strength.
Recommended training:
5-10 years of Bollywood Dance, Kathak, Hip hop or Modern Contemporary
Performance oppurtunities
Solskrit Professional Show
Perform with Bollywood Stars
Guest Performance at Local Shows
Instructor with gDance
Master Training with Guest choreographers