Dance is a personal and emotional art form. It allows a physically creative way to express our thoughts and feelings as it touches our hearts, and inner beliefs. Dance rejoices the threads of our societies, diversified cultures and it can present a different perspective of life. A language all its own, dance has historical roots, meanings and is represented by every culture in the world.
Our dance program at Cygnus brings the highest standards in teachings, performances and exposure. Dance at Cygnus provides the students with professional qualified teachers, solid technique, individual attention, and a chance to explore, develop, and evolve into a professional.
Successful Alumni
Our students have attended esteemed summer institutes such as Alvin Ailey, Pennsylvania Ballet, Walnut Hill, Princeton Ballet School, Pittsburgh Youth Ballet School, Virginia School of the Arts and Interlochen. Our students have graduated in higher education as professional dancers, arts administrators, and musical theatre performers.
Performances
Students may have an opportunity to perform in a recital, a semi professional ballet and various community events. In addition to tuition, there will be a costume charge for the spring recital and occasionally a performance fee based on the semi annual performance.
Class Placement
All students are placed in a class according to their demonstrated ability. It is understood that the student’s age and the number of years of training do not always yield proficient execution of technique. Therefore, the class level a student is placed is not to deter the student’s training; it is to bring the students to their future class level.
Dress Code
Listed below is the dress code for each style of dance. To insure proper dance discipline students must conform to the dress code. For your shopping convenience, you may shop on-line at www.curtaincallforclass.com. Under Dancer Login, select New Jersey and then choose Cygnus under the studio pull down menu. A list of Cygnus classes will be listed with the recommended dance attire. You may also shop at a store of your choice.
Creative Dance: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Hair neatly tied up.
Pre-Ballet through Advanced Ballet: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, pointe shoes for designated level, and hair in a bun.
Modern: Any Color Leotard, black footless tights, no shoes, hair securely tied back
Jazz: Black leotard, black jazz pants or tan, black or pink tights. Black Split sole jazz shoes.
Tap: Any color leotard black jazz pants Black low heel tap shoes, for all Creative, Pre-tap through to Tap II. TapIII and Performance tap 1 1/2” heeled taps. Hair tied. Hip Hop: Urban wear welcome!!! Must bring a change of sneakers to wear during class. NO OFF -THE -STREET -SHOES ALLOWED IN STUDIOS . This is to prevent tracking in dirt, sand and crud found in the soles of the sneaker. Changing shoes keeps the floors cleaner.