Charaktertanz
Charaktertanz is integral part of ballet repertoire. It is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance. Many ballets feature character dance such as Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle and Coppelia. As well as being highly social incorporating partner and group work, character dance develops excellent rhythm and musicality. It is often danced with props such flower garlands head dresses and scarfs.
Composition
Composition is the art of creating. Students are able to gain autonomy through self-composition and discovering ways to interpret choreography expressing their own personality.
Repertoire
Repertoire is the name used for setting choreography that exists from ballets but also includes the creation of new choreographies incorporating solo as well as group variations. Through repertoire students explore the rich history of dance as well as its future.
