Courses - Paragon Academy of Dance Malaysia

Classical Ballet

Classical ballet is a graceful and structured dance form, that also provides the basic foundation for other dance styles. It improves posture, develops coordination, body placement, poise, musicality and the refined quality and control of the body achieved through the discipline of ballet technique.

Classical ballet is performed by both males and females, which can tell a story through mime or stand alone as a performance piece. Classical ballet is also known for its precision, pointe work, turn out of the legs, high extensions, graceful flowing movements, and ethereal qualities.

We are providing the RAD (The Royal Academy of Dance) syllabus, a UK-based examination board specializing in dance education and training, with an emphasis on classical ballet which has over 90 years of history.

Point to the end of toes. Join our Classical Ballet Class for a ballerina's dream comes true!

Baby Ballet

Age: 2.5 - 4.5 (will need to group students by age - level)

This program caters to the beginning stages of classical ballet for both girls and boys by using the Vaganova Teaching Method. This program is not only developing a passion for dance, but the children can also learn about musicality and etiquette while improving their self-discipline, self-confidence, and socialization skills.

By using the Vaganova Teaching Method in this program, children will be able to learn the basics of ballet positioning arms and feet, the sense of balance, coordination, development of strength and flexibility. This program also encourages the freedom of expression and imagination of the children.

Class description
• Basic skills in skipping, hopping, jumping, walking and rolling
• Introduction about simple ballet arms and legs positioning
• Develop movements by using nursery rhymes and children's songs
• To encourage the children to create their dance moves by using imagination and creativity

Other than that, we will be providing a class performance award once half a year. The children who attended will be awarded a certificate by Paragon Academy of Dance too.

Modern Jazz

Modern Jazz is a popular dance style that evolved from early African American vernacular dance. Jazz dance has transformed from expressions to stage performances and now to a professional dance that requires techniques of classical ballet. It combines rhythm, expression, and technique with aspects of a variety of popular and street music.

By using the body as an instrument, it interprets various styles including, Street Jazz, Boadway, lyrical and contemporary styles. Modern Jazz can be patterned in any of these styles or a combination of them and emphasize on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style.

We are providing CSTD (Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing) syllabus from Australia. It is one of the world’s great international dance societies proudly serving dance for over 80 years. This complete training system in modern jazz dance combines strength and flexibility.

With elegant swift movement and surprising syncopation, modern jazz dance is an art full of powerful expressions. Join our Modern Jazz Class and feel your body dancing to the rhythm of music fluidly!

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Latin

Latin dance has a long and complicated history which originated in the traditional dances of indigenous cultures of Mexico, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Latin is a fun and energetic dance that can be performed solo or with a partner. It consists of the following various dances, including Salsa, Bolero, Cha-Cha, Tango, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Paso Doble, and Samba.

The key elements of Latin Dance are always self-expression and rhythm, which known for their sensual hip action and sexy flair. Paragon will be providing IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) syllabus which based in Brighton, England. It is one of the world’s leading dance examination boards has over 110 years of history in the dance industry.

Through our professional dance tutor, students are bound to run into these amusing and energetic Latin styles. Join our Latin Class for an energy boost and rhythmic music to dance along!

Hip-Hop

In generally, Hip Hop is a movement that represents the freedom to learn, grow, and evolve. The beginnings of this dance form are officially begun in New York City Streets during the late 1960s to early 70s. Hip-Hop dance includes a wide range of "street dance" styles that are associated with the Hip Hop culture and songs.

Besides, Hip Hop is a very energetic form of dancing that allows dancers to perform with freedom of movement by adding in their personalities. Traditionally, the original style of Hip Hop is Breaking. Through the time, Hip Hop had included various moves such as Popping, Locking, Waacking, and even House Dance.

Since the 1990s, Hip Hop has dominated music videos. Nowadays, Hip Hop is so powerful which usually gives a wow to their audiences. It jumped from the streets to the center stage and become one of the famous dance styles.

Enjoy dancing to the trending Hip Hop songs? Join our Hip Hop Class now and rejoice in the freedom that dance brings to you.

Contemporary
Dance

Contemporary Dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres, especially breaking the strict and structured nature of classical ballet. The origin of this dance movement was wanted to show to the world that dancers should embrace freedom by declining the old dance conventions.

In terms, Contemporary Dance usually focuses more on exploring the limits of the human body and the visual expression of feelings. Builds around breathing, movement, contraction, and release of muscles. Moreover, it tends to focus on floor work which often done by bare feet.

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Contemporary Dance employs contract-release, fall and recovery, and improvisation characteristics of the modern dance. Besides, unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction are often been used as well.

Nurturing the young blood through these creative, expressive and improvisation movements. Join our Contemporary Dance Class and set the dancing soul free!

Barre & Pilates

Barre Pilates (or "Barre Fusion") takes the basic foundations of Pilates and combining with ballet-inspired moves, as well as incorporating elements of dance, including yoga, stretching and strength training.

Generally, Pilates usually focuses on bodyweight training, which enables you to focus on specific muscles to move fluidly. It builds invigorating burn in your muscles with a controlled and disciplined pace that results in a challenging workout.

In short, Barre & Pilates classes are tough on the muscles, yet gentle on the joints. These moves can improve your balance, muscle connection, and coordination with less pressure on your joints, tendons, ligaments, and spine. The skills and strengths that learn in the class enable a strong, lean, healthy body at every age, for life.

Get stronger physically and mentally day by day. With Barre & Pilates, you can now burn unwanted body fat just by dancing and having fun!

K-pop

K-pop is a genre of popular music originating in South Korea. While the modern form of k-pop can be traced back to the early 90s. The term itself had been popularized since the 2000s, replacing the term of Gayo. K-pop, in particular, has become increasingly visible to the global audiences in the past 5 to 10 years.

Through these years, K-Pop had evolved into one of the fastest-growing music genres in the world. Soon, the K-Pop Dance turn out into the new global trend of the young generation. Generally, K-Pop Dance is a term used to describe the imitation of K-Pop artist's dance choreography.

Are you a K-Pop fan? Have you seen those moves in K-Pop music videos? Join our K-Pop Dance Class, and groove it like you're one of the Korean Artist!

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