XOP''S Program Opportunities

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Target Age: 3-5yrs

Toddlers & Tutus discover the beginning techniques of Ballet/Liturgical, Tap/Jazz and Contemporary genres of dance with a freedom to ;Xpress themselves creatively.  Not limited to, Toddlers & Tutus ;xperience other styles of dance.

Target Age: 3 - Adults

There is a significance in the foundation Ballet Technique provides for every student to attain balance and posture.  Ballet/Liturgical is pure symmetry in language that speaks through movement in a sense of harmonious & beautiful proportions.

Target Age: 7 - Adults

A Pre-requisite to progress to En-Pointe is continually training in the Ballet/Liturgical class.  Beginning pointe is open at any age, however it's a possibility for the most dedicated dancers.  It takes much strength, core work & technique to dance En-Pointe.

Target Age: 3 - Adults

The collaboration of Tap & Jazz is creatively imparted to develop the dancer in the essential elements of choreography.  Techniques from shuffle, ball change, step-heel & heal step, single buffalo in connection to jazz motions.  Teaching rhythm & musicality, how to listen to music and enjoy it from your soul. 

Target Age: 6 - Adults

There are many cultural differences in musical and movement in African Dance.  From West African & Caribbean dances to contemporary styles of Afro-beats utilizing the concept of the total body in articulation with social patterns of movement.  Students study the power of the body to contract using mostly core muscles. 

Target Age: 6 - Adults

The choreography is combined with street dance movements deriving from house, funk, pop, lock & break-dancing.  The dancer is inspired to merge in connection to jazz & contemporary styles of dance.  Rhythm, timing & music explore locking, popping, krumping, spinning, robot, the wave, tutting, backspins, & more. 

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Target Age: 8 - Adults

Pana-Mime requires the dancer to fully communicate the story to the audience by expressing gestures of continual sequenced solid motions.  Balletic Mime is expressed using masks, gloves to provoke the audience's imagination.  Gestures are significant movements of the entire body, a beautiful means of ;xpressing sign-language.

Target Age: Mature Youth - Adults

Gifting foundational principles  & the education of dance in Worship by providing tools to connect the heart of man to the heart of God. It is symbolic, Intricate & Ceremonial, Internal Intimacy, Reliable Exclusive, Exhilarating, heart to heart connection of pure adoration.  The technique derives from Ballet, Jazz, & Contemporary styles of dance.

Target Age: Beginning at Middle School age to High school & College Aged in collab with Youth - Adults.

Company is advanced trained dancers in all genres of dance.  Continual studies in the world of Arts and has developed the importance of being an efficacious leader & coach.  Training & empowering others in Christian Dance Education. Company's commitment & dedication exceeds the action & importance of bridging faith & community.    

Target Age: Mature Youth - Adults

Step Aerobics is a form of cardio exercise that involves stepping on & off a small platform  in which burns lots of calories from the belly.  Lose weight, stay in shape, & keep your heart pumping strong through this means of work-out.  Offering virtual live streaming.  Look for her on facebook to reserve your spot!  Taylor McKinney

Target Age: Mature - Adults

LOOKING FOR A SUMMER SAFE SPACE? 

We have the perfect solution...

XOP's Performing Arts Development Summer Camp services ages 5 - 14 years of age.  "Singing, Dancing, Acting too, I Love PADS CAMP... How 'bout you!" 

We provide a Charter School Curriculum for individual grade levels as we brush up with emphasis on Math and Reading comprehension.  We believe in the "no summer learning loss" for all of our students.  

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon snack daily.  

Camp resumes: Mon.-Fri. 9a - 3:30p with extended times as well.  Inquire within for more details.

Mission: Motivation in Leadership Development by building character & self-esteem through Etiquette, Encouragement, and Empowerment of the mind, body and spirit. Bridging Faith & Community by implementing healthy youth programs.

One of the greatest results of these over-night trips is the relationship building that develop into lasting friendships. 

The morning after the College visit, we prepare to attend a professional showcase at a world-renowned Theater. 

Shows such as: 

Alvin Ailey Performances, 

Shen Yun Performing Arts, 

Harlem Dance Theater of New York,

Stomp Performances & more…

Every other year, we travel to a Performing Arts College, where students get the opportunity to visually experience higher education that offers degree paths in the Arts and other careers. Our goal in providing these College tour adventures is to motivate and encourage students to strive to attain their dreams, goals and aspirations.

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Our goal in providing these College tour adventures is to motivate and encourage students to strive to attain their dreams, goals and aspirations.

The fulfillment and joy becomes life when they live life, experience college, career and have the desire to give back by volunteering their time to build in the next generation of youth.  To return to the program to become a coach & mentor.