Karl & Di Marco School Of Theatre & Dance in Tampa, FL | Dance Schools

Our Programms Include:
Pre-Dance
A special pre-dance curriculum is offered for the very young, starting at age 3. This is a combination class designed to develop the student`s aptitude and love of the dance. Three subjects included are the basics of ballet, tap and acrobatics.
Children`s Ballet/Transition
From age 6 years, this class is designed to introduce the student to serious ballet with the introduction of classical music. It is a 1 1/2 hour combination class that consists of formal barre exercises and center practice with the objective of gradually building the student`s knowledge and terminology.
Classical Ballet/Pointe
These classes are graded by age and ability for all ages. The method used in this class follows the Royal Academy syllabus as closely as possible. Students wishing to achieve advanced levels are encouraged to take more than one class a week. It is solely at the teacher`s determination as to when a student may progress to pointe shoes.
Modern Jazz
This is a form that encompasses modern jazz and Broadway style character jazz together with other current forms. Classes for age 6 years and up according to ability and age. Students enrolling for this form are encouraged to also take ballet if possible.
Lyrical/Contemporary
A dramatic form of dance which interprets the lyrics of the song with flowing modern dance movements. This class is offered to students already enrolled in ballet.
Tap
Basic fundamentals of "Buck and Wing" are taught to beginners through advanced, with progression towards the most current styles.
Acrobatics
Classes from age 6. All "soft tricks", i.e. walkovers, presses, etc. with progression to the more advanced "heavy tricks", i.e. front and back handsprings, tucks, etc. popular for cheerleading.
Pas De Deux
Students must be enrolled in ballet to qualify for selection and participation in this class. All participants must be of advanced level.
Voice
This is a class designed to develop the student`s aptitude and ability to sing with a group using basic harmonies with the emphasis on vocal performance.