Northland School of Dance

Ballet and Dance School in Champlin, MN

Dance Studio | Champlin, MN
763-421-5443

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‘G’ is for Grand Plie’ – Dance Terminology A – Z

January 15, 2015 by Northland School of Dance

In a Grand Plie’, the back should be straight, aligned with the heel and the legs are turned out with knees over the feet. As a movement, it should be fluid. It may also be in preparation for another movement such as a leap.

G is for Grand Plie
Alyssa Ness demonstrates a beautiful Grand Plie’ for our post.

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Ricci Milan and our 2020 Seniors!

Our 2020 seniors had the opportunity to dance in a video that Ricci Milan produced last June. Northland is privileged that Ricci brings his talent, enthusiasm, and love for dance to our kids.

Northland School of Dance is a full service dance studio located in Champlin MN. Students attend classes from the surrounding areas of Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Rogers, St. Michael, Osseo, Otsego, Dayton, and other neighboring communities.

Northland School of Dance does not discriminate, and welcomes all races, religions, and genders.

We offer dance classes in both recreational and competitive levels, for ages 2 ½ – adult. Classes include: jazz, tap, ballet, Pointe’, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, acro, boy only classes, special needs classes, adult classes, a full range of technique classes and more!

763-421-5443
Champlin, MN

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