Description

What to expect from each Class.

Intro to Dance (Ages 18Mo-3yrs)

This class is designed for our youngest movers to be introduced to dance with a parent or guardian.  This 45 minute class focuses on guided movement through fun activities that incorporate music & early childhood learning.

Tot I (Ages 3-4)

The emphasis for this age group is to introduce them to Ballet and body movement. This 45 minute class also focuses on various rhythm exercises as well as elementary classroom etiquette.

Tot 2 (Ages 4-5)

The emphasis for this age group is to introduce them to body movement with basic positions of the arms and feet in ballet and tap.  This 45 minute class also focuses on various rhythm exercises such as hopping and skipping, as well as elementary classroom etiquette

Ballet/Tumbling (ages 4-6)

This one hour class incorporates 30 minutes of Ballet Tot 2 and 30 minutes of Pre-Tumbling.  This is a great class to introduce both styles

Pre-Ballet/ Pre Jazz (ages 6-8)

The emphasis for this age group is to introduce them to body movement with basic positions of the arms and feet in ballet and jazz. It is a one hour class that is the perfect transition from our combo classes.   Emphasis will be placed on moving to the rhythm of the music, correct technique, and classroom etiquette.

Ballet (Ages 8 & up) Levels I-V

This class is where it all begins. In all levels, dancers will learn to utilize ballet technique, terminology, fluidity, and flexibility to become graceful, efficient dancers.  Correct posture and body alignment will heavily influence this technique.  We stress the fundamentals necessary to safely advance in all forms of dance.

Jazz (Ages 8 & up) Levels I-V

Our most popular class!  This class introduces jazz technique and modern movements with the use of warm-up, isolation movements, and floor work progressions.  Individual style and performance will be emphasized while studying different styles of jazz technique.

Hip-Hop I Beg. (Ages 7 & up) II Int. (ages 10-14) III Adv. (ages 15 and up)

Hip Hop is designed to be fun, exciting, and challenging at any age.  It focuses on the latest dance steps, incorporating rhythm and fluidity, strongly emphasizing urban styles.  Enrollment in ballet and jazz is strongly recommended to ensure a well rounded dance experience.

Turns /Leaps   (Ages 8 & up) Levels I-V

Created with the dance team dancer in mind, this specialty class is a wonderful compliment to a weekly ballet or jazz class.  Flexibility and correct placement of turns and leaps will be emphasized, as well as number of rotations and height of jumps.

Pointe  

By recommendation only.  The emphasis is on strengthening and stretching, while advancing in ballet technique.   Pointe students are deeply encouraged to take one to two additional demi-pointe classes.

• All Dancers should be enrolled in both a Ballet and Jazz class by first grade.

• All Dancers benefit enormously from taking 2 or more classes a week.