Classes
Tap & Ballet Combo Class
A class for preschoolers containing ballet, tap and creative movement. Dancers will learn basic steps and terminology in ballet and tap, and explore their own creative movement styles through the use of imaginative music and games in a safe, positive environment. Dancers in this class will improve flexibility and coordination through fun, age appropriate movement and exercises. Our instructors use imagination games, upbeat age-appropriate music, and props to inspire and excite students about dance. Students will also work on classroom skills such as following directions, listening, and working with others. This class is as enjoyable as it is beneficial!
AGes
3-4
Class time
45 Minutes
Tap & Ballet Combo Class
During this class, comprised of ballet, tap and creative movement, dancers are introduced to more formal dance technique. This class will lay the foundation for correct, safe, and successful dancing in years to follow. Students will expand on the basic steps and terminology from the 3-4 Year Old Class in ballet and tap, and continue to explore their own creative movement in a safe, positive environment. Along with the introduction of more skills and techniques, instructors continue to foster creativity and imagination in class through movement and imagination games, the use of props, and activity songs. Dancers in this class will improve flexibility and coordination through fun, age appropriate movement and exercises.
AGEs
5-6
CLASS TIME
45 Minutes
Tap, Ballet & Jazz Combo Class
This dynamic class introduces the young dancer to ballet sequences and the basic steps of jazz and tap. For the ballet portion of this class, students will learn classical technique while memorizing body positions and vocabulary. With a focus on proper alignment, careful balance, and precise coordination, the exercises will physically promote strength and flexibility, while mentally promoting artistry, musicality, and grace. Our jazz classes teach basic jazz dance technique, terminology, and style with an emphasis on proper technique, alignment, and movement quality. Our tap classes stress the basics of tap while also teaching musicality and rhythm. This class is loads of fun, and perfect for dancers who want to do it all!
AGEs
7-9
CLASS TIME
90 Minutes
Tap, Ballet & Jazz Combo Class
This dynamic class continues to explore ballet sequences and the basic to intermediate steps of jazz and tap. For the ballet portion of this class, students will learn classical technique while memorizing body positions and vocabulary. With a focus on proper alignment, careful balance, and precise coordination, the exercises will physically promote strength and flexibility, while mentally promoting artistry, musicality, and grace. Our jazz classes teach basic jazz dance technique, terminology, and style with an emphasis on proper technique, alignment, and movement quality. Our tap classes stress the basics of tap while also teaching musicality and rhythm. This class is loads of fun, and perfect for dancers who want to do it all!
AGEs
10-12
cLASS TIME
90 Minutes
Ballet, Lyrical, Tap & Jazz Combo Class
This dynamic class continues to explore ballet sequences and the intermediate-advanced steps of jazz and tap. For the ballet portion of this class, students will learn classical technique while memorizing body positions and vocabulary. With a focus on proper alignment, careful balance, and precise coordination, the exercises will physically promote strength and flexibility, while mentally promoting artistry, musicality, and grace. Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz, with expressive motions that tell a story. Students will learn lyrical technique along with how to express emotion through movement. Jazz classes teach intermediate jazz dance technique, terminology, and style with an emphasis on proper technique, alignment, and movement quality. Our tap classes stress the basics of tap while also teaching musicality and rhythm. This class is loads of fun, and perfect for dancers who want to do it all!
AGEs
13-18
CLASS TIME
90 Minutes
Hip Hop Class
This is an excellent class for high-energy kids who want to take a fast and fun dance class! This exciting class teaches rhythm, coordination, and balance through age-appropriate movements set to fun upbeat music. Hip Hop instills rhythm and helps young dancers develop muscle memory. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced dance class. Our Hip Hop dancers develop focus, strength, and agility while having fun. This style is engaging and great for girls and boys who like to move and may not excited about the traditional ballet and tap classes. This class can also be a wonderful additional class opportunity (at a discounted rate!) for those students already enrolled in one of our other dance classes.
AGEs
5-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-18
CLASS TIME
45 Minutes
Company (Competitive Team)*
Students on our Competitive Team study all genres of dance in order to create well-rounded, technically advanced dancers. Each week, students study all styles of dance, including Classical Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap, and Hip-Hop. Students at the competitive level will study more hours per week than a recreational level class, and have the opportunity to work with and learn from all of our award-winning staff, and will attend multiple competitions and conventions during the spring. Having this extra time in the classroom allows dancers to improve exponentially in their dance technique, as well as have loads of fun!
Placement in Company is by audition only, and is up to the discretion of our staff.