2YR COMBO:45 min. class of diving into the exciting world of dance & improvisation. A wonderful introduction to the basics of ballet, tap, rhythm, tumbling, class structure & body awareness.

3 - 4YR COMBO:

50 min class of dance structured for the  Pre-School age dancer.  Children will explore all avenues of ballet, tap & intro to tumbling with the use of imagination, fun music & props.

4 1/2 - 5YR COMBO:

50 min. class of dance structured for the dancer preparing to enter Kindergarten.  Children will be introduced to  basic ballet terminology and skills along with basic tap terminology & skills while building a foundation for future progression in the study of ballet, jazz & tap.

5 - 6YR COMBO:

1 hr. Class introduces basic ballet vocabulary & movement skills while building a foundation for future progression in the study of ballet, jazz & tap.  Classes are for the 1st or 2nd year student.

BALLET TECHNIQUE 5YR & UP:

1—1 1/2hr technique class.  Ballet is the foundation of all forms of dance. Provides the dance student with complete fundamental training based on traditional classical ballet technique, with a focus on proper placement and alignment. Each student will learn ballet vocabulary through barre and center work while building strength & flexibility.

JAZZ TECHNIQUE 5YR & UP:

1hour technique class. 

Class teaches basic jazz technique, terminology & movement quality with an emphasis on proper execution of jazz isolations, rhythms & style; all while developing correct body alignment, flexibility, & strength. 

CONTEMPORARY 7YR & UP:

1hr class.

A fusion of ballet, jazz & modern techniques that emotes personal expression and / or a story.

***Minimum of 1 year of prior ballet or jazz training.

HIP HOP 5YR & UP:

1hr class that is a funky energetic street based technique derived from NY and LA.

TAP 5YR & UP:

45min.

Class that presents various rhythms made by movement of the feet.  Promotes musicality, timing & rhythm.

POINTE:

Teacher recommendation needed.  Students must be enrolled in a Ballet classes as well. An extension of ballet done on toe.

CLOGGING 8YR & UP:

30 min. class

Is a type of folk dance with roots in traditional European dancing, early African-American dance, and traditional Cherokee dance in which the dancer's footwear is used musically by striking the heel, the toe, or both in unison against a floor or each other to create audible percussive rhythms.

STRETCH & STRENGTH 7YR & UP:

1hr class.

Class works on strengthening, stretching and aerobic activities to help dancer stay fit for dance & sports.

LEAPS, TURNS & PROGRESSIONS 7yr & up:

1 hr. class.

Continues to build on the technique of jazz, focusing specifically on turns and jumps through a variety of combinations.

***Intermediate dancers only. Must have had at least 2 years of jazz.

CLASS LEVELS

These levels are guidelines, not absolutes, to suggest for whom the class is geared. The first 2 weeks of class will be an evaluation period. The instructor then may suggest that the dancers move to a more appropriate level if need be. Students remain in their appropriate level until they have reached a degree of competency with the curriculum. The instructor will recommend when students should proceed to the next level.   Students & parents are welcome to discuss level placement with the instructor.

BEGINNER:1st or 2nd year student. Learning the basics of dance.

INTERMEDIATE:2nd year student and up continuing to build on their dance skills.

ADVANCED:      Dancers reaching the highest level for their age. *** APPROVAL REQUIRED

Class Curriculum