Class Descriptions

Preschool Dance

Me & My Grown- Up

Ages 2 to 3

Share those special smiles and hugs in a class designed especially for the parent and toddler!
This class is based on dance fundamentals, incorporating gross motor skills, rhythm exercises, songs and FUN!
Classes are 30 minutes long and require caretaker participation.

Pre-Ballet 1

Ages 3 to 4

What better way to begin dance than with a special program that combines classical training with creative movement, story telling and LOTS of magic and make believe!
Students will learn the 7 movements of dance and the 3 basic ballet positions
Classes are 45 mins long.

Pre-Ballet 2

Ages 4 to 5

Dancers enjoy fun and interactive classes full of imagination that help prepare them for the next step in dance!
Students will learn the 7 movements of dance and the 5 positions of ballet with an emphasis on ballet vocabulary!
Classes are 45 mins long.

Ballet/Jazz Combo

Ages 5 to 7

A great way to get a taste of Ballet and Jazz training in one class!
With a focus on fun & friendship, these classes are the perfect opportunity for dancers to grow in confidence as they learn technique basics.
Classes are 60 minutes long.

Jazz/Tap Combo

Ages 7 to 12

Jazz/Lyrical Combo

Ages 11 to 13

Lyrical class is the perfect place for dancers to explore more advanced concepts and begin exploring the modern lyrical genre of dance.
Dancers will begin to focus on emphasizing the interpretation of music lyrics while telling a story with movement that can be fluid or abstract.
Students will learn musicality and technique, focusing on balance, flexibility, and strength, through different genres of music including Broadway, Latin, and current hits.
Classes are 90 minutes.

Ballet

Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms.
Each level will focus on proper body alignment, terminology, and correct execution of steps, as well as strength and flexibility training through barre, center floor, and across the floor adagio and allegro combinations.
Each class is 60 minutes long

Contemporary

Contemporary class is designed for intermediate to advanced students with previous training in ballet.
Dancers will focus on musical interpretation without lyrics with an emphasis on story-telling through fluid or abstract movement.
Class is 60 minutes long.

Modern

Modern class will incorporate many of the foundations of modern dance techniques including suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum, and connecting breath with movement.
Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work, partnering, and various methods of improvisation.
Class is 60 minutes long.

Jazz/Technique

Students will learn musicality and technique, focusing on balance, flexibility, and strength through different genres of music including Broadway, Latin, and current hits.
Leaps and Turns is a great place for dancers to focus on strength and technique while working on advanced leaps and turn concepts.
Classes are 60 to 75 minutes long, depending on the class.

Hip Hop

Ages 4 and up

These fun, upbeat classes teach hip-hop techniques and choreography without the worry of suggestive moves or inappropriate music!
Dancers develop rhythm, coordination, and self-expression.
Older classes will learn hip-hop dance history and the cultural impacts of hip-hop dance through time.
Classes are 45 to 60 minutes long, depending on the level.

Tap

Students will develop rhythm, style, and sound quality in this class that blends both traditional Broadway style tap and modern rhythm style tap together.
Emphasis on ankle and foot mobility and flexibility, speed, and accuracy.
Classes are 45 minutes long.

Musical Theatre

This class focuses on learning proper dance technique while exploring the various dance and movement styles used in Broadway shows.
Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through movement and facial expressions.
Classes are 60 minutes long.