Classes Offered
Classes
Beginning students are placed in classes based on age. After the first year of instruction students should register keeping in mind the instructor’s final evaluation from the previous year. The first two weeks of classes will be used as assessment weeks. At that time, teachers may ask a student to move to a different class depending on the student’s ability, age, and class level.
All decisions are made by professionals and are with your child’s best interest in mind. In the spring, students receive a report that shows the skills mastered and are given recommended level for the next dance session.
Preschool Combo
(Ages 3-5)
In combo classes, children explore a variety of dance forms including tumbling, tap, jazz, and ballet. They will learn skipping, hopping, galloping, somersaults, cartwheels, ballet positions, and beginning tap and jazz steps.
These classes provide group participation and social interaction. Children will improve coordination, flexibility, listening, and body awareness. Learning a song and dance routine is part of every combo class.
Acrobatics
(Ages 5 & Up)
Acrobatics are floor gymnastics. In Acrobats students develop strength, coordination, balance, and agility.
Instruction begins with simple forward rolls and cartwheels, and progresses through numerous levels that include walkovers, limbers, handsprings, and aerial tricks. Tumbling mats and are used to reduce the risk of injury. (Four-year-olds may take Acrobatics if they have successfully completed Preschool Combo.)
Ballet (Ages 5 & Up)
Ballet is the foundation of all forms of dance. Classes are designed to teach proper technique which includes body alignment and positions. Dancers will gain flexibility and core strength as well as grace, poise, and discipline. Every class will include a ballet barre warm-up, center-work, and progressions across the floor.
Pointe
Pointe is for advance students already enrolled in ballet. At the end of each dance season, Pointe classes will be offered to those who have reached the appropriate age and skill level.
Jazz (Ages 5 & up)
Jazz dance incorporates rhythm and movements to many forms of music including rock, pop music, rhythm and blues, and show tunes. With a strong focus on technique, dancers learn combinations and choreography that incorporates jumps, kicks, and turns into the differing jazz styles. A student taking jazz will develop stamina, strength, and flexibility.
Fun and Funky Jazz
(Ages 6-12)
Through creative movement students will develop coordination, musicality, and an understanding of beginning jazz and hip hop skills.
This is a high-energy class that is great fun! This class is recommended for young children not quite ready for the technical difficulty of a regular hip hop or jazz class. If Fun and Funky Jazz is not offered, five and six year olds should take regular jazz.
Hip-Hop (Ages 12 & up)
Hip-Hop evolved out of street and break dancing. It is characterized by its expressive, athletic, and bouncy style. Classes stress technique while encouraging students to add their individual style and interpretation.
Hip-hop is one of the most popular forms of dance among the current generation.
Lyrical (Ages 6 & up)
Lyrical is a combination of classical ballet, modern, and jazz. A lyrical dancer portrays the emotions of the music and lyrics of the song. We strongly recommend that students have at least one year of ballet training before trying lyrical.
Contemporary
(Ages 12 & up)
Contemporary is a style of interpretive dance that embraces innovation, blending techniques from various genres, including classical ballet, jazz, modern, and lyrical dance.
Tap (Ages 5 & Up)
Tap focuses on creating sounds with the feet. Students learn basic tap technique through rhythm exercises, step combinations, and progressions across the floor. Students will also learn music theory and how it applies to dancing. Tap class is great for improving a student’s rhythmic ability, coordination, and agility. (Four year olds may take tap if successfully completed Preschool Combo.)
Musical Theater
(Ages 8 & Up)
In Musical theater, students work on developing their abilities to perform a musical number that includes acting, singing, and dancing. The instructor focuses on each skill individually and then works to put them all together in a fun, creative, and expressive way.
The activities in this class are geared toward improving and enhancing the student’s self-image and self-confidence. Jazz is the primary dance genre taught, with an emphasis on correct ballet technique. In later Musical Theater classes, tap could be introduced.
Yoga (Ages 12 & Up)
Grit and Grace Yoga
GRIT- the firmness of the mind and spirit GRACE- being at ease, present, surrendered and mindful
An inclusive practice, combining Vinyasa flow, Kundalini and Restorative yoga philosophies. Giving you the benefits of sculpting, core firming, strength and flexibility, all while focusing on “YOU”, connecting your mind, body and soul.
Private Instruction
Many of our instructors offer private instruction. To receive private instruction a dancer must also be enrolled in regular classes at the studio.
Competition Classes
Competition auditions will be held in the summer for those interested. In some cases, students may take competition classes with teacher recommendations.