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Class Descriptions

Mommy & Me

Mom, dad, grandparent or caregiver joins this fun and interactive class with child. This is a lightly structured dance class consisting of singing, ballet, creative movement and tumbling. The class helps the development of motor skills as well a communication and social skills.

COMBINATION DANCE CLASSES

Classes are combined to give the student a strong foundation and well-rounded study of dance.

Ages 3-4 (Pre-school)
This level combines ballet, tap and acrobatics in a 45 minute class. 

Ages 5 (Kindergarten)
This level combines ballet, tap and acrobatics in a 1 hour class.

Age 6-7 (1st – 2nd grade)
This level combines ballet, tap and jazz in a 1 hour and 15 minute class.

Ages 8 - Adult
These levels combine ballet, tap and jazz. Each class is ½ hour, 45 minutes or 1 hour in length depending on age.

HIP HOP

Hip Hop combines jazz, street and funk styles in a high energy class, developing technique, self confidence and stage performance.

HIP HOP AND GYMNASTICS COMBINATION

This class combines Hip Hop and gymnastics. Mat and floor work in basic tumbling advancing to walkovers, handsprings, aerials, etc.

LYRICAL

Lyrical tells a story through dance and combines classical ballet, modern and jazz technique. This class develops strength, flexibility and balance with a strong ballet base.

BREAK

Break classes are the extension of hip hop.  Break requires a great deal of upper body strength.  Many of the dance moves are on the floor using your arms.  A very popular Break video is “You Got Served”.

IRISH STEP

Soft Shoe is the ballet version of Irish dancing and Hard Shoe is the tap version of Irish dancing. Soft Shoe is recommended in addition to taking Hard Shoe.

BALLET

Ballet classes focus on building strength, poise, proper body alignment, turnout and extension in an expressive atmosphere.  Ballet is the basis of all dance disciplines.

POINTE

Pointe is the extension of ballet class.  Dancers must be 11 years of age, have had at least one year of ballet training and need permission from the instructor to be eligible for pointe.

JAZZ

Jazz is a fun filled class focused on improving technique, strength, and flexibility which will enhance student’s jumps, turns, and stage performance.  Funk and Broadway styles are taught.

TAP

Tap develops rhythm and sound coordination skills in an upbeat class.

MUSICAL THEATRE

This class combines dance, acting and drama.

PERFORMING GROUPS

A fun and nurturing non competitive group which performs an additional 4-5 times a year.

COMPETITION TEAMS

A positive environment for the serious dancer.  Importance of school spirit, good sportsmanship and team effort are taught.

Belly Dance

Students will engage in traditional Egyptian technique, choreography and performance. Celebrate this ancient art form as well as your inner beauty.