Class Descriptions
Teachers are the only qualified people who can accurately determine what level you/your child can be placed. Age and years of experience factor into what classes you/your child are placed, but that is only a part of the guideline. Maturity, respect for self and others, and the ability to learn at a rapid rate are carefully examined
Ages 3-6 years
Basic ballet terminology is introduced in this class consisting of ballet, rhythm, coordination and free dance for our youngest students.
Suggested starting ages 6-12 years
With 3 separate levels, classes are divided into two parts: those taken at the ballet barre and those taken in the center of the room. This class is designed to teach ballet terminology, and to get the beginning dancer moving.
Suggested ages 10-13 years
In this class, students with previous ballet dance experience are encouraged to enroll. The music and exercises become more sophisticated, requiring a heightened sense of performance, as students build a stronger dance vocabulary.
Ages 12+ years
This level is the culmination of study and hard work. Previous ballet dance experience is required. The exercises and steps combined demonstrate technical skills already acquired. Challenging barre and centerwork.
Ages 13+ years
This class is for the teen or adult with no prior dance training, or for the student who is re-introducing ballet back into their lives. Basic ballet terminology, barre and centerwork combinations will be executed.
Ages 11+ years
This class is for our “between teen” and teenage plus students with no prior pointe experience. This is an introductory class for the novice pointe dancer. Instruction will be primarily at the barre so the students can gain the correct amount of strength before learning to dance in the center. Students enrolled in this class must also be enrolled in a ballet class.
Suggested ages 11+ years
Beginning Pointe is for students with very little or no pointe dance experience. Students enrolled in this class must currently be enrolled in ballet.
Ages 12+ years
Students must have previous pointe experience or demonstrate the required strength to perform the necessary skills to dance on pointe. Students enrolled in this class must also be enrolled in ballet.
Suggested starting ages 6-12 years
Beginning Jazz is designed for students with no prior or very little jazz dance experience. A large portion of this class is devoted to stretching, conditioning and emphasis on proper placement and technique. A new dance combination is learned weekly.
Suggested ages 13+ years
Advanced Jazz increases the complexity of combinations and emphasizes the further development of technique and style. Students will master multiple turns, quicker jumps and difficult progressions. A new dance combination is taught weekly.
Ages 13+ years
A class for the teen or adult with no prior jazz dance experience, or for the student who has been out of dance for a period of time. Current dance styles along with beginning placement and technique are studied.
Suggested starting ages 6-12years
Ages 13+ years
The beginning classes are structured for students with no or little tap dance experience, whereas the intermediate and advanced levels offer a much more in depth tap experience. Come join this highly energetic class and get a great tap workout while learning basic rhythms and funky combinations.
Suggested starting ages 6+ years
A fun and funky class is taught to students with or without previous dance experience. Current dance styles plus floor moves are introduced. A new dance combination is learned every week.
Ages 12+ years
An all out funky, fun class for students with both no prior dance training and those with prior dance or gymnastics training. “Old” and “new” school moves are introduced in this MTV-style designed class. More difficult floor and “gymnast” type moves come into play. Contemporary music and moves are taught. A new combination is learned every week.
Ages 13+ years
This is a class where you will learn the basic origins of modern dance. Stretching, floorwork, core and body centering are taught. Basic ballet background is required for this class.
Ages 13 and up w/ prior ballet or jazz experience
Contemporary movement, mixed in with classical ballet technique, danced to today’s music makes this class a unique and moving experience. We request that you have prior ballet experience before attending this class.
Ballroom
All Ballroom classes are for 6 week periods.
Intro to Ballroom
Foxtrot
Waltz
Tango
Rumba
East Coast Swing
Cha Cha
West Coast Swing
Belly Dance Technique
Description: Ancient dance art form created by women for women that works and tones muscles of the body by using isolated circular motions.
Ages: 12 and up
Clothing: Loose pants, supportive half tops, hip sashes (that will be available for purchase), barefeet or ballet/jazz slippers
This is a continuously run 6 week class.
Contemporary
Contemporary is a balance of what's happening in dance now. A unique blend of Modern, floor work, jumps, turns and unique movement using contemporary or current music. This class requires students to be at least 13 years of age.
Breaking/Tumbling
This class is designed for students ages 7-12 with energy to burn! This high velocity class combines gymnastics, tumbling, floor work, break dance and popping/locking movement. Fun, high intensity class.
