Class Descriptions
Preschool Tap– Introduction to basic dance forms (tap, ballet, tumbling) using age appropriate music, curriculum, and games. Emphasis on body strengthening, coordination and rhythm. Class appropriate for potty-trained children aged 2 – 4.
Level 1 Combo Classes– Introduction to beginning Ballet/Jazz & Tap technique in a fun and positive environment geared toward children aged 5 & 6.
Ballet – Highly technical dance form focusing on body placement, grace, strength, and balance.
Jazz – Theatrical-type dance style with a ballet based technique inspired by American Jazz music but currently taught and performed to pop music. Less technical than ballet but more technical than Hip Hop.
Hip Hop – Funky street dancing style with a jazz based technique.
Poms – Unique style of dance that accentuates precise arm movements and technique while learning how to use pom poms. Jazz and Hip Hop are the two styles demonstrated most in Pom routines. Need to be enrolled in a jazz class to take Poms.
Tap – Rhythmic dance style creating sounds and rhythms with taps on shoes.
Acro-Focuses on movements requiring counterbalance and ambidexterity for spinal alignment and muscular balance, while incorporating dance routine within a routine. Students must be actively enrollment in a Ballet & Jazz class is required to participate in Acro classes.
Pre-Pointe- Focuses on building the necessary strength, flexibility, and technique in the feet, ankles, and legs to safely and effectively transition to pointe work. Students must be actively enrolled in Ballet 5 to participate in Pre-Pointe 5. Teacher must approve enrollment.
Pointe- Classes require significant strength, flexibility, and proper technique, and are typically reserved for dancers who have developed a strong foundation in ballet. Pre-pointe class is required to prepare students for the demands of pointe work. Students must be actively enrolled in Ballet 6 to participate in Pointe 6. Teacher must approve enrollment.