Classes Offered
Acro
Acro teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique. Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, & strength.
Ballet
Ballet is an important part of a dancer’s overall training as it is the root and foundation of all other dance forms. In ballet class, students will be instructed on proper body placement, balance, flexibility, alignment and technique achieved both through barre and floor work.
Ballroom
Learn a variety of ballroom styles and techniques including the ChaCha, Jive, Rumba, and more. Attending technique class does not require you to have a partner.
Breaking
Evolving from street dance, Breakdance consists of classic B-boy and B-girl moves such as the top rock, footwork and freezes. Breakdance is a popular dance style that uses a lot of personality. This class requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves.
Combo (3-4 Year Olds)
This class is developed specifically for the energy, coordination and creativity of a preschooler. Introducing ballet and tap dance will help your child experience the magic and wonder of dance while learning new skills and technique. Combo classes focus on preparing dancers with the foundation they need to enter the more disciplined training offered in Level 1 classes.
Contemporary
Contemporary elements allow dancers to express a unique vision through movement. Dancers are taught choreography to help them learn how to pick up new movements quickly, express themselves, and improve their performance technique. In order to enroll for this class, ballet is required as well.
Hip Hop
Teaching rhythm and coordination, students will be challenged to think on their feet while enjoying a fast-paced dance class.
Jazz
Jazz is a fun and energetic style that will consist of unique moves, big leaps, and multiple turns. Emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet as it encourages grace, balance, and muscle control. In order to enroll for this class, ballet is required as well.
Musical Theatre
This upbeat class teaches Broadway-style choreography, show-stopping stage presence, and acting, with a focus on learning song-and-dance numbers from a variety of musical productions, past and present. In order to enroll for this class, ballet is required as well.
Pointe
Dancing on pointe is the act of standing on the tips of the toes while performing steps from ballet. Also known as pointe work, it is performed using hard–toed and stiff-shanked pointe shoes. Dancing on pointe requires strength and skill, so prior permission from instructor is required before students begin taking pointe classes. In order to enroll for this class, ballet is required as well.
Pre Pointe
This class is dedicated to teaching pointe fundamentals to students of the appropriate age and technical ability. Because of the risk of injury, students must be physically ready so one complete dance year of pre-pointe and a pointe evaluation is required before advancement to pointe class. The pointe evaluation allows teachers and students the opportunity to see where the student needs work in order to prepare for pointe. The evaluation focuses on legs (straightness and strength), feet (flexibility, strength, alignment, and shape), ankles (strength and straightness), and overall body alignment. In order to enroll for this class, ballet is required as well.
Stretch & Strength
This class is designed to improve a dancer's range of motion, enhance muscle flexibility and increase their level of core muscle strength. Through a variety of stretches and strengthening exercises, dancers will also increase their awareness of their own body's potential.
Tap
Students learn to increase control and coordination as well as rhythm and musicality in Tap by emphasizing footwork and the expression of rhythms through sound.
Turns and Leaps
This class focuses specifically on turns, leaps and other skills across the floor. Separate emphasis in just turning and leaps will complement the movements and choreography taught in jazz, contemporary and musical theatre class. In order to enroll for this class, ballet is required and one prior year of training in jazz.
