Ballet

6 years and up

Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. Emphasis is on placement, balance, control, discipline, and clean lines. It is STRONGLY recommended when studying all other dance forms. Strength and flexibility will also be highlighted through the use of good technique. Ballet positions, barre work, center combinations, and large movements are part of the ballet syllabus. Each level is studied for at least one year, with some levels requiring two or more years.

Ballet: Pointe

By Placement Only

Requirement: 2 Ballet classes/week

Dancing en pointe requires considerable strength and skill and is a central part of a professional dancer’s training. Students must be at least 12 years old and have had several years of ballet training in order to develop the strength and support their bodies need en pointe. In order to be considered for pointe work, students must be enrolled in at least two ballet classes per week and have approval from the instructor.

Jazz

6 years and up

Jazz is a popular genre of dance that uses contemporary music, rhythmic clarity, and style in its performance. Classes focus on flexibility, strength, locomotor movement, and coordination taught through warm-ups, across-the-floor, and center combinations. Dancers can expect to work on isolations, jumps, and turns throughout the class.

 Tap

6 years and up

Tap promotes coordination and an acute sense of rhythmic patterns. Warm-ups, combinations, and short routines are a part of the tap curriculum. Tap encourages the retention of movement patterns and aids in the development of kinetic memory.

 Contemporary Modern

9 years and up

Requirement: 1 Ballet or Jazz class/week

This class will consist of both Modern and Contemporary teachings and foundations with choreography that blend both styles. Dancers can expect concentrated warm-ups focusing on placement, balance, flexibility, strength, use of parallel positions, and development of intention, emotion, and energy through expression. Ballet & Jazz are strongly recommended.

 Poms

7 years and up

This energetic class is perfect for students who want to have fun, or may be interested in joining a poms team. High-energy dance-based routines are taught and focus on precision, flexibility, jumps, and turns.

 Musical Theatre

8 years and up

Musical Theatre is a style of performance that encompasses dance and acting. Students will dance and act to songs from a variety of classic and modern Broadway musicals.

 Hip Hop

6 years and up

This class focuses on teaching rhythmic patterns, agility, coordination, and strength in an energetic and fast-paced class. The class focuses on movement development and choreography without suggestive music or movements.

PBT & Stretch

9 years and up

Taught by a certified Progressing Ballet Technique and mUvmethod flexibility instructor, this class helps dancers build strength, flexibility, and stamina. Dancers will focus on deep core activation, alignment, and ballet positions using tools like stability balls, therabands, and mUvbands. A supply list will be provided at the start of the session.

Teen Ballet/Jazz Technique (NEW)

12-16 years

This class is designed for teen dancers who are new to dance or returning after some time away. We’ll focus on building strong foundational technique in both ballet and jazz. Dancers will focus on alignment, flexibility, strength, and musicality while keeping the atmosphere supportive and low-pressure.

Acro & Tricks

By placement only

Requirement: Enrollment in a technique class at level 3 or higher

Acro combines classic dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. Dancers will work on strength, flexibility, partnering, and transitions in addition to learning more advanced turns, jumps, and lifts.