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
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
8 years and up
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
A certified Progressing Ballet Technique and mUvmethod flexibility instructor teach this class. Designed for dancers looking to build strength, flexibility, and stamina, this class focuses on developing deep core muscles while increasing flexibility in a safe method. In addition, dancers will work on alignment and ballet positions using tools such as a stability ball, therabands, and mUvbands. A supply list will be provided at the beginning of the session
Dance Lab (NEW)
By Placement Only Levels 5 & 6
This class is designed for dancers placed in a level 5 or 6 class who move at a faster pace and are looking to increase their skills. With a focus on turns, leaps, tricks, and advanced combinations, this class is sure to give your dancers the challenges they have been preparing for!