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.
PBT & Stretch
9 years and up
This class is taught by a certified Progressing Ballet Technique and mUvmethod flexibility instructor. 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
Jazz
6 years and up
Jazz is a popular genre of dance that uses contemporary music, rhythmic clarity and style in it's 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 isloations, jumps and turns throughout 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.
Adaptive Dance
9 years and up
This class is designed for individuals with different abilities to have a fun and energetic dance class in a variety of styles each week. From hip hop to jazz, contemporary to ballet, this class will cover it all and perform in our annual recital!
Modern
8 years and up
Modern dance is a technique with concentrated warm ups focusing on correct placement and balance, as well as flexibility and strength. Modern uses turned in and parallel positions to emphasize movements. Ballet is strongly recommended when studying modern.
Contemporary
By Placement Only
Contemporary dance is an expressive "of the movement" form that incorporates jazz, ballet and modern techniques. Classes focus on movement development and the use of intention, emotion and energy through choreography to express an idea, emotion or story.
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. Class focuses on movement development and choreography without suggestive music or movements.