Classes

Registration Form 2020-21

Please call or email the studio for specific class days and times.

Mommie and Me (2 year olds and caregiver) This class is designed to introduce the world of dance through various movement activities. Working together, the children and caregivers participate in warm-up exercises, partner and group dances, and the development of coordination and musical skills.
Pre-Ballet/Creative Movement (3 to 5 years old) This class is designed to introduce the world of dance through various movement activities, beginning ballet positions and steps. Children learn to use their bodies and imaginations. This class includes warm-up exercises, partner and group dances, and development of musical skills.
Ballet/Tap Combination Class (5 to 8 years of age) This class introduces the world of dance to the young dancer through classical ballet positions and steps as well as beginning basic tap steps.

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Classical Ballet

(6 and up) This class introduces students to the foundations of classical ballet and allows students to build on their knowledge and skills as they grow. Ballet is a beautiful art form that requires dedication and discipline on the part of the student. Ballet training is an excellent form of exercise for all ages, toning and strengthening the entire body and helping to increase flexibility, coordination and proper posture.

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Tap

(6 and up) Tap is a truly American form of dance that allows the dancer's body to be used as a rhythm instrument through intricate footwork, syncopated sounds and stylized movement. 

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Jazz

(7 and up) Jazz is an excellent complement to ballet training. This expressive style of dance opens up many new possibilities for movement to the dance student. Originating in the jazz age of the 1920's, jazz dance blends current musical and dance trends with performance dance that is seen on television and the Broadway stage.

Contemporary This class focuses on the basics of Contemporary dance technique. Students will explore released and off center concepts as well as the exploration of weight, momentum and gravity used in dance. Class consists of a warm-up, across the floor movements and a center combination or dance.
Hip Hop This class offers a structured way of learning the basics of Hip Hop dance movements in a fun and vibrant environment. Students will put tools learned in class into a fun routine at the end of every class.
Pointe (11 and up) Pointe work is an extension of classical ballet that begins at age 11 for the serious student with previous training. Two ballet classes a week are required in addition to the pointe class.
Dancer’s Stretch and Conditioning Each class will begin with conditioning every part of the body followed by a yoga/dance inspired stretch. This class will increase flexibility and muscle tone and will be beneficial to both dancers and individuals without dance experience.