This class encourages children to explore movement and discover their potential in a positive and happy environment. Students tell stories through movement; explore the dance elements of shape, time, space, and energy; and practice basic motor skills. This is an excellent and interesting approach to prepare children for future technical training in dance and/or sports. Emphasis is on individual development and creativity.
(2-3 years old)
Pre-Dance focuses on ballet, tap, and creative movement. We further explore elements of shape, time, space, and energy, as well as honing basic motor skills.
Pre-Dance 1 — Ballet and Tumble (3-4 years old)
Pre-Dance 2 — Ballet, Tap, and Tumble (4*-5 years old)
*4-year-olds should have at least 1 year of pre-dance experience before enrolling in Pre Dance 2.
Classical ballet is the foundation of all dance forms and therefore most important in dance education. It is strongly recommended for all students. Exercises at the barre and in the center develop strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, self-discipline, and a keen sense of body awareness. A contemporary understanding of anatomy and kinesiology is combined with practice of the classical form. This class provides students with sound technical training as well as an interesting and expressive workout. Class is taught in French vocabulary with classical music.
(6+ years old)
Difficult to define, Contemporary dance is not a technique as much as a collection of methods and techniques found in Ballet, Modern, Jazz and more. The subject tends to be intricate and physical, and dancers learn to change levels and directions quickly and seamlessly; movements are smaller, faster, and angular in appearance; movement is more internal, showing the dancer's strength, control and quickness of movements. Contemporary may deal with abstract concepts, images or emotional extremes.
(10+ years old)
Dancers will enjoy learning Hip Hop techniques and stylization while dancing to their favorite songs in an age-appropriate manner. Class will focus on proper conditioning and warm-up, individualized isolated body movements, and high-energy combinations.
(6+ years old)
Pointe classes are for those students who have developed the necessary physical and technical readiness. Requirements include enrollment in at least one high-level ballet class and an invitation from the director.
(10+ years old)
Lyrical is a style of dance that expresses emotions and a storyline through movement. Our classes introduce and expand upon basic Modern and Jazz techniques with an emphasis on creative stylization. Dancers will be led through a proper warm up, strength and flexibility exercises, and then move to progressions across the floor and creative combinations.
(6+ years old)
Jazz is a form of dance that is directed by the sounds, rhythms, and techniques of jazz/pop music. Our Jazz classes combine classic and contemporary Jazz techniques while introducing stylization of movement. Emphasis is placed on proper body alignment, execution of movement, strength, and conditioning. Class will include a proper jazz warm-up, technical progressions across the floor, and fun stylized center combinations.
(6+ years old)
Based on the Broadway era from the 1920s to the present, our theatre dance classes are sure to capture the heart of anyone interested in the performing arts. In this course, students learn strong technique in jazz fundamentals as well as choreography derived from various Broadway styles. Teachers lead students through a center warm-up including stretches, isolations, and core strengthening. This is followed by across-the-floor technique and choreography. Theatre Dance has standard levels that can be seen on our schedule.
(10+ years old)
Tap is a dance style that tells a story through every click of a dancer’s shoes. It evolved from African American and Irish step dancing traditions and gained widespread fame on Hollywood’s silver screens and during the Vaudeville Era. Tap dancing focuses on the musicality of the dancer and the use of their feet as percussion instruments.