Dance Classes & Programs
Ballet
Ballet is the basis of all dance forms. It conditions the body in it entirety. It elongates & strengthens the muscles needed to develop grace, poise, balance, flexibility and strength
Tap
Students learn to utilize the percussion sound of the tap shoe while focusing on rhythm and form. Rhythm tap is focused on the sound of the taps more than the aesthetic appearance of the dance. This class is offered at various levels of skill and age.
Lyrical
Lyrical is a style of dance that uses emotion and mood of the music to elicit movements from the dancers. Students will fuse ballet, jazz, and modern with expressive movements to tell a story. Classes are available at various levels of skill and age.
*Note that enrollment in a Ballet class is mandatory to take Lyrical.
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Contemporary
Contemporary style of dance combines Ballet and Modern. It also employs contract-release floor work, fall and recovery, as well as improvisation characteristics. Unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction are taught in this class
Musical Theater
Musical Theater combines acting and various theater-based styles of dance into an hour based class. It is designed to promote confidence, discipline, improvisation ability, and teaches young performers about life on the Broadway stage!
Pointe
Pointe is for only serious dancers who take multiple hours of ballet each week. Not all students will dance en pointe. Teachers evaluation needed
Jazz
Students will focus on learning proper dance technique to improve performance quality and develop complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well rounded dancer. Classes are available at various levels of skill and age
Hip Hop
Hip Hop classes combine street dance with funk and jazz, similar to what you would see in televised dance performances or music videos. Students will learn the importance of isolations and dynamics to execute pop-and-lock and funk movements
Acro
Acro Dance combines dance technique with precision acrobatic elements
Leaps & Turns
Leaps and Turns is a technique class designed to improve the overall ability of the student in all forms of dance. Students will work to increase extension, flexibility, and turns with more precision and various leaps
Improv/Choreography
This class gives students the opportunity to create their own work as well as express themselves through their own authentic movement. Half the class is based on improvistation and exploring movement qualities based on different cues and scores given by the instructor. Students will gain the confidence and skill to freestyle to any type of music, anytime! The second half of the class focuses on choreography and learning how to develop a full dance piece. This class is designed for students to access their emotions and own individual movement styles.
Contemporary Ballet
Contemporary Ballet is a genre of dance that incorporates elements of both classical ballet and modern dance
Our Preschool Classes
These classes helps children develop gross and fine motor skills, proprioception and spatial awareness. Dance and Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore movement through music, develop physical skills, channel energy, stimulate imagination and promote creativity.
Tiny Tot Acro
In Tiny Tot Acro Students will learn basic tumbling skills as well as skills that will focus on improving balance, flexibility, and strength.
Ballet/Tap Combo
In our Ballet/ Tap Combo, Ballet and Tap basics are paired with improvisation games and musicality in a fun and expressive environment!