Class Descriptions

Ballet

Ballet is the foundation for all other dance forms and is highly recommended for all students. It builds strength, grace, co-ordination, balance as well as flexibility and poise. Students progress to Pointe work when deemed ready by the instructors.

Ballet/Tap Combo

Ballet/Tap combo class strives to build a strong foundation in the basic techniques of each discipline (see Classical Ballet & Tap descriptions). A half hour is spent on each subject each week. A Tap dance will be performed in the recital.

Contemporary & Lyrical

This fairly new style of dance focuses on the more modern inspired movements of today. Ballet class is strongly recommended in addition to this class as Contemporary combines not only ballet techniques but elements of jazz and modern as well.

Dancer Conditioning

This non-recital class will focus each week on conditioning the dancers body with a total body workout including elements such as stretching, strength training, dance cardio and more! Dancers should bring 1.5-2lb ankle weights each week.

Hip Hop

This urban form of dance is a high energy, aerobic, athletic style. Builds memory, stamina and co-ordination.

Jazz

This energetic form of dance features quick moves and turns as well as big leaps. Jazz classes consist of stretching, center technique, floor progressions and combinations.

Jazz/Ballet/Tap Combo

Jazz/Ballet/Tap combo class strives to build a strong foundation in the basic techniques of each discipline (Ballet, Jazz, Tap descriptions). Time will be spent on each subject each week. One dance will be performed in the recital.

Jazz/Tap Combo

Jazz/Tap combo class strives to build a strong foundation in the basic techniques of jazz and tap. Time will be spent on each subject each week. One dance will be performed in the recital.

Kinderdance

Kinderdance class introduces children to dance and encourages creativity through pre-ballet, stretching, musical games and motor co-ordination exercises. Students are asked to bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal each week!

Musical Theater

Theatrical style of dance, portraying different characters, story-telling, and lip-syncing. Please note this class does not include vocal instruction. This class is for middle school and high school students.

Get ready to play a role, tell great stories and have a fantastic time!

Pointe

Dancers whom have studied ballet extensively may be invited by the instructors to take beginner/advanced beginner pointe or intermediate pointe. Pointe requires a great deal of core strength, ankle and leg strength as well as mental stamina.

Tap

This rhythmic dance form promotes intricate sounds by the feet made to various types of music. Classes consist of warm-up, technique, progressions and combinations.

Technique

This class is a ‘non-recital’ class used to re-enforce ballet and contemporary technique as well as concentrate on leaps, turn, flexibility and strengthening. *Pre-requisite: Dancers in this class must be enrolled in a regular weekly Ballet or Contemporary class.