Classes Offered
First Step Classes - younger students
First Step Classes (ages 18 months - 5 yrs) programs are designed for little ones focusing on the basics as well as having fun in a dance happy way. Your little one will be welcomed into the dance room and they'll soon be tippy toeing, twirling, skipping, jumping and tapping. You'll hear some singing and see some special props to add to the excitement of class. It's a magical time for little ones!
- Toddler Time (18 months - 3 yrs): A class where smiles and giggles are a must and dance fundamentals are started. Jumping, skipping, galloping, kicking and toe pointing are some things you’ll see your little dancer achieving. Parents accompany their little one for the first 1/3 of the dance year to help them take the class. Once confidence is built, the little ones will take class on their own and eventually go on the big stage to show all their hard work!
- Preschool (3 - 4 yrs): A class where little ones develop coordination, rhythm, flexibility and ballet fundamentals in a fun-loving way. Dancers will be kicking, jumping, turning, galloping, skipping and doing chasses across the floor. They will use scarves, hula hoops, batons and other inspiring props. You’ll hear clapping and see faces gleaming as your little one accomplishes their steps!
- Combo, Adv Combo (4 - 5 yrs): A combination class consisting of ½ hour of ballet and ½ hour of tap for young dancers. This class teaches the basics in a dance happy way and is a stepping stone to a more disciplined and technical class. You’ll see pointed toes, straight knees, jumping, skipping, chasses, passes and hear flaps, shuffles, hops and ball changes. A joy for young dancers as their excitement shines.
Next, Top and Adult Classes
Next Step, Top Step and Adult Classes (ages 6 through Adult) : Students will be instructed and motivated to be the best they can be. Whether you choose our recreational or competitive program, dancers will gain a strong foundation of the subject and be inspired to achieve their goals.
- Ballet (6 & up): A disciplined technique emphasizing proper body placement, basic positions of the body and ballet vocabulary. The class includes barre, center, adagio, allegro, elevation and balance. The class builds from one level to the next and the progress can be seen as grace, poise & confidence is built!
- Jazz (6 & up): This class helps develop a sense of rhythm and style. It consists of isolation warm-ups, major muscle warm-ups, stretch, floor progressions and combinations. The styles include Funk, Broadway, Lyrical and Contemporary. The class builds from one level to the next and the progress can be seen as jumps and turns are completed.
- Tap (6 & up): The class consists of foot and ankle warm-ups, floor progressions, combinations and routines. The fundamentals are stressed including rhythm, timing and precision. Soft-shoe, musical theatre, rhythm and jazz are styles of this class. You’ll hear the clarity of shuffles, flaps and other sounds as the dancers progress into more intricate pick up work. A sure show stopper!
- Contemporary (9 & up): A fusion of a lyric and a modern class. Please see below. It’s one of today’s hottest subjects!
- Lyric (9 & up): A style of jazz but balletic in nature. It interprets the feeling and lyrics of the music through motion and facial expression. The class includes center barre, floor stretches, progressions and combinations. Technique is emphasized working from both jazz and ballet. A visually moving class.
- Modern (11 & up): Based on ballet, but containing aspects of jazz, drama, and Native American Dance. Based on Graham and Limon techniques. These techniques involve a lot of contracting, releasing and fall recovery. The class also consists of combinations, core strength and floor progressions.
- Hip Hop (6 & up): Dance inspired by today’s hit songs and hip hop music. Its style is commonly seen in music videos. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and get ready to move and groove. Stretching, isolations, floor progressions and combinations will get you ready to show your moves in this energetic class.
- Acro Gymnastics (5 & up): Floor gymnastics. This class involves conditioning, stretching, balancing and flexibility skills in addition to gymnastics moves. Forward and backward rolls progress to cartwheels, round-offs, walk overs, aerials and tucks. A thrilling class!
- Musical Theatre (9 & up): A fun and uplifting class combining aspects of jazz with stage presentation and facial expressions. The dancers not only dance, they get the opportunity to do some non-vocalized acting. This style is commonly seen in Broadway productions and will have you snapping, jumping and turning right out the door.
- Theatre Arts Class (9 & up): Using the world of theatre as a foundation, this class will incorporate exercises and activities geared toward the development and nurturing of essential qualities in each student: confidence, self esteem, creative thinking, public speaking, acting abilities, teamwork and leadership. Offering each student the opportunity to learn, grow and shine.
- Fitness - Zumba & Boot Camp (adults only): The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves created a one of a kind fitness program. Fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Boot Camp includes exercises and the use of light weights to help strengthen and tone the body. A great combination for an all- around workout that is fun! Don't forget to bring a towel or exercise mat and light hand weights (if you have them).
Recreational & Competitive Programs
Recreational Classes
Recreational classes are designed to instruct students in a fun and structured way while developing the technique to progress in a subject you love. Recreational classes meet once a week and are offered from ages 18 months through adults. Students can take one too many classes a week. Classes offered are Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acro, Musical Theatre, Preschool, and Toddler Time. These classes have the opportunity to shine one stage in our yearly dance recital held in June.
Competitive Classes
Competitive classes are for students who love to dance, show a strong foundation in ballet, tap and jazz, and want to be part of a team. They must have good attendance and the desire to be the best they can be. Competitive classes can be more challenging and have a greater emphasis on technique and presentation than our recreational classes but the dancers still have fun. Students are evaluated by the faculty and by guest master teachers during the summer. Once chosen, dancers are required to take specified classes in ballet, tap, jazz, technique and modern. Competitive dancers are required to participate in all competitions, recital and performance opportunities.
Adult Classes
Adult Classes are for adults only. It's a night out for dance, fun and laughs. Whether you danced as a kid or want to try something new, we have classes for you. We offer Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop for adults. Adults have the opportunity to perform in our annual recital or just take class for fun and fitness.