Class types & levels
CLASS | AGE | QUALIFICATIONS |
---|---|---|
Me and My Shadow | 12m-3 | Must be walking |
Tiny Tots: Creative Movement | 2-3 | |
Tap/Ballet | 3-5 | |
Hip Hop Tiny Dancer | 3-5 | |
Petite Hip Hop | 4-7 | |
Petite Tap/Ballet/Jazz | 4-7 | |
Petite Ballet | 4-7 | |
Petite Tap/Ballet/Jazz+ | 5-8 | Must have completed Tap/Ballet/Jazz OR two years of Tap/Ballet |
Mini | 6-8 | |
Mini+ | 6-8 | w/ full year of experience in specific style (Not Combo Classes) |
Jr | 9-11 | |
Jr+ | 9-11 | w/ 2 full years of experience in specific style (Not Combo Classes) OR Teacher Permission |
Teen | 12-18 | |
Teen+ | 12-18 | Teacher permission only |
Teen Adv | 12-18 | Teacher permission only |
Acro+ | 12-18 | Mastery of bridge position, ability to perform down to bridge and recover back to standing, strong handstand technique, cartwheel on both right and left sides. |
Acro Adv | 12-18 | Completed 1 year of Acro+, proficient in front/ back walkovers, strong straight and curved handstand, one handed cartwheels right and left, & demonstrate good flexibility and strength. |
ACRO
Acro is a great way to gain strength, flexibility, and confidence. Teachers are certified and proud to maintain a "safety first" policy. Acro Fundamentals will build skills up to front and back walkovers.
Non-Recital Class
BALLET
Ballet is the foundation to all dance and is highly recommended for all dancers. Students will develop passion and understanding of correct body alignment, balance, grace, discipline, and more, while learning about the classical repertoire.
JAZZ
A fun, upbeat, and structured dance style. Students will learn and improve on jazz technique and styles. Class will also be focused on facial performace, learning choreography, and musicality.
CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL
This is an expressive form of dance, fusing ballet discipline and jazz technique together. There are no limits for choreography, expression, and emotion. The class uses emotion and storytelling from music and life to develop movement.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop is for those who are captivated by popular music videos and big concert background dance performances. Hip Hop focuses on the dancer’s sense of personal style and creativity, but has it’s roots in jazz, funk, and street dance technique. This is super engaging, high-energy class, focusing on freestyle, isolations, popping/locking, b-boying, and more!
ME AND MY SHADOW
A great way to introduce a child to the world of movement and music with the comfort of having a guardian with them. Make lasting memories while helping your little one gain social skills, coordination, and a love of music!
MUSICAL THEATRE
While mainly focusing on the dance/ movement, this class introduces students to the idea of being a “Triple Threat”; having a solid foundation of dancing, singing, and acting. Students will learn how to develop a character through movement and great performance skills.
POINTE
Pointe (& Pre-Pointe) is the natural progression of Classical Ballet. Students are always assessed by our trained teachers before being allowed on pointe. Dancers will continue their Ballet knowledge while also building ankle strength and strengthening stability.
PROGRESSIONS
This class is designed for the Intermediate and Advanced dancers who are ready to push their jazz technique further. Class will be built upon across-the-floor combinations.
Non-Recital Class
TAP/BALLET/JAZZ COMBO
A super fun combination class for young dancers to learn the basics of both tap and ballet (and jazz for ages 4-7), while also learning how to follow basic rules from the instructor. No dance experience necessary!
TINY TOTS CREATIVE MOVEMENT
A great way to introduce a child to the magic of dance! Dancers will be introduced to simple movement exercises and easy ballet terms, while also learning how to be in a room without their caregiver and how to follow basic rules. No dance experience necessary!
TAP
Tap is great class to take to develop musicality, rhythm, and individual style, all while making music with one’s feet! This class has unique vocabulary, specific to this genre.