Classes Offered
 

Give your child the gift of Dance and you will love the results. Children who dance have higher self-esteem in every aspect of their lives. Creating Poise and Grace, dance will help develop coordination as well as increase your child’s memory. A great form of exercise; dance is a mental and physical activity that develops self-discipline and has a positive affect on your child’s everyday activities. On top of all that it is a fun and exciting way to meet new friends. A dance education is a great stepping stone for life.
 

Standard Youth Classes

Preschool Curriculum Ages 3 – 5

This class is for beginner students ages 3 – 5. Students will be introduced to Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Tumbling in an hour long class. We will focus on basic technique, flexibility, listening skills and musicality.

Ballet Beginner – Advanced All ages

Proper technique and terminology is a main focus in this class. Ballet sets the foundation for all other dance forms while cultivating Poise, Grace and Self-Discipline. Pointe classes will be offered to advanced students at the teacher’s discretion.

Jazz Beginner – Advanced All ages

Jazz is an upbeat form of dancing that encompasses many styles. The focus of this class will be on flexibility, strengthening and coordination.

Lyrical Beginner – Advanced All ages

This form of dance is a combination of Ballet and Jazz. The main focus of this class will be on the continuity of movement in association with the music.

Tap Beginner – Advanced All ages

Tap is America’s one and only folk dance. Rhythm, Syncopation and timing will be developed in this class. Many different styles of Tap will be emphasized.

Hip Hop Beginner – Advanced All ages

Hip Hop is an expression of pop culture. While freestyle movement is a main part of this style, technique is important.

Musical Theatre Beginner – Advanced 6 and up

Dancers are Actors in many ways. This class will focus more on the acting abilities of the dancer. This is accomplished through pantomime. Music from popular Musicals will be used in this class.

Baton Beginner All ages

Basic Baton Twirling skills will be taught and mastered in this class. Students will be prepared to audition for community and scholastic majorette programs.


Specialty Classes

Adult Ballet Beginner – Advanced

This class will follow the same syllabus as our youth classes, but will be directed to Adult students.

Adult Jazz Beginner – Advanced

This class will follow the same syllabus as our youth classes, but will be directed to Adult students.

Adult Tap Beginner – Advanced

This class will follow the same syllabus as our youth classes, but will be directed to Adult students.

Fitness Classes

Aspects of aerobics, pilates and strength training will be taught in these classes.

Mommy and Me Mothers with children age 2 – 5

This class is for parents who are looking for an activity to share with there children. We will focus on basic technique, flexibility, listening skills and musicality.

Tryout Preparation

This is a six week course for students planning on auditioning for their school Dance teams, Majorette squads and Cheer Leading squads. Basic dance, twirling and cheer technique will be addressed, as well as proper audition etiquette.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are offered to all students. Private lessons can be taken for the purpose of working on a specific problem area, or to continue learning a specific style. Private lessons guarantee one on one instruction.

Solo, Duo, Trio

These are extra classes with a separate cost in which students will learn a special routine to be performed in the recital and other performance venues.

Senior Citizen

Classes can be formed in any style for senior citizens interested in dance.

Classes for Organizations

Organizations such as Girl Scouts or Youth Groups can schedule classes to meet their needs.