Dance Courses
Class placement is based on age, experience, ability, and maturity so each dancer progresses at the appropriate pace and in the most effective setting. An evaluation will be completed by faculty at the end of the season for upcoming placement. Some students may remain in their current classes, while we may recommend that others take a step down or a step forward so that each child receives the most from their dance education. Appropriate class placement will allow your child to improve and learn proper technique in order to continue growing as a dancer.
Young Children's Program (2.5-8yrs)
Pre-Dance I (2.5-4yrs)
Introduction to understanding music and body awareness, basic floor exercises, creative moevement, and basic Ballet/Jazz positions and steps. Motor skills, balance, memory, and cooperation will be explored. Various dance and movement games/activities. No tap shoes worn at this level. 45 mins
Pre-Dance II (4-5yrs)
A continuation of the Pre-Dance level with an added Tap dance section- intended for younger students who are currently in a school setting. A more structured classroom setting from the Pre-I level. Greater dance vocabulary is introduced.
45 mins
Kinder-Dance (5-6yrs)
This class introduces the basics of Ballet, Tap, & Jazz, while incorporating many important aspects of the Pre-Dance level. Students begin developing a stronger understanding of their bodies and proper technique.
1 hour
Tap/Ballet Combination (6-8yrs)
Students will learn a more disciplined form of tap with more intricate footwork, while maintaining a strong focus on the fundamentals of Ballet.
1.25 hours
Jazz/Ballet Combination (6-8yrs)
Students will learn a more disciplined form of jazz and begin working on strengthening and flexibility, while maintaining a strong focus on the fundamentals of Ballet.
1.25 hours
__________________________________________________
Beginner Levels (8-10yrs) Tap
Use of rhythm, coordination, precision, and musicality through the teachings of footwork to create sounds with tap shoes.
45 mins -or- 1 hour
Ballet
A classic form of dance that is essential for learning all other dance disciplines. Barre work will be used often, in addition to center work and progressions. Students will develop an understanding of body placement, confidence, and proper technique & dance vocabulary.
1 hour
Jazz
This class uses strong Ballet technique through a more stylistic theatrical form of dance. The class will exercise flexibility, strength, musicality, and individual style.
1 hour
Hip Hop
A street style dance that incorporates music video style with basics of Break-Dance and Jazz dance. Popular upbeat music will be used.
45 mins
__________________________________________________
Intermediate-Advanced (Tween-Young Adult)
Ballet (see description above) 1.25-1.5 hours
Tap (see description above) 45 mins
Jazz (see description above) 1 hour
Hip Hop (see description above) 45 mins
Lyrical
A balletic form of Jazz for the mature dancer, capturing and expressing
the feelings of a piece of music through its lyrics. Flexibility and control will be utilized.
1 hour
Contemporary/Modern
A variation of Post-Modern dance and the original Modern dance techniques (Horton focus) that teach the body to move outside the structure of Classical Ballet. Improvisation and creativity will be used frequently.
1 hour
Acro/Tumbling
A gymnastics style class that is a performing art focusing on strength, flexibility, stretching, balance and partner work (stunting). Course work includes basic technique, tricks, and tumblingpasses.
1.5 hours
Technique
This class will focus on proper stretching, flexibility, extension, elevation of jumps, execution of turns, and will teach students how to break things down in order to understand the proper way to demonstrate dance steps.
45 mins -or- 1 hour *Required for Company Dancers
Pointe
A continuation and additional class to Ballet. Enrollment is strictly by invitation only for the safety of the students. Decision is based on length & depth of ballet studies, technique, and strength. First year students will be evaluated before continued study is recommended.
Beg Level 30 mins Inter/Adv Level 45 mins
