Class Descriptions

Mother & Toddler:
Students ages 3 and under participate in a fun creative movement class with their mom, dad, grand parents or guardian. Students learn fun dances while being introduced to ballet basics. A great introductory to the preschool primary level.

Primary:
Ages 3-5 Incorporates practice of gross motor and fine motor skills with attention given to color/shape recognition and spatial concepts such as behind, under, beside etc. Program also encourages social skills such as taking turns, cooperation, and friendly words and actions. A great class for Boys!

Level 1:
(Ages 5-7) Designed for the developing attention span of the kindergarten and first grade student, this class focuses on the introduction of each dance form to lay a good foundation for continued dance education in a fun, fast-paced atmosphere with age appropriate music.

Level 2 and up

Ballet:
A classical form of dance which focuses on body alignment and technique. Barre, center floor & progressions (movement across the floor) are used to develop technique.

Jazz:
An energetic style of dance, which uses ballet technique combined with current styles of dance. Class is upbeat using current music. (Jazz students are required to take a Ballet class as well)

Tap:
A rhythmic style of dance, using special shoes to accent sounds and rhythms. Great for coordination.

Hip Hop:
(Placement is based on skill level) A relaxed free style form of dance, which uses your own personal rhythm, as well as current dance moves. Our Hip Hop Dance Program is a high energy, upbeat dance class that will teach your dancer about the ideas behind Hip Hop Dance and style while using current music selections that are age appropriate.

Modern:
Modern dance is a dance style that centers on a dancer's own interpretations instead of structured steps, as in traditional ballet dancing. Modern dance encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their own steps and routines.