Class Descriptions
Mommy & Me
Mommy and Me is a 30 minute class with dancer and parent or guardian in the room. This class does not participate in the yearly recital. Mommy and Me is a perfect way to have fun with you dancer and bond as well as learn some dance basics together to also practice at home! We work on classical dance moves as well as jazzy rhythms. This class is for ages 2 to 3 and a half.
Creative Movement
Creative movement is for ages 2 and half and up for our tiny tots who are just starting out. In this 30 minute class we learn rhythm, movement and basic dance moves and terminology. We also work with instruments and other basics for classic music and dance needs. We also love to have fun and have a dance party every once in a while and Play some dance games to ensure our dancers are having the best time while learning new moves and expressing themselves and their art!
Pre K & Kindergarten Combo
Pre K Combo and Kindergarten combo is an hour long class that provides basic instructor on ballet, tap and acro. They would have two dances in the recital at the end of the year to perform what they have been learning all year. With about 20 minutes of each style of dance the dancers will learn basic instruction and terminology as well as choreography for their recital dance. We also will work on basic acro and stretching skills throughout the year to make sure our dancers are progressing safely as they grow into big kids!
Grade Level Combo Class (1st-2, 3rd-4th 5th-6th)
Grade level combo class is an hour long class that provides basic instructor on ballet, tap and jazz. They would have two dances in the recital at the end of the year to perform what they have been learning all year. With about 20 minutes of each style of dance the dancers will learn basic instruction and terminology as well as choreography for their recital dance. We also will work on basic acro and stretching skills throughout the year to make sure our dancers are progressing safely as turn into older dancers!
Pre Teen & Teen Combo
Pre Teen and Teen combo is an hour and a half long class that provides basic instructor on ballet, tap and hiphop. They would have three dances in the recital at the end of the year to perform what they have been learning all year. With about 30 minutes of each style of dance the dancers will learn basic instruction and terminology as well as choreography for their recital dance. We also will work on basic basic stretching during this time to help the dancer progress in their art!
Pom / Cheer
Grab some pom poms and join us foe our pom class. Pom dance is sometimes also known as a school or college dance squad or dance team. This style of dance prompts sharp movements and extremely timely motions to make the entire group or team look as one. Additionally we learn basic cheer moves to go with the pom movements. This class is an hour long and does participate in the recital. Ages 6 - 12
Leaps Jumps and Turns (Level I, II & III)
Leaps, jumps and turns is a hour long conditioning class where students learn and focus on flexibility, skill level and stamina. These tricks and turns are based off class level.
Acro
Acro is a dance style that combines elements of acrobatics and basic gymnastics with classical dance. The skill and precision required for acro dance help improve with their flexibility.
Musical Theatre
Musical theatre is a hour long class that is genre of drama in which singing and dancing play an essential part. They will work on acting skills as well as dancing skills in various styles depending on the skit they are working on. This class does participate in recital and there are age appropriate classes listed on the schedule.
Pop / Hiphop
Hip hop dance is a style of street dance form that evolved from hip hop culture and hip hop music. It borrows elements from a number of different styles like African dance, tap, and ballet. Hiphop is not by age it is by level. Pop is the beginner intro to hiphop for ages 4 and up.
Kickline
Kick line is a team of girls kicking their legs in a straight line similar to can can style. A kick line team does the same things that the New York City Rockettes. Along with the kick line terminology we also work on flexibility and cardio.
Tap / Jazz
This is an hour long combo class that focus' on both tap and jazz. Tap is a dance performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps, characterized by rhythmical tapping of the toes and heels. Jazz is a form of dance that combines both African and European dance styles.
Pro Dance
Pro dance is a sideline style dance similar to dance teams of the NFL, NBA and other professional dance teams. An up beat hiphop / jazzy style that is always high energy. This class is a good workout as well as a blast.
Ballet / Lyrical Combo
This is an hour long combo class that focus' on both ballet and lyrical. Ballet is Ballet is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become a widespread and highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary. Ballet is a true classic and bases of all dance. Lyrical is an emotional more modern form of ballet that allows you to dance to the music and the words in a more open manner.