Class Descriptions

PRESCHOOL DANCE

Ages 2.5 - 4

These classes are designed to enhance the student’s creative ability, coordination and musicality and to introduce them to a variety of dance forms.  Preschool Dance includes Pre-Ballet, Tap and Tumbling.

Max. Class Size - 10 Students

Shoes Required- Pink Ballet Slippers,

Black Tap Shoes

Offered on Thursdays or Saturdays

Pre/K Dance

Age 4.5 - Grade K

These classes are a step up from the Preschool Level.  Students begin to learn dance terms and focus more on the disciplines of dance.  These classes include Ballet, Tap and Tumbling.

Max. Class Size - 12 Students

Shoes Required- Pink Ballet Slippers,

Black Tap Shoes

Offered on Wednesdays

BALLET

Intermediate: Grades 1-3

Junior: Grades 4-6

Senior: Grades 7-12

Classes utilize a complete graded system of classical ballet technique in the French method. All the elements of barre, centre, adagio and allegro are given during each class.

Max. Class Size - 12 Students

Shoes Required- Pink Ballet Slippers

Junior-Senior Require Leather, Split-Sole

MODERN

Junior: Grades 4-6

Senior: Grades 7-12

(Grades 4 & Up only) Our chosen technique of modern dance will be a combination of Graham, Limone’ and Horton. This class includes strengthing skills, including fall and recovery, lines and lifts.  This is a very fast paced, high energy style of dance.  S

Max. Class Size - 12 Students

NO SHOES REQUIRED

TAP

Intermediate: Grades 1-3

Junior: Grades 4-6

Senior: Grades 7-12

Beginner- Age 14-Adult

Classes are offered using a graded system. The classes emphasize technique, clarity of sound, rhythm, speed and training in basic through advanced combinations and routines.

Max. Class Size - 12 Students

Shoes Required- Tan Tap Shoes

Senior Tap Requires- Split-Sole Tap Shoes

JAZZ

Intermediate: Grades 1-3

Junior: Grades 4-6

Senior: Grades 7-12

Various styles of jazz are taught to “today’s” pop, rock, blues and lyrical music. Barre and centre floor exercise, isolations, combinations and routines are presented.

Max. Class Size - 12 Students

Shoes Required- Intermediate: Pink Ballet Shoes

Junior-Senior: Tan Jazz Shoes

ACROBATICS

Intermediate/Junior: Grades 1-5

Senior: Grades 6-12

Limbering and stretching exercises are emphasized to build strength, balance and endurance. Levels can vary greatly from student to student in the same class.

Max. Class Size - 12 Students

NO SHOES REQUIRED

POINTE

AGES 12+ (Recommendation Only)

(Students must be at least 12 yrs old and have a minimum of 3 years of ballet training) Classes devoted to the technique of dance “surs les pointes.”  *Dancers may only take Pointe with recommendation from Ms. Melissa.

Max. Class Size - 12 Students

Shoes Required- European Pink Pointe Shoes

HIP HOP

Intermediate: Grades 1-3

Junior: Grades 4-6

Senior: Grades 7-12

The latest in popular dance, many different styles and techniques will be presented.

Hip Hop is combined with Jazz until

Advanced Level.

Max. Class Size - 12 Students

Shoes Required- Intermediate: Pink Ballet Shoes

Junior-Senior: Black Dance Sneakers

LYRICAL

Grades 5-12

A combination of jazz and ballet, a very interpretive style of dancing, in most cases the moves emphasize the lyrics of a piece of music.

Max. Class Size - 12 Students

Shoes Required- Tan Lyrical Foot Undies