Class Descriptions

INTRODUCTION TO BALLET & PRESCHOOL

Creative movement with basic ballet.

Class attire Pink, white or black ballet slippers, tights and leotard.

Fundamentals of ballet, creative movement and tap introduced. 

Class attire: Pink, white or black ballet slippers, tights and leotard. Black Tap shoes.

Jazz classes with a fundamental ballet foundation. Emphasis on classic jazz training, along with the latest trends in the field. Levels are taught to build and expand moving from one level to the next. Tap steps and combinations from beginners to intermediate in preparation for advanced work. 

Class attire: Black ballet slippers or jazz shoes, black jazz pants and black tie tap shoes.

Our Advanced Jazz classes strength training, stretching and technical jazz foundations.  We use the warm-up to increase strength and flexibility with an emphasis on proper technique and training.  Our across the floor section works on muscle extensions, footwork combinations and a variety of turns and leaps.  The last section of the class is a combination of dance steps, using the current trends in "jazz & hip hop" 

The Tap portion of class emphasizes footwork including; time steps, tap turns and intricate tap techniques.

Class attire: Black jazz shoe, black jazz pants and black high heel tap shoes.

Hip Hop classes are offered to students entering 4th grade and up.  We have 3 levels: Beginner, Intermediate and advanced.  This genre of dance uses contemporary "Hip Hop" music that is appropriate for each age level.  It encompasses current street funk and video dance styles

Class attire: Black ballet slippers or black split sole jazz shoes.  Jazz pants, capris or shorts.  No jeans.