PRE-SCHOOL COMBINATION CLASS – This class introduces the 3 to 5 year old to the performing arts and includes tap, ballet, tumbling, and balance beam.  3-year-olds will perform one dance at recital and 4 and 5-year-olds will perform two dances. (Dress:  Leotard, tights, pink leather ballet shoes, black tap shoes & dance bag for shoes.  Please put name in child's shoes)

 

BOYS - Designed to tap into that energy.   This class will have fun styles of dance with fitness and tumbling.  (Dress: T-shirt, shorts or sweatpants.)

 

BALLET - Ballet is the foundation of all dance.  It is a disciplined study that develops and improves posture, strength, balance, and grace.  It is recommended that all students begin with ballet before adding other disciplines.  Twice a week classes are required for prepointe and pointe classes.  (Dress:  Solid color or 2 tone leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun.  Ballet skirt is optional.)  Click here for more information on the ballet program.

 

POINTE - An advanced level of ballet.  Students must be 10 years of age with strong ankle strength, correct posture & turnout, and a solid technique background.  Teacher approval is required.  (Dress:  Solid color or 2 tone leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun.  Ballet skirt is optional.)  Click here for more information on the ballet program.

 

TAP - Tap develops coordination, agility, and rhythm in any age student. Beginner through advanced classes are available.  (Dress:  Leotard, tights, black tap shoes.  Tap 1 and up wear oxford style tap shoes.  Leggings and dance pants are acceptable.

 

JAZZ -  You can see jazz dance in commercials, videos and on stage. Technical leaps and turns are part of this class.  (Dress:  Leotard, tights, leggings or dance pants, and jazz oxfords.  Tan jazz shoes for 1 – 4 graders.  Black jazz shoes for all others.  Shoe requirement may change for recital.  We will know this by December.)

 

HIP HOP - This form of dance is a structured form of street dance.  You will see this type of dance in music videos. The class is will teach agility, coordination, strength, and endurance.  (Dress:  Dance attire - anything moveable and comfortable.  Sneakers for footwear.)

 

CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL - For 3rd grade and up as seen on "So You Think You Can Dance".  This class combines jazz movement with the gracefulness and strength of ballet.  It is a slower form of jazz that requires the dancer to express emotions  through movement.  Previous dance experience in either ballet or jazz is highly recommended.  (Dress:  Leotard, footless tights, Foot Undies, or Dance Paws)

 

MUSICAL THEATRE – For grades 2 – 12, this class includes Broadway style dance, improvisation and acting technique.  (Dress:  Dance attire (leotard, dance pants, leggings).  ballet, jazz, Foot Undies or Dance Paws for class use.)

 

DRILL TECH and DRILL TAM - For 6th grade and up, these classes will focus on high kick, splits, powerstretch, flexibility and general jazz technique.  (Dress:  Leotard, leggings or dance pants, jazz shoes, Foot Undies, or Dance Paws)

 

DANCING ANGELS - For special needs students in grades 1-5, this class improves basic movement skills and encourages creative expression.  Taught by a certified teacher.  (Dress: Anything moveable and comfortable.  Tan jazz shoes.).  Click here for more info.

 

TEAM PREPARATORY CLASS  - For students in grades 1-5, this class prepares students interested in auditioning for our competitive teams.  Students will learn technique, increase flexibility, improve showmanship and turns.  It is recommended students attend this class for at least one year before auditioning.  Students will be required to attend ballet classes.

 

PRIVATES  - Students may contract with studio teachers for private and semi-private lessons for extra instruction or to prepare for special performances or tryouts.

 

BALLROOM DANCING - Professional, certified ballroom instructor Margaret Kochan offers evening classes and private ballroom instruction (waltz, fox trot, merengue, swing, cha-cha and more).

This structured and comprehensive dance program is designed with the Newcomer and Intermediate student’s needs in mind.  The course will include basic Dance Vocabulary and cover the seven most popular social dances.  Students will be given an option to participate in the Spring Recital at the completion of this course.

This program is a great way to renew that romantic spark, to make new friends, improve coordination and poise, enhance your fitness and have a lot of fun.  Partners are recommended but not required. Please wear comfortable leather sole shoes (no sneakers or flip-flops).  

 

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