To register for this class, children should be fairly steady when walking. During this class, we will sing, dance, tumble, and play using many engaging activities. Toddlers will be introduced to basic movement elements: big/small, fast/slow, high/low, time, space, and energy. Children will enjoy working with scarves, balls, bean bags, rhythm sticks and working on a balance beam.
(30 minutes, non-recital)

These classes expand on the basic elements of movement and music. Skipping and jumping will enhance coordination, while basic gymnastics help children develop strength and balance. Dramatic play games help children’s emotional and social development. Students also have opportunities to be creative and learn cooperation skills. These classes introduce students to basic technique in ballet, tap, and jazz. Explorer 3’s – for 3 year olds (ballet shoes required) (30 minutes) Explorer 4’s – for 4 year olds (pink ballet and black tap shoes required) (45 minutes)

This class is designed for 5 and 6 year old students. Classes at this level allow students to explore dance technique and dramatic curriculum. We will explore levels, shapes, and rhythms. Students will learn short routines in tap, ballet, and jazz to hopefully find out what they enjoy the most and what classes they want to continue taking. (pink ballet and black tap shoes required) (45 minutes)

This class is a tumbling class open to 3, 4 and 5 year olds who are active. This class focuses on beginning gymnastics such as rolls, crab walks, bridges, cartwheels, and building strength and coordination. Students will work on the mats, mini trampoline and mini beam, bar and wedge and octagon mat. (45 minutes) (gymnastics leotard required for girls, gym shorts and t-shirt for boys)

 

(5 years old and up or by teachers recommendation) (gymnastics leotard required for class for girls, gym clothes for boys)

Beginning = Starting cartwheels and mastering rolls

Intermediate 1 = Cartwheels, roundoffs and handstands

Intermediate 2 = Limbers and walkovers

Advanced = Walkovers, handsprings and aeirals

(First grade and up or by teachers recommendation) Ballet is a poised and graceful dance form that requires discipline and patience. Classes are split up into barre, center work, stretch, strengthening and ballet combinations. Instructors will place students according to years studying dance and ability. (pink ballet slippers, pink tights and black leotard required) (45-60 minutes)

(First grade and up or by teachers recommendation) Our Tap program offers skill development from beginner through advanced levels. These classes work proper technique, sound breakdown and traveling steps. A typical class begins with a leg and ankle warm-up, followed by progression work and a center combination. We focus on rhythm and timing, which is an essential part of a tappers training. (30-45 minutes) (black tap shoes required)

(First grade and up or by teachers recommendation) Jazz is a fun and upbeat style of dance for those with lots of energy. Our classes include warm-up, across the floor work and center combinations. Students can expect fun, and high-energy music. (30-45 minutes) (black jazz shoes required)

(one year of ballet is a prerequisite)

(one year of jazz is a prerequisite or by teachers recommendation)

Hip Hop is a “funky” type of dance. It is similar to what is seen in music videos or at concerts. Hip Hop is focused on rhythm and coordination. It concentrates on the beat in the music and just letting your body move. It’s all about having fun and letting loose. (black hip hop shoes required)

Our Musical Theater class will touch on many different aspects of stage performance. We will explore public speaking, improvisation, playing a character, and basic stage and theater etiquette. In addition, this class will incorporate jazz and Broadway style dancing and music. This will allow us to work on body awareness, rhythm, and stage directions.  (black jazz style shoes required)