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Classical Ballet
Ballet is integral to the presentation of all dance forms. Ballet training is a focused discipline that emphasizes body awareness, proper alignment, flexibility, grace and strength through classical ballet
technique. Our study of classical ballet technique is developed from the Cecchetti (Italian) and Balanchine principals and traditions.
French terminology is used to teach the ballet positions.
Pre Ballet
Pre Ballet offers your preschooler the opportunity to discover the joy of dance, music and movement, while
in a creative and safe interactive group setting.
Students learn basic ballet technique, rhythm and musicality through games and center floor work, all while building a foundation of independence, self-confidence and body awareness.
This is a 30 minute class, once per week.
Ballet 1 
Ballet 1 is a class designed for students who have
completed a year of Pre-Ballet or for new students
who are at least 6 years of age, but have preferably
reached the age of 7.
Students will learn the positions of the feet and “port de bras”, which is French for “movement of the arms”.
Ballet I starts the foundation of barre and center floor work. Students will be introduced to general ballet vocabulary as well.
This is a 45 minute class, once per week.
Ballet 2
Ballet 2 is a class designed for students with
some previous ballet training.
Students must be at least 8 years of age or have
completed Ballet 1.
This class will focus on building the foundation
of classical ballet through barre and center floor work. In addition, this class prepares introduces students to petite allegro,
spotting- while focusing on balance, use of port de bras and begins to spend a longer time on center floor work.
This is a one hour class, once per week.
Ballet 3
Ballet 3 is a class designed for students with previous ballet training. This class is designed for the student who
is at least 9 years of age.
Students will learn vocabulary, musicality, rhythm and begin the technique to turn or “pirouette”.
Dancers begin practicing short petite and grande allegro combinations. Emphasis is now put on one foot balance. Focus will be emphasized at the barre, so as students progress, center floor strength will be easily achieved.
This is a one hour class, once per week.
Ballet 4
Ballet 4 is a class designed for the dancer with knowledge of ballet 
positions of the feet and arms, extensive vocabulary
and is able to accept constructive criticism and
apply those corrections.
Students must be able to commit to 2 one hour
classes per week: Ballet 4 and Ballet Technique.
Ballet Technique
Our Technique Classes are offered as a supplement for both our Competitive Ballet and Jazz Dance Classes.
We offer these classes for the more serious dancers, who want more class time to prefect their skills and flexibility. We do not perform choreography or recital routines during these classes, as they are solely for extra important training time.
This is a one our class, once per week.
Pointe
 Pointe is the natural continuation of classical ballet
training for our most advanced ballet students.
Upon invitation by the instructor, some students may
be considered to join Pointe classes depending on the
following factors: physical growth & strength, understanding
of proper vocabulary and use of correct technique.
POINTE 1-This is a half hour class, once per week.
POINTE 2-This is a half our class, once per week.
Jazz
 A stylistic, energetic dance form using
contemporary music. This form of dance
involves isolations of the body, stretching,
and rhythmic exercises combining a variety
of styles into an overall discipline that can
broaden any student’s repertoire.
Through jazz technique students will increase
flexibility and strength. A variety of styles are
taught including Musical Theater, Broadway, and Classical. The music used is fast paced to build endurance and stamina. Jazz dancers will learn technique influenced by Fred Astaire,
Bob Fosse, Gus Giordano, and more. Dancers will learn to understand and demonstrate rhythm in movement and develop their performance quality through exploration and execution of this technique. Children are placed into a class based on their ability level, and as directed by the instructor.
Jazz 1 classes include stretches, isolations, barre work, progressions and simple choreographed combinations.
This is a 45 minute class, once per week.
Jazz 2 classes include the beginning material executed
at a quicker tempo. Turns, hops, jumps and leaps are introduced.
This is a 45 minute class, once per week.
Jazz 3 classes include the beginning and intermediate material with more complex combinations, as well as the development of style
and solid control.
This is a one hour class, once per week.
Tap
 This class incorporates tap technique
and a variety of music from jazz to
contemporary to build a strong sense of
rhythm, timing, coordination, and musicality.
Tap students learn tap terminology and
apply individual steps to tap combinations
with precision, incorporating fluidity of
movement and style. Elements such as
syncopation, improvisation, and shading
are introduced as students progress.
It is recommended that a jazz or ballet class be taken in addition to tap, to enhance the student’s technical development. Children are placed into a class based on their ability level, and as directed by the instructor.
Tap 1 classes include stretches, isolations, barre work, 
progressions and simple choreographed combinations.
This is a 45 minute class, once per week.
Tap 2 classes include the beginning material executed
at a quicker tempo. Turns, hops, jumps and leaps are introduced.
This is a 45 minute class, once per week.
Tap 3 classes include the beginning and intermediate
material with more complex combinations, as well as the development of style and solid control.
This is a one hour class, once per week.
Lyrical Dance
Lyrical dance incorporates both ballet and
jazz technique.
Through lyrical choreography, the dancer tells
the story of the music he/she is dancing to. It's
rhythmic movements use the entire body,
extending the body line and avoiding sharp,
stationary, angular movements.
Along with developing strength, flexibility, control, and balance, emphasis is placed on emotional and expressive qualities.
Lyrical Dance is a lovely dance style for the ballet and jazz dancer.
This class is offered only to our Intermediate and Advanced students.
Modern Dance
Modern dance was founded as a way to break away from classical ballet. It is danced barefoot and often to music from far away lands and rhythmic drumming. Modern dance was created to be very different from classical ballet in that it uses an off balance look and generates mobility of the spine.
Modern dance incorporates the principles of
releasing and contracting
the body, and of lateral movement. It works on the
premise of opposites, up-down, left-right, contraction
and release, fall and recover.
Our classes focus on skills in isolation, syncopation,
strength, rhythm, contraction,  and expansion.
The student is taught to
express emotion physically
through dance. This course
develops a great core strength,
while increasing flexibility.
There are many forms of modern dance. We expose are students to Limon, Graham, Horton, Ailey and Hawkins techniques. Modern is offered only to Intermediate and Advanced students.
Hip Hop
 Hip Hop is a technique of its own.
Hip-hop combines traditional African
movement with jazz and street dance
techniques to create an exciting
dance form.
Unlike classical dance disciplines,
hip hop has a varying, loose
vocabulary and requires dancers
to be close to the ground as opposed to on the balls of one's feet. 
There are as many styles of hip hop as there are teachers. Important aspects of hip hop are attitude and musicality, and the movements lend themselves to rap, hip hop and pop music.
In this class you will learn the essential elements
of hip-hop dance: Popping, Locking, Breaking, House, and Commercial R&B.
Due to the sophistication of the movement,
students must be at least 8 years old.
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels are offered.
Musical Theater
 This is a class for students who are ready for a
bigger commitment and is open to anyone between
the age of 8-18.
It is a fun class for everyone, especially for those
interested in pursing auditions for musicals in
school and the community.
Acting is an important component of musical theater
training. Using  a variety of approaches, methods and techniques, this class provide students with concentrated work in basic acting techniques, improvisation, character development, scene work, monologue study, stage direction,
stage makeup, costume design, script analysis, critiquing and mime techniques.
This class will work also work on the development of vocal techniques,
presentation and dance skills.
This class will perform a number from a musical in the recital (IE: West Side  Story, Grease, Oklahoma, etc.)
Students enrolling in this class should realize that
it requires a commitment from members and
their parents.
Participants are expected to independently
study their lines, songs, and blocking, as
scheduled, and to attend all classes &
rehearsals.
This is a one hour class, held once per week.
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