baby Classes
TUTU'S & TIARAS
This is a 30 minute class designed for your Preschooler/Kindergartner to explore dance through Ballet. This is a highly creative class where students will be introduced to the basics of Classical Ballet (terminology and positions) in an age appropriate method.
Attire:
Hair up in a Bun or Ponytail. Pink or white tights, any color leotard, ballet skirt (optional) and pink ballet slippers.
Levels:
Ages 3-5. No previous dance experience required.
LIL' HIP HOPPERS
This is a 30 minute class which serves as a basic introduction to hip hop dance for the younger student. Using games and music, the class focuses on rhythm, musicality and basic footwork. It is a great way to get kids moving!
Attire:
For both boys and girls comfy easy to move in attire with a dedicated pair of sneakers.
Levels:
Ages 3-5. No previous dance experience required.
LIL’ TUMBLERS
This is a 30 minute class where your child will start from the basics and work their way up. Students will have a fun time learning new tricks through games and movement in a safe environment!
Attire:
Form fitting top, leggings or spandex shorts and bare feet.
Levels:
Ages 3-5. No previous tumbling experience required.
BALLET
The Ballet curriculum is designed to help dancers create a strong foundation through repetitive movement of ballet vocabulary, discussion, and exploration. With a focus on creativity, discipline and technical development, dancers work in a nurturing atmosphere to build confidence and life/dance skills.
Ages 6-11 years old will have a recital dance in our yearly Dance Showcase.
*Ages 11+ will NOT be in our yearly Showcase.
(This is to allow our pre-teen/teens to work throughout the year to ensure their technique is the number one focus.)
Attire:
Girls: Hair up in a bun or ponytail. Leotard tights and spandex shorts, leotard tights and skirt, or leotard and leggings. Leotards and tights may be any color. Ballet slippers are required. All attire MUST be form fitting so the teacher(s) may see your body alignment.
Boys: Form fitting t-shirt, sweat pants, or basketball shorts, and black ballet slippers are preferred however, NOT required boys may also wear socks.
Levels:
Beginning Ballet ages 6-8
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience and may have 1 year of Ballet training.
Intermediate Ballet ages 9-11
60 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience and may have 1 year of Ballet training.
LYRICAL
This is a fusion of ballet, modern, hip hop, and jazz technique. Expression from inner emotions is a primary factor in choreographing and interpreting this art form. Lyrical dance interprets music and words, showing the emotion of the contents of the music.
Attire:
Girls: Hair up and out of the face.
Form fitting top, leggings or spandex shorts and bare feet.
Boys: Form fitting t-shirt, sweat pants or basketball shorts and bare feet.
Levels:
Beginning Lyrical/ Jazz ages 6-8
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience.
Intermediate Lyrical/ Jazz ages 9-11
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience and may have 1 to 3 years of some form of Jazz or Ballet training.
Teen Lyrical/ Jazz ages 13+
60 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience and may have 1 to 3 years of some form of Jazz or Ballet training.
Advanced 1/2 Lyrical ages 11+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced 2/3 Lyrical ages 12+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced 3/4 Lyrical ages 13+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
JAZZ
Jazz classes are both fun and energetic while building a student's dance vocabulary. Jazz uses many of the techniques from other forms of dance and allows students to bring out their individual dance style and originality. There is a strong emphasis on proper execution while focusing on fundamental jazz technique.
Attire:
Girls: Hair up and out of the face.
Form fitting top, leggings or spandex shorts and bare feet.
Boys: Form fitting t-shirt, sweat pants or basketball shorts and bare feet.
Levels:
Beginning Lyrical/ Jazz ages 6-8
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience.
Intermediate Lyrical/ Jazz ages 9-11
45 minute class
Requires 1 to 3 years of Ballet or Jazz training.
Teen Lyrical/ Jazz ages 13+
60 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience and may have 1 to 3 years of some form of Jazz or Ballet training.
Advanced ½ Jazz ages 11+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
TURNS & TECH
(non-performance class)
Turns & Tech is a class designed for Advance dancers to help them focus on their core strength, power and technical skills associated with several standard ballet and jazz turns and leaps. A turn is a controlled rotation on one or both feet and requires knowledge of ballet and jazz technique to understand. The portion of the class that focuses on Turns will surely allow dancers to improve and become more confident in the consistency of their balance and number of rotations in their turns. The leaps portion of this class will emphasize flexibility, extension and power and with consistent attendance dancers will definitely see a huge improvement in their leap technique.
*These classes will NOT be in our yearly Dance Showcase.
Attire:
Girls: Hair up and out of the face.
Form fitting top, leggings or spandex shorts and bare feet.
Boys: Form fitting t-shirt, sweat pants or basketball shorts and bare feet.
Advanced ½ & ⅔ Turns & Tech/ Ballet ages 11+
(non-performance class)
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advance ¾ Turns & Tech/ Ballet ages 13+
(non-performance class)
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
JAZZ / FUNK
Jazz classes are both fun and energetic while building a student's dance vocabulary. Jazz uses many of the techniques from other forms of dance and allows students to bring out their individual dance style and originality. There is a strong emphasis on proper execution while focusing on fundamental jazz technique.
Attire:
Girls: Hair up and out of the face.
Form fitting top, leggings or spandex shorts and bare feet.
Boys: Form fitting t-shirt, sweat pants or basketball shorts and bare feet.
Levels:
Beginning Lyrical/ Jazz ages 6-8
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience.
Intermediate Lyrical/ Jazz ages 9-11
45 minute class
Requires 1 to 3 years of Ballet or Jazz training.
Teen Lyrical/ Jazz ages 13+
60 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience and may have 1 to 3 years of some form of Jazz or Ballet training.
Adult Jazz/ Funk ages 17+
60 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience and may have 1 to 3 years of some form of Jazz or Ballet training.
Advanced ½ Jazz ages 11+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced ⅔ Jazz/ Funk ages 12+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced ¾ Jazz/ Funk ages 13+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
HIP HOP
This is a high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today’s top video choreographers. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
Attire:
For both girls and boys comfy clothing and a dedicated pair of sneakers.
Levels:
Beginner Hip Hop ages 6-8
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience.
Intermediate Hip Hop/ Breaking ages 9-11
60 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience or 1 to 2 years of some form of dance training.
Intermediate Hip Hop ages 9-11
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience or 1 to 2 years of some form of dance training.
Adult Hip Hop ages 17+
60 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience or 1 to 2 years of some form of dance training.
Teen Hip Hop ages 13+
60 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience and may have 1 to 3 years of some form of Jazz or Ballet training.
Advanced ½ Hip Hop ages 11+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advance ⅔ Hip Hop ages 12+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advance ¾ Hip Hop ages 13+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
BREAKING
This class will teach you all of the styles created back in the day by the first B-boys and B-girls from NYC to California. This is also a great way to help your child build strength and endurance through movement.
By learning to express your moves in a freestyle form you will be ready for battle in any situation!
Attire:
For both girls and boys comfy clothing, a dedicated pair of sneakers, and a beanie (a winter hat) on hand.
Levels:
Intermediate Hip Hop/ Breaking ages 9-11
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience or 1 to 2 years of some form of dance training.
Advanced ½ & ¾ Breaking ages 11+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced ¾ Breaking ages 13+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
BEG./ INT. POM/ CHEER
This class will also include learning motions, cheers, chants, Pom style dance, tumbling and stunts. Your child will gain confidence as well as strength and flexibility!
Attire:
For both girls and boys comfy clothing and a dedicated pair of sneakers.
Levels:
Beg./ Int. Pom/ Cheer ages 6-11
45 minute class
Requires no experience or 1 to 2 years of cheer or tumbling experience.
TUMBLING
Your child will start from the basics and work their way up. Tumbling skills that will benefit you in
Cheer and Dance. Working on body control, strength, and flexibility!
Attire:
Form fitting top, leggings or spandex shorts and bare feet.
Levels:
Beg./ Int. Tumbling ages 6-11
45 minute class
Requires no experience or 1 to 2 years of tumbling training.
Advance Tumbling ages 12+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
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