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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & DRESS CODE
TINY TOES
(ages 2-3): Introduction to movement and music for our youngest dancers. Have fun with props and themes while learning basic dance moves.
MINI MOVERS
(ages 3-4): A creative movement class which introduces students to the expressive world of dance. Monthly themes and props are used to teach ballet and jazz basics.
BALLET MINI
(ages 4-9): Ballet classes introducing the student to beginner ballet technique. Ballet mini levels incorporate monthly themes to encourage learning of this classical style in a fun setting.
BALLET
(ages 10+): A foundation of all dance styles. Progress is made through repetition of basics at the barre and center. Dancers develop flexibility, strength, correct body alignment, technique and musicality at all levels.
PRE-POINTE
Pointe requires years of ballet training, strong ankles and proper alignment. Pre-pointe allows our dancers to learn technique and build up their strength to qualify for our Pointe class after instructor approval. Instructor approval required.
POINTE
Pointe is a form of ballet where dancers wear special shoes to dance on their toes. It requires years of ballet training, strong ankles and proper alignment. Instructor approval required.
JAZZ
(ages 5+): Jazz is fun, upbeat, dynamic and challenging! Jazz covers the traditional jazz skills as well as more current jazz skills from contemporary, lyrical, and pop. Leaps, turns, technique, flexibility, and combinations are all things that will be introduced.
JAZZ COMBO
An “add on” class for those taking Jazz who want to master connecting all of the skills and techniques into fun combinations. Weekly combinations will span from various styles of jazz funk, musical theater, and contemporary jazz.
LEAPS & TURNS
An "add on" class for the serious or competitive dancer. Classes will consist of turn technique, turn variations, flexibility conditioning, flexibility tricks, and jumps & leaps.
Recommended- Ballet or Jazz class.
LYRICAL MINI
A class focusing on the expressive style of dance derived from jazz and ballet. Its fluid, expressive movements often portray emotion or lyrics of songs.
Prerequisite- Ballet or Jazz class.
LYRICAL/ CONTEMPORARY
A class focusing on two expressive and interpretive styles of dance. Technique for these is derived from classical, modern, and jazz styles of dance.
Prerequisite- Ballet or Jazz class.
HIP HOP FUNDAMENTALS
(ages 9+) Hip Hop is an on urban and street dance form of dance. It's designed to enhance rhythm, coordination, and individuality through a variety of styles like breaking, locking, and popping. Classes often incorporate hip hop technique and choreography using those basics.
HIP HOP MINI &
HIP HOP COMBO
A fast-paced, energetic class that incorporates hip hop technique, choreography, and freestyle improvisation. Classes help with dancer coordination, musicality, and expression. High energy combinations keep dancers moving and grooving throughout the class time.
TAP FUNDAMENTALS
(ages 10+): Tap develops rhythm, coordination, and quick footwork. Our tap training includes traditional, rhythmic, and jazz techniques.
TAP MINI & TAP COMBO
A Tap class working on tap techniques, connecting all of the skills into fun rhythms and combinations. Dancers in teen Tap Combo classes should have knowledge of basic tap fundamentals and should get placement advice on which Combo class to enroll in.
TECHNIQUE FOCUS
Increase your application and awareness with important technique commonly used in Ballet, Jazz, and styles derived from those. Required for all D2 Comp.
Recommended- Ballet or Jazz class.
FLEXIBILITY
TECH & TRICKS
Improve your flexibility and range of motion. Class time will be spent on exercises and stretching to maximize flexibility as well as working on tricks and skills that utilize back and leg flexibility. Recommended for all D2 Comp.
Recommended- Ballet or Jazz class.
MODERN & IMPROVISATION
Class will introduce several styles of Modern dance to students including Horton, Cunningham, Graham, Limon and more. Modern dance focus works muscle imbalances and alignment, strength, dramatic and dynamic range., technical accuracy, clarity, and initiation.
Recommended- Ballet or Jazz class.
CLASS ATTIRE
BALLET
Any color leotard, pink tights, skirts optional.
Ballet slippers.
Hair must be pulled in bun.
TAP
Fitted dance wear.
Leggings, spandex shorts, leotards, tights, fitted tanks/shirts.
Black tap shoes.
Hair pulled in a bun.
TECH FOCUS AND FLEXIBILITY TECH & SKILLS
Fitted dance wear.
Leggings, spandex shorts, leotards, tights, fitted tanks/shirts.
Bare feet, jazz shoes.
Hair pulled away from face.
JAZZ
Fitted dance wear.
Leggings, spandex shorts, leotards, tights, fitted tanks/shirts.
Black or Tan slip on jazz shoes.
Hair pulled into bun.
LYRICAL & CONTEMPORARY
Fitted dance wear.
Leggings, spandex shorts, leotards, tights, fitted tanks/shirts.
Bare feet, dance socks.
Hair pulled away from face.
DANCE TEAM TECH
Fitted dance/athletic clothing.
Leggings, spandex shorts, leotards, sports bras or spandex tanks/tops. No loose/baggy clothing.
Jazz shoes, lyrical shoes.
Hair pulled away from face.
HIP HOP
Clothes comfortable for movement.
Clean, white soled tennis shoes.
Hair pulled away from face.
MODERN
Fitted dance wear.
Leggings, spandex shorts, leotards, tights, fitted tanks/shirts.
Lyrical shoes.
Hair in a bun.
LEAPS & TURNS
Fitted dance wear.
Leggings, spandex shorts, leotards, tights, fitted tanks/shirts.
Bare feet, jazz shoes.
Hair pulled away from face.
BOYS (ALL STYLES)
Leggings, fitted basketball length shorts, joggers, fitted tees or tanks.
Hair pulled away from face.