Curriculum
We offer a variety of dance classes at multiple levels from beginner to advanced.
Creative Movement
Designed especially for the spirit of a pre-school student, this class introduces movement elements common to all dance forms. Our students are inspired with a joy of learning through a guided discovery of our multi-sensory and high-energy activities.
BALLET, TAP and JAZZ
This class introduces the fundamentals of Ballet, Tap and Jazz to the very young. With music appreciation and character acting, the child's creativity, motor skills and confidence are developed while having fun! (ages 3 - 5)
CLASSICAL BALLET and POINTE
Ballet develops excellent structure, tone, placement, technique, strength and flexibility of the body. As the foundation of dance, ballet is essential for any student taking Lyrical or Jazz.
JAZZ
This free style of dance involving a full warm-up, stretches, isolations and coordination exercises influenced by the contemporary dances and music of today. Also included is locomotor movement, progressions, jumps, kicks and turns as well as combinations.
LYRICAL
Lyrical is an adaptation of ballet, modern and jazz expressing feeling with a focus on body lines, balance and sustained extensions. Higher level classes will include more contemporary skills and floor work. Students of lyrical are strongly encouraged to study ballet and jazz simultaneously for the best possible dance experience.
CONTEMPORARY/MODERN DANCE
The use of balance, flexibility and control where dancers interpret the lyrics or moods of the music while demonstrating fluidity and control of movement.
TAP
Tap is a popular dance form for all ages. It is a great source for rhythmic and motor skill development. As an audible dance form, tap is effective in simulating a natural sense of rhythm and beat.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop is the fusion of breaking, popping , locking, krumping, waving and free style to the latest hip hop tracks. This is a fun and energetic class!
MUSICAL THEATER
This class combines high-energy dance with acting, singing and expression to create a performer with the great stage presence called a Triple Threat. Our Broadway style classes incorporate voice, drama, music, speech, diction, musicality, improvisation, theater games, scene study and audition preparation.
ACRO
Acrobatic movements are combined with dance steps as students learn the fundamentals of movement and timing with tumbling. This class focuses on floor gymnastics tricks, flexibility and upper body strength. This class will include rolls, cartwheels, walkovers, back handsprings and other advanced moves. These skills transfer easily to activities such as gymnastics and cheerleading.
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