JAZZ
Offered to ages 6 & up in various levels. All classes focus on both classic and current styles of jazz, while keeping emphasis on technique, center, and placement. Creative routines are taught and dancers learn how to interpret their music with control and fluidity. Classes integrate the fundamentals of ballet for proper technique, while using exciting music and fresh moves. We highly recommend students continue ballet training while taking jazz. Required attire: form-fitting dance clothing - jazz pants or capris, tights, leotards, tanks OK. Hair must be pulled back. Jazz shoes are required.
HIP HOP
Offered to ages 4 & up in various levels. Focus is on the latest street styles of hip hop, including break-dancing, pop, & funk. Dancers are encouraged to push themselves to explore new movements and to understand the elements of choreography, music, and performance. Required attire: Stretchy, comfortable dance or “work-out” clothing. Pants, shorts, tanks, T-shirts, and hats OK. No “school clothes”, jeans, jean shorts, or restrictive clothing. Flexible sneakers required.
BALLET
Offered to all ages in various levels. The foundation of dance. This class will focus on the classical elements of ballet, teaching students proper technique and body alignment. Classes demand high focus from the student but are very valuable to their progression as a dancer. Sound ballet technique is essential for strength, power, and execution of each dancer. Required attire: Pink ballet tights, black leotard, hair pulled back off neck and face. Ballet shoes required. Ballet warm-ups OK. No t-shirts or tanks allowed.
TAP
Offered to ages 3 & up in various levels. Classes incorporate the classic steps of tap dancing while adding a fresh approach to choreography. Dancers learn to coordinate rhythm, agility, and musicality to execute clear tap sounds and movement. Required attire: Comfortable, stretchy dance clothing required. No excessively long pants, as they interfere w/ the tap shoes. Tap shoes required.
DIVAS & DUDES COMBO
Classes are 1 hour and incorporate either Ballet/Tap or Jazz/Hip Hop in various levels. Focus is on technique, strength, and execution with fun choreography and music. Styles and attire apply to descriptions above.
DOLLS/ANGELS COMBO
Classes are 45 minutes and incorporate Ballet and Tap fundamentals, terminology and technique. Classes perform one style at Holiday Show and the other at HYPErbole. Coloring sheets and props are used to enhance education. Attire: any colored leotard and tights. Ballet skirts ok. Dancers must have tap and ballet shoes.
PRINCESS BALLET
Classes are 45 minutes and focus on Ballet techniques using our favorite storybook princesses! Themed music and props are incorporated into class as dancers tell their favorite stories through movement. Every 4 weeks a new princess is introduced... giving us 4 sessions for Fall! Private group classes are also available on weekends with 6 or more. Call for info.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT (2½-3), MUSIC MAGIC (18 mo-2½), & MOMMY & ME (2-3)
All classes are ½ hour and incorporate both parent and student. Creative Movement introduces the toddler to expression through music! Young dancers use props and games to help advance coordination and motor skills with their favorite characters! Mommy & Me is an introduction to dance that focuses on ballet + tap techniques and choreography. Themes and games are used to help aid learning. Music Magic is for the young dancers just being introduced to music and movement. Instrument stations, activity props, and mats are combined with music to begin their exploration into dance!
