Class Descriptions
Classes Start Monday September 10th 2018
Mommy and Me Ages 18 months thru 3
Mommy and Me
$25 / 25 Minute Class
This 25 minute class is structured to stimulate coordination skills, listening skills, balance, music interpretation, creative movement and motor development in the youngest dancers, ages 18 months to 3 years. This program is an excellent introduction to the world of dance and lots of fun for Mom (Or dad, babysitter, grandma, or grandpa) and dancer!
Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms and it will maximise technique and longevity in a career of dance. It provides grace, poise, and technique needed to be proficient in all other areas of dance. Ballet classes will help dancers with posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
Creative Movement Ballet
$45 / 55 Minute Class
These creative movement classes are designed for tiny dancers ages 3 and 4 (preschool and pre k). These classes will enhance your child's motor, listening, and social skills through dance activities with a new fun theme every month. Dancers will be introduced to basic ballet technique.
Pre Ballet
$45 / 55 Minute Class
These classes are designed for our growing dancers ages 5 and 6 (Kindergartners and 1st Graders). Students will build off of the five positions along with other age appropriate skills. This is a great bridge from creative movement to ballet 1.
Level 1
$45 / 55 Minute Class
For beginner dancers ready to learn the basics of ballet. This class is for our dancers in 1st grade thru 3rd grade. We recommend that all 1st graders enrolled in this class have at least 2 years of prior dance experience, or permission from studio director and/or instructor. (otherwise enroll in Pre Ballet class)
Level 2
$60 / 90 Minute Class
This class will take the skills learned in level 1 and build upon them to strengthen the dancer's precision and ability. This class is for our dancers in 3rd grade thru 5th grade. We recommend that all 3rd graders enrolled in this class have at least 2 years of prior dance experience, or permission from studio director and/or instructor. (otherwise enroll in Level 1 Ballet class)
Level 3 and 4
$60 / 90 Minute Class
This class will take the skills learned in level 1 and 2 and build upon them to strengthen the dancer's precision and ability.These classes are for our dancers in 6th grade thru 12th grade. All 6th graders must have 2 year of prior dance experience or eroll in Ballet 2.
Hip Hop
Hip-Hop is an upbeat style of dance that is forever evolving. It incorporates a variety of old and new urban dance styles. This high energy class consists of rap, hip-hop and pop sounds, focusing on musicality and rhythm.
Littles Hip Hop
$45 / 55 Minute Class
These classes are for our dancers 3 years old through 6 years old. (Preschool through 1st Grade) These classes serve as an 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!
Level 1
$45 / 55 Minute Class
Great for beginner/intermediate level dancers looking for a fun, upbeat class. This class is for our dancers in 1st grade thru 3rd grade. We recommend that all 1st graders enrolled in this class have at least one of the following: 1 year of prior dance experience, turning 7 before 2018, or permission from studio director and/or instructor. (otherwise enroll in Beat Breakers Hip Hop)
Level 2
$45 / 55 Minute Class
Great for beginner/intermediate level dancers looking for a fun, upbeat class.This class is for our dancers in 3rd grade thru 5th grade. We recommend that all 3rd graders enrolled in this class have at least one of the following: 1 year of prior dance experience, turning 9 before 2018, or permission from studio director and/or instructor. (otherwise enroll in Level 1 Hip Hop class)
Level 3 and 4
$45 / 55 Minute Class
Great for beginner/intermediate level dancers looking for a fun, upbeat class. Incorporates more intricate choreography and movement with faster-paced routines and music. These classes are for our dancers in 6th grade thru 12th grade.
Jazz
Jazz dance is an exploration of style and presentaion. Classes emphasize musicality and ability, rhythm and stylzation as well as fun and innovative choreography.
Level 1
$45 / 55 Minute Class
Introduces dancers to the jazz genre and basic technical skills. Builds dancers' style and confidence while working on musicality and the ability to pick up choreography and connect steps and skills together with fun upbeat music. This class is for our dancers in 1st grade thru 3rd grade. We recommend that all 1st graders enrolled in this class have at least one of the following: 1 year of prior dance experience, turning 7 before 2018, or permission from studio director and/or instructor.
Level 2
$45 / 55 Minute Class
Introduces dancers to the jazz genre & basic technical skills. Builds dancers' style & confidence while working on musicality, ability to pick up choreography, & connect steps & skills together. This class is for our dancers in 3rd grade thru 5th grade. We recommend that all 3rd graders enrolled in this class have at least one of the following: 1 year of prior dance experience, turning 9 before 2018, or permission from studio director and/or instructor. (otherwise enroll in Level 1 Jazz class)
Level 3 and 4
$45 / 55 Minute Class
This class builds off of jazz skills learned in levels 1 and 2. These classes are for our dancers in 6th grade thru 12th grade.
Lyrical
This class is a combination of ballet and jazz that challenges dancers to use choreography and movement to interpet music and express emotiuon. Dancers learn to express emotions derived from lyrics to convey the dance's meaning. It is flowing, graceful, emotional and inspirational.
Level 1
$45 / 55 Minute Class
In this introductory class the dancer is taught to interpret his or her movement with feeling, motion and style. This class is for our dancers in 1st grade thru 3rd grade. We recommend that all 1st graders enrolled in this class have at least one of the following: 1 year of prior dance experience, turning 7 before 2018, or permission from studio director and/or instructor.
Level 2
$45 / 55 Minute Class
In this introductory class the dancer is taught to interpret his or her movement with feeling, motion and style. This class is for our dancers in 3rd grade thru 5th grade. We recommend that all 3rd graders enrolled in this class have at least one of the following: 1 year of prior dance experience, turning 9 before 2018, or permission from studio director and/or instructor. (otherwise enroll in Level 1 Lyrical class)
Level 3 and 4
$45 / 55 Minute Class
This class builds off of the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2. These classes are for our dancers in 6th grade thru 12th grade.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre is a theatrical dance style that includes dance technique and acting to songs from broadways and musicals. These dance numbers usually consist of a story being told or a character being formed. No singing required. If you loved Character in years past, this class is for you!
Level 1
$45 / 55 Minute Class
This class is for our dancers in 1st grade thru 3rd grade. We recommend that all 1st graders enrolled in this class have at least one of the following: 1 year of prior dance experience, turning 7 before 2018, or permission from studio director and/or instructor.
Level 2/3/4
$45 / 55 Minute Class
These classes are for our dancers in 3rd grade thru 12th grade.