Class Descriptions

Little Dancer Program

Little Dancer Program

Little Dancer Program

little ballerinas in a circle

Dance classes for very young students to develop better coordination, balance, and classroom etiquette. Children will be introduced to the basics of ballet and jazz including but not limited to positions of the feet, various stretches, basic dance steps, and appropriate body alignment in a fun environment. (Ages 3-5)
Fun activities & dance party in the last class of each month!

Ballet & Pointe

Little Dancer Program

Little Dancer Program

ballet students at the barre

Dance classes in ballet emphasize technique and proper body alignment, as well as flexibility, strength, grace, coordination, musicality and performance quality. Ballet can also provide a strong foundation for other dance genres. Students also study ballet terminology and history. (Pointe available for advanced students who are of proper age & development.)

Acrobatic Dance

Little Dancer Program

Acrobatic Dance

Acrobatic students performing a stunt

A combination of acrobatic skills and classic dance techniques. Dancers focus on strength, balance, flexibility, endurance, and the integration of acrobatic skills within dance. A variety of skills are incorporated into this class such as cartwheels, back-bends, handstands, etc. (Concurrent enrollment in a ballet or jazz class is HIGHLY recommended.)

Tap

Contemporary

Acrobatic Dance

tap dancers feet

Emphasizes rhythm, style, and sound. Students will study basic tap steps and combinations with a focus on developing proper tap technique and producing clear tap sounds. Students will develop co-ordination and rhythmic ability.

Jazz

Contemporary

Contemporary

class of students posed in jazz

A style of dance that focuses on isolations and improvement of agility. Jazz incorporates ballet technique such as turns and various progressions such as grand jete (leaps), and grand battement (kicks). Concurrent enrollment in a ballet class is highly recommended.

Contemporary

Contemporary

Contemporary

close up faces of dancers in contemporary

Our contemporary classes use a combination of both modern dance technique and movement associated with the variety of styles considered contemporary and lyrical. These styles utilize ballet and jazz techniques and focus on portraying the mood of the music. (Concurrent enrollment in ballet or jazz is required.)