24/25 School Year Class List
Ballet is the backbone of every dance form. Students will learn grace, gain strength, and develop a level of self-discipline. Ballet is the perfect place to start for students who are looking to gain a solid, technical foundation in dance.
Intermediate Ballet 1 & 2
For students 10+
Ballet Intermediate 1 & 2 builds upon everything that students have learned in their ballet training thus far. In this class, there is stronger emphasis on more advanced barre and center combinations, building skills in petite allegro and gaining strength through more complex adagio combinations. In addition, students will continue to further hone in on their technique.
*Attire: Leotard, pink tights, split sole ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Intermediate Ballet 3&4
For students 13+
Students are taught more complex and strenuous combinations on the barre, in the center, and across the floor. At this point in their dance career, more focus will be placed on gaining strength in the legs and ankles so that students may be prepared physically for the possibility to go en pointe.
*Attire: Leotard, tights, split sole ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Beginning Ballet 1
For students 6+
Our Beginning Ballet 1 class is for both students who have had an introduction to pre-ballet and those who are brand new to dance but are old enough to qualify for this class. In Beginning Ballet 1, students will learn the fundamentals of ballet and barre without a strong emphasis on technique.
*Dress code: Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, hair pulled back
Beginning Ballet 2
For students 8+
Ballet Beginning 2 builds upon the foundational skills of Ballet Beginning 1 with more emphasis placed on correct technique and class structure. Ballet Beginning 2 is the perfect class for students who have completed Ballet Beginning 1 and have been advised to move up, as well as students who fall into the Ballet Beginning 2 age range.
*Attire: Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, hair pulled back
Beginning Ballet 3
For students 9+
Ballet Beginning 3 focuses more intently on correct body alignment. Along with continuing their education of technique, students are encouraged to begin to learn proper French ballet terms and their meanings, how to self-correct, and how to memorize barre combinations.
*Attire: Leotard, pink tights, split sole ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Advanced Ballet/Pointe
By instructor's placement only
Twinkle Toes Classes
Our Twinkle Toes classes are for our youngest dancers! These classes are purely based around giving your little ones opportunities to move and express themselves in an encouraging environment.
Creative Movement
For students ages 3-4
This class gives young children the opportunity to move to music and express themselves through dance. They will practice following directions, developing gross motor skills, and experience imaginative movement. Students will enjoy having the freedom to express themselves through dance and interact with their fellow students.
*Attire: Leotard, tights, ballet shoes
Pre-Ballet/Tap
For students ages 4-5
Pre-Ballet/Tap is a wonderful place for new students to begin. In this class, students will learn the basic structure of a dance class as well as some fundamental ballet and tap moves without the expectation of proper alignment or technique. Students will learn how to work together, basic ballet terms, and simple barre and center combinations in a low-stress, fun environment.
*Attire: Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, tap shoes
Expressive Dance Classes
All forms of dance are expressive; however, these specific classes particularly emphasize the art of storytelling through dance. In addition to technique, students will focus on facial expressions, performance quality, and fullness of movement in these classes.
Intermediate Jazz
*For students ages 12+
Jazz is a technical dance style that focuses on strength, rhythm and flexibility training, and is formed from a combination of ballet and modern styles. Students will mainly focus on classic jazz technique, such as leaps, turns, kicks, showmanship, rhythm and body awareness. They will also learn jazz history and how the style progresses and changes with the times.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops, jazz shoes
Beginning Lyrical
*For students age 9+
Lyrical is a form of dance that has both jazz and ballet influences and has quickly become one of the most popular forms of dance. Our Beginning Lyrical 1 is a class where students will learn how to emote and portray music through movement as well as work together as a group to relay their story to the audience.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops, dance paws
Intermediate Lyrical
*For students ages 11 + who are currently enrolled in a ballet class*
Intermediate lyrical Is for students who have already completed beginning lyrical and are looking for more a challenge. This class builds on the skill learned in beginning lyrical and will push dancers to learn harder tricks, emote more complex emotions, and hone in further on proper technique.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops, dance paws
Choreography Workshop
*For high school students who are currently enrolled in a ballet class*
(By instructor's placement only) Students in this class will work closely with the instructor to learn the process of choreography in multiple styles. Students will have opportunities to choreograph for themselves and others, run rehearsals, and showcase their pieces at several events throughout the school year.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops, bare feet or socks
Hip Hop Classes
Hip hop has Influences from street dance styles dating back to the 1970's. This is a great option for high energy students. In these classes, students will gain confidence In themselves and learn how to dance in an upbeat way.
Beginning Hip Hop
For students ages 8+
Beginning Hip Hop Is the perfect class for high energy students who are new to dance! In this class students will learn the basics of popping, locking, tutting, and footwork.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops, clean shoes for studio use only that will not hinder foot movement.
Tap Classes
Tap is a style of dance with theatrical roots where dancers use the heels and toes of their shoes to make audible patterns and rhythms that complement or create their own music. Tap students learn to strengthen their mind/body connection while growing their appreciation for music interpretation.
Beginning Tap
For students ages 6+
This class can be an introduction for children new to dance/tap or a step up in level from pre ballet/tap. In Beginning Tap, students will work on basic tap steps such as shuffles, cramp rolls, and falaps as well as further develop their understand of timing, rhythm, and music interpretation.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops, tap shoes
Intermediate Tap
For students ages 10+
Intermediate tap Is the continuation of education in tap technique. is for students who have a solid understanding of the basics of tap and are ready for more of a challenge. This class will focus less on basic movement and more on solidifying crisp sounds, patterns, and footwork on an age appropriate basis. In addition to developing stronger technique, students will work on more difficult rhythmic patterns and combinations.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops, tap shoes
Teen/Adult Classes
Teen Ballroom
For students age 14+
We offer a fun, safe, and respectful learning environment for teens to thrive. These students learn to lead and follow, have correct posture in dance position, proper technique for lifting and being lifted, and recognize the rhythm and timing for each different style. They also learn self-respect, respect for their dance partners, confidence as they tackle new and different physical tasks, and social skills as they interact with their peers.
*Attire: clothing that allows for movement, and covers midriff. Ballroom or dress shoes - Ballroom shoes preferred. If dress shoes, they must be flexible allowing for proper foot movement.
Adult Ballet
A continuation of Beginning Ballet, or a great refresher course for those who have studied in the past and want to review technique. This class moves beyond the fundamentals by exploring increasingly more complex movement and a continued development of vocabulary with an emphasis on developing strength and movement quality. This is a class with mixed skill sets and abilities. The class will include barre work, center combinations, and across the floor work.
*Attire: Fitted clothing of student's preference; leotards are optional. Tights or leggings with ballet slippers are required, dance skirts and shorts optional.
Adult Ballroom
*Must have a partner*
Couples can master a skill-appropriate ballroom dance routine, or just learn how to move to the music! Both private and group lessons are available. Whether you're preparing for a special event like a wedding or have just always wanted to learn Ballroom, you'll be amazed at the results. We begin at the level that's right for you, so no prior dance experience is required.
*Attire: clothing that allows for movement, and covers midriff. Ballroom or dress shoes - Ballroom shoes preferred. If dress shoes, they must be flexible allowing for proper foot movement.