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Class Descriptions
 Creative Movement – (ages 20months – 2yrs) –Thirty minute class. This is a stimulating, fun and imaginative class that introduces the fundamentals of dance while nurturing a child’s agility and musicality. Students learn classroom procedures – student/teacher relationship; taking turns; participation and co-operation. By using games, props, toys and rhythm instruments, the class offers creative ways to challenge the child both mentally and physically.
Ballerina Prince & Princess – (ages 3-5yrs) – Forty-five minute class. This is a motivating and exciting class that introduces young students to the fundamentals of classical ballet. This class continues to aid in the child’s physical coordination and musicality while introducing age appropriate ballet exercises to aid in fine motor development. Students will continue to use props and creative ways to aid in learning proper technique. Our dance education program begins in this class and introduces students to elements of performance, musicality and anatomy.
- Suggested additions to this class: Jazz Babies, Hippity Hop, Beginning tumbling
 Beginner/Intermediate Ballet Levels 1-3. Suggested ages 5-8. The ballet barre and age-appropriate placement and alignment exercises are introduced in these classes. Class begins with a more in-depth ballet warm-up and is followed by barre work, center work and movements across the floor. The dance education program continues in this class where students will study classical ballet, music, anatomy and composers.
* Students enrolled in these classes are encouraged to also enroll in a tap, tumbling, hip hop and/or musical theatre in order to develop a well-rounded dancer.
Intermediate/ Advanced Ballet Levels 1-3– Suggested ages 8-13.  Students continue to learn the fundamentals of ballet technique and terminology, while building muscular strength and proper dance posture. Classroom etiquette and discipline are emphasized in a positive, creative, and energetic atmosphere. Students will expand their ballet vocabulary through barre and center work while building strength and flexibility.
In order to complete a well-rounded performing arts eduction, students are encouraged to to also enroll in Tap, Hip Hop, tumbling and/or musical theatre/voice
Advanced Ballet Levels 1-3 – The foundation of all artistic dance. These classes are for our intensive level students. Our staff’s meticulous attentio n to detail makes it invaluable to any serious dancer. Students at this level should be enrolled in multiple ballet classes weekly and pre-arroval is required.
Pointe – Approval required by the director. The natural progression of serious ballet students. Special care is given to the safety and well-being of each student. Their progress is closely supervised.
Tap –Beginner/Intermediate through Advanced Levels – Suggested ages 5 & up. Tap is fun and beneficial addition to any dance education. With focus on rhythm and timing, tap builds a rhythmic awareness like no other dance  form. Rhythm tap: A stimulating intricate style of tap that builds from rhythm and percussion and classical tap techniques are both taught at all levels.
*Students with some previous dance training should add tap to their current classes.
Tumbling– (Beginning–Advanced Levels) –Suggested ages 4 & up. Our tumbling program is designed to benefit o ur dancers by focusing on the development of strength, flexibility and agility. The syllabus is based on floor gymnastics/tumbling techniques with some acrobatic skills and is beneficial to dancers and cheerleaders. In the beginning level classes, students will learn basic tumbling skills including rolls, handstands, cartwheels and bridges. As students advance to higher level classes they will concentrate on walkovers, handsprings, aerial skills and advanced tumbling passes.
* Tumbling is a great addition to any dance class as it aids in flexibility and upper body strength.
Modern Dance Levels Int/Adv & Advanced Levels–. A style of t heatrical dance that stretch the limitations of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling. This class encourages students to use their technique merely as a tool to allow them to express themselves through movement. Techniques taught include Horton, Weidman and Limon.
Jazz Int/Adv & Advanced Levels 1-3 - These classes will cover basic jazz dance technique, terminology and movement quality. Instructors will focus on teaching basic body isolations of the head, shoulders, ribcage, hips, feet and arms and will layer jazz style over the traditional technique of ballet. Students will also learn about the history of jazz dance and movement that is in pace with today but rooted in the traditions of classical jazz.. As the student progresses to the next level, emphasis will be placed on developing rhythmic awareness, individual expression and the use of the body as a rhythmic percussive instrument.
* Students ages 9 & up with a good understanding of basic ballet technique should add a jazz class.
Hip Hop – (Beginning-Advanced levels) –Ages 6 & Up - A blend of today’s high energy “street style” movement. The style boasts that everyone is capable of taking part and having fun! Past hip hop experience is great, but even beginners will have a blast in this fast paced, high energy dance class which introduces basic hip hop, the latest trends, & exciting break-dancing moves. Dance conditioning will be introduced to strengthen the body for more advanced hip-hip  training.Performed to age-appropriate music.
- Since ballet vocabulary is used in all dance forms, it is highly recommended that all youth division students take a ballet technique class in addition to another dance discipline.
For the Triple Threat Performer, a working knowledge of many dance forms, plus acting and singing is a necessity. Our comprehensive performing arts education is unparalleled and has successfully trained many working perfromers. The following classes are great additions for students ages 5 & up.
Musical Theatre/Voice – (Beginning & Intermediate Levels ) Ages 5 & Up. This class is a must for the aspiring performer of ages 6 and up. This is a fresh and unique approach to musical theatre galore. Students are introduced to acting, singing, dancing and the many facets of musical theatre.
Theatre (Intermediate & Advanced levels) – Ages 7 & Up - This class includes everything the young actor needs to gain a stronger understanding of improvisation, theater, scene study and analysis. Technical theatre training is a part of this class curriculum.
Voice –(Beginning – Advanced Levels) – Ages 8 & Up - students will concentrate on fine tuning their singing skills while working on vocal warm ups, pitch range and identification, note recognition and projection. Songs and the ability to sight read music and lyrics will be taught.
Class Placement
Students are carefully placed in the appropriate class to encourage a love of the performing arts, advance their technique and performance skills and be mindful of their personal development and safety. Level placement is at the sole descretion of the Artistic Faculty. Students generally remain in each level two full years before gaining the strength and development necessary to advance without injury or hampering technique. All students gain self-discipline, strong work ethic, self-motivation, improved confidence, and an appreciation for high standards of excellence.
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