2023-2024 Classes
Pre-Dance 1 & 2
AGES 3-6 | This class is a wonderful introduction to the basics of classical ballet and tap technique. Through creative movement, the student will use the power of their imagination to move and develop their motor skills.
Beginning Dance 1
PROGRESSION OF PRE-DANCE 2 | This class is for the young dancer not yet in first grade. Students will advance and build on the basics.
Dance 1, 2, and 3
GRADES 1-4 | In these classes the student will develop a strong foundation of classical ballet & tap technique. Ballet warm-up begins at the barre and progresses to the center to learn age-appropriate ballet steps, including turns and jumps. Tap begins with a warm-up followed by a series of tap steps which progress to tap combinations, with an emphasis on clean tap sounds and the development of rhythm.
Dance 4
PRE-REQUISITE: DANCE 3 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | Attendance twice a week is recommended. This class consists of ballet, tap and jazz. The focus for all three disciplines is clean technique while developing a love of the art forms.
Dance 5
PRE-REQUISITE: DANCE 4 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | Attendance twice a week is required (one ballet and one tap/jazz class). We also recommend students take the modern class.
Dance 6
PRE-REQUISITE: DANCE 5 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | Two ballet classes and one tap/jazz class per week is recommended. Dance 6 is designed to facilitate the transition into the more advanced levels of ballet, tap, and jazz.
Accelerated Ballet and Jazz
FOR STUDENTS IN DANCE 1 OR 2: Enrollment in Dance 1 or 2 is required.
FOR STUDENTS IN DANCE 3 OR 4: Enrollment in Dance 3 or 4 is required.
Ballet 1
PRE-REQUISITE: DANCE 6 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | This class emphasizes placement, extension, and clean, graceful ballet technique. Students will develop a greater ballet vocabulary while building flexibility, strength, fluidity, and balance.
Ballet 2
PRE-REQUISITE: BALLET 1 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | This class is a progression of Ballet 1 and includes pointe work.
Ballet 3
PRE-REQUISITE: BALLET 2 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | This class is a progression of Ballet 2.
Pointe
PRE-REQUISITE: BALLET 1, 2, 3 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | Students must also participate in two ballet classes per week.
Advanced Ballet & Pointe Technique
A ballet & pointe technique class for dancers in Dance 6 through Ballet 3.
Adult Ballet & Pointe Technique
This class provides the student with classical ballet training in a comfortable atmosphere. Ballet will increase muscle strength, flexibility & improve balance.
Tap 1
PRE-REQUISITE: DANCE 6 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | This class is designed to teach basic jazz steps and clean jazz technique. The class starts with a jazz warm-up and progresses to the center for turns, leaps, and challenging jazz combinations.
Tap 2/3
PRE-REQUISITE: TAP 1 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | Progression of Tap 1
Jazz 1
PRE-REQUISITE: DANCE 6 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | This class is designed to teach basic jazz steps and clean jazz technique. The class starts with a jazz warm-up and progresses to the center for turns, leaps, and challenging jazz combinations.
Jazz 2
PRE-REQUISITE: JAZZ 1 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | This class is a progression of Jazz 1.
Jazz 3
PRE-REQUISITE: JAZZ 2 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | This class is a progression of Jazz 2.
Modern 1
PRE-REQUISITE: DANCE 5 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | This class explores a basic knowledge of various modern techniques. Modern dance is grounded and involves being off center with a ballet base. It is done barefoot and includes individual expression within the movement.
Modern 2
PRE-REQUISITE: MODERN 1 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | A more advanced level of modern dance which requires more performance and control of the body’s center. We explore weight sharing techniques and partner work while continuing major modern dance styles.
Modern 3
PRE-REQUISITE: MODERN 2 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION | A progression of Modern 2.
