DANCE

When it comes to Dance, we offer a wide variety of options for our student dancers.  Classes range from our youngest "Boogie Babies" option to Combination Classes, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Pointe and Pre-Pointe.  There's something for everyone.  Below is a list of dance class options as well as descriptions.

* Please note that we use grades as a guideline for classes.  If the instructor feels that the student will be more successful in another group, we will move them to the more appropriate class.  

* Students joining after 1/20/2015 may not be able to perform in the end of the year show due to costumes. Contact us for more details to see whether this would apply to your student.

CONTACT US FOR THE TIMES AVAILABLE FOR EACH CLASS! We do not post our schedule online. Thank you!

Ages 3-4 “BOOGIE BABIES” : 30 min. 
Our youngest dancers are very special to us and we want their first experience with dance to be  positive and light.  Studio performances are held on the last day of each quarter. Classes focus primarily on Ballet movements. Creative Movement, Basic acrobatics and Rhythm games may also be included.

Dance Combo I (Ages 4- Grade 1)
This is a 45 minute class that focuses primarily on ballet technique. Beginning jazz techniques such as simple isolations and sharp movements as well as basic acrobatics skills will be incorporated into the classes periodically.  The main objective is to increase the students knowledge of basic ballet terminology and technique while also introducing them to simple jazz movements that stem from ballet. Students who have danced previously will have the opportunity to expand on their knowledge of basic fundamentals while developing leadership skills toward students who are new to dance. Proper classroom etiquette will be stressed while expanding on the students'  love of music and movement.  This class will perform one dance in the spring performance.

Dance Combo II (Grades 1-3)
This is a 60 minute combination Ballet/Tap class which also incorporates basic jazz movements and techniques. Students who have danced previously will have the opportunity to expand on their knowledge of dance while developing leadership skills toward incoming students who are new to dance. Proper classroom etiquette will be stressed while expanding on the students'  love of music and movement. This class will perform one dance in the Spring performance.

Combo III (Grades 3-6) 
This is a 90 minute Ballet/Jazz combination class. Classes are available for new dancers as well as experienced dancers. This class will perform one dance in the spring performance. 

Combo IV (Grades 6-12)  
This is a 90 minute Ballet/Jazz combination class appropriate for beginners and dancers with 1 year or less of dance or for students who have not danced in several years.     

                                                             Individual / Boys Only Classes

*Please note that we use grades as a guideline for classes.  If the instructor feels that the student will be more successful in another group, we will move them to the more appropriate class. 

Tap: (Grades 3-12) 45- 60 min. Ballet is Required.

Hip Hop: (Grades 3-12) 45- 60 min.  Ballet is recommended but not required.

Ballet: (Grades 6-12) 60- 75 min. Students who have already taken Combo III or Combo IV may enroll for Ballet only.  Beginners should start in a Combo class (see above).

Jazz: (Grades 6-12) 60 min. Ballet is Required.  Beginners should start in a Combo class (see above).

Modern: (Grades 6-12)  60 min. Current enrollment in Ballet as well as participation in Ballet & Jazz for the past 2 years is required.

Pointe:(Grades 7-12)  60 min.  2 + years of CONSECUTIVE Ballet & Teacher approval.

“BOYS CLUB ” (Grades 3-7):  Must be entering 3rd grade: 45 minutes: No girls allowed…just us guys! (except for our instructors of course) Classes are designed just for boys.  Special teaching techniques and styles will be taught specifically for them.  Our objective is to get more guys interested in dance, to introduce them to a few of the world's coolest male dancers and do away with the stereotypes of dance being only for girls.  Classes will incorporate Jazz, Hip Hop & Basic Dance Technique as well as time for them to continue developing their own individual style of dance. 

*Boys Ballet/ Tap/ Jazz/ Modern/ Hip Hop:  Although we do offer the boys club class listed above, boys are welcome and encouraged to attend all of our other classes as well. 

Open Level Adult Jazz Dance Classes: Every Thursday night starting October 23rd. Thursday nights from 7:50-9:05. Check the dress codes page for what to wear! Contact us for more information!