DANCE CLASS INFORMATION PAGE
We do not post our schedule of classes because we want to personally make sure each child is in the appropriate
level class to ensure his/her success. Please contact us by phone or email to discuss the schedule. *There are Dress Codes for Dance Classes. (See Dress Codes Page)
Classes
available (listed by age)
Students
ages 8 and older who are new to Forte, but have had dance training may need to be evaluated for proper class placement. Simply
contact us and we will set up a time if needed!
Ages 3-4 “BOOGIE BABIES”
30 min. Our yougest
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.
Ages 4-5 Dance Combo I
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.
Ages 6-7 Dance Combo II
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.
“BOYS
CLUB ” must be 6 1/2 or entering 1st grade: 45 minutes
No girls allowed…just us guys! (except for Miss Marin or Miss Jayme of course) This class is 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. The class will incorporate
Jazz, Hip Hop & Basic body placement techniques as well as time for them to continue developing their own individual style
of dance.
Boys
Tap - Although we do not have a "boys only" tap class, boys who are 8 and up & are
involved in Boys Club are invited to take a co-ed tap class!
Ages 8 -10 Combo III
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.
Ages 8-10 Tap
45
Min. Combo III or Boys Club is required.
Ages
8-10 Hip Hop - 45 min. Ballet is Not required, but is still recommended.
THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE FOR AGES
11 & UP
(We will divide into more specific ages and levels where necessary)
Combo IV - 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.
Ballet Only 60 min. - Students
who have already taken Combo III or Combo IV may enroll for Ballet only. Others should take Combo IV.
Jazz Only
60 min. - Ballet is Required.
Tap Only 45 min. - Ballet is Required.
Modern 60 min. - Enrollment
in Ballet as well as 1 year previous ballet/jazz is required.
Pointe 60 min. - 2 + years of CONSECUTIVE Ballet & Teacher
approval.
Hip Hop 60 min. Ballet is recommended but not required.
