General (ages 3-5)

Black or pink leotard
Pink tights
Pink ballet shoes
Black tap shoes with elastic (no laces)
Short ballet shirt permitted
Class Descriptions
All general students must be potty-trained, and be able to separate from the parents for at least the length of the class.

*General I    3 – 4 yrs        *General II        4 – 5 yrs        *General III        5 – 6 yrs        *Ballet/Jazz        5 – 8 yrs

Pre-Dance Classes are designed to introduce students to the art of dance and basic ballet terminology. These classes enhance a student's
creative ability, attention span, physical mobility and musical comprehension. Students also learn classroom etiquette, cooperation skills
and memorization. The class length is an hour long with an emphasis on ballet and an incorporation of tap or jazz.


Mommy & Me
18 months- 2 yrs.

An interactive dance class for children 18 months - 2 years and their guardian.  This class will incorporate props and unique musical games
to develop your child’s creativity.  It is an introduction to the art of dance in a loving and nurturing environment.



Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre incorporates dance, voice, acting, and the use of props to help make a well rounded performer.  It is a great class for
students who are looking to acquire the elements needed to perform roles in their schools and community theatre productions.  This class
is a wonderful learning and confidence building experience.


Ballet

As the foundation of all dances, ballet is fundamental to the education of any dancer. Using exercises at the barre as well as center
combinations that are both adagio and allegro, Students will develop grace, control, strength and fluidity in their movement. Students
learn the classical art of ballet under the Vaganova  method. While learning technique, students build proper posture, carriage, and,
perhaps most importantly, self-confidence and personal discipline. Ballet classes also improve a student's ability and performance in all
other forms of dance. The class concentrates on terminology. The intermediate and advanced levels are highly recommended to take more
than one class per week.


Pointe  

Must have at least  3+ years of ballet training. Students in Intermediate/Advanced must have at least two years of pointe training.
The time a ballet student advances to Pointe is determined by the Instructor and the Director and is based on a student's individual
strength and ability. Students must take a minimum of three years of ballet training to be considered for Pointe.


Tap

Students in tap learn technique, speed, clarity of sounds, tempo, combinations and the basic moves of tap such as standard time steps,
clogs, shuffles, flaps, etc. This class offers students the opportunity to focus on their coordination and musical awareness.  A variety of
music styles such as Broadway show tunes, pop, or rock may be used.  Classes include warm-up, progressions, and combination drills.


Jazz

Each class consists of stretches, warm-ups, isolations, center work, turns and jumps. In all exercises, students develop muscle strength,
flexibility, and discipline. In addition to learning technique, students also learn dance combinations to the most popular music.


Hip Hop

Hip Hop is based on street dancing and jazz and gives students an aerobic workout that is both fun and invigorating. Students learn
rhythm, coordination, isolations and a variety of routines to the most popular Hip Hop, Rap, Pop, Techno and R&B songs.


Modern

Modern dance explores movement, rhythm, a dancer's creative strength in spatial awareness and imagery. Students start out learning
basic technique and improvisation. As they continue, students receive more intense instruction in Graham, Limon and Horton techniques.


Lyrical

Lyrical dance combines the grace of ballet with the fluidity of modern and the classic stylization of Jazz to create a form of dance that
allows students to express emotion through movement of the body.




Adult Classes

Yoga

This unique method of body conditioning uses specific stretching and strengthening exercises that focus on stability and peripheral
mobility. Yoga has been known to reduce pain in the joints and muscles, enhance strength, improve posture, alleviate stress, and improve
flexibility.


Tap-n-Burn

Dancing strengthens and tones muscles and provides a healthy workout for the heart,
cardiovascular system and lungs.  

We burn up to 400 calories per hour (and 3,000 - 4,000 steps per class).  Because Tap-N-Burn is
more aerobic and offers continual movement, those numbers increase depending on the intensity of
the class.  We have also been known to tap the equivalency of 2 miles in just one class!
Tap improves our balance.  As we balance our bodies in numerous positions, we strengthen our
stabilizer muscles.  After just a few classes, we also notice an increase in flexibility.  Tap dancing
also offers concentrated exercise and muscle development to the legs.
PLUS tap dancing is so much FUN!  We are all different ages, shapes and sizes and our classes are
conducted in a fun and friendly environment.  It's never too late to start tapping!
Ballet/Pointe

Any style black leotard
Pink tights
Pink ballet shoes
Sheer or short ballet skirt
Hair in a bun
Lyrical/Modern

Any style black leotard
Pink tights
*Teacher will advise the shoe type
Tap

Black leotard
Tan or sheer tights
Dance shorts or black jazz pants
Black tap shoes
Jazz & Musical Theater

Any style or color leotard
Dance shorts or black jazz pants
Tights or ankle socks
Tan jazz oxfords
Hip-hop

Any style or color leotard
Dance shorts or
black jazz pants
Tights or ankle socks
Black hip-hop sneakers
Ballet/Jazz Combo
Black leotard
Pink tights
pink ballet shoes
Tan jazz shoes
Optional: ballet skirt & jazz shorts