Ages: By Invitation Only Pointe work is an extension of ballet, which special shoes are worn to allow dancers to dance on the tips of their toes. Years of preparation and technique work are needed in order to prepare and strengthen the dancer for Pointe work without injury. Once a dancer is En Pointe, classes...
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Tumbling (Acrobatics)
Ages 5+ Due to COVID our tumbling class sizes have been limited- more so than our other classes. Each student will be working on their own mat. Tumbling (Acro.) is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly...
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Hip-Hop
Ages 7+ Hip-hop dance refers to social or choreographed dance styles primarily danced to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. Our classes combine jazz and a wide range of styles, notably breaking, locking, and popping to today’s hit music to create a fun and expressive dance class.Hip Hop dancers are...
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Contemporary
Ages: 10+ or in 2nd year of Ballet Contemporary Dance (formerly titled ‘modern’) is a unique form of dance, blending techniques, taught through stretching, center and floor work combinations, traveling progressions and choreography. Artistry and performance, as well as mental alertness and observation skills, are emphasized. Space, time, and energy are explored as elements of...
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Tap
Ages: 7-Adult Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sound of one’s tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument. Our classes are a fusion of rhythm and Broadway tap. Emphasis is put on developing clear sounds and foot articulation. Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Semi-Advanced, Advanced, Beginner Adult, Advanced Adult
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Jazz
Ages: 7-Adult Jazz has developed parallel to jazz music and pop-culture. Our jazz classes incorporate and work on coordination, flexibility and rhythm. Isolations, stretches, progressions, technique and combinations are the focus of our jazz classes, a fusion of classical and modern jazz, as well as jazz funk. Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Semi-Advanced, Advanced, Beginner/Intermediate Teen, Beginner...
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Ballet
Ages: 7-Adult Ballet is the foundation for all forms of dance. Our ballet program is designed to provide dancers with a solid foundation of training technique. Classes work toward a stronger dancer, using correct body placement, and focusing on musicality, flexibility, coordination, and performance skills. Barre, center and floor work are combined with unique choreography...
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Combination Classes
Ages: 2-7 Combination Classes introduces the foundations for ballet, tap and tumbling in a controlled, fun and stress-free environment. The creative movement enhances the development of fine and gross motor skills for children as they run, skip, leap, stretch, and dance to the music. Social skills are developed as students interact and learn to work...
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Dance with Me (Mommy & Me)
Ages: 9 months – 2 Years Dance with Me is a parent/child class, introducing children to creative movement, enhancing the development of motor skills for children as they run, skip, leap, stretch, and dance to the music- all with mom or dad! Basic skills are developed as students interact in new environments and learn to...