Classes

Pre-Ballet

Our Pre-Ballet classes are divided into three distinct levels (Tiny Tots, Creative Dance, and Primary Ballet) in order to provide age-appropriate training for your tiny dancer.

Tiny Tots: Age 18 months-3 years, 30 minute class
Creative Dance: Age 3-4 years, 45 minute class
Primary Ballet: Age 5-6 years, 55 minute Class

Beginner Ballet: Ballet 1 & Ballet 2

Dancers will build a solid foundation for dancers to develop their coordination, technique, and artistry.

Ballet 1: ages 7 and up, 55-minute class, twice a week recommended

Ballet 2: By placement Only, 55-minute class, dancers in Ballet 2 must take two Ballet 2 classes a week

Advanced Ballet: Ballet 5-7

Dancers in Ballet Levels 5-7 will work on refining their ballet technique and learning new more advanced steps. Focus will be on fine details, artistry of movement, pointe work, and increasing their advanced repertory of steps.

1 hour and 30 minute classes, twice a week required

By placement only

Pre-Pointe & Pointe Training

Pre-Pointe: Students in Ballet 4 (or above) and who are at least 11 years old may be ready for pre-pointe training. As dancers get ready to go on pointe, they need to focus on developing strength and technique, and also need adequate core strength and proper alignment to be able to go on pointe successfully and safely. Evaluations are annually in the Fall.

Pointe Training: By placement

Pointe Variations: In this class, students will learn a variety of classical variations from the most beloved ballets to contemporary works from some of the newest repertoire.

Contemporary

These classes are a fusion of ballet and jazz focusing on musicality, expression of emotion, floor-work, partnering, and improvisation. We encourage freedom of movement and self expression in each individual dancer.

*Ballet required. Open to ages 5 and up.

Jazz

Jazz: This an energetic style of dance that focuses on proper technique, alignment, movement quality, and stage presence. These classes teach self-expression, confidence, and poise in a fun environment.

*Ballet recommended, but not required. Open to ages 5 and up.

Tap

Tap is a timeless art that mixes dance and percussion. Not only is tap fun and entertaining, it allows dancers to work on their rhythm, musicality, and coordination.

* Open to ages 5 and up

Hip Hop

Hip-hop is a high-energy class that combines the latest style of street dancing, breaking, popping and locking. These classes encourage dancers to develop their own individual style and personality to their movements.

*Open to ages 5 and up

Acro for Dancers

We will work on acrobatic skills often used in Contemporary work. Dancers who train in acro develop a strong core and spine. We will focus on flexibility and coordination. The age in which a dancer is introduced to acro can play a big role in how well they develop their skills and confidence.

*Open to ages 5 and up

Adaptive Dance

Dazzling Dancers: An Adaptive Dance Class for children with special needs, physical, mental, or cognitive differences, ages 4 and up. Taught by our certified instructor Aimee Kilgore.

Adult Classes

We offer Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Ballet, and Contemporary Adult Classes.

*Open to ages 16 and up.

Drill Team Prep

Open to all dancers ages 11 and up looking for some guidance and training to prepare for drill team tryouts. Learning what to expect as a drill team member – Leaps, Jumps, Turns, Showmanship, Jazz Technique, Kicks, Splits, Technique and basic drill team moves. Strengthens and teaches one how to stretch properly. It helps develop coordination, body form, flexibility, rhythm and balance. This class forms the proper back-ground for those interested in trying out for drill team or just to improve in their dance technique. Our students have great success in making the drill team.

Ages 11 & up

Musical Theatre

Musical theatre dance is a unique art form that combines elements of dance, acting, and singing to tell a story on stage. As a performer in this genre, you must be able to seamlessly transition between different styles of dance, embody various characters, and work collaboratively with other dancers.

Must be enrolled in Level 3 or up.