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Class Descriptions
Choreography Production Classes (Ages 17 and Up)
As a dancer with the Choreography Production, you will study numerous routines from different choreographers as they are prepared for performance quality.
Classes are held in Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Musical Theater and are taught by a number of choreographers, offering unique style and creativity. At the end of 18 weeks, all choreographed routines are put together into a grand performance combining dancing, singing, magic, comedy and more!
Ballet (Ages 9 and Up)
Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. Its meticulous attention to technical detail makes it for any serious dancer. This class consists of barre and center work concentrating on proper technique and body alignment. Ballet terminology is taught.
Pointe (Ages 12 and Up)
A continuation of ballet on pointe shoes. To be eligible for pointe work, a student must have strong ballet technique, correct body placement, proper physical qualifications, and a self disciplined attitude. A personal evaluation is required plus two ballet classes per week.
Princess Ballet (Ages 3 & 4)
Learn to dance like your favorite princess to princess music. Students will build self confidence and appreciation for dance while learning to express themselves through movement and music.
Creative Movement (Ages 3 & 4)
Creative Movement is an introduction to dance through imagination and self-expression. This class is designed to develop coordination, rhythm, and flexibility, and also explore the many ways of movement through imagination. It will include a 15-minute session of tumbling. This class is designed to be fun and promote classroom readiness.
Combo Class 1 (Ages 4-6)
A combination dance class offering basic fundamentals of tap and pre ballet. This class is 1 hour. The two subjects are introduced and taught to keep the students interest diverse.
Combo Class 2 (Ages 6-8)
A continuation of Combo Class 1. We will continue with basic fundamentals of tap and ballet. This class will offer a 15-30 minute, introduction to jazz.
Combo Class 3 (Ages 8-9)
A continuation of combo class 2.
Jazz (Ages 9 and Up)
A stylized form of dance based on fundamental ballet training. The class focuses on proper technique, strength, and flexibility. The class format includes across the floor progressions and combinations. Jazz Terminology is taught.
Tap-Hop (Ages 9 and Up)
Tap technique is taught through barre and center floor exercises, progressing to combinations in varied rhythms. Tap terminology is taught. Tap dancing develops rhythm, timing, coordination and musicality.
Lyrical Jazz (Ages 10 and Up)
Similar to ballet with some jazz movements. Graceful, flowing movements. Ballet is required.
Hip-Hop (Ages 9 and Up)
A blend of high-energy, “Street Style” movements, to a variety of current music styles. Technique, strength, and flexibility are taught along with the lasted style of moves. Jazz is required.
Modern (Ages 10 and Up)
Modern dance is a more relaxed, free style form of dance, in which the instructor uses emotions and moods to design their own steps in contrast to Ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, where as Ballet strives to be light and airy. Originated in the early 1900's by Isadora Duncan and Ruth St. Dennis.
Musical Theater (Ages 5 and Up)
A fun and exciting way to learn about Broadway musicals such as Annie, Cats, 42nd Street, West Side Story, Grease, and many more. Each week the students will watch a clip or study the story of a musical, learn songs, and be taught a piece of choreography. The students will perform in the Student Production with a medley of songs learned from class.
Irish Step (Ages 5 and Up)
Irish dancing is a type of dance originating in Ireland and is traditionally referred to as STEP DANCE. It became popular in 1994 by the world famous show “River Dance”. It is known for its rapid leg movements while keeping the body and arms stationary. Irish Step offers many benefits including physical fitness, memory, concentration, as well as poise and confidence. Note: (S) = Soft Shoe and (H) = Hard Shoe.
