Class Descriptions

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A class structured to stimulate coordination skills, listening skills, balance, music interpretation, creative movement and motor development in the youngest dancers, ages 1-1/2 to 3 years. This program is an excellent introduction to the world of dance and lots of fun for Mom and dancer! *Mom will also participate in class with the dancer!

Classes are specifically designed for 3 and 4 year olds, with an introduction to music, dance, rhythm, coordination, and creative movement. Each class is 60 minutes in length and combines ballet/tap. The basic principles of body and spatial awareness, coordination, rhythm, and an overall feel for music are developed while incorporating the fundamentals of dance. These fundamentals are introduced and developed in a playful and non-competitive environment.

Hip Hop is an upbeat style of dance performed to popular music. Although Hip Hop’s roots came from urban street dancing, it has become increasingly popular in the entertainment world. Funk dancing is the perfect fusion of styles, incorporating jazz roots into a melting pot of Hip Hop, break, popping & locking, along with other fashionable dance genre.

A technique based class that focuses on body placement and alignment while integrating grace, elegance and poise. Dancers will learn formal Ballet terminology, barre work and combinations in center.

Jazz is a style of dance that is structured in technique while taking many shapes and forms. It can be performed to a vast variety of style music from Broadway to pop.

This is a percussive style of dancing. Its name comes from the tapping sound made when the metal plates on the dancer’s shoes touch a hard surface.

Acro is a class that progresses from forward rolls and cartwheels to advanced tumbling, including aerial work. Teachers work with each student on their individual level. This class also focuses on flexibility, agility, and teamwork.

A movement based class that focuses on sharp arm movements, execution of choreographic visuals and dance team/cheer skills. Dancers will learn fundamentals of Pom positions, performance skills and pushes dancers to expand on their high energy, entertainment skills.