*Ballet / Acro Placement: To ensure proper class placement for maximized instruction, all students must be placed by an instructor.
**Competition Team tryouts: All dancers who wish to dance competitively must either join us for auditions or schedule a private lesson to be evaluated for competition routine placement.
***All scheduled classes are subject to change at any time.

​CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

wee dance

Ages 14 months+, One Recital Number per semester
This sweet class will foster a love of movement and ease separation anxiety for our tiniest dancers! These short lessons consider students’ attention spans and keep them happily engaged with games and stories while learning to translate music into movement. 

creative movement

Ages 3 & 4, One to Two Recital Numbers per semester
These fun classes introduce a more structured environment while allowing children to recognize their own individuality and mobility. The focus of our Creative Movement classes is on introducing coordination and rhythm in creative and imaginative ways. Dancers will learn beginning ballet, jazz, tap and acrobatics skills.

dance 101

Ages 5 to 7, One to Two Recital Numbers per semester
Combining genres of dance, this class will develop your child’s coordination as well as a basic understanding of dance concepts and terminology. Students will learn to use dance as a fun and creative means of self-expression, with a concentration on vocabulary, alignment and proper execution of movement. Dance genres covered in each session include a combination of ballet, jazz, tap, and acrobatics with a stronger emphasis on technique.

ballet / tap / jazz

Ages 5 to 7, One to Two Recital Numbers per semester
This class combines the dance genres of Ballet, Jazz and Tap.  It follows on from the foundation of technique taught in Dance 101, with more emphasis on technical training, expression and musicality. 

fairy tale theatre

Ages 4 to 7, One Recital Number per semester
Enchant your Prince or Princess with this magical class! Your dancer will experience a world of make-believe with costumes, props and stories! This class emphasizes ballet technique, vocal training and acting skills.

boys' class

We love our dancing boys! Our guys have the option to take an action packed, energetic class together that trains in ballet, jazz and conditioning. We make sure they learn about proper technique and studio etiquette, but they still have plenty of time for shenanigans.
​Our more serious male dancers take classes with partnering opportunities with our female dancers, and we have had boys in every dance class we offer!

ballet i, Ballet ii, Ballet III

Ages 6 +, unless participation is approved by instructor.  One Recital Number per semester
These classes are our students' first introduction to a formal ballet class structure. Beginning stretching and strengthening exercises are given, and barre work is introduced with a greater emphasis on vocabulary and French terminology. 
​**Dancers advance through ballet levels by teachers' discretion. 

ballet IV

 Dancers must meet requirements of Ballet III to advance to Ballet IV. One Recital Number per semester
This advanced level challenges the student with more complex combinations at the barre and in the center. Pre-pointe exercises will be introduced.

ballet v / vi / vii en pointe

By instructor placement only. One Recital Number per semester
This range of classes are dedicated to teaching advanced technique and pointe fundamentals to students of the appropriate age and technical ability. Because of the risk of injury, students must be physically ready to advance to pointe training. For this reason, a pointe evaluation is required before dancers are allowed to join pointe class. 

Hip hop i, ii & iii

Ages 4 +, One Recital Number per semester
This class will introduce students to the vocabulary and styles of hip hop movement, with an emphasis on personal style and expression. This high energy class can be taught to anyone with a passion to move, so no dance experience is required! Our Hip Hop classes also include the basic fundamentals of Breakdancing. 

Tap i, ii, iii & iv

Ages 5+, One Recital Number per semester
Rhythm and percussion make tap fun! Tap dance emphasizes the flow of movement by teaching the dancer to find rhythms and beats not only in music but in their own bodies. Students must meet the requirements set by the instructor to advance to the next level.

acrobatics (Acro Bitsy - Acro IV)

Ages 2 +, must meet requirements to advance to next level. Recital participation is decided by Director each semester.
Acro classes teach balance, strength, flexibility, control, contortion and tumbling. Skills include but are not limited to walkovers, limbers, handsprings, chest rolls, cartwheels/round offs, handstands, and more. ​

acro v {aloft}

For our future Cirque performers! In this elite class, our most advanced contortionists will be training in aerial silks, lyra and handstand canes. 

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musical theatre

Ages 6 +, One Recital Number per semester
A studio favorite, kids LOVE this class! Our Musical Theatre students will learn all about a variety of Broadway productions throughout the semester, including history and fun facts from the shows, choreography and vocals! All of the musicals that we study will be kid-friendly.

ballroom

​Our Ballroom classes are a fun way to learn the terminology, footwork and partnering skills that make ballroom dancing so exciting!
**If you are interested in scheduling a private lesson for a couples' or group Adult Ballroom Session, contact us and we can set up a class for you! 

conditioning, leaps & turns

Ages 6+, No Recital Numbers!
This class is dedicating to learning, improving, and perfecting technique in jumps, kicks, turns, etc. 
​Not for the faint of heart; we train hard!  ​

contemporary + jazz I, II, III & IV

Ages 6 +, unless participation is approved by Director. One Recital Number per semester
This class integrates various traditional disciplines of modern, jazz, ballet and contemporary dance foundations with current styles. These classes are for dancers who like physically complicated floor work, patterns of movement and self-expression. Elements of improvisation are implemented in Contemporary.
**Contemporary IV will learn techniques in bare feet, dance socks and heels.