DANCE CLASSES
!NEW! BALLET AND MODERN DANCE Students will explore the structure and discipline of a ballet class as well as the freedom of movement inherent in a modern dance class. Technique and precision will be emphasized with ballet barre and center-work along with the discovery of personal movement choices and creativity that goes along with modern dance. Ballet slippers are required along with convertible or footless tights. Students will be bare foot for the modern portion.
Age 7+, Course 545
FIRST RHYTHMS, DANCE, AND GYM offers young children creative fun movement and dance challenges. A story line is used with various props to give an introduction to age appropriate skills and rhythmic awareness that proceeds the formality and structure of ballet and gymnastics. Students take magical trips each class that inspire the imagination featuring adventures on a magic carpet, to the jungle, or under the sea. This class also provides some movement education and gym time to help children work on motor skills.
Age 4-5, Course 510 (Gym Slippers Required.)
CREATIVE MOVEMENT, TAP, AND GYM explores and develops each child’s movement vocabulary through age appropriate gym exploration, dance, movement challenges, and tap dancing. Young students work on rhythm, coordination, pre-ballet skills, and creative expression.
Age 5-6, Course 540 (Gym Slippers & Tap Shoes Required.)
BALLET & GYM This class provides structured training in classical ballet technique using a combination of Italian, Russian, and French methods. Barre and center floor work will help provide strength, poise, balance, grace, and flexibility. Explore the freedom of movement and the joy of artistic training. A portion of this class will be taught in our main gym using jumping and swinging skills to increase strength and flexibility. This class is also excellent for gymnasts.
Age 8+, Course 544
JAZZ / HIP-HOP COMBO This class will explore the popular world of jazz and hip-hop dance. Students will learn the basics of each and learn to creatively move to different beats. The students will work with rhythm, creative expression, and coordination of their body and integrating it to music!
Age 8+, Course 548
