Class Descriptions

Ballet

Ballet is the foundation for training and focuses on developing a solid ballet technique. Through choreography and technique, students will learn correct body placement, advanced coordination, discipline, balance, and the fundamentals of dance. Classes are offered for all ages: Dance With Me, Tiny/Little Stars, Petite/Rising Stars, Gold Stars, Intermediate and Principal Ballet. DRESS CODE: Up to Gold Stars Capezio Girls “Lily” Full Sole Leather 212c. Intermediate-Principal Ballet SoDanca "Bliss" Stretch Canvas Split-Sole Ballet Shoes SD16.

Dance With Me is a ballet class for Children 18 months- 2 years old and a buddy (option to attend with your dancer or have a teacher partner for an additional fee). This class is great for movement, coordination, socialization, and introduction to ballet. Your child will develop new skills, bond with their partner, be exposed to new sights and colors, make new friends, and gain independence in a safe environment.

Jazz

Jazz  is an upbeat and energetic class. This dance includes precision, flexibility, style, and technique. In a this class, students will also learn to add their own style and emotion to the choreography. This class is great for all dancers, especially those who perform in Musicals. SHOE REQUIREMENT: Capezio Child/Adult "E-Series" black Slip-On Jazz Shoes Style no: Ej2

Contemporary

Contemporary is an expressive and emotional style of dance. This class encourages dancers to be expressive in their movements and emotion. It focuses on spacial and body awareness, floor work, technique, and emotional expression. Contemporary classes are offered at Intermediate, Advanced, Elite, as well as Crystal/Diamond Competition contemporary (by audition only). Technique is a requirement for taking any level contemporary class. DRESS CODE: Theatricals "Lyrical Flow" Canvas Closed-Toe Lyrical Shoes Style No: T8975

Hip Hop

ALL Boys Hip Hop is a class taught by our male teachers and offered only to boys! This class is high energy and incorporates tricking, full body movements, the latest hip hop trends, and encourages boys to dance in a judge-free environment. This style is offered in two levels to give everyone the “guy time” they need.

Hip Hop is a high energy class for all ages. This style infuses full body movements, fast paced choreography, and the latest dance trends. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. SHOE REQUIREMENT: Theatricals Girls/Womens Split Sole Black Dance Sneaker Style no: t8001

Tap

Tap is a class form of dance that helps to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of movements and rhythms that focus on building foot and ankle strength, coordination, and speed. Students will also be encouraged to add their own style to these fun and fast paced dances!

Musical Theater

Musical Theater is a jazz-based class filled with Broadway-style music and movements. This form of dance also emphasizes the importance of performance skills such as facial expressions, energy, character training, and connecting with the audience. SHOE REQUIREMENT: Capezio Child/Adult "E-Series" black Slip-On Jazz Shoes Style No: Ej2

AcroDance

Acrobatic Dance or "Acro," incorporates gymnastic-like flexibility, strength, and tumbling skills with the beauty and precision of dance. This class emphasizes strength, endurance, flexibility, and proper form to ensure a safe and fun-filled experience for all ages! We offer several levels such as; Tumble Time, Mini Stars, Shining Stars, Dynamite, Shooting Stars, All Star, and our competition A-1 Acro (by audition only). There is also a non-recital/non-competitive acro, Glowing Stars offered weekly throughout the season to work on skills, build strength, and learn Acro basics. This class requires bare feet and again” is the beautiful fusion of the artistic motion of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics.”

Cheer

Cheer classes will focus on the basic fundamentals of cheerleading, such as motions, jumps, cheer dance, stunt technique and cheers. This class encourages self-confidence, movement memory, strength, flexibility, and teamwork. There are three levels depending on age and skill; Sparkling, Firecracker, and Extreme. DRESS CODE: All white sneakers.