Dance 101

Adults can attain new dance skills or work on achieving old skills after a hiatus from dance. Students will gain strength, flexibility, musicality and artistry through a variety of exercises. Dance is a low impact exercise that benefits both the mind and body.

In these classes students will refine their technical skills and perfect their performance quality. Dancers will gain strength, flexibility, musicality and artistry through stretching, barre work, center exercises, rhythmic activities and across the floor movement.Students will be taught to understand the mind/body connection of dance by focusing on the combination of strength and grace as well as athleticism and creativity.

In these classes students will refine their technical skills and perfect their performance quality. Dancers will gain strength, flexibility, musicality and artistry through stretching, barre work, center exercises, rhythmic activities and across the floor movement.Students will be taught to understand the mind/body connection of dance by focusing on the combination of strength and grace as well as athleticism and creativity.

Students will grow their dance technique in this level by utilizing stretches, rhythmic activities, barre work, center choreography, and locomotor movements. The elements of dance will be woven throughout every lesson plan to enhance each dance discipline. Students will get to be active, build self-esteem, increase flexibility, sharpen the mind, and most importantly; embrace their individuality.

Students will grow their dance technique in this level by utilizing stretches, rhythmic activities, barre work, center choreography, and locomotor movements. The elements of dance will be woven throughout every lesson plan to enhance each dance discipline. Students will get to be active, build self-esteem, increase flexibility, sharpen the mind, and most importantly; embrace their individuality.

Students will grow their dance technique in this level by utilizing stretches, rhythmic activities, barre work, center choreography, and locomotor movements. The elements of dance will be woven throughout every lesson plan to enhance each dance discipline. Students will get to be active, build self-esteem, increase flexibility, sharpen the mind, and most importantly; embrace their individuality.

Students will grow their dance technique in this level by utilizing stretches, rhythmic activities, barre work, center choreography, and locomotor movements. The elements of dance will be woven throughout every lesson plan to enhance each dance discipline. Students will get to be active, build self-esteem, increase flexibility, sharpen the mind, and most importantly; embrace their individuality.

Students will grow their dance technique in this level by utilizing stretches, rhythmic activities, barre work, center choreography, and locomotor movements. The elements of dance will be woven throughout every lesson plan to enhance each dance discipline. Students will get to be active, build self-esteem, increase flexibility, sharpen the mind, and most importantly; embrace their individuality.

Explore movement, music and fun in a creative learning environment. Students will be taught the fundamental elements of dance and classroom etiquette through exercises and a variety of movement based games.

Explore movement, music and fun in a creative learning environment. Students will be taught the fundamental elements of dance and classroom etiquette through exercises and a variety of movement based games.

Come take Hip-Hop Tap Jazz Ballet Acro classes with us. We offer classes for all levels and ages.

Come take Hip-Hop Tap Jazz Acro Ballet classes with us. We offer classes for all levels and ages.

Come take Hip-Hop Tap Jazz Ballet Acro classes with us!

Hip-Hop dance (more commonly known as “street” dance or “urban”) is a genre of movement on the cutting edge of athleticism, rhythm and creativity. Hip-Hop dance encompasses many street styles, the most common styles being; break-dancing (“bboying” or “bgirling”), popping, locking (funk), housing, and waacking. Students will work on stamina and SWEAT while practicing musicality and rhythm through high-energy drills, choreography based movement, and the application of free styling.

An interpretive style that focuses on unconventional movements. Contemporary is often a fusion of ballet, jazz, and modern technique, focusing on oppositional movement, alignment, and emotion. Knowledge of ballet and jazz technique is strongly suggested.

In this class dancers will push themselves to acquire more flexibility, stronger bodies and more advanced technique. This class is meant to complement a dancer’s training in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz and contemporary.

A rhythmic style of dance that focuses on musicality and movement. Tap dance works the connection of the mind and body through complex footwork. Dancers will do center exercises and across the floor movements with and without music.

A timeless tradition, ballet is the foundation for all types of dance. Using repetitive exercises ballet focuses on combining strength with grace. Ballet builds strong core muscles (abdominals, back, and legs) while teaching artistry. Students will do barre work, center exercises, and movements across the floor.

Hip-Hop dance (more commonly known as “street” dance or urban dance) is a genre of movement on the cutting edge of athleticism, rhythm and creativity. Hip-Hop dance encompasses many street styles, the most common styles being; break-dancing (“bboying” or “bgirling”), popping, locking (funk), housing, and waacking. Students will be taught the fundamental principles and techniques of urban dance styles through drills, choreography, and improvisation (freestyle).

An interpretive style that focuses on unconventional movements. Contemporary is often a fusion of ballet, jazz, and modern technique, focusing on oppositional movement, alignment, and emotion. It is a newer and more expressive art form. Knowledge of ballet and jazz technique is strongly suggested.

A dance style that is based on ballet technique, but adds individual expression and movement using popular music. Dancers will gain strength and flexibility through stretching, center exercises and across the floor movements.

A rhythmic style of dance that focuses on musicality and movement. Tap dance works the connection of the mind and body through complex footwork. Dancers will do barre work, center exercises, and across the floor movements with and without music.

A physically challenging technique based on ballet principles. Utilizing special shoes a dancer will execute ballet movements that include balancing the entire body weight of the dancer on the tips of their toes. Pointe classes follow the same structure of a ballet class. Pointe classes require previous and current ballet training. Must have instructor approval and meet requirements to register.

A timeless tradition, ballet is the foundation for all types of dance. Using repetitive exercises ballet focuses on combining strength with grace. Ballet builds strong core muscles (abdominals, back, and legs) while teaching artistry. Students will do barre work, center exercises, and movements across the floor. It is strongly recommended to take ballet if you are interested in other techniques.

Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Acro for intermediate and advanced levels, ages 15 and up.

Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Acro for beginners and intermediate levels, ages 14 and up.

Hip-Hop Tap Jazz Ballet Acro classes

Hip-Hop Tap Jazz Acro Ballet classes

Turns and Technique is a class designed to bring the best out of each and every dancer. In this class, dancers will push themselves to acquire more flexibility, stronger bodies and more advanced technique. This class is meant to compliment a dancer’s training in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, and contemporary. Proper shoes and attire required.

Students will learn tumbling skills while enhancing flexibility, strength, balance and muscle control. Bare feet and proper attire required.

Hip-Hop dance (also known as street dance) encompasses a variety of street styles, including break-dance, popping, locking (funk), housing, and waacking. In class, students will be taught the fundamental principles and techniques of Hip-Hop dance styles. This includes practicing drills, learning choreography, and reaching towards the ability to improvise and freestyle.  Proper shoes and attire required.

Students with prior dance experience will learn these techniques through stretching, rhythmic activities, center choreography, and locomotor movements. In these classes students will begin to fine tune their technical skills and perfect their performance qualities.  Proper shoes and attire required. Prior dance training is highly suggested.

Students will pair acro and hip-hop technique in this class utilizing skills while enhancing flexibility, strength, balance and muscle control. To enhance these disciplines the elements of dance will be woven throughout the lesson plans. Proper shoes and attire required.

Students will learn the technique of ballet, tap and jazz through stretching, rhythmic activities, barre work, center choreography, and locomotor movements. In addition, the elements of dance will be incorporated throughout the lesson plan.  Proper shoes and attire required. Students in Super Nova and Comets levels should have prior dance training.

Bright Stars • Ages 3-5 Star Burst • Ages 4-6 Rock Stars • Ages 5-7 Students will pair ballet and tap technique in this class utilizing barre work, center choreography, locomotor movements and rhythmic activities. To enhance these disciplines the elements of dance will be woven throughout the lesson plans. Proper shoes and attire required.

Ballet / Contemporary, Jazz / Tap, Hip-Hop, Acro

Ballet / Tap / Jazz, Hip-Hop, Acro

Ballet / Tap Acro / Hip-Hop

Ballet / Tap

Get a jump-start on your skills by learning the fundamental elements of dance. Students will be taught beginning steps and classroom etiquette through dance exercises and a variety of movement based games. This class is taught to young children who are ready for dance lessons without a parent. Wear comfortable clothing (dance attire optional).

Enjoy movement, music, and fun while learning the elements of dance. Explore the ways in which we move in a creative learning environment. Everyone should be ready to move in comfortable clothing and bare feet. Parents must participate. You may register up to two children with one adult. The parent and each child attending this class need to be registered students of the class. Only one caregiver per student.

Come take Hip-Hop Tap Jazz Ballet Acro classes with us! We offer classes for all levels and ages.

Come take Hip-Hop Tap Jazz Acro Ballet classes with us! We offer classes for all levels and ages.

Adults can attain new dance skills or work on achieving old skills. Dance is a low impact exercise that benefits both the mind and body. All levels welcome.

In these classes students will refine their technical skills and perfect their performance quality by focusing on athleticism, grace and creativity.

Students will grow their dance technique while building self-esteem, sharpening the mind, and embracing their individuality.

Explore movement, music and fun in a creative learning environment. Students will be taught the fundamental elements of dance and classroom etiquette.