Gotta Dance!

May brings our Spring Recital each year. Neither performance is mandatory but it is extremely rare for a student to not participate. Our performances are lots of fun and very glamorous and exciting for the children.

Each year we produce The Nutcracker Ballet in December. Neither performance is mandatory but it is extremely rare for a student to not participate. Our performances are lots of fun and very glamorous and exciting for the children.

Your child’s hair should be in a clean, tight, high ballet bun with no hair on their faces. The only exception to the high ballet bun is for Act 1, the party girls will be wearing ringlet hair extensions.

Jazz shoes are required for jazz. If your child participates in more than one genre of dance, they will need all their usual dance shoes for each genre. Please label your dancer's shoes.

Tap shoes are required for tap. If your child participates in more than one genre of dance, they will need all their usual dance shoes for each genre. Please label your dancer's shoes.

Ballet shoes are required for ballet. If your child participates in more than one genre of dance, they will need all their usual dance shoes for each genre. Please label your dancer's shoes.

Dress Rehearsal will be closed to non-dancers, parents and families. The Dress Rehearsal means that rehearse the entire show from start to finish and all dancers execute each one of his or her costume changes.

This rehearsal involves showing dancers the facility, stage, backstage, discussing the show process and safety in the theater, and running through the entire show in order to set lighting and test sound. Dancers will practice getting on and off stage safely and timely, and a special photo will be taken.

Performing in The Nutcracker Ballet is a very exciting event for them. They feel very important going into the big theater and having dressing rooms etc. It is all very exciting. Please remember that our kiddos feed off our energy.

The Nutcracker Ballet is a significant part of the dance training process, offering a chance to shine and build self-esteem, self-assurance, and confidence. This performance experience contributes to children's success in non-dance activities, leading to better in-school presentations, improved social skills, and strong interview skills for future opportunities. The rehearsal process also develops retention skills and the positive aspects of teamwork.

My 5 year old granddaughter loves her ballet class & Paige her teacher. Paige is very patient helping her stay focused in class. Thank you for this! We are both looking forward to your Spring classes!

Our advanced ballet dancers are part of our Ballet Ensemble and will take approximately seven hours of ballet instruction per week in the following areas:, Advanced Ballet Technique, Pointe, Variations, Conditioning, Partnering and Choreography in our Ballet Division. Whether dancers want to take classes in Broadway Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Contemporary is up to them but highly encouraged. Our advanced ballet dancers are part of our Ballet Ensemble and are expected to perform in our classical Nutcracker Ballet each December.

Pre-Pointe is an invitation only class for the dancers who will be enrolled in a minimum of 4 hours of ballet per week. Readiness for pointe is based on age, growth, years of ballet training, strength and technical ability, as determined by the Director. Pointe dancers are required to maintain enrollment in seven hours of ballet instruction per week.

Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Starting with Level 1, dancers will be moved up based on skill, technique and maturity. Tap is a skill that requires practice outside of the classroom if the dancer wants to progress.

Musical Theater Dance develops theatrical performance qualities in dancers. Simultaneous enrollment in ballet is strongly recommended. Portraying emotion and performance skills are part of this class. while singing is not. This genre of dance is similar to the dancing children see in musical movies such as Mary Poppins, Sound of Music, Newsies, Annie, etc.

A style of dance rooted in rhythm, athleticism, experimentation and group formation.

This class is situated in classic jazz technique revolving around rhythm, precision and aesthetics. As students progress through levels they will be exposed to stylistic sub-divisions of the style. Jazz class is a must for the child who wants to be a dancer, especially those interested in musical theater.

This class further advances classical ballet training. After the age of 8, dancers are placed in class according to skill, technique and experience level.

A combination of jazz and ballet technique with an additional focus on artistry and emotional connectivity. Previous ballet training and simultaneous enrollment in ballet classes required. Lyrical class is not offered until dancer is old enough to understand and convey emotion to the lyrics of songs. Lyrical is not offered every session.

Pre-Pointe is an invitation only class for the dancers who will be enrolled in a minimum of 2-4 hours of ballet per week. Readiness for pointe is based on age, growth, years of ballet training, strength and technical ability, as determined by the Director. Once dancers go en- pointe they are required to maintain enrollment in approximately 7 hours of ballet instruction per week.

Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Starting with Intro to Tap, dancers will be moved up based on skill, technique and maturity. Tap is a skill that requires practice outside of the classroom if the dancer wants to progress.

Musical Theater Dance develops theatrical performance qualities in dancers. Simultaneous enrollment in ballet is strongly recommended. Portraying emotion and performance skills are part of this class. while singing is not. This genre of dance is similar to the dancing children see in musical movies such as Mary Poppins, Sound of Music, Newsies, Annie, etc.

A style of dance rooted in rhythm, athleticism, experimentation and group formation.

This class is situated in classic jazz technique revolving around rhythm, precision and aesthetics. As students progress through levels they will be exposed to stylistic sub-divisions of the style. Jazz class is a must for the child who wants to be a dancer, especially those interested in musical theater.

This class further advances classical ballet training. After the age of approximately 8, dancers are placed in class according to skill, technique and experience level.

This class develops coordination and performance style while keeping dancers engaged and challenged. It is a style of dance rooted in rhythm, athleticism, experimentation and body formation.

Tap is an exhilarating form of dance that turns your child's feet into musical instruments! We focus on creating a variety of rhythms with our tap shoes and learning the basic foundational steps of tap dance.

Musical theater is genre of dance that is similar to broadway jazz. There are acting skills in addition to dance skills taught in this class. The class revolves around dramatic emotion, story telling and pantomime. This genre of dance is similar to the dancing children see in musical movies such as Mary Poppins, Sound of Music, Newsies, Annie, etc. (Vocal instruction is not a part of the class).

This class introduces, develops and further advances classical dance training. We focus on body alignment, rotation, extension and poise. Ballet is the foundation of all dance and we strongly encourage children to begin dancing by learning a solid foundation in ballet.

Tap class introduces the basic tap steps. Tiny Tots Tap is only offered as a combo class with Ballet at this age. Part way through class, ballet slippers are quickly changed to tap shoes.

A fun and engaging, play based introduction to ballet and creative movement for children ages 3-5. Dancers are introduced to the foot and arm movements of ballet and the French terminology.

Talented dancers who are aspiring to have a career in dance excel and thrive in the Advanced Program. The teaching and programming instills and nurtures the self-discipline and self-confidence that fosters success far beyond the dance floor.

Boys & Girls ages 12 to 19. Get started by clicking one of programs below consistent with your child's age or skill level.

Boys & Girls ages 8 to 18. Get started by clicking one of programs below consistent with your child's age or skill level.

Boys & Girls ages 5 to 9. Get started by clicking one of programs below consistent with your child's age or skill level.

Boys & Girls ages 3 to 5. Get started by clicking one of programs below consistent with your child's age or skill level.

Boys & Girls ages 12 to 18

Boys & Girls ages 8 to 18

Boys & Girls ages 5 to 8

Boys & Girls ages 3 to 5

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Tap is an exhilarating form of dance that turns your child's feet into musical instruments! We focus on creating a variety of rhythms with our tap shoes and learning the basic foundational steps of tap dance. This class is situated in classic jazz technique revolving around rhythm, precision and aesthetics. Jazz class is a must for the child who wants to be a dancer, especially those interested in musical theater.

This is a one hour class. Come have a blast learning hip-hop with us!

Students are introduced to basic ballet vocabulary, while exploring movement and music in a fun, creative way. These classes focus on rhythm and coordination; mixing in lots of creative ideas to keep the children interested and having fun. Our instructors use imagination games, upbeat age-appropriate music and props like scarves, hula hoops, crowns and bean bags to inspire and excite students about dance. Students will also work on classroom skills such as following directions, listening and waiting their turn. This class is a positive and fun first dance experience for all!

This class introduces, develops and further advances classical ballet training. We focus on body alignment, rotation, extension and poise. Ballet is an important foundation of dance and we strongly encourage children to begin dancing by learning a solid foundation in ballet.

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We have designed our summer offerings to assist our dancers in achieving their dance goals! To make substantial progress over the summer, consider attending a summer camp. We are offering week-long intensives from May through June and camps into July. Your summer dance decisions can directly affect your placement level in the fall and even impact your long-term dance goals. It's essential to align your actions with your aspirations and understand the consequences of your choices.

We have designed our summer offerings to assist our dancers in achieving their dance goals! To make substantial progress over the summer, consider attending a summer intensive. We are offering week-long intensives from May through June and camps into July. Your summer dance decisions can directly affect your placement level in the fall and even impact your long-term dance goals. It's essential to align your actions with your aspirations and understand the consequences of your choices.