Studio 22 Dance Center

Level 4 classes are for students who are approximately ages 13 & up or attending eighth grade through high school or college . These classes are for the advanced students (students who have had 8 or more years of dance experience not including preschool or combination classes). A strong foundation and previous dance knowledge are imperative at this level. Classes are focused on one genre for the entire class length. Level 4 dancers are encouraged to take conditioning as it is highly recommended at this level.

Level 3 classes are for students who are approximately ages 11-13 or sixth grade through eighth grade in school. These classes are for the intermediate students (students who have had 5-7 years of dance experience, not including preschool or combination classes). Classes build on previous dance knowledge and are focused on one genre for the entire class length. Level 3 dancers can take the conditioning class, as is highly encouraged at this level.

Level 2 classes are for students who are approximately ages 10-12 or fourth grade through sixth grade in school. These classes are for the advanced beginner students (students who have had 4-6 years of dance experience, not including preschool or combination classes). Classes build on previous knowledge and are focused on one genre for the entire class length.

Level 1B classes are for students who are approximately ages 8-10 or third grade through fourth grade in school. These classes are for students who have had 2-4 years of dance experience (not including preschool or combination classes). Classes build on previous knowledge and are focused on one genre for the entire class length.

Level 1A classes are for students who are approximately ages 6-8 or first grade through third grade in school. These classes are for beginner students as well as students who have had 1-2 years of preschool dance or combination dance experience. Classes are focused on one genre for the entire class length.

Beginner level classes are for students who are approximately ages 6-11 or second grade through sixth grade in school. These classes are for beginner students (students who have not experienced this particular genre). Classes are focused on one genre for the entire class length.

Mini's classes are for students who are approximately ages 4-6 or pre-K through first grade in school. These classes are for beginner students who want to experience a fun dance class. Classes are focused on one genre for the entire class length. Current Mini's classes are held in Acrobatics and Hip Hop.

Combination classes are for our dancers who are 4-6 years of age. These classes are offered in a combination of Ballet & Jazz or Ballet & Tap. These classes continue to build dance fundamentals, creativity, and classroom skills. Watch as they improve their balance, strength, coordination, and fine and gross motor skills, as well as their independence .

Intro to dance is for our youngest dancers at ages 2.5-4 years of age. This class is often a child's first experience in a classroom situation and teaches children not only dance fundamentals, but also classroom skills such as taking turns and following direction. Watch as they develop balance, strength, coordination, and their fine and gross motor skills.

This weekly class is high-energy! Hip hop infuses the latest styles of commercial, street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Classes include conditioning, warm-up, stretch, isolations, across the floor progressions, and choreography.

Jazz classes are based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movements and include a proper warm-up and stretch, isolations, across the floor progressions, and choreography. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street, and Contemporary to develop a well-rounded dancer. Classes will explore jazz roots, exposing students to the history of jazz and how it developed.

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character and its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics. Acro dance technique includes limbering, tumbling, partnering, flexibility (contortion), strength, and balancing. Skills such as cartwheels, aerials, handstands, headstands, walk-overs and more are taught in this class.

This weekly class is high-energy! Watch as students improve their cardio, strength, and balance. Hip hop infuses the latest styles of commercial, street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Classes include conditioning, warm-up, stretch, isolations, across the floor progressions, and choreography.

This weekly class focuses on the building strength, balance, and flexibility. Students will gain confidence through skill games, the use of props, and basic dance steps including locomotor movements and ballet basics. Basic acro skills such as forward rolls, headstands, handstands, cartwheels, and backbends will be introduced in this class. Year-long classes will perform one dance in the annual recital.

This weekly class focuses on the basic skills in Jazz and Ballet. In the jazz segment, students are introduced to movements such as stretching and isolations, as well as, across the floor patterns, and center floor choreography. In the ballet segment, students will learn about the positions of the feet, body alignment, and be introduced to the fundamentals of ballet. In both disciplines, students will learn about various tempos, spatial awareness, and grace of movement.

These classes meet weekly and is open to all levels. Adults ages 18 & up are welcome. Classes are offered in Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop. Classes will combine a warmup, across the floor and center floor technique, and short dance combinations. This is a great way to be in a supportive environment and have fun while learning some new moves!

This weekly class combines elements of ballet, modern, lyrical, and jazz. Classes will have a heavy emphasis on ballet technique with the combined modern movements of contract-release, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation. Partner work such as lifting and weight sharing will also be covered. A proper warm-up and stretch, across the floor patterns, center floor technique, and choreography will be included each class.

This weekly class focuses on the fundamentals of tap. Classes will cover style, rhythm, and proper technique during the warmup, center floor work, across the floor patterns, and choreography. Students will learn about musical phrasing and timing and how to create percussive sounds with their feet and bodies. Classes will explore tap roots, exposing students to the history of tap and how it developed.

To prepare for Pointe class, dancers must be at least 12 years old, with a minimum of 2 years of current technical ballet training. For the safety of the student, the ballet instructor will determine if a student is ready to go up on pointe shoes. These classes will focus on proper alignment and muscle usage. Dancers will learn barre exercises, center exercises, and across the floor patterns.

This weekly class for levels 3 & 4 combines elements of modern technique and floor work, as well as partnering and lifting. Classes will have a heavy emphasis on ballet technique with the combined modern movements of contract-release, weight sharing, and improvisation. This class will incorporate multiple modern styles such as Limon, Horton, Graham, and Cunningham techniques, just to name a few. Students will learn the history of modern and where the roots of modern dance came from.

These classes focus on barre work, center floor work, and progressions, with a strong emphasis on proper technique and terminology. Classes will also explore the history of ballet and study various classical ballets and their choreography. Advanced dancers will be required to take Ballet twice a week (Level 3 & 4). Studio 22 has the privilege of having a certified Cecchetti Ballet teacher on staff.

This weekly class focuses on the basic skills of Tap and Ballet. In the tap segment, students are introduced to the fundamentals of tap, as well as, across the floor patterns, and center floor choreography. In the ballet segment, students will learn about the positions of the feet, body alignment, and be introduced to the fundamentals of ballet. In both disciplines, students will learn about various tempos, spatial awareness, and grace of movement. Watch as they develop self-esteem, social skills, and classroom discipline.

This weekly 45-minute class is dedicated to dance fundamentals, aiming to enhance gross motor skills, and initiate the development of fine motor skills through the use of props, imagery, and music. The curriculum covers diverse tempos, spatial awareness, and the artistry of movement. Students will not only build physical strength but also cultivate emotional and social skills, and essential "classroom skills" vital for school, including turn-taking, following directions, attentive listening, sharing, and effective communication.

Adults ages 18 & up at all levels are welcome. Currently this class will meet in short sessions 6-8 weeks. This class offers a fun way to explore Middle Eastern movement. Beginners can expect to learn isolations, shimmies, and graceful arm movements, while building strength, posture, and flexibility. Classes incorporate warm-ups, technique drills, traveling patterns, and short dance combinations. The use of props such as veils, fans, and zills.

This class meets weekly for 6 to 8 weeks. Each class we will explore a new genre of dance. Dancers will have an introductory lesson in Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop and Acro. (Class styles subject to change.) A proper warm-up and stretch, across the floor patterns, and center floor technique is included in each class. This is a great class for students to explore multiple genres of dance to see which one they like the most.