Mary-Ann's School of Dance, LLC

Musical theater dance is a versatile style that blends various dance forms like jazz, ballet, and tap to serve the narrative of a musical production. It is less a specific technique and more a functional style that prioritizes storytelling, character, and emotional expression through movement. Performers use this dance to communicate a story and express emotions. *Required to be in jazz class

Refers to street dance styles primarily performed to mostly upbeat, hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. *Required to be in a ballet or jazz class for new students in hip hop

Is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. *Required to be in a ballet class

Combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context. *Must be approved by Miss Christina

Combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolation of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms. Offered for age 5 and up.

A dance in which the rhythm or rhythmical variation is audibly tapped out with the toe or heel by a dancer wearing shoes with special hard soles or with taps. Offered for age 4 and up.

Designed for students with previous ballet training. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles. Offered for ages 10 and up. *Required to be in a ballet class *Must Be approved by Miss Christina

A classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement. The foundation for all dance styles. Offered for age 3 and up.