Dance Factory Inc

One Jazz Class is a requirement for the Gems Competition Team, which is designed for those seeking additional dance and performance opportunities.

One Tap Class is a requirement for the Gems Competition Team, which offers more dance and performance time for children in the recreational program.

One Ballet Class is a requirement for the Gems Competition Team, which begins competition and offers more dance and performance time.

Sometimes dancers work better one-on-one. Private lessons for students in any discipline of dance can be requested. Teacher and student work on the dancer’s individual needs to strengthen technique and performance skills. Students are charged for ½ hour sessions.

Dancers will already have the basic techniques in tap and ballet and will continue to strengthen their technique. With more advanced ballet and tap barre work and repetition skills they will rapidly advance during the year. Now is the time to add jazz class...With increased ballet technique, the jazz combinations and choreography will become easier to master. Increased muscle tone and strength will allow them to be more successful in all three disciplines. one hour class in ballet/jazz and tap with the emphasis on each genre of dance Street Jazz/Jazz Funk: Blends jazz technique with street dance influences, such as hip-hop and funk, creating a high energy and expressive style. It features sharp isolations, intricate footwork, and powerful gestures, reflecting urban culture's raw energy! This class is structured around basic jazz & hip-hop technique.

The third step…at this level the young dancer increases skill level in both tap and ballet. In tap… the level of movement and footwork is strengthened. In ballet…the study increases as dancers begin barre work. This is a big transition year…the classes become increasingly structured with more emphasis placed on discipline. More is expected and practice becomes necessary. Young dancers will be able to recognize and study the terminology (names of the steps) as well as execute them. Street Jazz/Jazz Funk: Blends jazz technique with street dance influences, such as hip-hop and funk, creating a high energy and expressive style. It features sharp isolations, intricate footwork, and powerful gestures, reflecting urban culture's raw energy! This class is structured around basic jazz & hip-hop technique.

The second step…At this age our dancers are introduced to the more elementary techniques of tap and ballet movement. Tap…shuffles, hops, jumps, and simple combinations along with left and right memory, starts the process. In ballet…the dancers learn body placement of the five basic positions. Choreography is then introduced to emphasize these skills with creative music making this enjoyable for young dancers. Street Jazz/Jazz Funk: Blends jazz technique with street dance influences, such as hip-hop and funk, creating a high energy and expressive style. It features sharp isolations, intricate footwork, and powerful gestures, reflecting urban culture's raw energy!

This class is the essential foundation for development to learn basic ballet technique. With a special emphasis on creative movement, song and dance, socialization, and fun these young dancers will find enjoyment in their beginning dance training. This class is structured around simple ballet movements geared to this appropriate age group. The beginning step for young tappers...the essential foundation for basic tap technique. With an emphasis on pre-school tap technique, young dancers will find enjoyment in their beginning tap dance training. This class is structured around tap technique that is age-appropriate.

In order to be eligible to join Show Troupe or Gems, you must complete one year of our recreational program. If you are coming from another studio please contact a DF staff member.