Averitt Center for the Arts

Kathy Smith offers basic instruction in East Coast Swing, Cha-cha, Rumba and Waltz. Dancing is one of the best ways to keep your brain young because it combines new learning with exercise, social contact and fun. If you would like to learn enough of any or all of these dances to survive on the dance floor, sign up for private lessons today!

ballet tap jazz

This class meets once per week where students can learn basic and intermediate clogging skills an techniques. Through clogging, they will also learn other essential skills that can be applied to all genres of dance, like musicality and endurance. This class is a fun way to learn the art and history of clogging and also learn to connect to different music and sounds.

Children from ages 13+ years old have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of ballet. In addition to providing a solid basic ballet foundation, more Intermediate/Advanced level movements and terminology are introduced in this curriculum. Students who demonstrate the physical and mental readiness, are considered for pointe shoes. It is encouraged to attend all three classes, but not required. Students wear a red leotard.

This class offers students the chance to experience a variety of the performing arts. Students will get to act, sing, and of course dance! Musical Theater is jazz-based and filled with Broadway style dancing and music. This class incorporates the style of dance one would typically see on a Broadway stage. This form of dancing emphasizes learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and facial expressions. Little Feet, Big Steps offers students a fun way to step into the spotlight.

Lyrical dance borrows from ballet, jazz, and many modern dance techniques of the 20th century. Lyrical encourages dancers to be versatile in their expressions, being able to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotion. It focuses on spacial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment.

This class is for adults who want to learn beginner to intermediate combinations of varying styles. These genres include Hip- Hop, Jazz-Funk, Line Dance, Basic Salsa, Contemporary.

In this class, children from ages 9-13 years old have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of ballet. In addition to providing a solid basic ballet foundation, more intermediate-level movements and terminology are introduced in this curriculum. Technique becomes an integral part of ballet class. Students wear a purple leotard.

Children from ages 13+ years old have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of ballet. In addition to providing a solid basic ballet foundation, more Intermediate/Advanced level movements and terminology are introduced in this curriculum. Students who demonstrate the physical and mental readiness, are considered for pointe shoes. It is encouraged to attend all three classes, but not required. This class is for the Advanced Ballet dancer. Placement is needed to attend.

Meeting once a week, this class is for children from ages 3 to 5 years old. They have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of ballet and tap. In addition to learning the basic movements and terminology, students get the freedom to express themselves through creative movement and learn how to work together as a group.

This class meets once per week. In this class, children (from ages 6-9 years old for Mini class, level I 10+ years, and for level II 12+) have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of jazz. In addition to providing a solid basic Jazz foundation, students will learn how to interact with the audience and fellow dance mates on the stage. And learn how to engage and capture the audience. Students are not required, but it is strongly recommended to also attend ballet classes. Ballet influences all genres of dance

This class will assist you with the correct way to increase your flexibility safely. Stretching your muscles and joints leads to great range of motion, improved balance and increased flexibility. Strength and Conditioning aims to improve technique and overall performance. Dancers can avoid injury by having proper strength and flexibility. Conditioning is all about learning how the body acts and react to energy and force.

Meeting once a week, this class if for children from ages 6-8 years old. They have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of ballet and tap. In addition to learning the basic movements and terminology, students get the freedom to express themselves through creative movement and learn how to work together as a group. Students will be introduced to ballet II curriculum, to help assist him/her in their advancement when ready.

This class meets once per week. In this class, children have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of Tap. In addition to providing a solid basic foundation, more intermediate/advanced level movements and terminology are introduced in this curriculum. Students are not required, but it is strongly recommended to also attend ballet classes. Ballet influences all genres of dance.

This class is for the intermediate- Advanced Tap dancer. Placement is needed to attend. This class meets once per week. In this class, children have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Tap dance and continue instruction from the Tap 1 course. In addition to providing a solid basic foundation, more intermediate/advanced level movements and terminology are introduced in this curriculum. Students are not required, but it is strongly recommended to also attend ballet classes.

This class meets once per week. It offers a fun age-appropriate way to dance outside of the box. Students learn the art and history of Hip Hop dance and learn how to bring their own individual style to the movements.

This class meets once per week. In this class, children (from ages 6-9 years old for Mini class, level I 10+ years, and for level II 12+) have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of jazz. In addition to providing a solid basic Jazz foundation, students will learn how to interact with the audience and fellow dance mates on the stage. And learn how to engage and capture the audience. Students are not required, but it is strongly recommended to also attend ballet classes. Ballet influences all genres of dance

This class meets once per week. It offers a fun age-appropriate way to dance outside of the box. Students learn the art and history of Hip Hop dance and learn how to bring their own individual style to the movements.

This class will cover basic tap steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student's awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. No prior tap experience necessary.

Children from ages 13+ years old have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of ballet. In addition to providing a solid basic ballet foundation, more Intermediate/Advanced level movements and terminology are introduced in this curriculum. Students who demonstrate the physical and mental readiness, are considered for pointe shoes. It is encouraged to attend all three classes, but not required. This class is for the intermediate - Advanced Ballet dancer. Placement is needed to attend.

Join dance instructor, Claudia Herbas, in this new, beginner-friendly Latin dance workshop! Over 5 weeks, every Thursday, beginners will explore tropical rhythms such as Cumbia, Merengue, Samba, Salsa, Bachata, and Reggaeton—learning the steps, rhythm, and techniques while building confidence in a guided but enjoyable and stress-free environment. This is a 5-Week program.