INSPIRE School for the Arts

Our audition-only dance company is set aside for dancers who are serious about their dance education and desire to pursue a future dance career and/or a high intensity extracurricular activity. Elite dancers are required to take Ballet, Contemporary, & Jazz technique classes as part of their training. Additionally, dancers are required to take part in weekly composition classes which prepares them for future on-stage performances. Dancers will also attend local conventions and master classes to further their exposure to the industry.

Tap technique is all about the rhythms and its unique mind-to-foot connection. Tap is a unique style of dance involving specific and rapid footwork. This class is fast paced and focuses on technical tap skills as well as the ability to understand and replicate rhythms and accents in music. Tap is amazing for dancers looking to learn, execute, and master rhythm, speed, and style!

Pre-pointe is a class designed to help dancers strengthen their feet, improve alignment and posture, and help students have the skills necessary to graduate into pointe shoes. This class will work on developing specific muscles needed for pointe work and continue to stress correct alignment and classical ballet technique. At the end of the year, dancers will be evaluated individually based on strength and alignment. Graduates of pre-pointe will then be eligible to register for Pointe 100.

Jazz technique is one of the most popular and well-known forms of dance! Our jazz classes focus on proper technique such as isolations of the body, strength, flexibility, conditioning, and developing rhythms and patterns across the floor and in center. In our jazz classes, dancers learn progressions for turns, kicks, and leaps as well as fun and trendy dance steps that are used in all forms of dance.

Hip Hop is a fan favorite! This style is a vibrant form of dance that combines a variety of freestyle movements to create a cultural piece of art. Our hip hop classes incorporate a variety of old and new urban, street, and pop dance styles. The dancing represents body movements that go with the beat and rhythm of hip hop music and helps dancers improve body balance, rhythm, and coordination.

ELEVATE Technique Lab is perfect for dancers who want more out of their training! In this class dancers will focus on the mastery of turns, leaps, conditioning, and technique in all areas! Each week dancers have the opportunity to troubleshoot weak areas as well as build upon their existing skills in Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary!

Contemporary is an INSPIRE favorite! Contemporary is a style of pure expression that combines the techniques of several genres of dance including classical ballet, modern, lyrical, and jazz! Contemporary challenges dancers to use choreography and movement to interpret music and express emotion. In this class, dancers will learn to move and convey a dance's meaning through lyrics and musicality.

Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms and is known for its rigorous technique, flowing and precise movements, and ethereal qualities. This style is characterized by tradition and employs techniques that have been handed down over centuries. Our ballet classes focus on technique, proper body alignment, terminology, and musicality. Ballet is perfect for dancers looking to create a solid foundation for his or her dance training.

INSPIRE's Dance Elite Team is designed for dancers who wish to take their talents and skills to a competitive level. Our Elite dancers work together to perfect their skills all season long, preparing themselves for performances at a regional and national scale across the southeast. If your dancer is looking to fuel their fire, INSPIRE Dance Elite is the opportunity for them!

INSPIRE's technique classes are geared toward dancers of all ages, aspirations, and skill levels! Technique classes offer a wide range of genres including: Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Pointe, & Tap. Whether your dancer just wants to have a fun time learning in a hip hop class or excel in a ballet class, INSPIRE has a spot for you!

INSPIRE's combination classes are a perfect fit for young dancers either just starting or looking for their favorite genre! All of our combination classes are 45-minute classes featuring two different styles. These young dancers have the opportunity to explore multiple genres of dance at one time - these classes are sure to please your elegant ballerinas, sassy jazz dancers, rhythm loving tappers, and everything in between!

Our Shining Stars combination classes, suited for ages ranging from 2.5 to 3, are perfect for introductory skill and rhythm development. Dancers will learn foundational ballet positions and tap steps that are sure to spark an early love for the performing arts.

Our Shooting Stars combination classes, suited for ages ranging from 6 to 7, introduce styles of dance such as: Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics, and Jazz. These combinations are a great opportunity for dancers to discover their favorite style.

Our Rising Stars combination classes, suited for ages ranging from 4 to 5, continue to build upon the foundations of dance by further incorporating fine motor movements and complex rhythms appropriate for kindergarten age students.