Dance Alive Dance Studio

Acrobatics is the blending of dance movement, contortion, and tumbling with an emphasis towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. In this class, students perform conditioning exercises to prepare them for increased difficulty.

The “Hip Hop” taught in studios is Street Dance and choreography inspired by the original Hip Hop culture. Our Hip Hop / Street Dance classes are designed to introduce dancers to the fundamental elements of break dance as well as choreography including those elements

Focuses on techniques and steps of classical ballet using proper terminology and vocabulary, and studio etiquette, while developing musicality, proper body alignment, and footwork. . Develops an aesthetic awareness of the art of classical ballet. Techniques and concepts taught in each class are age and ability appropriate.

Tap utilizes rhythm, syncopation, and sound in addition to movement. An emphasis is placed on musicality, expression, and improvisation. Class placement is determined by skill level and students often repeat levels until they have achieved mastery.

Jazz dance is as varied in style as dancers are a people! Jazz has many influences! From Broadway to street funk fusion, jazz has something for everyone! At its core, jazz combines classical ballet and modern dance technique with contemporary influences with a strong emphasis on energy, rhythmical accuracy & style.

A style of dance that embodies ballet technique with the freedom and musicality of jazz and contemporary. Lyrical dance is strongly associated with clearly displayed emotional moods, fast-moving choreographic strategies, emphasis on virtuosic display, and illustration of song lyrics, which is where the term “Lyrical” derives from.

Contemporary dance combines the strong but controlled legwork of Ballet, with elements of Modern Dance, focusing on the contract and release of the body, and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. It also employs floor work, fall and recovery, the improvisation characteristics of Modern Dance, as well as the four elements: Space, Time, Force, and Shape. Contemporary dance combines the strong but controlled legwork of Ballet, with elements of Modern Dance, focusing on the contract and release of the body, and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. It also employs floor work, fall and recovery, the improvisation characteristics of Modern Dance, as well as the four elements: Space, Time, Force, and Shape. An excellent class for dancers wanting to explore revolutionary unconventional movement.

The “Hip Hop” taught in studios is Street Dance and choreography inspired by the original Hip Hop culture. Our Hip Hop / Street Dance classes are designed to introduce dancers to the fundamental elements of break dance as well as choreography including those elements.

Contemporary dance combines the strong but controlled legwork of Ballet, with elements of Modern Dance, focusing on the contract and release of the body, and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. It also employs floor work, fall and recovery, the improvisation characteristics of Modern Dance, as well as the four elements: Space, Time, Force, and Shape. An excellent class for dancers wanting to explore revolutionary unconventional movement.

Full of rhythm, jazz dance brings energy and life to dance. Explore body isolations of the head, shoulders, rib cage, feet and arms, which encouraging individual expression and personal style.​

Our Hip Hop for tots uses clean and age appropriate music/movement! Jazz shoes are OK to wear in class, but Hip Hop dance sneakers are required for recitals.

Make some noise! Tap teaches rhythm and coordination with sound, and kids will learn basic tap terminology and choreography.

Basic ballet and/or tap skills, terminology, rhythm, and coordination are taught, practiced, and developed through creative movement, music. Our pre-ballet and/or pre-ballet/tap classes also develop concentration and learning how to follow instructions. Ballet shoes and Tap shoes required.

Students will learn basic tumbling skills such as forward rolls, handstands, and more. This is an entry level class for students with no prior tumbling experience.

This class focuses on learning the fundamentals of dance (rhythm, coordination, basic techniques) and intertwines it with creative movement! The perfect balance of structure and fun for our youngest dancers! This is an independent instructor/dancer class.

Parent/Caregiver and Child participate in a creative movement class focusing on gross motor skills, tactile development and expanding the imagination!

Beginning with Dance with Me for the youngest of movers and growing through the most advanced levels in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Tap and Contemporary dance – we have a class for your dancer to THRIVE in!

Beginning with Dance with Me for the youngest of movers and growing through the most advanced levels in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Tap and Contemporary dance – we have a class for your dancer to THRIVE in!

Ages 10+. Beginning with Dance with Me for the youngest of movers and growing through the most advanced levels in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Tap and Contemporary dance – we have a class for your dancer to THRIVE in!

Ages 5 1/2 to 9 1/2. Beginning with Dance with Me for the youngest of movers and growing through the most advanced levels in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Tap and Contemporary dance – we have a class for your dancer to THRIVE in!

Toddler thru Age 5. Beginning with Dance with Me for the youngest of movers and growing through the most advanced levels in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Tap and Contemporary dance – we have a class for your dancer to THRIVE in!

Contemporary dance combines the strong but controlled legwork of Ballet, with elements of Modern Dance, focusing on the contract and release of the body, and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. It also employs...

Contemporary dance combines the strong but controlled legwork of Ballet, with elements of Modern Dance, focusing on the contract and release of the body, and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. It also employs...

Ages 10+. Beginning with Dance with Me for the youngest of movers and growing through the most advanced levels in Ballet, Jazz,...

Ages 5 1/2 to 9 1/2. Beautiful Beginnings at Dance Alive! Dance Studio in the Petite Academy division - A perfect balance of structure and fun! Dance classes for the youngest of dancers should be a joyful experience! Children need to enjoy the process of learning.

Toddler thru Age 5