Collective Motion Arts Center

This class will include joyful movement targeted towards strength building, stability, and muscle coordination to warm up the body for safe and effective stretching. Several variations will be offered for each posture, encouraging individuals to pay close attention to what is appropriate and accessible for their unique body. By gaining a greater understanding of body awareness, participants can work towards building their own at-home routine dedicated to limberness goals.

A variation is an excerpt taken from a classical ballet. Students will learn the variation choreography and gain knowledge about the history, characters, and story lines of some of the world’s most beloved ballets. This is a secondary class option for our level 3 and 4 Ballet dancers to focus on Ballet technique with no performance commitment. It is required to take the Open Ballet class prior the variations class.

Tap is a form of dance commonly characterized by syncopation, improvisation and a rhythmical tapping sound attained by the dancer from the small metal plates on the dancer’s shoes. It is in this way that a dancer becomes a percussive musician. In this class you will also explore rhythm tap and Broadway tap that is commonly seen in musical theater.

Musical theater dance is the study of Broadway dance and dance styles. Our focus is on Broadway musicals old and new through choreography with an emphasis on performance skills. Be prepared to dance, sing and most of all have fun!

Modern dance throws out the rule book of the ballet world and focuses on exploring new and inventive ways to move. In this Limon based technique class dancers will explore such elements as contact/release, floor work, fall/recovery, and improvisation.

Jazz dance is an exploration of style and presentation. Jazz classes begin with a warm-up to develop strength, flexibility, correct alignment and coordination, followed by progressions across the floor, and culminates in extended dance combinations.

Hip Hop is an accumulation of many aspects of culture. It draws music, dancing and art together to tell a story. In class, we pull the rhythms, accents and styling of hip hop culture through warming up, stretching, strengthening and conditioning, and an accumulation of choreography. We discuss language and attitude as it relates to our own lives, and offer an opportunity to tap into a rich culture through movement and authenticity.

Our intro classes are a joyful way for children to explore movement through music, develop physical skills, channel energy, stimulate imagination and promote creativity. These classes focus on a specific style of dance while providing children with opportunities for non-competitive, success-oriented and creative experiences.

This class designed to get a dancer ready to go en pointe! Specific foot and ankle exercises will be taught in class along with movements performed en pointe. How to sew and tie your Pointe shoes will be covered in the Pointe Classes. It is required to take Ballet 2, Ballet 3 and/or Ballet 4 class and have the teachers’ permission prior to taking the Pre-Pointe, Demi-Pointe & Pointe class.

Heels combines jazz technique with high-heeled shoes. This class will focuses on sharp, precise movements and footwork. By practicing in heels, you can improve your overall dancing skills, including your balance, coordination, and muscle control. The high heels require dancers to engage their core and leg muscles more, which can help to build strength and stability. Additionally, the heels force the dancer to focus on proper alignment and form, which can improve overall technique. But most of all, Heels is a fun way to boost your performance quality as a dancer! It is required that dancers are also taking Jazz 3 or Jazz 4 to enroll in heels.

Music, movement, balance and basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive environment. Baby Steps & Dance With Me! includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class, taking an active role in encouraging, supporting and keeping the little dancer on track. On My Own is a class geared for the independent dancer without guardian participation. These classes establishes the beginnings of dance success for your little dancer! Session tuition covers the dancer and participating adult.

Not sure what dance style will be the right fit for your dancer? Then we have the solution! In our Dance Sampler 1 class the dancer will get a taste of Ballet, Jazz and Tap all in one class! This class starts with a Ballet warm up, Jazz across the floor and a Tap combination. In our Dance Sampler 2 class the dancer will get a taste of Hip Hop and Modern all in one class! This class starts with a Hip Hop warm up and Modern across the floor/combination. Try it all with Dance Sampler!

Contemporary is an evolving style of dance that encompasses Ballet, Jazz and Modern forms. This class will explore how contemporary blends these forms to create new and innovative movement. Contemporary Forms is a creative exploration of the moments where movement and message clash and sync. Equal parts athletic and thought-provoking, this class will challenge the body and evoke originality and authenticity from participants. Dancers can expect improvisation, modern and contemporary technique, discussion, floorwork and contemporary partnering. Dancers should be at level 3/4 and taking a complementing Ballet, Jazz and/or Modern class.

Conditioning class focuses on strength building, increasing mobility, and cross-training to prevent injuries, both in and out of a dance class. Cardio focuses heavily on cardio development for all abilities. It will provide different cardio principles including HIIT, boot camp style cardio and dance. Strength is a challenging workout involved heavier weights and multi-exercise movements. These class will target the full body with different levels of intensity to accommodate different levels of training and abilities. With upbeat music and an encouraging atmosphere, this class is designed to leave you feeling good!

Ballet focuses on strength, flexibility and grace. Through barre and center work dancers increase their technical and anatomical knowledge. Ballet classes at CMAC follow the American, Russian, and Italian techniques which focus on purity of line and simplicity of style.

Jazz 2 with Jenn

Modern 2 with Jenn

Modern 3 with Jenn

Hip Hop 2 with Chelsea

Hip Hop 3 with Chelsea

Tap 1 with Jenn FULL!

Conditioning with Jenn

Hip Hop 1 with Chelsea

Hip Hop 4 with Chelsea

Modern 4 with Jenn

Intro to Ballet with Jenn

Open Level Ballet with Cassie Scroll Up

Intro to Tap with Jenn

Conditioning/Strength with Jenn NEW!

Jazz 3 with Jenn

Musical Theater 1/2 with Rachel

Musical Theater 3 Rachel

Intro to Modern with Jenn NEW!

Beginner Tap with Sam NEW!

Beginner Modern with Jenn

Beginner Jazz with Jenn NEW!

Ballet 2 with Rose

Intro to Jazz with Jenn

Jazz 1 with Jenn

Pre-Pointe with Rose

Modern 1 with Jenn

Ballet 3/4 with Rose

Pointe 2 with Rose

Demi-Pointe/Pointe 1 with Rose

Tap 2 with Kate

An all ages class to get you moving and grooving.

Tap 3 with Kate

Ballet 1 with Jenn

Tap 4 with Kate

For teens/adults only, it’s a dancer’s choice class where dancers can pick what they want to work on. Leaps, turns, floor work. You call it!

Jazz 4 with Jenn

Heels with Jenn

A day of dance is filled with dance, crafts, theater games. Start your Thanksgiving Break with gratitude, kindness and community!

Dance Sampler (Level 1 – Ages 3-5) from Mon. Aug. 18th – Fri. Aug. 22nd

Ballet Camp (Level 1/2 – Ages 6-11) from Mon. July 21st – Fri. July 25th

Dance Sampler (Level 2 – Ages 6-8) from Mon. Aug. 18th – Fri. Aug. 22nd

Musical Theater Camp (Level 1 – Ages 6-11) from Mon. Aug. 11th – Fri. Aug. 15th

Modern Camp (Level 1/2 – Ages 6-11) from Mon. Aug. 4th – Fri. Aug. 8th

Jazz Camp (Level 1/2 – Ages 6-11) from Mon. July 28th – Fri. Aug. 1st

Hip Hop Camp (Level 1/2 – Ages 6-11) from Mon. July 14th – Fri. July 18th

Tap Camp (Level 1/2 – Ages 6-11) from Mon. July 7th – Fri. July 11th

Ballet Intensive (Level 3/4 – Ages 12-18) from Mon. July 21st – Fri. July 25th

Dance Sampler (Level 3 – Ages 9-12) from Mon. Aug. 18th – Fri. Aug. 22nd

Musical Theater Intensive (Level 2/3 – Ages 12-18) from Mon. Aug. 11th – Fri. Aug. 15th

Modern Intensive (Level 3/4 – Ages 12-18) from Mon. Aug. 4th – Fri. Aug. 8th

Jazz Intensive (Level 3/4 – Ages 12-18) from Mon. July 28th – Fri. Aug. 1st

Hip Hop Intensive (Level 3/4 – Ages 12-18) from Mon. July 14th – Fri. July 18th

Tap Intensive (Level 3/4 – Ages 12-18) from Mon. July 7th – Fri. July 11th

Contemporary Forms Intensive (Level 3/4 – Ages 12-18) from Mon. July 14th – Fri. July 18th

Contemporary Ballet Intensive (Level 3/4 – Ages 12-18) from Mon. July 7th – Fri. July 11th

Dance, create and explore the world of fairies. Throughout the week students will learn dances inspired by fairies, create works of fairy art, and even build their own fairy home! Please pack a lunch, water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. A short performance will be on Friday at 2:45pm for family and friends.

Calling all princes, princesses, kings and queens! This week-long dance camp will offer a daily Ballet class, fairy tale story time, coloring page, and craft. Please pack a water bottle and wear appropriate Ballet attire with hair securely pulled back. This camp culminates in a short performance for family and friends on Friday at 11:15pm.

Calling all Blue-y fans! Have some fun and boogey on down with our favorite dog family! This week-long dance camp will offer a daily Jazz class, Blue-y story time, coloring page, and craft. Please pack a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing with hair securely pulled back. This camp culminates in a short performance for family and friends on Friday at 11:15pm.

I’m a witch and she’s a witch. Which is witch? You’ll dance through life and create works of art during this week long camp filled with the magic of all things Wicked! A short performance will be held on Friday at 2:45pm. Please pack a lunch, water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.

Are you ready for it? Throughout the week dancers will learn dances and create art/crafts inspired by the one and only T-Swifti! A short performance will be held on Friday at 2:45pm. Please pack a lunch, water bottle and wear comfortable clothing (perhaps a cardigan).