Calvert School of Dance

Cecchetti training is a rigorous method which pays careful attention to the laws of anatomy. It develops all of the qualities essential to the dancer: balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, "ballon", etc. It is classic in its purity and clear cut style. The Cecchetti method is a ballet technique and training system devised by the Italian ballet master and pedagogue Enrico Cecchetti (1850-1928). The training system is especially concerned with the anatomy within the confines of classical ballet techniques, and seeks to develop the essential characteristics of dance in its students through a rigid training regime. The goal is for the student to learn to dance by studying and internalizing the basic principles, in an effort to become self-reliant rather than imitating the movements executed by their teacher.

Our program is for all levels working extensively on floor gymnastics. This class includes warm-ups, conditioning, stretching and tumbling techniques. Individual attention is emphasized. All students must wear solid color leotard with tights and white floor gymnastics shoe.

This class is a combination of jazz and ballet through expression of movement. Ballet and a stretch class is a requirement to take this class. All dancers must wear the CSD black leotard and pink tights.

Instruction in rhythm and dance moves to todays hip hop music. Shoes will be assigned by the instructor. Hair must be pulled back in a ponytail and secured with hair spray or hair gel. Break down of basic hip hop steps and advance as your level does. Boys Hip Hop is a boys only hip hop class open to boys from ages 5 and up!

Studying popular musicals and Broadway shows. Learning choreography and lyrics to the musicals. All young dancers must wear solid color leotard with tights. Shoes will be assigned by the instructor.

Learning and breaking down the basics of Tap dance. Classes available for all ages. All young dancers must wear solid color leotard with tights. Shoes will be assigned by the instructor.

This class is for all levels to learn rhythm and coordination expressed through movement. All dancers are required to wear a solid color leotard with tights and tan jazz shoes.

Students must have prior ballet experience and the directors permission to enroll. Please call our studio for class schedules and times.

We have a class for all who aspire to be a ballerina. Ballet is an expression of graceful movement through discipline and practice. All levels of ballet consist of barre and floor instruction.

An introduction to tap and classical ballet. Children will learn basic ballet and tap moves to enhance musicality and motor coordination. A routine will be performed in the Recital. This is a fun class and a great introduction to dance.

All Acro & Advanced Ballet Classes are placed by evaluation only. Our studio started over 43 years ago training other studio owners in the county. We are happy to share our excellence in dance education with everyone! Come join the fun!!

For our Showtroop Competitive Classes, please contact the front office for more information. Our studio started over 43 years ago training other studio owners in the county. We are happy to share our excellence in dance education with everyone! Come join the fun!!