Joyce Dance Studios

Students selected by faculty. Students must be currently enrolled in ballet class and will be placed in a leveled class according to ability. Pointe work is performed while wearing point shoes, which employ structural reinforcing to distribute the dancer's weight load throughout the foot, thus reducing the load on the toes enough to enable the dancer to support all body weight on fully vertical feet.

Hip Hop is a unique form of dancing. Using rap and pop music, it encourages students to "feel" the expression and the movement. Classes will be geared towards hip hop for the dancer, rather than hip hop as pure street funk. Classes will begin with proper warm-up, including stretches and conditioning, followed by short combinations across the dance floor. Class will finish with a fun, age appropriate, dance/music combination. Available for solo, duet and group classes. Offered to dancers 6 years and older. Classes meet once a week from September through June.

Dependent on ability of each student, tumbling stunts and combinations are presented from beginning rolls to aerial work. Acrobatics is great for improving a dancers strength, flexibility, endurance and agility. Students will learn many tricks and tumbling skills. Classes meet once a week from September through June.

Dance expression based on ballet movements that permits and encourages free expression of the entire body. Jazz dance is a fun, high energy class where students focus on the development of style, while learning the steps and techniques of turns and jumps, through progressions, combinations and dance routines. Jazz classes also enhance the students flexibility, strength and stamina. Available for solo, duet and group classes. Offered to dancers 6 years and older. Classes meet once a week from September through June.  Class Time (30 min)

Tap and ballet combination class - classes are leveled according to ability. Students progress through a graded system in both tap and ballet. Ballet classes feature barre, advanced center floor work and increasingly difficult combinations. Tap class moves students through advanced intricate/rhythmic movements, integrated with fun and interesting tap combinations. Advanced classes are offered in all types of dance subject areas. Placement in classes is made according to ability level. Classes meet once a week from September through June. Class Time (45 minutes)

Tap and ballet combination class -teaches basic ballet positions, primary and secondary barre work, tap fundamentals, basic dance rhythms and introduction to dance routine work. A beginners class is the start of a formal dance education for children 6 years of age and older. Students are placed in a class according to age and basics. This is the best combination for a beginner, as tap builds rhythm and coordination and ballet provides grace in movement. Classes meet once a week from September through June. Class time (45 minutes)

Tap and ballet combination class - teaches rhythm, expression, basic fundamentals of dance forms, as well as poise and self-confidence. A pre-school class is the beginning of a formal dance education for the youngest students. Tap and ballet basics are presented at each and every class. Students 2.5 - 5 years of age learn to take instruction, develop dance technique and self improvise dance. This class provides a successful foundation for future dancers. Instruction is divided into three parts: comprehension, memory and performance. Classes meet once a week from September through June. Class time (45 minutes)

This is a group of advanced and talented dancers who are selected by studio teachers because of their dedication and dance ability to demonstrate dance technique, stamina and commitment to self and others. This is a great opportunity for these dancers to learn advanced routines with students from other studio locations. These dancers are chosen by teacher recommendation and are expected to be a major role in the annual dance recital/production. All productionaires must be in fifth grade or higher. Classes are held separately from their weekly dance lessons and start mid-February through June.

We offer dance instruction to adults that have previous dance experience and are looking to sharpen their skills. This is a fun tap/jazz combination class with serious instruction. Advancement is usually fast and dancers progress quickly. These students have the option to participate in the annual recital, but are not required.