Spotlight Dance Studio

For children 5 years old by the end of August or turning 6 during the school year; 60 minute lesson (30 minutes of ballet/30 minutes of tap) once a week. Skills (such as marching, jumping, etc..) previously learned are now applied specifically to ballet and tap. Dancers work on more complex movements such as skipping or galloping, or walking on their toes while performing arm movements, and gain confidence as they face new challenges such as performing steps while counting music.

For children 4 years old by the end of August or turning 5 during the school year. 45 minute class once a week. Preschool students build on lessons learned in Tiny Tots. This level introduces tumbling exercises such as rolls and hops done on acro mats, and work on the mini-balance beam and mini-trampoline; plus pre-ballet exercises. Dancers work on coordination, rhythm, and music appreciation in a fun, lively, and engaging environment.

For children 3 years old by the end of August or turning 4 during the school year. 45 minute class once a week. Dancers begin class sitting in a circle, warming up physically and sharing with friends as they make the transition into class. As we stretch and move, dancers are encouraged to participate. Through circle warm-up time, dancers learn how to take turns, be patient, and follow directions. The warm-up remains the same throughout the year as young students like consistency and repetition. This section of class ends with a easy-to-follow cardio dance; we then clean away the mats and prepare for the next part of class. Students next work on locomotor skills and different patterns. Every class includes one creative movement song. One class a month includes a tumbling and obstacle course lesson to develop coordination, plus upper body and core strength.

Pointe work is ballet performed on specialized shoes that requires dancers to balance on the tips of their toes. Extremely difficult, requiring great physical strength and strong technique, pointe work allows advanced students to challenge themselves physically and as artists.

A dance style that is "of the current time," contemporary seeks to connect dancers to the emotion behind a concept or piece of music with highly individualized, fresh movements that range from pedestrian (simple walking) to complex (falls; floor work.) Contemporary draws from modern dance's sense of grounding and internal strength as well as ballet's lines and lift.

The proud tradition of Irish step dancing has a home at Spotlight. Students work on the style's rhythms, intricate footwork, and distinctive upper-body posture, discovering that this style is deceptively challenging, and yet full of energy and spirit. Classes in both soft and hard shoe are offered.

Our musical theater classes combine study of acting and dance, with the goal of improving each student's ability to create a character onstage. Weekly acting games allow students to work on their focus and improvisation skills, while each month's curriculum leads students through age-appropriate choreography for a dance from a Broadway or movie musical.

Athleticism, musicality, rhythm & groove - hip-hop has it all. Our lessons pull from a variety of hip-hop styles, from popping and locking to breakdance, with an emphasis on individual style and personal creativity. A favorite of energetic dancers of all ages.

Our acro dance classes are build on a system of progressive learning: students master simple movements (bridges, headstands, etc.) before moving on to more advanced moves (aerials/handsprings). These classes are level based and not age based. Student safety is paramount, and our Acrobatic Arts certified teachers fully understand proper spotting and use of equipment.

Our Early Childhood Program features age-developmentally appropriate classes geared to gently introduce children to the educational experience. Lessons include imagination exploration, introduction to basic dance steps and movements, and socialization, presented with lots of positive reinforcement and encouragement!

Our Early Childhood Program features age-developmentally appropriate classes geared to gently introduce children to the educational experience. Lessons include imagination exploration, introduction to basic dance steps and movements, and socialization, presented with lots of positive reinforcement and encouragement!

Our Early Childhood Program features age-developmentally appropriate classes geared to gently introduce children to the educational experience. Lessons include imagination exploration, introduction to basic dance steps and movements, and socialization, presented with lots of positive reinforcement and encouragement!

Our Early Childhood Program features age-developmentally appropriate classes geared to gently introduce children to the educational experience. Lessons include imagination exploration, introduction to basic dance steps and movements, and socialization, presented with lots of positive reinforcement and encouragement!

Rhythm and percussive sound are so much a part of tap dance that many of the greatest tappers consider themselves musicians. Tap is a pure American invention, created when West African rhythms met Irish dance traditions. To tap, a student must have a sharp mind, an agile body, and a willing spirit--stray for just a second, and the rhythm will carry on without you.

Jazz dance evolved from social dances of the early 20th century, such as the Cakewalk and the Charleston--a high-energy, all-elbows-and-angles dance style that had couples at New York City's Savoy Ballroom swinging and spinning all night long. Over the years, other influences--Cuban rhythms, ballet, Broadway, disco, and Soul Train --impacted jazz. Today many different "types" of jazz dance are equally important. What has never changed, though, is jazz's inherent energy and undeniable musicality.

A study of grace and elegance, ballet is an art form with a history that extends back hundreds of years, yet still with the power to thrill audiences and challenge both beginning and advanced students. Our ballet classes follow the traditional educational format of barre, center work, and choreography, training students to move gracefully yet with precision and full-body coordination.

We offer a number of camps each summer. From single day camps to full weeks of camp beginning at age 3 and running through college age, we have something for every dancer. Even if you don't attend our studio during the dance year, you're welcome to register for one of our fun filled camps.