Rising Star Studio of Dance Arts - Grand Ledge

A special needs dance and movement class designed for dancers of ALL physical and cognitive abilities and disabilities. The dancers (age 5 & up by December 1st) should be able to follow directions and attend to a 45 minute class. The dancers will learn basic ballet, tap, and acrobat skills. The dancers will wear white acrobat shoes for class and recital. If desired, tap shoes can be purchased for the tap portion of class. There is no pressure to perform at recital, only to learn to love dancing!

Same as jazz, tap, and hip hop descriptions. These classes have so much fun, and any level dancer is welcome!

Dancers learn level appropriate tap technique including turns, leaps, and pirouettes while working to develop strength and flexibility. All styles of music are used, students wear tan tap shoes.

The progression for ballet dancers that are well studied and age appropriate. Dancers wear pointe shoes and must also study a technique class in flat slippers. Technique class does not perform in recital.

For dancers age 7-9 that are interested in experiencing two competitions. Team members must have two years prior dance training and be studying any other style. There is no audition, just join the team and have fun!

This class will explore the musical theater style of dance, set to popular Broadway musical songs! Students in this 10+ class must also be studying ballet, jazz or tap for the entire season to be in this class. Adv class is for current Starlette members only. Jazz shoes are worn.

This is a parent/child interactive class that explores the beginnings of dance using fun music and creativity! Mini and parent can wear clothing that is easy to move in and lightweight tennis shoes or gripper socks. Enrollment for this class can be done anytime throughout our season and tuition is pro-rated. This class does not perform in the recital.

Advanced ballet students learn to use ballet technique to interpret lyrics and music through unique choreography.

The 10+ class requires that you are currently studying a ballet technique class and have two years prior ballet experience.

The progression from an acrobat class where jazz technique is studied in addition to tumbling, emphasis on the tumbling. All styles of music are used, and students wear white acrobat shoes.

Dancers learn level appropriate dance movements, pirouettes, isolations, turns, leaps, and progressions while working to develop strength and flexability. Class uses upbeat music, students wear tan jazz shoes. Starting with the pre-line jazz level, a ballet technique class is required in addition to jazz class. Technique class does not perform in recital; jazz shoes can be worn for technique class.

A deviation from traditional jazz technique, hip hop is more street style, funk. Students in the 10+ class must be studying a ballet, jazz or tap class for the entire season to be enrolled in a hip hop class. Upbeat, popular music is used, students wear tan jazz shoes.

The classical art form, the most structured of all the disciplines, the foundation of all dance. Class is taught using French and English terminology and classical music. Dancers will be instructed in level appropriate classical ballet technique including barre work, center floor work, progressions, turns, leaps, strength and flexibility. Students wear pink ballet slippers.

A class designed to develop interest in dance and learn how to take a dance class. This 45-minute lesson will touch on the basics of ballet, tap, and acrobats, and dancers wear white acrobat shoes. There is no pressure to perform, only to learn to love dance!

Level appropriate acrobatic/tumbling technique is taught with an emphasis on strength and flexibility. Floor technique only, no apparatus is used. Professional Gibson mats are used for class time only; mats are not used for recital performance. Students wear white acrobat shoes.

Beginning Pointe class on Monday. Instructor approval is required for this introductory pointe class.

Baby Stars class in Studio A with Miss Jenna, meeting from 5:00-5:45pm on Mondays.

Intermediate Ballet classes are offered on Monday. Instructor approval is required for this class.

Baby Stars classes are offered on Monday and Tuesday for young dancers. No pre-requisite is needed to join these fun introductory sessions.

Baby Stars classes are scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at various studios.

Mini Stars class in Studio B with Miss Jamie, meeting from 5:15-5:45pm on Mondays.

Mini Stars class on Monday. No pre-requisite is required for this introductory class.

Mini Stars class is scheduled on Monday afternoons.

Beginner Ballet class in Studio B with Miss Jamie, meeting from 5:45-6:30pm on Mondays.

Jazz-Acro class in Studio A with Miss Jenna, meeting from 5:45-6:45pm on Mondays.

Jazz/Acro classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Instructor approval is required and these are competition classes.

Beginning Ballet classes are held on Monday and Tuesday. This class is designed for students new to ballet, with no pre-requisite required.

Beginning Ballet classes are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays at various locations and times.

Hip Hop class for ages 5-9 years with no pre-requisites.

Intermediate Pointe class on Monday. Instructor approval is required for this intermediate pointe level.

Hip Hop classes for ages 5-9 are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. No pre-requisite is required for these energetic classes.

Hip Hop classes for ages 5-9 are offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Baby Stars class in Studio B with Miss Jamie, meeting from 6:30-7:15pm on Mondays.

Ballet II classes are available on Monday and Thursday. Instructor approval is required for enrollment in this intermediate level ballet class.

Beginner Tap class with no pre-requisites required for new students.

Beginner Acro class in Studio A with Miss Jenna, meeting from 6:45-7:30pm on Mondays.

Tap classes are available on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. No pre-requisite is required for these tap sessions.

Acro classes available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Check specific times and locations for details. Instructor approval is not required for these sessions.

Beginning Tap classes are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at various locations.

Beginning Acro classes are available at multiple times and locations with different instructors.

Jazz/Acro class in Studio B with Miss Jamie, meeting from 7:15-8:15pm on Mondays.

Ballet Tech classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Instructor approval is required for this advanced ballet technique class.

Tap class for levels 2 and 3, requiring instructor approval.

Jazz II class in Studio A with Miss Jenna, meeting from 7:30-8:15pm on Mondays.

Tap 2/3 classes are available on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Instructor approval is required for these tap levels.

Jazz II class on Monday. Instructor approval is required for this intermediate jazz level.

on lyrical: must be studying ballet tech and a minimum of 2 years ballet experience required.

Lyrical classes for ages 10 and up are offered on Monday. Students must be studying ballet tech and have a minimum of 2 years ballet experience. Instructor approval is required and this is a competition class.

Intermediate Tap class in Studio A with Miss Cristy, meeting from 4:15-5:00pm on Thursdays.

Intermediate Tap I classes are offered on Thursday. Instructor approval is required and this is a competition class.

Hip Hop (5-9) class in Studio B with Miss Marie, meeting from 4:45-5:30pm on Thursdays.

Intermediate Tap II class in Studio A with Miss Cristy, meeting from 5:00-5:45pm on Thursdays.

Intermediate Tap II class on Thursday. Instructor approval is required and this is a competition class.

Ballet II class in Studio B with Miss Marie, meeting from 5:30-6:15pm on Thursdays.

Musical Theater 10+ class in Studio A with Miss Cristy, meeting from 5:45-6:30pm on Thursdays.

Musical Theater classes for ages 10 and up are offered on Thursday. Students must also be studying Ballet, Tap, or Jazz. No pre-requisite required.

Musical Theater classes for ages 10 and up require enrollment in Ballet, Tap, or Jazz.

Beginner Acro class in Studio B with Miss Marie, meeting from 6:15-7:00pm on Thursdays.

Starlettes Musical Theater class in Studio A with Miss Amanda, meeting from 6:30-7:30pm on Thursdays.

Starlette Musical Theater class on Thursday. Instructor approval is required and this is a competition class.

Beginner Tap class in Studio B with Miss Marie, meeting from 7:00-7:45pm on Thursdays.

Adult Tap class in Studio A with Miss Amanda, meeting from 7:30-8:15pm on Thursdays.

Adult Tap class on Thursday. No pre-requisite is required and this is a competition class.

Adult Tap class is offered on Thursdays.

Adult Hip Hop class in Studio A with Miss Marie, meeting from 8:15-9:00pm on Thursdays.

Adult Hip Hop class on Thursday. This class requires no pre-requisite and is also a competition class.

Adult Hip Hop class is offered on Thursdays.

Jazz-Acro class in Studio A with Miss Erin, meeting from 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays.

Baby Stars class for the youngest dancers, no pre-requisites needed.

Tap 2/3 class in Studio B with Miss Cristy, meeting from 5:15-6:00pm on Tuesdays.

Beginning Jazz classes are available on Tuesday. No pre-requisite is needed for this foundational jazz class.

Jazz classes are available on Tuesdays at two different locations.

Beginner Ballet class for new students with no pre-requisites.

Beginner Jazz class in Studio B with Miss Abbey, meeting from 6:00-6:45pm on Tuesdays.

Hip Hop 10+ class in Studio A with Miss Erin, meeting from 6:00-6:45pm on Tuesdays.

Hip Hop classes for ages 10 and up are offered on Tuesday and Wednesday. Students must also be enrolled in Jazz, Tap, or Ballet. No pre-requisite required.

Chance to Dance class on Tuesday. No pre-requisite is needed and this class is also a competition class.

Hip Hop classes for ages 10 and up require enrollment in Jazz, Tap, or Ballet.

Beginner Ballet class in Studio B with Miss Abbey, meeting from 6:45-7:30pm on Tuesdays.

Ballet Tech class in Studio A with Miss Erin, meeting from 6:45-7:30pm on Tuesdays.

Advanced Jazz/Acro class on Tuesday. Instructor approval is required and this is a competition class.

Adult Jazz class on Tuesday. No pre-requisite is required for this adult jazz session.

Adult Jazz class is offered on Tuesdays.

Hip Hop (5-9 years) class in Studio B with Miss Abbey, meeting from 7:30-8:15pm on Tuesdays.

Pre-Line class in Studio A with Miss Erin, meeting from 7:30-8:30pm on Tuesdays.

Pre-Line class on Tuesday. Instructor approval is required and this is a competition class.

Starlette Tap class on Tuesday. Instructor approval is required and this is a competition class.

Starlette Pointe/Lyrical class in Studio A with Miss Lori, meeting from 4:00-5:15pm on Wednesdays.

Starlette Pointe/Lyrical class on Wednesday. Instructor approval is required and this is a competition class.

Starlette Tech class in Studio A with Miss Lori, meeting from 5:15-6:15pm on Wednesdays.

Starlette Tech class on Wednesday. Instructor approval is required for this specialized technique class.

Petite Competition Team class in Studio B with Miss Marie, meeting from 5:30-6:15 pm on Wednesdays.

Petite Competition Team class on Wednesday. Minimum 2 years prior dance training is required. Must be studying any other style.

Beginner Acro class requiring instructor approval.

must be enrolled in jazz, tap or ballet also

Starlette Jazz/Hip Hop class in Studio A with Miss Lori, meeting from 6:15-7:30pm on Wednesdays.

Starlette Jazz/Hip Hop class on Wednesday. Instructor approval is required and this is a competition class.

Jr. Line class on Wednesday. Instructor approval is required and this is a competition class.

Combined Jazz and Acro class requiring instructor approval.