Dance Center of Kirkwood

A progression of Modern 2.

A more advanced level of modern dance which requires more performance and control of the body’s center. We explore weight sharing techniques and partner work while continuing major modern dance styles.

This class explores a basic knowledge of various modern techniques. Modern dance is grounded and involves being off center with a ballet base. It is done barefoot and includes individual expression within the movement.

This class is a progression of Jazz 2.

This class is a progression of Jazz 1.

This class is designed to teach basic jazz steps and clean jazz technique. The class starts with a jazz warm-up and progresses to the center for turns, leaps, and challenging jazz combinations.

Progression of Intermediate Tap

This class is designed to teach basic jazz steps and clean jazz technique. The class starts with a jazz warm-up and progresses to the center for turns, leaps, and challenging jazz combinations.

This class provides the student with classical ballet training in a comfortable atmosphere. Ballet will increase muscle strength, flexibility & improve balance.

A ballet & pointe technique class for dancers in Dance 6 through Ballet 3.

Students must also participate in two ballet classes per week.

This class is a progression of Ballet 2.

This class is a progression of Ballet 1 and includes pointe work.

This class emphasizes placement, extension, and clean, graceful ballet technique. Students will develop a greater ballet vocabulary while building flexibility, strength, fluidity, and balance.

Enrollment in Dance 1 or 2 is required.

Dance 6 is designed to facilitate the transition into the more advanced levels of ballet, tap, and jazz.

We also recommend students take the modern class.

This class consists of ballet, tap and jazz. The focus for all three disciplines is clean technique while developing a love of the art forms.

In these classes the student will develop a strong foundation of classical ballet & tap technique. Ballet warm-up begins at the barre and progresses to the center to learn age-appropriate ballet steps, including turns and jumps. Tap begins with a warm-up followed by a series of tap steps which progress to tap combinations, with an emphasis on clean tap sounds and the development of rhythm.

This class is for the young dancer not yet in first grade. Students will advance and build on the basics.

This class is a wonderful introduction to the basics of classical ballet and tap technique. Through creative movement, the student will use the power of their imagination to move and develop their motor skills.