Mulford Dance Studio

This class serves as an introduction to hip hop dance for the younger student. Using games and music, the class focuses on rhythm, musicality and basic footwork. It is a great way to get kids moving!

For the first 30 minutes of class students will practice the basic elements of creative movement and basic ballet. The children will be encouraged to expand their movement vocabulary through movement games and creative exploration of time, weight and space. Basic ballet concepts such as 1st and 2nd positions, plié and releve will be introduced. The last 15 minutes will be spent on tumbling skills such as somersaults, cartwheels and strengthening.

Children who are ready to be in a class by themselves will begin to learn the basic elements of creative movement and basic ballet and/or tap: Socialization skills such as turn-taking and following instructions will be emphasized. The young children will explore movement qualities, musicality, practice gross motor coordination and work on simple locomotion, enhancing the development of both their bodies and their minds! Students must be potty trained for this class.

This class has been specifically designed 2-3 year olds who may not yet potty trained but want to try class alone, like the big kids! This class is 30 minutes long and offered as a full year or as a 6 week non recital course. Through movement exercises, games, stories, and other activities, the very young are introduced to the joy of creative movement in a fun, musical setting.

We are excited to offer this class designed for toddlers 12-36 months old and their parents! This class is sure to be the highlight of the week for the children and adults who participate. Filled with songs, movement (and laughter, too) each session has been carefully planned to help develop and promote your child’s physical and mental growth while socializing in a relaxed, fun-filled atmosphere.

This upbeat class will teach the students rhythm made by movement of the feet. Tap is an American dance form, essential in developing timing, rhythm and coordination.

This class is designed for the experienced ballet student. Pointe work is a natural progression in the study of ballet. Recommended ages 11+. Students must take two ballet classes weekly in addition to the pointe class. Must have teacher’s approval to start pointe.

Musical theater class consists of acting games, voice exercises, dance, improvisation and eurhythmics (the art of interpreting musical compositions by rhythmical, free-style bodily movement), stage directions, story telling, characters and performing.

Based on elements of ballet and modern dance and incorporates syncopation and isolations of the body. Jazz can incorporate hip-hop and street funk. Students of all levels work on gaining strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, musicality and performance skills.

Hip Hop Is a popular high energy urban class that uses the latest music combined with movement and choreography inspired by today’s hottest Hip Hop music videos.

Students will learn basic floor work. The Beginner level will work on basic techniques such as cartwheels, round-offs, hand stands and forward rolls. The Intermediate/Advanced level will work towards skills such as front and backhand springs, side ariels, front ariels, and many more challenging skills. Students are grouped by age and level.

Is a form of dance integrating ballet, jazz, modern and ethnic dance technique. Classes focus on developing strong rhythmic connections, isolations, levels and spatial awareness. Classes are grouped by age and level.

Focuses on proper body alignment, flexibility, strength, turnout & extension. The skills developed in ballet are the foundation for all styles and levels of dance. Classes are grouped by age and level.

This class serves as an introduction to hip hop dance for the younger student. Using games and music, the class focuses on rhythm, musicality and basic footwork. It is a great way to get kids moving!

FAIRYTALE BALLET is a ballet class taught with the magic of fairytales. Each month will be a different theme such as Alice in Wonderland and Beauty and the Beast! In Fairytale ballet+tap, students will work on ballet and tap. Ballet positions, as well as basic ballet vocabulary are taught along with floor exercises, simple steps and correct posture. A greater emphasis on musicality and rhythm is encouraged. Tap will build upon basic steps and rhythms. In Fairytale ballet+jazz, students will work on ballet and jazz. Ballet positions, as well as basic ballet vocabulary are taught along with floor exercises, simple steps and correct posture. Jazz will use fun music building on skills learned in ballet.

For the first 30 minutes of class students will practice the basic elements of hip-hop. Using games and fun music, the class focuses on rhythm, musicality and basic footwork. It is a great way to get kids moving! The last 15 minutes will be spent on tumbling skills such as somersaults, cartwheels and strengthening.

In this class, students will work on three genres of dance: ballet, tap and jazz. Ballet positions, as well as basic ballet vocabulary are taught along with floor exercises, simple steps and correct posture. A greater emphasis on musicality and rhythm is encouraged. Jazz will be introduced using upbeat “kid friendly” music. Basics such as isolations, jazz squares, pivots will be taught. Tap will build upon basic steps and rhythms.

For the first 30 minutes of class students will practice the basic elements of creative movement and basic ballet. The children will be encouraged to expand their movement vocabulary through movement games and creative exploration of time, weight and space. Basic ballet concepts such as 1st and 2nd positions, plié and releve will be introduced. The last 15 minutes will be spent on tumbling skills such as somersaults, cartwheels and strengthening.

In ballet+tap, students will work on ballet and tap. Ballet positions, as well as basic ballet vocabulary are taught along with floor exercises, simple steps and correct posture. A greater emphasis on musicality and rhythm is encouraged. Tap will build upon basic steps and rhythms.

Each 8 week session, we offer a variety of non-recital adult classes. This year, we have ballet, barre above, and pilates mat classes available to our adults. These classes allow you to go at your own pace, while still challenging yourself. ALL CLASSES ARE FUN AND A GREAT WORKOUT. NO PREVIOUS TRAINING NEEDED.