Lewiston Dance Center

The Collegiate Dance Program is for dancers 18+ who are looking to improve upon their technique and dance education. This class will focus on warmups, technique, and across the floor combinations. Dancers will learn choreography each week.

Adult Class will focus on the styles of Jazz, Hip Hop, and Ballet. This class is the perfect fit for individuals wanting to continue their love of dance AND for those who are just getting started!

Hip-Hop is available for students 5 years old and up. This style offers a great workout, as well as commercial type steps.

Pointe is designed for students with previous Ballet training. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles.

These classes blend elements such as freedom of expression, interpretation of music, the principles of fall and recovery, control, breathing, balance and contraction / release. This class strengthens the body, and improves balance and flexibility to enhance the student’s performance.

The dancers will work on the sharp commercial jazz moves needed for any cheerleader and some basic tumbling skills.

Acrobatics teaches students basic tumbling up to advanced gymnastic tricks. The acro moves are then put into a routine set to music with a jazz style base.

Lyrical Dance uses movement to express emotion and interpret music. It blends elements of Ballet and Jazz. The concentration in Lyrical will be on fluid movements paired with advanced jumps and turns. A lyrical dancer uses movement to express strong emotions such as love, joy, or anger.

Tap is a technique that incorporates the essentials of rhythm and timing. Terminology is stressed as well as footwork and of course, style!

Ballet is the foundation of all dance technique, and therefore highly recommended for all dance students. Ballet promotes correct posture, body placement, grace, poise and turnout. We incorporate terminology and combinations for strength and flexibility.

Jazz classes move at a fast pace to help increase coordination, stretch and flexibility. An emphasis is put on learning proper technique and terminology. It is exciting and creates a dynamic interest for Dancers ages 7 and up.

These classes are geared for the very young child. Both classes will work on rhythm, muscle development, coordination skills and body control. The emphasis in Tot Hop will be understanding and following rhythms. The emphasis in Tot Tumble will be on tumbling skills and stretching.

This class is geared specifically for the young pre-school child. Basic dance skills will include developing rhythms, hopping, skipping, jumping, learning to follow directions and Choreography. You will notice overall improvement in motor and social skills. The young dancer will also learn Ballet steps and the terminology used. Having fun in a structured and safe environment is a great way to learn!

This class is geared specifically for the very young child. The activities will include singing, rhythms, following direction, socialization and coordination. The exercises are designed to help these very young students with gross motor skills and an increased attention span.