Legacy Dance Center

All the fun of competing with less commitment. What is SQUAD? A hip hop PERFORMANCE team ages 7&up that will perform at a few events and possibly one competition through the year but will not have all the demands of being on a competition team! Requirements are minimal. Your dancer has to have taken at LEAST one FULL year of hip hop prior to this year (one summer class does not count.) In the fall they must be enrolled in our SQUAD class. The class is designed for the dancers to learn choreography, tricks and strengthening. We have performed at Citi Field, Nassau Coliseum, Holiday fairs, Maria Regina Carnival, recital and each year plan to do more!

Dancers learn the basics of flexibility, jumps, and technique for turning will be emphasized in this class. The students will learn tricks based on the techniques learned in the class.

The class will be taught to interpret their movement with feeling, motion and style. They will learn to tell a story or create the picture of the song. This style combines the fluid beauty of ballet with the more sharp moves in jazz. A few years in lyrical or Jazz class is recommended and ages 10+ is preferred.

Lyrical classes use modern dance forms, combining jazz and ballet, and require excellent flexibility and fluidity. Available to students 7 yrs. of age and over, with very strong ballet skills.

A class focused on an ultimate goal of a themed routine. Can incorporate any to all different types of dance. It is a fun class with a lot of energy and a whole lot going on! Learn tricks, partner work, and technique all in one class, all while learning the art of performing.

For advanced students only, and solely on the recommendation of the director/head choreographers. Must enroll in at least 4 years of strict ballet first.

One-hour and a half class of 30 minutes of ballet, 30 minutes of tap, and 30 minutes of jazz or hip-hop. It's the next step after preschool combo giving the students a taste of 3 types of classes to see what they would prefer to focus on down the road. In recital they perform two dances!

Jazz is a dance form that appeals to everyone because of its energy, variety, and vitality. Classes explore body isolations, technique in turns and jumps, and encourage individual expression and the development of personal style. Jazz can be powerful and percussive or expressive and lyrical.

Dancers will learn how to properly develop acrobatic and gymnastic skills with an emphasis on strength and flexibility. With unique choreography, students will learn to seamlessly blend dance and acrobatics as seen in such places as Cirque du Soleil.

An introductory program designed to enhance rhythm skills, coordination, musicality, and a genuine love for the art of dance. Basic ballet and tap instruction is taught in this one hour class.

The millennium version of "street dance" performed to today's most popular music. Learning body isolations, tricks, and sharper movements to move with a large group to look like one.

We offer a less traditional tap class, in which students will be learning a "funky" style of tap. Still learning traditional techniques but using upbeat music, faster pace, free style, and tricks.

Designed especially for the 2 yr olds. A combination of ballet, singing and creative movement are all part of this fun 45 minute class. We encourage a natural and gradual separation from mom. This class starts off the year with the moms in the dance room and as soon as the little ones are comfortable, the moms can move to the waiting area.

This 2-day master class dance camp offers intensive training in advanced techniques and performance skills. Participants will receive personalized coaching in various dance styles with master teachers such as former NBA dancers, current performers on Broadway and more. 2 master teachers a day to refine their technique, and learn challenging choreography.

Get ready to step into the spotlight and explore the magic of Broadway through dance! Dancing Through Broadway Camp week is a fun, high-energy 5-day camp where participants will immerse themselves in the choreography and musical numbers from a different Broadway show each day. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this camp is designed to inspire and challenge dancers of all skill levels as they learn iconic routines and discover the stories behind the musicals. They will learn all genres of dance during this camp and will have a mini performance at the end of the week. Suitable for ages 6-12

This Descendants-themed camp brings the world of villain kids to life through dance, drama, and creative activities. Campers will learn funky, high-energy choreography and create their own villain-inspired crafts. The week wraps up with a showcase where campers perform their routines and celebrate their Descendants spirit in style.

This Disney-themed camp invites campers to step into the magical world of their favorite Disney characters through dance, crafts, and storytelling. Each day, they'll explore different Disney films, learn themed dances, and create fun projects inspired by beloved characters! Each day devoted to a different Disney adventure.

This week-long Wicked-themed dance camp immerses the dancers in the world of the Broadway musical through a mix of dance, character exploration, and performance. Campers will learn choreography to iconic songs portrayed in the movie/musical. They will embody their favorite characters, and develop storytelling through movement. The week culminates in a final performance, where dancers showcase their skills.

Start your day with your magic wand & tiara and enter our world of fun, crafts, princess games and DANCING! At the end of the week, we have a princess visitor!