CrossMovement Dance Ministry

Students are required to continue taking the Ballet Technique 2 or 3 class and maintain an evaluation score of 90 points or higher throughout their pre-pointe and pointe training to help them maintain their technique for dancing on pointe.

In this class, they perform more specific exercises and skills designed to fine-tune their technique while being evaluated every 6-8 weeks in the final stretch of their training before being eligible for pointe.

At this level, they continue to build on the foundation laid in Ballet Technique 1 while refining their technique, working at faster tempos in more complicated combinations, and learning a wider range of more advanced skills while continuing to evaluate every 6-8 weeks.

CMD Ballet Technique Classes 1 & 2 are a more in-depth option for improving ballet technique and/or preparing for pointe work. Dancers must be at least 9 years old to begin Ballet Tech 1. Students begin this more intensive study in the Ballet Technique 1 class, a 60-minute class meeting once per week where they master the fundamentals of ballet - posture, placement, turnout, basic terminology, and etiquette - while being evaluated on their understanding and execution of these elements every 6-8 weeks.

This is for the dancer that wishes to reach pointe status and / or pre-professional status.

This is for the dancer that wishes to improve their ballet technique, but does not wish to achieve pointe status.

Dance classes curated for students in 4th and 5th grade, providing enrollment in four dance classes for extensive training.

Dance classes curated for students in 4th and 5th grade, offering enrollment in two to three dance classes.

Dance classes curated for students in 4th and 5th grade, with an option to register for a single dance class.

A combined dance class suitable for children aged 3 to 4 years, introducing fundamental dance concepts in a fun environment.

Comprehensive dance program for middle school and high school students, allowing enrollment in three or more classes.

A selection of two dance classes for middle school and high school students, offering diverse training opportunities.

Ballet instruction designed for middle school and high school students, focusing solely on the discipline of ballet.

Dance classes specifically tailored for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade, offering enrollment in two to three classes.

Dance classes specifically tailored for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade, with options for enrollment in a single class.

An introductory class designed for young children focusing on basic tumbling skills, creative movement exploration, and preschool acrobatics.

One-on-one instructional sessions providing personalized dance and tumble coaching for individual development.

Classes offered as part of the year-round dance and tumble season with a duration exceeding 75 minutes each.

Classes offered as part of the year-round dance and tumble season with a duration of 60 minutes each.

Classes offered as part of the year-round dance and tumble season with a duration of 45 minutes each.

Classes offered as part of the year-round dance and tumble season with a duration of 30 minutes each.

Dancers will be given the opportunity to go en pointe once they have completed and mastered the skill level required by our Ballet Mistress. It is dangerous for a dancer to move to this level unless they are truly prepared. We look forward to helping our dancers achieve this status if this is a goal they’d like to pursue. To go en pointe, Dancers will need to complete: Ballet Technique 1, Ballet Technique 2, Pre Pointe Dance Attire for Ballet Technique 1 & 2, Pre Pointe / Pointe: Girls: Leotard, Tights, Ballet Skirt, pink or skin toned ballet shoes Boys: fitted shirt, leggings or dance tights with shorts over tights, black ballet shoes **Our Ballet Mistress will instruct any dancer going en pointe about the proper pointe shoes

Ballet Technique 1 is a weekly hour long class that will strengthen our dancers and help them grow in coordination and skill. This class is a requirement for anyone wishing to pursue pointe.

Classes are designed to meet your dancer at their level. Ballet Technique 1 is a weekly hour long class that will strengthen our dancers and help them grow in coordination and skill. This class is a requirement for anyone wishing to pursue pointe. Musical Theater and Hip Hop is offered as a combination class for this age. Musical Theater meets the 1st and 3rd week of the month and Hip Hop classes the 2nd and 4th week of the month. If there are 5 weeks in a month, we will rotate genres. Shoes needed for Musical Theatre Class: BLACK Jazz Shoes, Hip Hop: BLACK Tennis Shoes. Ballet/Ballet Technique 1 Class: leotard, tights, ballet skirt, pink or skin toned ballet shoes Tap: leotard, tights, dance pants/shorts, black tap shoes (flat)

This class is a fun beginner class that will introduce basic ballet and tap skills and steps. Dancers will learn from the beginning, proper ballet and tap terms and build upon skills learned in CM/PSA. This is a fun class that our tiny dancers really enjoy! Dancers Weekly Attire: Girls: any color/style of leotard & tights, pink or skin toned ballet shoes, black tap shoes. Boys: any color t-shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes , black tap shoes

Completion of Beginner & Intermediate skills - backhandsprings, kickovers, layouts, standing back tucks, aerials

Completion/almost completion of Beginner skills, roundoffs, bridge - unassisted, handstands, forward/backward walkovers, assisted backhandsprings

Forward & backward rolls, cartwheels, assisted bridge, balance & flexibility, coordination skills, splits

In addition to ballet, tap and jazz, 4 new genres are offered to our Middle & High School Classes: Precision Jazz/Hip Hop Combination Class Precision Jazz: This ‘Rockette’ style of dance with sharp precise movements is offered to our female dancers during the 1st half of our dance season (Sept - Dec). Dance attire: Leotard, tights, dance shorts/skirts permissible, black character shoes Hip Hop: All female and male dancers will have a great time learning several different styles of HH dance: popping, locking, tutting and more. These classes will take place during the 2nd half of our dance season (Jan - May). Dance attire: girls: leotard, tights, dance pants/shorts, joggers & t-shirt may be worn over leotard/tights in this class, white tennis shoes guys: joggers, shorts, t-shirt white tennis shoes Musical Theater: Musical Theatre is a jazz-based class filled with Broadway style dancing and music. This form of dancing emphasizes learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and facial expressions. Dance attire: Girls: Leotard, tights, dance shorts/pants permissible black jazz shoes Guys: joggers, t-shirt, black jazz shoes

Ballet, Tap & Jazz classes are offered for these age groups. The level of difficulty increases as they develop. Our teachers are able to help those that are beginners and challenge those that have been taking dance for a few years. It is strongly encouraged for all dancers to take ballet because of the strong foundation it establishes for all genres of dance. Jazz is introduced for the first time in our K-1 classes. They will learn beginner steps that will increase in difficulty as they progress. At this age, our classes begin working on strength and flexibility and utilizing our ballet barre.

This class is designed to introduce young dancers to the basics of dance and tumble. There is a concentrated focus on balance, coordination, locomotor and non-locomotor movement and self awareness. Our desire is to help cultivate a love for movement in a safe, loving environment. Parents are welcome to walk their dancer into class the first few weeks, with the goal of drop off and pick up each week. Dancers need to potty trained and should wear - girls: leotard, footed tights (optional in warmer weather), biketard, bare feet; boys: shorts and t-shirt, bare feet

Participates in the Nutcracker performances. This class is for students in Kindergarten and 1st grade, focusing on ballet technique.

This ballet class is designed for students in 2nd and 3rd grade.

A combination class for students in Kindergarten and 1st grade, focusing on both tap and jazz dance styles.

A combo class for 2nd and 3rd graders learning both tap and jazz dance techniques.

A tap dance class specifically for high school students.

A class for preschool-aged children focusing on creative movement and acrobatic skills.

A ballet class designed for middle school students.

This ballet class is for high school students.

This tap dance class is for middle school students.

A class for high school students offering precision jazz from September to December and hip hop from January to May.

A hip hop dance class for middle school students.

Ballet class for homeschooled students in 4th through 6th grade.

Tap dance class for homeschooled students in 4th through 6th grade.

A class for homeschooled students in 4th-6th grade, focusing on hip hop and musical theater styles.

A combined ballet and tap class for 3 and 4-year-old students.

Ballet technique class for students at the 1B level.

A choreography-focused ballet technique class for students at the 2 level.

A choreography-focused ballet technique class for students at the 1B level.

An advanced ballet technique class for students at level 3.

Ballet class for middle school students.

Tap dance class for middle school students.

A pointe technique class for students at the advanced beginning level.

Hip hop dance class for middle school students.

A musical theater class for both middle and high school students.

A beginner-level pointe technique class.

Intermediate ballet technique class for students at level 2.

A preparatory class for students working towards pointe work.

Ballet class specifically for students in 4th and 5th grade.

Ballet class for students in Kindergarten and 1st grade.

Tap dance class for students in 4th and 5th grade.

A combination class for Kindergarten and 1st graders, covering tap and jazz dance styles.

Jazz dance class for students in 4th and 5th grade.

A combined ballet and tap class for 3 and 4-year-olds.

A beginner-level ballet technique class for students.

An intermediate ballet technique class for students at level 2.

Tap dance class designed for adult participants.

Ballet class for adult students.

A choreography-focused ballet technique class for students at level 3.

A movement class for toddlers aged 18 to 24 months.

This class combines ballet and tap for 3 and 4-year-old students.

Ballet class tailored for homeschooled students in 2nd and 3rd grade.

Ballet class for homeschooled students in Kindergarten and 1st grade.

A combination tap and jazz class for homeschooled students in 2nd and 3rd grade.

A tap and jazz combination class for homeschooled students in Kindergarten and 1st grade.

A tumbling class exclusively for boys aged 3 to 6 years old.

Ballet class for students in 2nd and 3rd grade.

This class is for preschool children focusing on creative movement and basic acrobatic skills.

A combination class for 2nd and 3rd graders, covering tap and jazz.

An introductory tumbling class for beginners.

A tumbling class suitable for both beginner and intermediate level students.

A tumbling class for students at the intermediate and advanced levels.

For Ages 9 and up Ballet is the foundation for all dance genres. If you are serious about improving your dance skills & and technique or if you wish to go en pointe, these classes are for you. Both Ballet Techniques 1 & 2 will focus on correct ballet terminology, kinesiology (understanding how and why you use certain muscles) and pushing you to become the best dancer God created you to be. Classes are designed to meet your dancer at their level. Dancers may occasionally be placed in another age group based on their experience/skill level. This will be determined by the lead teacher. Evaluations are given every 6 weeks and through these evaluations, dancers move to the next level of technique. Dancers will complete Ballet Technique 1 (through evaluations - minimum of 1 season) before they move to BT2. Some circumstances may allow for a dancer to move to BT2 at Ballet Mistress discretion.