Emjaez Dance Studio

Tap is an expression with your feet. From the American culture of “Broadway” tap to a more grounded style called rhythm tap, students will learn it all! Our tap classes are designed to provide students with a solid curriculum of the fundamentals of tap, with a strong emphasis on style, execution of steps and tap terminology.

Musical Theatre goes beyond a dance/technique class to teach students to be expressive and use their imaginations on a whole new level. This class focuses on performance, improvisation, acting and being able to think, feel and react on your feet.

Lyrical is a very passionate and emotional dance style. It is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. Lyrical connects ballet and jazz movements together while telling a story through the music. This class allows the body to express emotions through technical dance movements. It is mainly performed to music with lyrics and the song's lyrics are a driving force and key inspiration for the movement. Because a solid ballet/jazz based foundation is an essential requirement of this style of dance, students must be enrolled in a ballet or jazz class in order to take lyrical. In lyrical class, dancers are taught to hold out and connect the move for as long as possible and are taught to connect transitions smoothly. Dancers are taught to discover breathing, express feelings and portray all of this to the music.

This class is designed for the serious dancer who wishes to perfect and refine their skills of jumping, leaping and turning. This class is a technique class that is dedicated to learning, improving and perfecting technique in jumps, leaps, turns, kicks, strength and conditioning with emphasis on the safe execution of these skills that are used in all forms of dance. The classes are taught with an emphasis on technique and correct body placement. They are taught in a progressive manner beginning with the basics and advancing to high-level skills and combinations. The class will challenge students across the floor and in combinations. JLT is a great technique class to add to the foundation of any form of dance you are taking. The JLT class will not participate in the show.

Jazz has always been one of the most admired dance styles, mainly due to its popularity on television shows, movies, music videos and commercials. Jazz offers an array of styles ranging from funky to traditional jazz. Jazz derives its soul from the expression of rhythm and musicality. Jazz dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. The jazz curriculum teaches the dancer to adapt to total body movement, isolated movement and interpretation of various music trends. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. The structure of this dance form is based on strength, flexibility and technique. Classes begin with a thorough conditioning warm-up that prepares the muscles, develops strength and prevents injuries. The conditioning warm-up becomes more intense as the level increases. Center control is important in jazz technique. The body's center is the focal point from which all movement emanates, thus making it possible to maintain balance while executing powerful movements.

In this class, you will learn the latest moves to the latest music. This includes a wide range of styles notably breaking, popping and locking. The feet are grounded, the chest is down and the body is kept loose so that a dancer can easily alternate between hitting the beat or riding through the beat style. Hip-Hop involves flexibility and isolations (moving a certain body part independently from others). Hip-Hop is very rhythmic with a lot of emphasis placed on musicality and being able to freestyle. All music in all classes will be age appropriate.

Inspired by the works of dance legends such as Twyla Tharp and Martha Graham, contemporary expands the boundaries of ballet and modern dance. Contemporary dance involves integrating the mind-body-spirit connection with dance movements. There's a huge emotional connection to this style of dance. It is also important to note that a lot of improvisational skills are used in a contemporary dance form - improvisation meaning that the dancer uses whatever they feel at the moment to express the mood of the dance piece itself. Because a solid ballet/jazz-based foundation is an essential requirement of this style of dance, students must be enrolled in a ballet or jazz class in order to take contemporary.

Black Cherry Leotard , pink tights, and pink ballet shoes-no skirts. Leotard colors will be assigned prior to the first class and will be purchased through the studio. An email will be sent upon registration with details. No undergarments, tanks or sports bras over or under leotards. Hair should be in a secure slick ballet bun, no bangs or whispies.

Grape Leotard , pink tights, and pink ballet shoes-no skirts. Leotard colors will be assigned prior to the first class and will be purchased through the studio. An email will be sent upon registration with details. No undergarments, tanks or sports bras over or under leotards. Hair should be in a secure slick ballet bun, no bangs or whispies.

Light Blue leotard , pink tights and pink ballet shoes. No undergarments, tanks or sports bras over or under leotards. Hair should be in a bun and pulled back off of the face, no bangs or whispies. Please tie the pink elastic in a knot and cut excess elastic from the ballet shoe. Please note that your instructors will cut the elastic from the shoe if it has not been completed.

The Pre-Professional Ballet Program is by invitation only. This program is for the dedicated and committed ballet student, working towards the goal of being on Pointe. This class meets two times a week.

Ballet is the foundation for all forms of dance. Students will study basic Classical Ballet technique with an emphasis on musicality and coordination. Beginning ballet lays the groundwork with proper alignment, an understanding of the turnout that defines ballet and the fundamental movements known as steps, which are ballet's vocabulary. As the level advances, ballet class is divided into barre and center exercises, or combinations, which begin with the support of the barre and are continued in the center of the classroom - free of support and moving across the floor. The barre and center work will be utilized to enhance development of strength and coordination. Students will learn the names, meanings and precise technique of each movement they are being taught. Dancers will learn ballet etiquette in a disciplined yet nurturing environment.

Acro classes will incorporate gymnastic and dance movements to a variety of age appropriate music. All levels will participate in rolling, stretching, flexibility and balance exercises to lay the foundation for future skills in acrobatics.

Magically fun classes designed for our youngest dancers. This class introduces the very basics of ballet, jazz and/or tap. The class will build coordination and fine motor skills in a disciplined but fun, creative and nurturing environment. Books and props may be used as a learning tool. The dancers will learn to interact with other children and learn the basics of dance classroom etiquette such as: staying in their spots, manners, taking turns, how to follow the leader and waiting patiently.

Magically fun classes designed for our youngest dancers. This class introduces the very basics of ballet, jazz and/or tap. The class will build coordination and fine motor skills in a disciplined but fun, creative and nurturing environment. Books and props may be used as a learning tool. The dancers will learn to interact with other children and learn the basics of dance classroom etiquette such as: staying in their spots, manners, taking turns, how to follow the leader and waiting patiently.

Black leotard, pink tights, alignment bands and pink ballet shoes-no skirts. Required alignment belt colors will be assigned prior to the first class and will be purchased through the studio. No undergarments, tanks or sports bras over or under leotards. Hair should be in a secure slick ballet bun, no bangs or whispies. Pink alignment bands are available for purchase in the office.