Dance Concepts Studios

We combine jazz and hip hop genres into one high energy class. Jazz dance is energetic and encourages individual style. Jazz class is the music of today while incorporating some of the classics of yesterday. We also incorporate leaps and turns in these classes, which helps the dancer in many different genres of dance. The movement of hip hop is inspired by urban and “street” dancing. It is always changing, and students can even add their own attitude!

Classical Ballet is taught at DCS using the Cecchetti Method. Ballet is the basis of all dance. Basic body positions, barre, stretching, center work, proper alignment, will help the dancer increase flexibility, build strength and gain gracefulness. Proper French vocabulary is used in this class, and builds a strong foundation for all types of dance. Traditional tap is taught demonstrating steps including Maxi Fords, Pull Backs, Time Steps, and Wings. It has all the Broadway flare, but with the popular music of today. Musical theater is incorporated with most of our tap classes, which is intended to help students with stage presence and expressing themselves though dancing, acting, and singing. Tap and musical theater are so great for rhythm, coordination, and exercise. This class is so much fun, and great at any age!

This combination class is introduced at the preschool age and consists of 30 minutes of ballet and 15 minutes of tap. This enables the child to experience the movement of ballet and gain exposure to the rhythm of tap. Our goals are to develop music appreciation, imagination, gracefulness, and coordination, while learning foundational dance steps. The class is structured, but most importantly the dancers have FUN!