The Turning Pointe: Dance and Fitness

We have 6 dance companies for the 2021/2022 season that are broken down based on grade level, skill, and style. These teams are available to all dancers in grades 3-12 with previous dance experience in either ballet or jazz. This experience is geared towards dancers who want more performance opportunities. Each company will compete in 3 regional competitions, and if their dances qualify, will have the opportunity to compete in national competitions. For additional information, please visit our Dance Company page. Learn More

Acro is a skill based class that enhances strength, flexibility, and balance. Similar to gymnastics or tumbling, acro builds skills that can be performed with at least one hand/foot firmly on the floor. Acro also incorporates basic jazz movement to connect the skills into a smooth and entertaining performance.

Lyrical is a merging of both ballet and jazz styles of dance; combining jazz skills with the ease and gracefulness of ballet. This particular style of dance focuses on an emotional connection to the lyrics of a song and expressing that through movement. This challenges the student to connect on a deeper level to the dance and to become a part of the song. Students must be taking a ballet class in order to participate in any lyrical class

Hip-Hop is a high intensity dance form that is often paired with the latest hip-hop music. Having evolved from “street dancing”, Hip-Hop has an edgy component which is taught through isolations of the body in addition to alternating between smooth and quick, sharp movements. This class will increase flexibility and coordination by challenging the pace at which the dancer’s body can move. This class helps express personality through movement that allows for a little attitude.

In Tap we learn to make music with our feet. This dance style develops a student’s rhythm and precise execution of movement. The aim is to collaborate a class of many - to sound as one. This class builds the coordination and balance required to properly make each sound by the manner of which the foot hits the ground.

Jazz incorporates the technique of ballet, while increasing the movement vocabulary by adding isolations and quicker total body movements. Jazz ranges from classical Broadway to the latest upbeat music and movement styles. This class will also increase flexibility and build self-confidence by performing high energy routines that foster trust and confidence in one’s movement. Character Jazz is a basic style of jazz technique combined with huge personality. A musical theater style class that focuses on performance quality and stage presence. All levels are welcome. Students must be taking a regular jazz class in order to participate in character jazz

Ballet is the foundation for all dance styles, focusing on alignment, posture, and the precision of each movement. The foundation of dance starts with ballet; building technique with ease and grace of each movement with both barre and center work, as well as progressing skills across the floor. This class will not only build proper technique, but will instill the discipline that dance requires for success.

These combination classes teach the fundamentals of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics, and Jazz styles of dance. By introducing students to multiple styles of dance in one class, we are able to provide an exciting and engaging experience at a young age. This also allows the student to explore different varieties of dance and decide which styles they enjoy most. This combination class is directed in a creative and fun environment which allows each student the proper attention to ensure they are being trained with the correct placement and technique. This class also provides an active environment for the children to build and grow their social skills.

This pricing option allows for unlimited dance classes for all members of a family.

This pricing applies to dance classes that are 90 minutes in length, with an additional charge on top of the base tuition.

This pricing applies to dance classes that are 30 minutes in length.

The price for each additional dance class beyond the initial five classes.

This tuition tier covers participation in five dance classes per week for the entire dance season.

This tuition tier covers participation in four dance classes per week for the entire dance season.

This tuition tier covers participation in three dance classes per week for the entire dance season.

This tuition tier covers participation in two dance classes per week for the entire dance season.

This tuition tier covers participation in a single dance class per week for the entire dance season.

Students interested in any of our competitive performing groups must audition. Please contact the studio for further details. These groups require a high level of dedication and skill.

Dance Company students have additional class requirements. Please see Company Page for your applicable company. This is for advanced dancers committed to performance.

Lyrical students must also take a weekly Ballet class. This dance form blends classical ballet and jazz techniques with expressive, lyrical movements.

Lyrical students must also take a weekly Ballet class. This class is a foundational component for dancers pursuing lyrical styles, ensuring a strong technical base.