Ballet Theatre of Scranton

Students will explore various modern techniques which will culminate in choreography to be performed at a later date.

Grown Up and Me! (Ages 2-3): A parent-assisted movement class filled with music and rhythms, providing a fun bonding experience for toddlers and their parents. Tiny Dancer (Ages 3-4): Designed for young dancers ready to explore ballet on their own, following the Mommy & Me experience.

Hip hop is a high-energy class that blends street dance styles with individual expression. Students build strength and stamina through rigorous conditioning and challenging choreography.

Modern dance classes promote an understanding of body placement and movement concepts. Students learn renowned modern techniques, which are incorporated into creative choreography.

Jazz, another uniquely American art form, enhances both mental and physical responsiveness through various movement styles. Classes incorporate music from traditional jazz to contemporary pop, fostering versatility in dancers.

An iconic American dance form, tap emphasizes rhythm, coordination, and personal style. This course allows dancers to explore tap’s rich tradition while developing their own flair for performance.

This course emphasizes proper classical ballet technique, focusing on alignment, strength, vocabulary, and musicality. Through a combination of barre and center work, students are prepared for advanced educational and performance opportunities. Pointe work is introduced only when dancers have developed sufficient strength and skill.

One hour technique re fresher and one hour lyrical dance.

Students will build motor skills and follow directions through creative movement while creating a deeper bond with their grown-up.

Students will practice independently using creative movement to work on building motor skills and following directions.

This course introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of Pre-Ballet: A creative blend of rhythmic activities designed to develop grace, poise, and coordination. Kindertap: A beginner’s introduction to rhythms, music, and basic tap steps. Junior Jazz: A lively introduction to modern jazz movements.

Students will learn a sampling of ballet, jazz, and hip-hop through creative movement and a craft. There will be a different theme every day.

One week professional intensive program with international guest faculty for dancers ages 9 and up with at least two years of classical ballet training. Classes will be offered in Ballet, Pointe, Repertory, Modern, Lyrical, Jazz and more.