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Lyrical dance brings jazz and ballet techniques together to create a halfway point between the two genres. Dancers develop physical, spatial, mental, and emotional awareness while matching the mood and lyrics of the music. Skills such as balance, flexibility, and breath control are essential to lyrical dancers who want to improve their technique.

ur Jazz & Musical Theatre dance class allows your student to explore the dynamic, high energy nature of Jazz dance, while enhancing their performance quality through Musical Theatre dance styles inspired by your favorite Broadway musicals. Your student will understand the basics of Jazz & Musical Theatre technique and cultivate their unique artistry.

Tap is a form of American percussive dance emphasizing rhythms produced by the feet while wearing shoes with a metal “tap” on the heel and toe. Since tap dancing produces an audible result that is part of the performance, it is considered both a musical form and a dance form.

Commonly referred to as “acro” by dancers and dance professionals, acrobatic dance combines classic dance techniques and the athleticism of acrobatics. Acro moves include balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering, and dancers must be skilled in flexibility, contortion, and strength.

At Italia Performing Arts, we specialize in teaching classical ballet using the Cecchetti Method. Developed by Enrico Cecchetti, an Italian native who rose to prominence as a professional ballet dancer in the 1880’s, the Cecchetti Method provides a comprehensive approach that emphasizes flexibility, strength, musicality, artistry, and a complete understanding of the theory behind each movement.

Lyrical dance brings jazz and ballet techniques together to create a halfway point between the two genres. Dancers develop physical, spatial, mental, and emotional awareness while matching the mood and lyrics of the music. Skills such as balance, flexibility, and breath control are essential to lyrical dancers who want to improve their technique. This style of dance is deeply connected to emotional expression.

Our Jazz & Musical Theatre dance class allows your student to explore the dynamic, high energy nature of Jazz dance, while enhancing their performance quality through Musical Theatre dance styles inspired by your favorite Broadway musicals. Your student will understand the basics of Jazz & Musical Theatre technique and cultivate their unique artistry. Our Jazz & Musical Theatre class offers training in strength and flexibility while also developing balance, coordination, and musicality.

Tap is a form of American percussive dance emphasizing rhythms produced by the feet while wearing shoes with a metal “tap” on the heel and toe. Since tap dancing produces an audible result that is part of the performance, it is considered both a musical form and a dance form. At Italia, our tap classes are centered around rhythm and timing as we bring classic spice and technique to the dance floor.

Commonly referred to as “acro” by dancers and dance professionals, acrobatic dance combines classic dance techniques and the athleticism of acrobatics. Acro moves include balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering, and dancers must be skilled in flexibility, contortion, and strength. Acro performances are often characterized by unique choreography that requires dancers to seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, and acrobatic movements.

At Italia Performing Arts, we specialize in teaching classical ballet using the Cecchetti Method. Developed by Enrico Cecchetti, an Italian native who rose to prominence as a professional ballet dancer in the 1880’s, the Cecchetti Method provides a comprehensive approach that emphasizes flexibility, strength, musicality, artistry, and a complete understanding of the theory behind each movement. Dancers trained in the Cecchetti manner are known for their well-balanced movements, fast footwork, and clean lines.

Our Jazz & Musical Theatre dance class allows your student to explore the dynamic, high energy nature of Jazz dance, while enhancing their performance quality through Musical Theatre dance styles inspired by your favorite Broadway musicals. Your student will understand the basics of Jazz & Musical Theatre technique and cultivate their unique artistry.

Lyrical dance brings jazz and ballet techniques together to create a halfway point between the two genres. Dancers develop physical, spatial, mental, and emotional awareness while matching the mood and lyrics of the music. Skills such as balance, flexibility, and breath control are essential to lyrical dancers who want to improve their technique. This style of dance is deeply connected to emotional expression. The more a dancer can channel his or her emotions and utilize them in the dance, the more the audience can feel the heart of the dancer.

Our Jazz & Musical Theatre dance class allows your student to explore the dynamic, high energy nature of Jazz dance, while enhancing their performance quality through Musical Theatre dance styles inspired by your favorite Broadway musicals. Your student will understand the basics of Jazz & Musical Theatre technique and cultivate their unique artistry. Like jazz music, jazz dance features improvisation. This allows dancers to create a conversation between the music and their bodies while still being a structured, stage-style of dance. Our Jazz & Musical Theatre class offers training in strength and flexibility while also developing balance, coordination, and musicality.

Tap is a form of American percussive dance emphasizing rhythms produced by the feet while wearing shoes with a metal “tap” on the heel and toe. Since tap dancing produces an audible result that is part of the performance, it is considered both a musical form and a dance form. Unlike ballet, where techniques were carefully captured and taught in academies, tap developed socially over hundreds of years as a unique, percussive expression of American jazz music. On and off-stage, steps were shared, stolen, and reinvented, eventually leading to tap dancing as we know it today.

Commonly referred to as “acro” by dancers and dance professionals, acrobatic dance combines classic dance techniques and the athleticism of acrobatics. Acro moves include balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering, and dancers must be skilled in flexibility, contortion, and strength. Acro performances are often characterized by unique choreography that requires dancers to seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, and acrobatic movements. Acro is most well-known thanks to its success in the contemporary circus circuit (Cirque du Soleil) but has also seen a surge of popularity thanks to TV shows such as So You Think You Can Dance , America’s Best Dance Crew , and Dance Moms.

At Italia Performing Arts, we specialize in teaching classical ballet using the Cecchetti Method. Developed by Enrico Cecchetti, an Italian native who rose to prominence as a professional ballet dancer in the 1880’s, the Cecchetti Method provides a comprehensive approach that emphasizes flexibility, strength, musicality, artistry, and a complete understanding of the theory behind each movement. Dancers trained in the Cecchetti manner are known for their well-balanced movements, fast footwork, and clean lines. A number of professional ballet schools have historically used the Cecchetti Method, and trained dancers can be found in companies and countries around the world.

Lyrical dance brings jazz and ballet techniques together to create a halfway point between the two genres. Dancers develop physical, spatial, mental, and emotional awareness while matching the mood and lyrics of the music. Skills such as balance, flexibility, and breath control are essential to lyrical dancers who want to improve their technique. This style of dance is deeply connected to emotional expression. The more a dancer can channel his or her emotions and utilize them in the dance, the more the audience can feel the heart of the dancer. Without emotional backing, lyrical dance feels void and empty.

ur Jazz & Musical Theatre dance class allows your student to explore the dynamic, high energy nature of Jazz dance, while enhancing their performance quality through Musical Theatre dance styles inspired by your favorite Broadway musicals. Your student will understand the basics of Jazz & Musical Theatre technique and cultivate their unique artistry. Like jazz music, jazz dance features improvisation. This allows dancers to create a conversation between the music and their bodies while still being a structured, stage-style of dance.

Our Jazz & Musical Theatre dance class allows your student to explore the dynamic, high energy nature of Jazz dance, while enhancing their performance quality through Musical Theatre dance styles inspired by your favorite Broadway musicals. Your student will understand the basics of Jazz & Musical Theatre technique and cultivate their unique artistry. Like jazz music, jazz dance features improvisation. This allows dancers to create a conversation between the music and their bodies while still being a structured, stage-style of dance. Our Jazz & Musical Theatre class offers training in strength and flexibility while also developing balance, coordination, and musicality. Merging today’s and yesterday’s music styles, jazz and musical theatre provide an avenue for expression and passion through fluid and upbeat movement.

Tap is a form of American percussive dance emphasizing rhythms produced by the feet while wearing shoes with a metal “tap” on the heel and toe. Since tap dancing produces an audible result that is part of the performance, it is considered both a musical form and a dance form. Unlike ballet, where techniques were carefully captured and taught in academies, tap developed socially over hundreds of years as a unique, percussive expression of American jazz music. On and off-stage, steps were shared, stolen, and reinvented, eventually leading to tap dancing as we know it today. At Italia, our tap classes are centered around rhythm and timing as we bring classic spice and technique to the dance floor.

Commonly referred to as “acro” by dancers and dance professionals, acrobatic dance combines classic dance techniques and the athleticism of acrobatics. Acro moves include balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering, and dancers must be skilled in flexibility, contortion, and strength. Acro performances are often characterized by unique choreography that requires dancers to seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, and acrobatic movements. Acro is most well-known thanks to its success in the contemporary circus circuit (Cirque du Soleil) but has also seen a surge of popularity thanks to TV shows such as So You Think You Can Dance , America’s Best Dance Crew , and Dance Moms. It is an especially challenging style for dancers to master as training is required in both dance and acrobatic elements

At Italia Performing Arts, we specialize in teaching classical ballet using the Cecchetti Method. Developed by Enrico Cecchetti, an Italian native who rose to prominence as a professional ballet dancer in the 1880’s, the Cecchetti Method provides a comprehensive approach that emphasizes flexibility, strength, musicality, artistry, and a complete understanding of the theory behind each movement. Dancers trained in the Cecchetti manner are known for their well-balanced movements, fast footwork, and clean lines. A number of professional ballet schools have historically used the Cecchetti Method, and trained dancers can be found in companies and countries around the world. Miss Lorenza is fully trained and certified to teach the Cecchetti Method of classical ballet. In her classes, she focuses on developing students’ dance technique and artistry, from which she builds performance skills.

ur Jazz & Musical Theatre dance class allows your student to explore the dynamic, high energy nature of Jazz dance, while enhancing their performance quality through Musical Theatre dance styles inspired by your favorite Broadway musicals. Your student will understand the basics of Jazz & Musical Theatre technique and cultivate their unique artistry. Like jazz music, jazz dance features improvisation. This allows dancers to create a conversation between the music and their bodies while still being a structured, stage-style of dance. Our Jazz & Musical Theatre class offers training in strength and flexibility while also developing balance, coordination, and musicality. Merging today’s and yesterday’s music styles, jazz and musical theatre provide an avenue for expression and passion through fluid and upbeat movement.

Our Jazz & Musical Theatre dance class allows your student to explore the dynamic, high energy nature of Jazz dance, while enhancing their performance quality through Musical Theatre dance styles inspired by your favorite Broadway musicals. Your student will understand the basics of Jazz & Musical Theatre technique and cultivate their unique artistry. Our Jazz & Musical Theatre class offers training in strength and flexibility while also developing balance, coordination, and musicality. Merging today’s and yesterday’s music styles, jazz and musical theatre provide an avenue for expression and passion through fluid and upbeat movement.

Commonly referred to as “acro” by dancers and dance professionals, acrobatic dance combines classic dance techniques and the athleticism of acrobatics. Acro moves include balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering, and dancers must be skilled in flexibility, contortion, and strength. Acro performances are often characterized by unique choreography that requires dancers to seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, and acrobatic movements. It is an especially challenging style for dancers to master as training is required in both dance and acrobatic elements

Pointe work class for intermediate level students, developing necessary strength, technique, and artistry for dancing en pointe.

Acrobatic dance class for beginners aged 3-6, combining basic tumbling skills with dance movements in a fun and engaging atmosphere.

Ballet classes for beginners aged 7-8, focusing on developing technique, musicality, and performance quality through engaging exercises.

Introduction to acrobatic dance for beginners aged 7 and above, focusing on foundational tumbling and flexibility skills integrated with dance.

Intermediate ballet class designed to refine technique, build strength, and enhance artistic expression for dancers with prior ballet experience.

Children’s ballet classes designed for beginners aged 3-4, focusing on fundamental ballet techniques and movements in a supportive environment.

Intermediate acrobatic dance class for students aged 7+, requiring assessment, focusing on developing more complex acrobatic skills and dance choreography.

Ballet classes for beginners aged 5-6, building upon foundational ballet skills and introducing more complex movements and coordination.

Introduction to ballet for beginners aged 9 and above, covering fundamental steps, posture, and understanding of ballet terminology.

Advanced acrobatic dance class for experienced students, requiring assessment, pushing the boundaries of strength, flexibility, and complex acrobatic feats.

A specialized class focusing on ensemble work, developing advanced turning techniques, and perfecting leaping skills for dancers.

Children’s ballet classes designed for beginners aged 3-4, focusing on fundamental ballet techniques and movements in a supportive environment.

Advanced ballet training for pre-professional students, focusing on technique, strength, and artistry required for professional dance careers.

Ballet classes for beginners aged 5-6, building upon foundational ballet skills and introducing more complex movements and coordination.

Intensive ballet training for pre-professional students aiming for performance and professional careers, emphasizing advanced technique and artistic expression.

Ballet classes for beginners aged 7-8, focusing on developing technique, musicality, and performance quality through engaging exercises.

Expressive dance class for ages 8 and up, blending lyrical fluidity with modern dance's grounded and dynamic qualities.

Beginner ballet class specifically tailored for adults, introducing fundamental ballet positions, movements, and terminology in a welcoming environment.

Energetic dance class for ages 10 and up, combining jazz technique with performance skills for musical theatre productions.

Pointe work class for students in the Pro B stream, focusing on the development of strength, technique, and artistry en pointe.

Introductory class for adults exploring contemporary and modern dance techniques, focusing on body awareness, improvisation, and expressive movement.

Expressive dance class for ages 8 and up, blending lyrical fluidity with modern dance's grounded and dynamic qualities.

Combined ballet and lyrical dance class for homeschooled students aged 7+, offering a blend of classical technique and expressive movement.

Ballet class for homeschooled children aged 3-6, providing foundational ballet instruction in a setting that accommodates homeschooling schedules.

Beginner level lyrical and modern dance class for ages 8 and up, introducing expressive movement, fluidity, and foundational techniques.

Intermediate tap dance class for ages 6 and up, focusing on rhythmic footwork, musicality, and developing advanced tap techniques.

Intermediate lyrical and modern dance class requiring assessment, focusing on enhanced expression, fluidity, and more intricate choreography.

Energetic dance class for ages 10 and up, combining jazz technique with performance skills for musical theatre productions.

Advanced lyrical and modern dance class requiring assessment, challenging students with complex choreography, advanced techniques, and deep artistic expression.