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Zumba is a Latin-inspired, aerobic dance workout that is all about having fun! Zumba combines many elements of fitness including cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility all set to upbeat, high energetic music! Previous dance experience is not necessary; as Miss Amy says, "When is doubt, just wiggle!" Bring your water bottle, a towel, and your smile. Just follow along, shake off your stress and have fun while you are at it.

Zumba is a Latin-inspired, aerobic dance workout that is all about having fun! Zumba combines many elements  of fitness including cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility all set to upbeat, high energetic music! Previous dance experience is not necessary; as Miss Amy says, "When is doubt, just wiggle!"

We practice yoga skills to learn and grow our practice through fluid movement which develops coordination, balance, flexibility and calm. One of the greatest benefits of Hatha Yoga is that it can be transformative – creating more meaningful connection to ourselves.

Fast-paced and fun, tap offers students a more challenging repertoire. C omplex rhythms are just the start to the skills for these dancers. Whether you’re hoofing, soft-sh oeing, or “stomp”-ing, making music with your feet at BRAVO has never been so rewarding. *Please note that Placement classes are a full-year commitment [both the fall and spring sessions].

Building on basic character development and dance techniques, our Advanced Musical Theater class pushes students to sharpen their ability to project a story using their emotions and movements. Student's will perform a song similar to how it would be produced in a full musical, without the intimidation that often comes with singing. This allows student to focus on honing their physical abilities as a performer, and encourages exploration of new ideas. Student's will also be taught professionalism in the theater and learn audition techniques in a judgment-free space. Dancers at this level must be able to learn choreography quickly, and be disciplined to practice at home. This class moves quickly, and there are a lot of moving pieces and parts so you are often not doing the same thing as the person next to you. You must be able to recall your own dance track and perform it well while seeing other dancers perform something different around you. Dancers should also be proficient in double pirouettes, double stag turns, barrel turns, characterization, and strong kick technique. Required shoes will be discussed in class based on the character you are portraying. Please wear black or nude jazz shoes to class. *Please note that Placement classes are a full-year commitment [both the fall and spring sessions].

Modern will explore movement concepts like fall and release, space and time, unison, sequence opposition, and improvisation. In Modern, we articulate and communicate ideas, stories, and express emotions. Class will start with a floor and standing warm-up followed by center and traveling exercises that focus on proper technique, spinal articulation (including contractions and spirals), musicality, and movement quality. *Please note that Placement classes are a full-year commitment [both the fall and spring sessions].

At BRAVO, we strike the pe rfect balance between pop culture and the foundations that the art of dance was based upon. Students get the movements they like with the structure they need, and our parents are happy to see their students perform fresh, cool movements that are age appropriate. Our Hip Hop reflects classic movements seen from dance teams to Broadway and brings a street flavor to the art of dance. Solid black sneakers are required. *Please note that Placement classes are a full-year commitment [both the fall and spring sessions].

One of the many things that separate BRAVO from other s tudios is our commitment to listening to our students. Years ago, our BRAVO family told us that t hey wanted an opportunity to "earn" their spot in class instead of relying on teachers to decide where they will best learn, perform, and have fun. BRAVO took what you said to heart and we created a non-threatening, fun, and exciting "audition" process to help students get their feet wet and show us their achievement goals. Our High School Auditioned Classes work on strength, tricks, body isolations, and fast rhythms. Depending upon the skills and desires of each auditioned class, the lyrical class portion may take a more modern feel. Dancers will perform one routine for the December show, and two routines for the June show. For the spring session, and a Guest Choreographer will teach one of their two dances. Dancers must have occasional weekend availability for Guest Choreographer master class(es). TB D- Black or nude jazz shoes are required fo r the fall and spring, and black sneakers are required for the spring. *Please note that Placement classes are a full-year commitment [both the fall and spring sessions].

This class focuses on working as an ensemble, emphasizing working and trusting those dancers around you. Dancers will hone their ability to project an emotional narrative through the foundation of breath and core support. Contemporary dance stresses transferal motions including floor work, contractions, and releases giving a dancer better control of their abilities. Dancers should be very comfortable with knee and ground work. Our goal is to work beyond dancer 'tricks' and strengthen the foundation and creativity that shapes unique movements. Dancers must have strong ballet technique as a foundation which we can explore their contemporary flair. Dancers must have basic acrobatic abilities including a cartwheel, handstand, backward roll, and standing bridge. Dancers must also have strong pirouettes, calypsos, grand jetes, fish-flops, and tilts. This class works and performs as a group, building trust so we can explore partnering and stunt work. This group works together to lift each other up! Nude contemporary or half-soled shoes are required. *Please note that Placement classes are a full-year commitment [both the fall and spring sessions].

Advanced ballet students study full barre exercises as well as center work.  Students work at a high level during their technique class, focusing on continued core and muscle strength, tone, and flexibility.  Pointe work includes barre, center and repertoire.  Students that attend the pointe portion of the class must already be advanced enough to have the ankle strength for pointe, and must be approved by BRAVO staff.  Pink ballet shoes and pink satin pointe shoes are required. *Please note that Placement classes are a full-year commitment [both the fall and spring sessions].

This class is to celebrate the graduating seniors who have danced at BRAVO for their high school careers! Miss Amy leads this class of dancers (with a partner of their choosing) in various styles such as traditional ballroom, salsa, cha-cha and more! This class does not meet for the entire session, and begins in March. This class cumulates with a vivacious performance during our June Show! Miss Amy and the BRAVO Office will reach out to those qualifying Senior students with more information regarding signing up during the spring session.

Fast-paced and fun, tap offers students a more challenging repertoire. C omplex rhythms are just the start to the skills for these dancers. Whether you’re hoofing, soft-sh oeing, or “stomp”-ing, making music with your feet at BRAVO has never been so rewarding. Black tap shoes required.

Formerly called Dance Theater, our Musical Theater class explores dramatized movements with character exploration to better enhance a story. Similar to “Glee” performances, our Musical Theater students take a song and turn it into a production! In addition to learning principal dance movements, this class also delves into character study, scene analysis, and stage presence. Students are encouraged to take risks and push their imaginations to create larger than life characters! Black jazz shoes are required for this class.

This is our non-placement high school combo class which focuses on strength, body isolations and the technique needed for each dance style. This class offers a “y’all come” policy and can also be started mid-ye ar for those of you with a busy schedule! Dancers will perform one jazz routine and the finale Traditions for the December show. For our June show, dancers will perform one hip-hop and one jazz routine. Dancers will have a master hip-hop class during the spring session with a guest choreographer. TB D- Black or nude jazz shoes are required for the fall and spring, and additionally black sneakers are required for the spring.

Our top male dancers have always been a crowd favorite. With the unique opportunity to work with professional guest choreographers, our high school All Boys Hip Hop/Modern Combo class requires athleticism, stamina, and a sense of ADVENTURE. Weight training, agility, and circuit exercises help dancers create powerful, masculine movements with the control and flexibility needed to perform in any sport, especially dance. Dancers will perform one routine and the finale Traditions for the December show. For our June show, dancers will perform one hip-hop and one jazz routine. Dancers will have a master hip-hop class during the spring session with a guest choreographer. Black jazz shoes are required for the fall and spring, and black sneakers are required for the spring.

Ballet students study full barre exercises as well as center work.  Students work at a high level during their technique class, focusing on continued core and muscle strength. Class will include basic barre exercises, center, and across the floor. We will learn about body alignment, movement quality, carriage of the upper body and flexibility. Dancers will only dance in soft/flat ballet shoes. Pink ballet shoes are required.

Building upon the basic steps and foot isolations, dancers are introduced to more syncopated rhythms, more complicated turns, and tougher combinations will be explored. Black tap shoes are required for this class. Black tap shoes are required.

Formerly called Dance Theater, our Musical Theater class explores dramatized movements with character exploration to better enhance a story. Similar to “Glee” performances, our Musical Theater students take a song and turn it into a production! In addition to learning principal dance movements, this class also delves into character study, scene analysis, and stage presence. Students are encouraged to take risks and push their imaginations to create larger than life characters! Black jazz shoes are required for this class.

Lyrical movement is a cousin to ballet. With more forgiving technique, lyrical is often performed in parallel and has a more emotive style. Students experiment with fluid motions, sustained balance, flexibility, and grace. Lyrical class is a wonderful way to gain experience in the genre. Pink ballet shoes are required.

At BRAVO, we strike the perfect balance between pop culture and the foundations that the art of dance was based upon. Students get the movements they like with the structure they need, and our parents are happy to see their students perform fresh, cool movements that are age appropriate. Dancers will develop a strong foundation of battements, pirouettes, and jetes so they can expand their skills safely and with longevity. Black jazz shoes are required.

At BRAVO, we strike the pe rfect balance between pop culture and the foundations that the art of dance was based upon. Students get the movements they like with the structure they need, and our parents are happy to see their students perform fresh, cool movements that are age appropriate. Our Hip Hop reflects classic movements seen from dance teams to Broadway and brings a street flavor to the art of dance. Solid black sneakers are required.

Contemporary dance is much more than just a combination of ballet, lyrical, and jazz styles. This form of dance defies traditional technique by integrating body and mind into fluid motions that project a dancer's emotion. Through breath and torso supported movements, contemporary elements include floor work, fall and r ecovery, contractions, and releases. This class allows dancers to safely explore these e lements and reach outside of their comfort zone. Nude contemporary or half-soled shoes are required.

Ballet is designed to develop awareness of alignment and basic ballet vocabulary and technique, without being too "boring". Ballet technique is the foundation of all dance styles, so it's important to learn but sometimes hard to focus. Why not make ballet fun?! Class will include basic barre exercises, center, and across the floor. We will learn about body alignment, movement quality, carriage of the upper body and flexibility. If you want to build your strength and skills to be en' pointe, this is the class for you! Pink ballet shoes are required.

Tap is learning basic steps and combinations, focusing on foot isolations and tap terminology. Rhythms are simple and fun as we explore the different sounds that can be made with each part of the footwear. Black tap shoes are required for this class.

Musical Theater class explores dramatized movements with character exploration to better enhance a story. These dancers learn to portray a character, and tell their story with their bodies. Dancers learn about musicals, theater performance and musical theatre history in addition to dance technique! Students are encouraged to take risks and push their imaginations to create larger than life characters! Black jazz shoes are required for this class.

At BRAVO, we strike the perfect balance between pop culture and the foundations that the art of dance was based upon. Students get the movements they like with the structure they need, and our parents are happy to see their students perform fresh, cool movements that are age appropriate. Dancers will develop a strong foundation of battements, pirouettes, and jetes so they can expand their skills safely and with longevity. Black jazz shoes are required.

Our goal for this level is to build on the basic understanding of ballet technique and vocabulary.  This class is ideal for those dancers who want to strengthen their technique as it offers a more focused environment. Students get an emphasis on barre work and positions of the b ody.  Focus is placed on correct alignment, strengthening, toning, and flexibility of the muscles. Pink ballet shoes are required.

Beginning Tap is learning basic steps and combinations, focusing on foot isolations and tap terminology. Rhythms are simple and fun as we explore the different sounds that can be made with each part of the footwear. Black tap shoes are required for this class.

Our goal in Jazz is to learn technique and fundamentals that easily translate to other genres of dance, such as h ip hop and tap. Dancers work on flexibility, body awareness, and self-discipline. Jazz is offered as part of a combo class at BRAVO, as it compliments both tap and ballet technique at a beginning level. Black jazz shoes are required.

This class is for the dancer who can’t stop twirling in the kitchen while you’re making dinner! Ballet is a gentl e introduction to the world of ballet, including technique, barre work, and across the floor. Never boring, Ballet is sets a fun, firm foundation for every dancer. Pink ballet shoes are required.

Beginning Tap is learning basic steps and combinations, focusing on foot isolations and tap terminology. Rhythms are simple and fun as we explore the different sounds that can be made with each part of the footwear. Black tap shoes are required for this class.

Our goal in Jazz is to learn technique and fundamentals that easily translate to other genres of dance, such as h ip hop and tap. Dancers work on flexibility, body awareness, and self-discipline. Jazz is offered as part of a combo class at BRAVO, as it compliments both tap and ballet technique at a beginning level. Black jazz shoes are required.

This class is for the dancer who can’t stop twirling in the kitchen while you’re making dinner! Ballet is a gentl e introduction to the world of ballet, including technique, barre work, and across the floor. Never boring, Ballet is sets a fun, firm foundation for every dancer. Pink ballet shoes are required.

Creative Movement focuses on a child’s quick sense of success using games, music, and physical tasks. Dancers work to stretch, balance, and control their bodies. Creative Movement prepares st udents for all genres of dan ce. The class is fun, fast-paced, and full of energy! Perfect for the first time dancer! Dancers must be at least 3 years old as of September 1st, 2025 and must be potty trained . Ballet shoes are required.

This is a slower moving class for those who have never done yoga, who have arthritis, or are healing from an injury. Getting up and down from the floor is required.

This popular workout uses your own body weight to build core strength and flexibility through a series of floor-based mat exercises. A practice of control, focus, and a heightened sense of fluidity brings the body into a state of harmony. Take a class once, devotees insist, and you'll feel a difference almost immediately.

We practice yoga skills to learn and grow our practice through fluid movement which develops coordination, balance, flexibility and calm. One of the greatest benefits of Hatha Yoga is that it can be transformative – creating more meaningful connection to ourselves. During summer months we take our practice outside to a lovely quiet setting, weather permitting. If it is cold or raining, we will continue our practice indoors at the BRAVO Center.

11 Weeks of Dance Classes between September 15th thru December 6th, 2025. Includes Fall Break: No Regular Dance Classes November 24th thru 28th, 2025. Includes Performance Opportunity: Two Holiday Spectacular Performances on Saturday, December 6th, 2025 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM at the Al. Ringling Theatre. Mandatory Dress Rehearsal will be held the evening of Friday, December 5th, 2025. Costumes and tights will be measured and ordered within the first few weeks of class. Students with accounts in good standing will take their costumes home upon delivery.