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Pre-Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 4-6)

Introduces children to basic ballet, tap steps, or jazz steps and vocabulary using fun costumes & props.

Ballet

Ballet provides a solid foundation for other forms of dance and forms the basis for discipline, creativity, and appreciation of dance as an art form. Barre and center work build strength and flexibility.

Individual guidance is applied to develop coordination and poise. Students are invited to take Pointe when their strength and technical achievement reaches a certain level.

Pointe *teacher recommendation required
En pointe (pointe) means "on the tip" and is a part of classical ballet technique practiced using specially reinforced shoes called pointe shoes or toe shoes.

Modern

Incorporates creativity & self-expression with a focus on strength in movement and spatial awareness & imagery.

Creative Dance (ages 2.5-4)

Children will express their ideas and feelings through improvisation, rhythm, group songs, and dances using fun costumes & props while gaining confidence and body awareness.

Hip Hop

Features the hottest steps and choreography seen in music videos and concerts. Students will explore both new school and old school foundation movement.

Tap

Is an intricate form of dance with the feet as well as the body. Tap enhances rhythmic dynamics, speed and agility with a focus on total body movement, technique, and performance quality.

Jazz

Classes teach basic jazz dance technique, terminology and movement quality with an emphasis on proper execution of jazz isolations, rhythms and style performed to contemporary music.