Class Descriptions:

Toddler Ballet: (Ages 3-4)
Fun intro to dance using familiar songs for coordinating basic dance steps with musical beats.
Designed to explore music and movement as an interest for possible further training
Combines Tap and Ballet styles.
Instruction divided into four basic sections: floor stretches, basic barre work, center, and introductory Tap Dance.

Ballet 1 & 2: (Ages 5-10)
Continuing students who have gone through toddler ballet, and who are starting or continuing their training.
Classes emphasizing posture, turn-out, balance, and flexibility.
Increased training in choreography, and introduction to leaps and spins.
Instruction divided into four basic sections: stretching, barre, center and corner.
Training for group dances, to present at the end of term for parents and friends, and gain practice performing.

Intermediate Ballet and Beginning Pointe: (Ages 11 and up)
Teacher approval and minimum age requirement for admittance.
Focuses on strength training, line, and technique.
Increased levels of endurance and more complex choreography. Introduction and strength building on pointe, as well as taking more classes a week, to maintain strength.
Instruction includes: stretching, barre work, center work, leaps, spins, and introductory pointe skills.
Training for group dances, to present at the end of term for parents and friends, and gain practice performing.

Intermediate Pointe and Advanced Ballet/Pointe: (Ages 11 and up)
Teacher approval and minimum age requirement for admittance.
Focuses on strength training, line, and technique.
Increased levels of endurance and more complex choreography on pointe, as well as taking more classes a week, to maintain strength.
Instruction includes: stretching, barre work, center work, leaps, and spins. Class can be entirely or partial on pointe depending on student’s strength and skill level.
Training for group dances, to present at the end of term for parents and friends, and gain practice performing.

Jazz/ Hip-Hop: (Ages 7 and up)
Emphasizes flexibility, strength, leaps, and turns.
Explores a variety of styles ranging from Hip Hop to Contemporary to a wide range of music styles.
No previous dance experience required but highly recommended.

Tap/Flamenco: (Ages 7 and up)
Learn basic rhythm and moving in time to music.
Instruction divided into three parts: warm-ups, basic tap foot work, and flamenco.
Training for group dances, to present at the end of term for parents and friends, and order to gain practice performing.

Adult Ballet & Strength: (Ages 15 and up)
Provides older dancers the opportunity to maintain their fitness and skill levels in ballet technique. This class is a drop-in style class and does not require registration or monthly rates. Notification to instructor 24 hours prior to class time is required in reserving your spot. Drop-in fees and payment means will be discussed with reservation confirmation notification.

Instruction divided into four basic sections: barre, strengthening, corner, and stretching.