Pre-School and Kindergarten- Ballet and Tap Combo
We explore the very basic concepts of the classical forms of the dance, and develop gross and fine motor skills, coordination, strength and rhythm. This class will perform a ballet dance and a tap dance in our Spring recital.
Musical Theatre - 4 years old and up
Our musical theatre programs consists of two classes. In Musical Theatre Dance students will learn basic broadway style dance as well as acting in dance. Musical Theatre Acting is for students who want a speaking roll in the musical review. These students will learn acting as well as singing for the stage. This is a performance based class which will perform in a musical review in the winter as well as in the Spring recital.
Hip Hop - 1st grade through High School
Dancers will explore popular, ever-changing dance moves to “hip-hop” (age appropriate) music. This is an energetic, fun dance form combining athleticism, agility, rhythm and moves found in many music videos and other popular performance pieces.
Ballet - 1st grade through High School
Students learn the structure of a ballet class, the skills associated with ballet, as well as the grace, poise and strength required of the art form. Each ballet class will perform a dance in our Spring recital. Pointe will be offered to students, ages 12- 18, by teacher approval only, according to their skill level, experience and the natural inclination of their bodies.
Tap - 1st grade through High School
Tap classes focuses on rhythms made with the feet and develops timing, rhythm and coordination. Each tap class will perform a dance in our Spring recital.
Jazz - 1st grade through High School
Students will learn the basics of American jazz dance, the popular style which combines classical leaps and jumps, with street dance, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre and more into a fun filled, creative dance form. For older students, Drill Team Jazz concentrates on the skills required in high school drill team. Contemporary Jazz concentrates on the popular forms of jazz evolving in the dance world today. Each jazz class will perform a dance in our Spring recital.