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100 East 2nd
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Please note that summer classes do not have a recital and that students enrolled in the fall/spring may choose to not participate in the spring recital.
All dress code items including shoes and dancewear are available in our
Boutique in the front office.
Contact us for questions on what level may be best for you.
*DURING THE SUMMER NOT ALL CLASSES ARE OFFERED PLEASE CHECK SCHEDULE*
PRESCHOOL DANCE CLASSES
Ballet and Tumble
is for young dancers. Students will have fun starting to learn basic
motor skills, basic tumbling and stretches, and get lots of creative dance
play. These classes will perform one dance in the Spring Recital. No experience
necessary.
•
Ages 2.5-4
• 30 mins
• Dress Code: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers,
Pink Tights, Leotard of Choice, Skirts Optional
Ballet/Tap Combo is for students who want to try ballet and tap! Students will learn basic movements and dance terms, work on gaining rhythm, get to express themselves with creative movement, and of course have fun! These classes will perform in the Spring Recital. No experience necessary. Classes ages 3-4, 3-5, and 4-6 will have one recital dance and classes ages 5-7 will have two recital dances (Ballet&Tap) and costume purchases. *All dancers must be potty trained*
• Age Ranges 3-5, 4-6, 5-7
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers, Pink Tights, Leotard
of Choice, Skirts Optional
Little Hip Hoppers
gets the students really moving! Students will learn basic jazz and hip hop
moves while gaining rhythm and having fun! All music and moves will be age
appropriate. These classes will perform one dance in the Spring Recital.
No experience necessary. *All dancers must be potty trained*
• Ages 3-5, 4-6
• 30 mins
•
Dress Code: Comfortable Athletic Clothing and Clean Sneakers (not
worn outside!)
BALLET and POINTE CLASSES
Ballet/Tap
is for
students who want to try ballet and tap! Students will learn basic
movements and dance terms, work on gaining rhythm, get to express themselves
with creative movement, and of course have fun! These classes will perform
in the Spring Recital. Classes ages 3-4, 4-6, and 3-5 will have
one recital dance and classes ages 5-7 will have two recital dances
(Ballet&Tap) and costume purchases. No experience necessary. *All dancers must be potty
trained*
• Ages 3-4, 4-5, 4-6, 5-6
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers, Pink Tights, Leotard
of Choice, Skirts Optional
Ballet 1A is
for dancers interested in taking their ballet training to the next level.
Dancers will learn ballet terminology and get to use the ballet barre.
Focus will be placed on correct alignment. Students will gain poise,
grace, coordination, and flexibility. These classes will perform one
dance in the
Spring Recital. No experience necessary, but preferred.
• Ages 6+
• 45-60 mins
•
Dress Code: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers, Pink Tights, Leotard
of Choice, Skirts Optional
Ballet 1B
dancers will continue to learn ballet terminology and get to use the ballet
barre. Focus will be placed on correct alignment. Students will gain
poise, grace, coordination, and flexibility. These classes will perform
one dance in
the Spring Recital. Prior experience required.
• Ages 7+
• 60 mins
•
Dress Code: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers, Pink Tights, Leotard
of Choice, Skirts Optional
Ballet 2
builds on the fundamentals learned in Ballet 1. Dancers will expand their
ballet vocabulary and start working more from fifth position as well as
starting to incorporate more full body coordination.
These classes will perform one dance in the Spring Recital. Prior experience
required.
• Ages 8+
• 60 mins
• Dress Code: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers, Pink Tights, Leotard of Choice, Skirts Optional
By
this level hair must be in a bun so that it does not hit face when
performing turns!
Ballet 3 level
builds upon the technique learned in Ballet 2. Dancers at this level may be
invited to join the Pre/Beg Pointe class. A teacher recommendation is
required to take this class. These classes will perform one dance in the Spring
Recital. Prior experience required.
• Ages 10+
• 75 mins
• Dress Code: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers, Pink Tights, Leotard of Choice, Skirts Optional
By
this level hair must be in a bun so that it does not hit face when
performing turns!
Ballet 4 level
builds upon the technique learned in the Ballet 3 level. Dancers focus on
learning more difficult steps and emphasis will be placed on building
musicality and artistry. A teacher recommendation is required to take
this class. These classes will perform one dance in the Spring Recital. Prior
experience required.
• Ages 13+
• 75 mins
•
Dress Code: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers, Pink Tights, Leotard
of Choice, Skirts Optional
By
this level hair must be in a bun so that it does not hit face when
performing turns!
Ballet 5
level builds upon the technique learned in the Ballet 4 level. A
teacher recommendation is required to take this class. These classes will
perform one dance in the Spring Recital. Prior experience required.
• Ages 13+
• 75 mins
•
Dress Code: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers, Pink Tights, Leotard
of Choice, Skirts Optional
By this level hair must be in a bun so that it does not hit face when performing turns!
Beg Ballet is
for those students wanting to start ballet at an older age. Dancers will
learn ballet terminology and get to use the ballet barre. Focus will be
placed on correct alignment. Students will gain poise, grace, coordination,
and flexibility. These classes will perform one dance in the Spring Recital. No
experience required.
• Ages 10+
• 60 mins
•
Dress Code: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers, Pink Tights, Leotard
of Choice, Skirts Optional
By this level hair must be in a bun so that it does not hit face when performing turns!
Ballet Tech (Levels 2-5)
is for students wanting to work on
ballet technique. These classes do NOT perform in the spring recital.
• 60-90 mins
•
Dress Code: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers, Pink Tights, Leotard
of Choice, Skirts Optional
By this level hair must be in a bun so that it does not hit face when performing turns!
Pre/Beginning Pointe
helps students gain the strength and foot flexibility to start working on
pointe (on their toes!). Most of this class will be performed at the barre
to ensure proper placement. All students must have a teacher recommendation
to take the class. * Pointe shoes may only be purchased if the teacher deems
a student ready. This might require a year or more of Pre-Pointe.* Prior
ballet experience and teacher recommendation required. Dancers must be
taking at least 2 ballet classes to be placed on pointe. This class
does NOT perform in recital.
• Ages 10+
• 30 mins
Int Pointe is for
students ready to perform pointe work in the center! Dancers must have a
teacher recommendation and at least one year in beginning pointe to take
this class. This class will perform one dance in the Spring Recital.Dancers
must be taking at least 2 ballet classes to be on pointe.
• Ages 12+
• 45 mins
Adv Pointe
builds upon the technique of Int Pointe. Dancers in this class must have a
teacher recommendation and
at least three years on pointe to take this class. This
class will perform one dance in the Spring Recital.Dancers must be
taking at least 2 ballet classes to be placed on pointe.
• Ages 15+
• 45 mins
Adult True Beg Ballet is
for those adults who have decided to take ballet for the first time or
return to ballet from a
long absence! Ballet will help build strength, endurance, grace, and
flexibility. This is not a recital class. No prior
experience required.
• 60-75 mins
•
Dress Code: Ballet Slippers, Form Fitting Clothing or Leotard
and Tights
Adult Beg/Int Ballet is
for those who have had years of prior ballet experience or feel ready for a
challenge but may not be ready for the rigors of the advanced class pace.
This is not a recital class. Prior experienced required.
• 60-75 mins
•
Dress Code: Ballet Slippers, Form Fitting Clothing or Leotard
and Tights
Adult Int/Adv Ballet is
for those who have had many years of prior ballet experience and a vast
ballet vocabulary. Dancers will work on long complex combinations including
adagio, petit allegro, and grand allegro. This is not a recital class.
Prior experienced required.
• 60-75 mins
•
Dress Code: Ballet Slippers, Form Fitting Clothing or Leotard
and Tights
Adult Pointe/Pre Pointe is
for those who have had many years of prior ballet experience and a vast
ballet vocabulary. This is not a recital class. *
Pointe shoes may only be purchased if the teacher deems a student ready.
This might require a year or more of Pre-Pointe.* Prior ballet experience
and teacher recommendation required.
• 45-30 mins
•
Dress Code: Leotard and Tights
Stretch and Conditioning
will be a class devoted to gaining flexibility and strength. These classes
will NOT perform in the Spring Recital.
• 30-45 mins
• Ages 10+
JAZZ CLASSES
Beg Jazz
students will learn basic jazz technique while gaining rhythm and having
fun! These classes will perform one dance in the Spring Recital. No
experience necessary.
•
Ages 6+
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: Tan Slip On Jazz Shoes, Tan Tights, Leotard of
Choice, Skirts/Shorts Optional
Int Jazz builds on the technique learned
in Beg Jazz. Dancers will learn more complex combinations as well as
explore both Pop and Broadway jazz. These classes will perform one
dance in the
Spring Recital. Prior experience required.
• Ages 8+
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: Tan Slip On Jazz Shoes, Tan Tights, Leotard of
Choice, Skirts/Shorts Optional, Hair Pulled Back
Int/Adv Jazz
builds on the technique learned in Beg Int Jazz. Dancers will learn more
complex combinations as well as explore both Pop and Broadway jazz. These
classes will perform one dance in the Spring Recital. Prior experience required.
• Ages 10+
• 45 mins
• Dress Code: Tan Slip On Jazz Shoes, Tan Tights, Leotard of Choice, Skirts/Shorts Optional, Hair Pulled Back
Adv Jazz
builds upon the technique learned in Int Jazz. Dancers will explore both
lyrical and Broadway jazz styles and focus not only on technique but
musicality and performance quality. These classes will perform one
class in the
Spring Recital. Prior experience required.
• Ages 13+
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: Tan Slip On Jazz Shoes, Tan Tights, Leotard of
Choice, Skirts/Shorts Optional
Beg Jazz/Tap 1
are for students who would like to take both jazz and tap in a one hour
class setting. These classes are upbeat and fun! These classes will perform
two dances and have two costume purchases for the Spring Recital. No
prior experience required.
• Beg Jazz/Tap Ages 6+
• 45-60 mins
•
Dress Code: Tan Slip On Jazz Shoes, Black Mary Jane Tap Shoes
Tan Tights, Leotard of Choice, Skirts/Shorts Optional
Beg Jazz/Tap 2 are for students who would like to take both jazz and tap in a one hour class setting. These classes are upbeat and fun! These classes will perform two dances and have two costume purchases for the Spring Recital. Prior experience required.
• Beg Jazz/Tap Ages
7+
• 45-60 mins
•
Dress Code: Tan Slip On Jazz Shoes, Black Mary Jane Tap Shoes
Tan Tights, Leotard of Choice, Skirts/Shorts Optional
Int Jazz/Tap
are for students who would like to take both jazz and tap in a one hour
class setting. These classes are upbeat and fun! Prior experience required.
These classes will perform two dances and have two costume
purchases for the Spring Recital.
• Beg Jazz/Tap Ages 8+
• 60 mins
•
Dress Code: Tan Slip On Jazz Shoes, Black Lace Up Tap Shoes Tan
Tights, Leotard of Choice, Skirts/Shorts Optional
Teen/Adult Beg Jazz
is for those adults or older teens who have decided to take jazz for the
first time or return to it after a long absence! Jazz is great ways to have
fun and get exercise without a gym! This is not a recital class. No prior
experience required.
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: Jazz Shoe of Choice, Comfortable Athletic Clothing
Adult Int Jazz
is for those adults who have had previous jazz experience.
Jazz is great ways to have fun and get exercise without a gym! This
is not a recital class. Prior experience required.
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: Jazz Shoe of Choice, Comfortable Athletic Clothing
Stretch and Conditioning
will be a class devoted to gaining flexibility and strength. These classes
will NOT perform in the Spring Recital.
• Ages 10+
• 45 mins
Beg Pom
combines jazz, hip hop and cheer. This dance style uses pom poms. No prior
experience required. This class will perform one dance in the Spring Recital.
• Ages 6+
• 45 mins
Adv Pom
combines jazz, hip hop and cheer. This dance style uses pom poms. Prior
experience required. This class will perform one dance in the Spring Recital.
• Ages 13+
• 45 mins
Dance Team Prep
focuses on preparing or continuing to improve upon dance technique required
to audition or be on your high school's dance team including leaps, jumps,
turns, and kicks. No prior experience required, but preferred. This class
will NOT perform in the Spring Recital.
• Ages 13+
• 45 mins
TAP CLASSES
Ballet/Tap Combo
is for students who want to try ballet and tap! Students will learn basic
movements and dance terms, work on gaining rhythm, get to express themselves
with creative movement, and of course have fun! These classes will perform
in the Spring Recital. Classes ages 3-4 and 3-5 will have one
recital dance and classes ages 4-6 and 5-7 will have two recital dances
(Ballet&Tap) and two costume purchases. No experience necessary. *All dancers must be potty
trained*
• Age Ranges 3-5, 4-6, 5-7
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers, Pink Tights, Leotard
of Choice, Skirts Optional
Beg Jazz/Tap
are for students who would like to take both jazz and tap in a one hour
class setting. These classes are upbeat and fun! These classes will perform
two dances and have two costume purchases for the Spring Recital.
• Beg Jazz/Tap Ages 6+
• 45-60 mins
•
Dress Code: Tan Slip On Jazz Shoes, Black Mary Jane Tap Shoes
Tan Tights, Leotard of Choice, Skirts/Shorts Optional
Beg Jazz/Tap 2 are for students who would like to take both jazz and tap in a one hour class setting. These classes are upbeat and fun! These classes will perform two dances and have two costume purchases for the Spring Recital. Prior experience required.
• Beg Jazz/Tap Ages
7+
• 45-60 mins
•
Dress Code: Tan Slip On Jazz Shoes, Black Mary Jane Tap Shoes
Tan Tights, Leotard of Choice, Skirts/Shorts Optional
Int Jazz/Tap
are for students who would like to take both jazz and tap in a one hour
class setting. These classes are upbeat and fun! Prior experience required.
These classes will perform two dances and have two costume
purchases for the Spring Recital.
• Beg Jazz/Tap Ages 8+
• 60 mins
•
Dress Code: Tan Slip On Jazz Shoes, Black Lace Up Tap Shoes Tan
Tights, Leotard of Choice, Skirts/Shorts Optional
Int Tap
builds upon the technique learned from previous classes. These classes will
perform one dance in the Spring Recital. Prior
experience required.
• Ages 10+
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: Black Lace Up Tap Shoes, Comfortable Athletic
Clothing
Adv
Tap
builds upon the technique learned in Int Tap. These classes will perform
one dance in
the Spring Recital. Prior experience required.
• Ages 13+
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: Black Lace Up Tap Shoes, Comfortable Athletic
Clothing
Adult Beg
Tap
is for students new to tap. Tap
is a great way to gain rhythm and stay in shape.
This is not a rectal class. No prior experience required.
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: Black Lace Up Tap Shoes, Comfortable Athletic
Clothing
Adult Int/Adv Tap is
for those adults who have had many years of tap training. This is not a
recital class. Prior experience required.
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: Black Lace Up Tap Shoes, Comfortable Athletic
Clothing
HIP HOP CLASSES
Little Hip Hoppers
gets the students really moving! Students will learn basic jazz and hip hop
moves while gaining rhythm and having fun! All music and moves will be age
appropriate. These classes will perform one dance in the Spring Recital.
No experience necessary. *All dancers must be potty trained.*
• Ages 4-6
• 30 mins
•
Dress Code: Comfortable Athletic Clothing and Clean Sneakers (not
worn outside!)
Beg Hip Hop
combines learning dance patterns to current pop music and fun! Dancers
learn by imitating choreography more so than learning a specific technique.
All music and movement will be age appropriate. These classes will perform
one dance
in the Spring Recital. No experience necessary.
• Ages 6+, Ages 10+
• 45 mins
• Dress Code: Comfortable Athletic Clothing and Clean Sneakers (not worn outside!)
Int Hip Hop
builds upon Beginning Hip Hop. Dancers will learn longer and more
complicated patterns. All music and movement will be age appropriate.
These classes will perform one dance in the Spring Recital. Prior dance experience
required.
• Ages 9+
• 45 mins
• Dress Code: Comfortable Athletic Clothing and Clean Sneakers (not worn outside!)
Adv Hip Hop
builds upon Intermediate Hip Hop. All music and movement will be age
appropriate. These classes will perform one dance in the Spring Recital. Prior dance
experience required.
• Ages 13+
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: Comfortable Athletic Clothing and Clean Sneakers (not
worn outside!)
Teen/Adult Beg Hip Hop
is a fun class for those wanting to start learning hip hop! Upbeat popular
music will keep you motivated and is a great way to stay in shape without
the gym! No prior experience
required.
•
45 mins
•
Dress Code: Comfortable Athletic Clothing and Clean Sneakers (not
worn outside!)
ACRO CLASSES
Beg Acro
teaches the fundamentals of tumbling and rolling. Students will use the
mats for safety purposes. These classes will perform one dance in the Spring Recital.
No experience necessary.
• Ages 7+
• 45 mins
• Dress Code: No Shoes, Leotard of Choice with Footless Tights or Leggings or Unitard, Hair Pulled Back
Int Acro builds
upon Beginning Acro and teaches more complex acrobatic and tumbling skills.
Students will use mats for safety purposes. These classes will perform
one dance in
the Spring Recital. Prior experience required.
• Ages 10+
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: No Shoes, Leotard of Choice with Footless Tights or
Leggings or Unitard
MODERN/CONTEMPORARY CLASSES
Beg Modern/Contemporary
focuses on learning the fundamentals of modern dance technique. It is a
blend of Graham, Limon, Horton, and contemporary modern styles. This form
of dance allows the dancer to be creative and explore new types of
movements. These classes perform one dance in the Spring Recital. No
experience necessary.
• Ages 9+
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: No Shoes, Comfortable Athletic Clothing
Int Modern/Contemporary
focuses on building on the fundamentals of modern dance technique. It is a
blend of Graham, Limon, Horton, and contemporary modern styles. This form
of dance allows the dancer to be creative and explore new types of
movements. These classes perform one dance in the Spring Recital.
Prior experience required.
• Ages 10+
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: No Shoes, Comfortable Athletic Clothing
Adv Modern/Contemporary
builds upon the technique learned in Int Modern. This class will
start to explore more with dance improvisation and making your own
choreography. These classes perform one dance in the Spring Recital. Prior
experience required.
• Ages 13+
• 45 mins
•
Dress Code: No Shoes, Comfortable Athletic Clothing