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LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS
BEGINNING
This is an introductory level for new dancers with little to no experience. Choreography and technique will be taught gradually focusing on repetition and mind/body connection, while having fun and exploring individual creativity.This level is for ages 6-8.
INTERMEDIATE
This is a progressive level for dancers with either little to no experience or previous dance training. Choreography will be taught quicker and new technique will be introduced. We will always encourage individual creativity and continue to focus on repetition and mind/body connection, as well as developing strength and flexibility. This level is for ages 9-11.
ADV ½
This is an introduction to the Advanced Dance Program. For dancers who have surpassed the Intermediate level and are ready to learn at a quicker pace with more challenging choreography and technique.This level is for ages 11+.
ADV ⅔
This level is for those who have gone through the ½ level successfully and strive for Harder/Quicker choreography and new technique. This level is for ages 12+.
ADV ¾
This level is for those who have gone through the ⅔ level successfully and continue to strive for more challenging choreography and new technique.This level is for ages 12+.
ADV 5
This level is by invitation only for all dancers who have gone through each Advanced level successfully. Choreography will be taught in large sections quickly and is expected to be retained. Previously taught technique will be continued as well as new techniques. Training in Strength and Flexibility will continue at the Highest Level.This level is for ages 13+.
TUTU'S & TIARAS
This is a 30 minute class designed for your Preschooler/Kindergartner to explore dance through Ballet. This is a highly creative class where students will be introduced to the basics of Classical Ballet (terminology and positions) in an age appropriate method.
Attire: Hair up in a Bun or Ponytail. Pink or white tights, any color leotard, ballet skirt (optional) and pink ballet slippers.
Levels: Ages 3-5. No previous dance experience required.
TUTU'S & TIARAS / TAPPY TOES
This is a 30 minute class designed for your Preschooler/Kindergartner to explore dance through Ballet & Tap. This is a highly creative class where students will be introduced to the basics of Classical Ballet (terminology and positions) and explore rhythms through tap!
Attire: Hair up in a Bun or Ponytail. Pink or white tights, any color leotard, ballet skirt (optional) and pink ballet slippers & tap shoes
Levels: Ages 3-5. No previous dance experience required.
LIL' HIP HOPPERS / LIL’ TUMBLER’S
This is a 30 minute class which serves as a basic introduction to hip hop dance for the younger student. Students will have a fun time learning new tricks through games and movement in a safe environment! They will also use games and music, the class focuses on rhythm, musicality and basic footwork. It is a great way to get kids moving!
Attire: For both boys and girls comfy easy to move in attire with a dedicated pair of sneakers.
Levels: Ages 3-5. No previous dance experience required.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT / TAP
Our tap classes stress the basics of tap steps and tap vocabulary while teaching rhythm, musicality, syncopation, and sound in addition to movement.
Attire:
Girls- Hair up and out of the face.Form fitting top, leggings or spandex shorts and Tap Shoes.
Boys- Form fitting t-shirt, sweat pants or basketball shorts and Tap Shoes.
Levels:Ages 3-5. No previous dance experience required.
The Ballet curriculum is designed to help dancers create a strong foundation through repetitive movement of ballet vocabulary, discussion, and exploration. With a focus on creativity, discipline and technical development, dancers work in a nurturing atmosphere to build confidence and life/dance skills.
Attire:
Girls: Hair up in a bun or ponytail. Leotard tights and spandex shorts, leotard tights and skirt, or leotard and leggings. Leotards and tights may be any color. Ballet slippers are required. All attire MUST be form fitting so the teacher(s) may see your body alignment.
Boys: Form fitting t-shirt, sweat pants, or basketball shorts, and black ballet slippers are preferred however, NOT required boys may also wear socks.
Levels:
Beginning Ballet ages 6-8
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience and may have 1 year of Ballet training.
Beginning/ Intermediate Ballet ages 7-10
45 minute class
Requires dance experience and may have 1 to 2 years of Ballet training.
Advanced 1⁄2 Ballet ages 11+
45 minute class
Requires dance experience and must have 2 to 3 years of Ballet training.
Advanced ¾ Ballet Tech./ Stretch & Conditioning ages 12+
45 minute class
Required to be approved in ALL ¾ Levels.
Advanced 5 Ballet Tech./ Stretch & Conditioning 12+
60 minute class
Required to be approved in ALL 5 Levels.
Advanced ¾ & 5 Ballet ages 12+
60 minute class
Required to be approved in ALL ¾ & 5 Levels
This is a class for full Creative development both individually and in a group. Through Improvisation, dancers will acquire the skills to dance freely through emotions and be able to experiment with their movement. Our bodies are capable of so much more than repeating choreographing and learning 15technique. The movement that we allow our bodies is limited until we discover the endless possibilities that Improv provides. This class will work through the infinite ideas of movement and help dancers unleash their full potential, as well as allow them to find their strengths and dive into their weaknesses.
*These classes will NOT be in our yearly Dance Showcase.
Attire:
For both girls and boys comfy clothing and a dedicated pair of sneakers.
Levels:
Advanced ¾ & 5 Improv. Ages 12+
45 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced 5 Improv. ages 13+
45 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
This is a fusion of ballet, modern, hip hop, and jazz technique. Expression from inner emotions is a primary factor in choreographing and interpreting this art form. Lyrical dance interprets music and words, showing the emotion of the contents of the music.
Attire:
Girls: Hair up and out of the face. Form fitting top, leggings or spandex shorts and bare feet.
Boys: Form fitting t-shirt, sweat pants or basketball shorts and bare feet.
Levels:
Beginning Ballet /Lyrical ages 6-8
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience.
Intermediate Lyrical/ Contemp. ages 9-11
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience and may have 1 to 3 years of some form of Jazz or Ballet training.Int.
Intermediate Lyrical/ Jazz ages 9-11
45-minute class
-Requires no previous dance experience and may have 1 to 3 years of some form
Levels:
Advanced ½ Lyrical/ Contemp. ages 11+
45 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced ⅔ Lyrical/ Contemporary ages 12+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced ¾ Lyrical/ Contemp. ages 12+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced 5 Lyrical/ Contemp. ages 13+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Adult Lyrical/ Contemp. Ages 16+
60 minute class
Requires no Previous dance experience.
Our tap classes stress the basics of tap steps and tap vocabulary while teaching rhythm, musicality, syncopation, and sound in addition to movement.
Attire:
Girls: Hair up and out of the face.Form fitting top, leggings or spandex shorts and Tap Shoes.
Boys: Form fitting t-shirt, sweat pants or basketball shorts and Tap Shoes.
Levels:
Tutu’s & Tiara’s/ Tappy Toes ages 3-5
30 minute class
Requires no previous experience.
Creative Movement/ Tap ages 3-5
30 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience.
Beginning/ Intermediate Tap ages 6-11
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience.
Levels:
Intermediate/ Advanced ages 9+
45 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Adult Tap 16+
60 minute class
Requires no previous Tap experience and may have 1 to 3 years of some form of Tap training.
Jazz classes are both fun and energetic while building a student's dance vocabulary. Jazz uses many of the techniques from other forms of dance and allows students to bring out their individual dance style and originality. There is a strong emphasis on proper execution while focusing on fundamental jazz technique.
Attire:
Girls: Hair up and out of the face. Form fitting top, leggings or spandex shorts and bare feet.
Boys: Form fitting t-shirt, sweat pants or basketball shorts and bare feet.
Levels:
Beginning Jazz ages 6-8
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience.
Intermediate Lyrical/ Jazz ages 9-11
45 minute class
Requires 1 to 3 years of Ballet or Jazz training.
Intermediate Musical Theater/ Jazz 9-11
45 minute class
Requires 1 to 3 years of Ballet or Jazz training.
Levels:
Advanced ½ & ⅔ Jazz/ Funk ages 11+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced ¾ Jazz/ Funk ages 12+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced 5 Jazz/ Funk ages 13+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
This is a high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today’s top video choreographers. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
Attire:For both girls and boys comfy clothing and a dedicated pair of sneakers.
Levels:
Beginning Hip Hop ages 6-8
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience.
Intermediate Hip Hop ages 9-11
45 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience or 1 to 2 years of some form of dance training.
Adult Hip Hop/Jazz Funk ages 16+
60 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience or 1 to 2 years of some form of dance training.
Levels:
Advanced ½ Hip Hop/Jazz Funk ages 11+
45 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced ⅔ Hip Hop/Jazz Funk ages 12+
45 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced ¾ Hip Hop ages 12+
45 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Advanced 5 Hip Hop ages 13+
45 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Adult Hip Hop/ Jazz Funk 16+
60 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience.
Adult Fitness Hip Hop 16+
60 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience.
This class will teach you all of the styles created back in the day by the first B-boys and B-girls from NYC to California. This is also a great way to help your child build strength and endurance through movement. By learning to express your moves in a freestyle form you will be ready for battle in any situation!
*These classes will NOT be in our yearly Dance Showcase.
Attire:
For both girls and boys comfy clothing, a dedicated pair of sneakers, and a beanie (a winter hat) on hand.
Levels:
Advanced ⅔ & ¾ Breaking ages 12+
45 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
This class is for students who are ready to take their dance experience to a new level through creative exploration. These students will have the opportunity to express themselves through choreography by discussing and learning how to create, stage, and perform excellent dances! All styles of dance will be included and encouraged during this class, and these students will be given many unique prompts and ideas to help push themselves out of the box as choreographers!! They will also work on a dance collaboratively as a class and perform at the end of this dance season for our show!
Attire:
For both girls and boys comfy clothing and a dedicated pair of sneakers.
Levels:
Advanced ¾ & 5 Student Choreography Ages 14+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
Whether you dream of dancing for a team in college or possibly even the NFL / NBA, these students will learn various motions and skills essential for making high level teams in the future! This class will have a strong emphasis on Pom style dance as well as flexibility, strength, jumps, and various skills. These students will also have the opportunity to practice a variety of game day sideline dances & fight songs in preparation for future tryouts!
Attire:
Form fitting top, leggings or spandex shorts and a dedicated pair of flexible running/tennis shoes.
Levels:
Advanced ¾ & 5 Ages 13+
60 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval —2- 3 years of dance experience required
This class will also include learning motions, cheers, chants, Pom style dance, tumbling and stunts. Your child will gain confidence as well as strength and flexibility!
Attire:
For both girls and boys comfy clothing and a dedicated pair of sneakers.
Levels:
Beginning Tumbling/ Pom/ Cheer ages 6-8
45 minute class
Requires no previous tumbling or cheer experience.
Intermediate Tumbling/ Pom/ Cheer ages 9+
45 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
These classes are a great addition to all students and parents that would like to keep their bodies moving through creativity and to also improve aerobic fitness, muscular endurance and even flexibility!
Attire:
For both girls and boys comfy clothing and a dedicated pair of sneakers.
Levels:
Adult Fitness Hip Hop 16+
60 minute class
Requires no previous dance experience.
Bootybarre 12+
60 minute class
Requires no previous Bootybarre experience.
Adult Yoga 16+
60 minute class
Requires no previous Yoga experience.
Adv. ¾ % Cardio Circuit 12+
30 minute class
Requires Teacher Approval.
