Class Descriptions
My Dancer & Me
Do you and your itty bitty dancer love to leap and twirl? Spend some special time with your tiny dancer each week in this fun and active creative movement class for our youngest students! Our goal is to help your dancer learn to love movement and music while bonding with you.
Ballet
Ballet is a traditional performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the 15th century, and was later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become a widespread and highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary. Ballet has been the foundation for many other dance forms such as jazz, modern, contemporary, and more. Classical ballet technique is a phenomenal way to build confidence and poise while fostering creativity and physical strength. We highly suggest to all our dancers that they study ballet in addition to any other dance forms they may be interested in. Dancers ages 10+ must attend an audition for ballet level placement.
Pointe
Pointe is an advanced practice of classical ballet involving a hardened ballet shoe (pointe shoe) that assists the dancer in rising onto the tips of their toes. Traditionally performed by female artists, pointe is a challenging dance form all of its own. For many dancers, pointe is a lofty goal and a big milestone in their dancing lives! To be evaluated for pointe, our students must be at least 11 years of age and placed in a Level III ballet class. Additionally, dancers must show an extraordinary understanding of ballet technique, high levels of responsibility and maturity, as well as a high level of strength and flexibility. Dancers may not register for pointe without prior evaluation by one of our staff members.
Jazz
Jazz is a performance dance that arose in America in the mid 20th century alongside jazz music. The style takes inspiration from traditional African dance styles and classical ballet technique, blending them into a fun and energetic dance from. Today, jazz dance can be seen in commercial dance, on Broadway, and more!
Tap
Tap is a form of dance which uses the sounds of special shoes striking the floor to create percussion and rhythms. Tap dance builds cardio, strength, and most importantly: musicality!
Lyrical
Express your true self through this artistic dance form! Lyrical uses a combination of ballet and contemporary dance techniques to move expressively to emotional music and themes.
Contemporary
Contemporary is a genre of dance performance that developed during the mid-20th century and has since grown to become one of the dominant genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world. Contemporary dance sprang from a combining of countless styles, and has infinite iterations depending on the teacher or choreographer, as it is strongly rooted in personal, emotional expression. Most notably, it is derived from a mixture of classical ballet technique, modern, and jazz styles.
Modern
Modern is a broad genre of western concert or theatrical dance which grew from a rebellion against classical ballet technique. While it still has a strong technique and requires focused training, Modern dance is a more grounded and emotive form of dance. It is often used as a stepping stone toward the study of Contemporary dance.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop dance is a combination of various street dance styles which came about during the 1970s in unison with Hip Hop music. Hip Hop is influenced by a wide range of styles that are energetic, grounded, and full of personality. The high-energy, fun atmosphere of our Hip Hop classes makes it a favorite for many of our students.
Acro
Acro is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athleticism and unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics. It is a popular dance style in competitive dance, professional contemporary dance, and contemporary circus productions.
Musical Theater (Triple Threat)
Our Triple Threat Musical Theater class is geared for the dancer who dreams of Broadway! Students will learn everything they need to know to perform in their favorite Musical Theater production; Sing, dance, and act in this dynamic course!
Student Company Program
Our award winning student company program allows dancers to train in pre-professional dance technique and perform in exclusive shows and competitions throughout the year. Dancers train multiple nights per week with instructors who challenge them both physically and artistically to grow into the best performers they can be. This season, student company dancers will have the opportunity to perform in the Fall Contemporary Show, Spring Storybook Show, and Applause Talent Competition. Company dancers are also given featured roles in our annual performances of The Nutcracker Fairies, and Spring Recital. Student Company Levels include: Pre-Apprentice, Apprentice I, Apprentice II, Theater I, and Theater II based on age and skill level. This program is available by audition for dancers age 6+.
Pre-Professional Division
The Pre-Professional division is a program for dedicated dancers, ages 11-18, to receive top-notch ballet training while cultivating artistry in contemporary dance. The dancers selected for the division will receive additional performance opportunities to showcase their growth in both ballet and contemporary technique. An exciting feature of the program is its partnership with professional dance companies, conventions, competitions, guest artists, and adjudicated performances.