Classes Offered:
Mommy & Me
Approximate Age: 1 – 2 years
The class introduces exercises to help develop gross motor skills, spatial awareness, beginner dance technique and positions, coordination, building upper, lower and abdominal strength, as well as providing a fun experience and parent bonding. Taught once a week for 45 minutes.
Fairytale Dance
Age: 2 – 4
In this class your child will be exposed to the wonderful world of dance through story telling, basic ballet and creative movement. We will have fun by not only learning how to dance but by learning important life skills such as listening and following directions, socialization and team work, self expression, coordination, physical health and exercise. Taught once a week for 45 minutes.
Pre Ballet I
Approximate Age: 3-4
Designed for youngest students, this class stresses coordination, motor skills, musical awareness, spatial awareness, and listening skills. Special music and musical instruments help engage the students’ attention and imagination. Two classes available (Monday & Saturday) per week each one hour long. Students at this level take only one class but are welcome to attend both if desired.
Pre Ballet II
Approximate Age: 5-6
Pre Ballet II focuses on coordination, motor skills developments, creative expression, musical appreciation, and the relationship between music and dance. Basic ballet steps are incorporated into fun dance exercises that children can enjoy. Two classes available (Tuesday & Wednesday) per week each one hour long. Students at this level take only one class but are welcome to attend both if desired.
Pre-Ballet III
Approximate Age: 7-9
This class solidly prepares students to advance to the first level of the Vaganova method. Students are taught the basic fundamentals of the ballet technique and develop the self-discipline necessary to continue the study of classical ballet. Taught once a week for one hour.
Beginner
Approximate Age: 9 & Up
Length: 2-3 years
This level is the primary focus of ballet education and technique. This level offers a systematic and consecutive method of training according to the Vaganova method.
When a student reaches the Vaganova II level, it is recommended to attend a minimum of two 1.5 hour classes per week, along with the Stretch class.
Intermediate
Approximate Age: 12 & Up (Placement by Teacher)
Length: 2-3 years
Students develop practical skills and more complex movements and combinations. Muscular self control and basic coordination and expression is emphasized.
It is strongly recommended for these students to attend a minimum of four ballet classes, each class being 1.5 hours and a one hour Stretch class.
Once a student is introduced to pointe, the Stretch class and a minimum of 3 ballet classes are required weekly. At least one of the required ballet classes must be a technique class for students to be on pointe.
Advanced
Approximate Age: 14 & Up (Placement by Teacher)
Length: 4 years
This level concentrates on the mastery of more complex movements, combinations, turns and jumps. The advanced level of study further develops and defines artistic and technical expression. The ongoing development of performance skills is taught and stressed.
It is strongly recommended for these students to attend a minimum of four ballet classes, each class being 1.5 hours and a one hour Stretch class.
Once a student is introduced to pointe, the Stretch class and a minimum of 3 ballet classes are required weekly. At least one of the required ballet classes must be a technique class for students to be on pointe.
Jazz
Approximate Age: 6 & Up
This type of dance consists of various dances influenced by rhythms and techniques of jazz music. Each dancer will focus on the ability to move, isolate, and control parts of the body which is an essential skill required for making rapid adjustment to the various styles encountered in dance. Four classes available (Jazz I, II, III, IV) taught once a week for one hour.
Musical Theater
Age: 8 & Up
A fusion of Jazz, Modern, Contemporary and Broadway styles, techniques and movements choreographed to music used in traditional and modern Musicals and Broadway shows. Dancers will work to develop their on-stage presence and learn to incorporate acting into dance to improve expression and movements. Two classes available (Beginner/Intermediate & Advanced) per week each one hour long.
Tap
Approximate Age: 4 & Up
Develops style and is excellent for rhythm, timing, and sharpness of footwork.
Classes start with the basics to both traditional and contemporary tap styles to build a solid tap technique in a fun and supportive environment. Exercises, improvisation skills, and simple combinations give a foundation for learning tap repertory in higher levels. Pace is moderate for the appropriate levels. Three classes available (Tap I, II, III) per week each one hour long.
Stretch for Dancers
Approximate Age: 11 & Up
This class provides necessary stretching and is designed specifically for dancers to increase strength, flexibility and stamina. The Stretch class is required for Vaganova III and IV, and any student that is en pointe for additional strengthening required to be en pointe.
BlendedBarre+
Approximate Age: 18+
A fun, upbeat class for adults that combines ballet barre for strengthening and toning, Jazz for cardio, and Pilates for stretching and lengthening the muscles of the body. Two classes available (Thursday & Saturday) per week each one hour long.