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ballet I

6 years & older

Focus will be on core body strength and the beginning stages of classical ballet technique. Students will acquire knowledge in the basic vocabulary of ballet . Dancers will develop the ability to co-ordinate simple movements to produce a combination of steps within the range of their own physical capacity. Students’ performances will show a developing spatial awareness, sensitivity to music and an ability to work with others. Girls will be asked to wear black leotards, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and hair in a bun. Boys will be asked to wear a white t-shirt, black bike shorts or light-weight sweatpants, white socks and black ballet shoes.

ballet II

7 years & older

Dancers must have attended Ballet I for a minimum of 1 year. Students will be furthering their understanding in classical Ballet. Leaps and turns will be introduced as the dancers will have a developed their core body strength in Ballet I and will now be capable of supporting themselves in these more challenging ballet techniques. Girls will be asked to wear black leotards, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and hair in a bun. Boys will be asked to wear a white t-shirt, black bike shorts or light-weight sweatpants, white socks and black ballet shoes.

 

hip hop

6 years & older

Hip Hop is an explosive, funky dance style that combines memory, coordination, rhythm games, and loads of energy! This class features the most current moves and the latest music. In Hip Hop, your child will begin to learn how to break down their favorite music star’s dances, as well as help to choreograph new routines.

lyrical/contemporary

6 years & older

Lyrical & contemporary classes combine ballet, jazz & modern dance styles to create a beautiful & emotional interpretation of songs. This class focuses on both technique and creative expression.

 

jazz

6 years & older

Jazz encompasses a wide variety of other styles.  Combining the basic techniques of ballet with the more modern steps found in Pop and Broadway, “Jazz” is an upbeat, stylish, and versatile dance form. Classes include strengthening warm ups, stretching techniques, across the floor movements, leaps, turns and center combination work to fun and upbeat music. 

musical theater

6 years & older

Jazz encompasses a wide variety of other styles.  Combining the basic techniques of ballet with the more modern steps found in Pop and Broadway, “Jazz” is an upbeat, stylish, and versatile dance form. Classes include strengthening warm ups, stretching techniques, across the floor movements, leaps, turns and center combination work to fun and upbeat music.