Classes for 3 to 5 year olds are an introduction to dance.The primary goal is to foster a love of movement and expose our young students to the different forms of dance.The creative component is quite large.Several fun or special activities happen in each class.For example, a scarf or flag dance at the end can facilitate the dancer’s own physical expression. Taking part in dancing out a narrative helps children to understand that dancing is expression.It is a means of communicating feelings and actions.The vocabulary covered in Pre Dances all steps which a 3 year old can master and they build self-confidence.The vocabulary is also set up students for dance.

 BALLET/JAZZ

Ballet is a form of dance which exhibits strength, elegance, turnout through flexibility. Ballet provides the basic building blocks for most dance types. Jazz is the expression of strength, expression, isolations and lines but to faster forms of music as Broadway, Pop and Childrens songs for younger students but graduating to faster more diverse forms of dances as they get older. The purpose of this class is to expose students to both forms and introduce. As they progress to age 7, students should add a Ballet or Jazz technique to their class schedule to move toward a more advanced program.

MODERN DANCE

Modern dance is a more relaxed, free form of dance in which choreographers use emotions and moods to design their own steps, in contrast to ballets structured technical format.

POINTE-  This is a part of our advanced program- see below

Pointe is the form of ballet when students are technically and physically ready for shoes that have a very hard surface to provide for the student to dance on their toes.  Strict attention is given to the readiness of the student for this form of ballet.  Increased technique classes and Ballet classes are required to avoid back and ankle problems as well as to maintain correct presentation of steps.

TAP

Tap dancing is  a form of dance where taps are on the ball and heel of the shoes.  It is rhythmic dance and is done to Broadway music or to songs  with a variety of rhythms and styles.

ADVANCED DIVISION- By Audition only Pre Team: 

By recommendation or audition.  Students take 2 hours of dance per week-  Participation in a Holiday show and recitals at the end of the year. They sign up for a pre team and also Ballet I class.

Dance Teams:   Different ages and levels-  By audition only.  Students take 3 classes per week and participate in a Holiday show and recitals at the end of the year.  They also participate in a Competition and may be asked to do benefits.  Summer Intensive required

Modern Company:  Students take 4 hours of dance per week-  Many students are on team as well and  do not have to take additional technique classes if they are presently taking them in another advanced class.  Participation in a Holiday show and recitals at the end of the year.  They also participate in a Competition and may be asked to do benefits.
Summer Intensive Required

Tap Company:  Students take 3 hours of dance per week-  Many students are on team as well and  do not have to take additional technique classes if they are presently taking them in another advanced class.  Participation in a Holiday show and recitals at the end of the year.  They also participate in a Competition and may be asked to do benefits.  Summer Intensive Required.

Hip Hop Company:  Students take 3 hours of dance per week-  Many students are on team as well and  do not have to take additional technique classes if they are presently taking them in another advanced class.  Participation in a Holiday show and recitals at the end of the year.  They also participate in a Competition and may be asked to do benefits.

Pointe/Pre Pointe:  Students take 2 or more classes per week based on their level and whether they get their Pointe shoes.  This is determined by the directors and not by the age or number of years in the program.   Participation in the Ballet Production is required but recitals at the end of the year are optional. 

Dance Company:  (Advanced company)Students take 4 hours of dance per week plus they must participate in either Ballet Concerto or Modern Company-  Many students are on team as well and  do not have to take additional technique classes if they are presently taking them in another advanced class.  Participation in a Holiday show and recitals at the end of the year.  They also participate in a Competition and may be asked to do benefits.

Ballet Company:  Students ages 7 and older audition for our Ballet Company.  They are placed as Apprentices, Junior Trainees, Junior or Senior Concerto if they are invited to participate.   Younger students 7-9 are placed but levels and hours increase based on the interest and work of the student. Participation in recitals at the end of the year.  They also participate in a Ballet Production and may be asked to do benefits.  Nutcracker production every other year.