Class Descriptions

Ballet
Ballet is a formal and technical style of dance. And can be traced back to the late 15th century. Classes focus on core strength, flexibility, body alignment, and muscle control. The method of ballet can vary depending upon the training of the individual instructor. Ballet develops grace, poise, and discipline.

Jazz
Jazz is known for its powerful jumps, high kicks, and precise turns. Technique focuses on building a strong core with the ability to use the spine in undulations and contractions. We explore different styles of jazz choreography including character, broadway, adagio, or dance team.

Lyrical
Lyrical is a combination of jazz and ballet technique that allows for a greater ex-pression of lyrics. Contemporary is similar to lyrical in technique and incorporates modern elements that allow for both lyrical and abstract interpretation of move-ment. Both styles are relatively new as dance forms and can vary from one class to another.

Tap
Tap can come in a variety of styles, but the taps on the shoes makes it a fun, percussive form of dance. Tap dancing is an American art form with a history of influences of African, Irish, and Spanish dance. We develop tappers who can function as Broadway, rhythm, or classical tap dancers. We focus on technique, vocabulary, syncopation and improvisation.

Hip Hop
Hip Hop has developed from street dancing and now incorporates styles ranging from cheerleading to urban styles. Students enjoy this style of dance while exploring the dance concepts of space, time, energy and focus.

Creative Dance/Movement
Creative Movement classes are an introduction to dance and interpretive movement. Our classes are based on brain-compatible dance education concepts. Children re-enforce neurological pathways to develop movement patterns as the base of all dance education. All this, while having a good time meeting friends.

Pre-dance or Dance
Pre-dance classes are offered to children ages 4-7 as they transition from a creative movement class to a more structured technique class. These classes usually combine styles to expose dancers to a variety of movement possibilities. Elements of Ballet, Jazz and Tap are incorporated into each class.

Voice
Voice lessons to bring out the singer in us all. Classes range from children through adult. Classes go in three month sessions with a performance oportunity at the end of each session.

Acting
Complete the package with acting classes offered by the Session (three months).

Glee
Singing and dancing lessons for live stage performance. Classes offered in Sessions (Three months).