CLASS OFFERINGS

ACRO

Acrobatics (Acro) teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique. Students will learn such things as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance, & contortion tricks. Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility and strength.

BALLET

Students will learn classical ballet positions, technique and terminology, as dancers develop poise, grace, and confidence. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations.

CONTEMPORARY

Dancers will learn to express themselves through song lyrics and improve their musicality while blending ballet technique with modern and jazz styles. Class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Skills such as leaps and turns are incorporated into choreographed routines.

HIP HOP

Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, locking & free-style movement that will be a focus of this athletic and energetic dance style.Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.

JAZZ

Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Skills such as leaps and turns are incorporated into choreographed routines. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well rounded dancer.

MODERN

Modern class will incorporate many of the foundations of modern dance technique, including suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum and connecting breath with movement. Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work and partnering, and also in various methods of improvisation.

TAP

Classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Hoffing to Broadway to Rockette tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the legs, knees and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement.

TWINKLE TOTS

This introductory class designed for your little dancer teaches a combination of creative movement and beginning Ballet and Jazz skills. Our goal is to improve basic motor skills, agility and rhythm while learning foundational movement. Ballet shoes will be needed for this class. *Children must be able to engage in class without parent’s help.