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Our Classes

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Mommy and Me
Our Mommy & Me class is designed for our youngest dancers, typically age 2, or for children who aren't quite ready to enter the classroom independently. A parent or another trusted adult who the child feels comfortable with will accompany them into class and participate in the activities together.   
Through games, music, and imaginative movement, dancers are introduced to basic classroom structure while developing coordination, balance, listening skills, musicality, creative movement, and fine and gross motor skills. This class provides a fun, nurturing environment where children can build confidence as they take their first steps into the world of dance.
Beginning in January, we gradually encourage dancers to participate more independently, helping them transition into the classroom on their own at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive.  
30 minutes​


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Preschool Creative for 3s
Our introductory dance class is designed especially for three-year-olds and combines ballet fundamentals with creative movement. Young dancers are introduced to basic ballet vocabulary while exploring movement and music in a fun, imaginative, and encouraging environment.
Using exciting imagination games, upbeat age-appropriate music, and engaging props such as scarves, hula hoops, tambourines, and maracas, our instructors foster creativity, confidence, and a love of dance. Students will also develop important classroom skills, including listening, following directions, taking turns, and working cooperatively with others.
This class helps build coordination, balance, musicality, and self-expression while providing a positive, nurturing, and enjoyable dance experience that lays the foundation for future dance training.  
 45 minutes


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Preschool Combo for 4 and 5 year olds
Designed for dancers ages 4 and 5, this fun and engaging class combines pre-primary ballet, tap, and creative movement. Students will be introduced to basic ballet and tap vocabulary, technique, and terminology while exploring movement through imagination, music, and creative play in a safe, positive environment. 
Dancers will build flexibility, coordination, balance, rhythm, and confidence through age-appropriate exercises and activities. Our instructors use upbeat music, imaginative games, and exciting props such as scarves, hula hoops, tambourines, and maracas to inspire a love of dance while keeping students actively engaged. 
In addition to developing dance skills, students will practice important classroom habits including following directions, listening, taking turns, and working cooperatively with others. This class provides the perfect foundation for a lifelong love of dance, and dancers will perform two routines in our annual recital. Please note: Because this class performs two recital routines, there is an additional $60 costume supplement. Depending on the year's recital theme, dancers will either receive a convertible costume that can be worn for both routines or one standard costume plus a second studio-made costume.  
60 minutes


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Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles and is strongly recommended for all dancers ages 5 and older. In each class, students develop proper technique, posture, alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality through classical ballet training. 
Classes focus on ballet vocabulary, barre work, center exercises, and across-the-floor combinations while emphasizing correct body placement, turnout, balance, and artistic expression. Dancers build a strong technical foundation that supports success in every other dance discipline. Students also develop confidence, discipline, focus, and teamwork as they learn to work collaboratively in a positive classroom environment.

Class Levels:
Primary Ballet (A, B or C): One 60-minute class per week.
Ballet I: One 90-minute class and one 60-minute class per week.
Ballet II & Ballet III: Two 90-minute classes per week. Enrollment in Ballet II requires concurrent enrollment in Pre-Pointe and instructor approval.



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Pre-Pointe, Pointe I, and Pointe II
Pointe is an exciting milestone in a dancer's training and is available by teacher recommendation only. Because dancing en pointe places significant demands on a dancer's body, students must be evaluated by a physician prior to beginning pointe work (ask us who we recommend!). Students must be enrolled in Ballet III or above and take a minimum of three hours of ballet technique each week, not including pointe classes.
Pre-Pointe is a 30-minute class held once per week and is designed to prepare dancers for the transition to pointe. Students focus on strengthening the feet, ankles, legs, and core while developing the proper alignment and technique necessary for safe pointe work. Enrollment requires registration in at least 2.5 hours of ballet technique each week, not including Pre-Pointe.
Pointe I is a 30-minute class held once per week for dancers who are ready to begin dancing en pointe. Students continue building strength while learning proper pointe technique, alignment, and artistry in a safe, progressive environment. Enrollment requires registration in at least three hours of ballet technique each week, not including Pointe.
​Pointe II is an additional 30-minute pointe class each week and is taken in conjunction with Pointe I, allowing dancers to train en pointe twice per week. This class provides additional opportunities to build strength, endurance, confidence, and technical proficiency. Students must remain enrolled in Pointe I and continue taking at least three hours of ballet technique each week, not including Pointe.



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Jazz
Jazz classes introduce students to fundamental jazz dance technique, terminology, and movement quality while emphasizing proper execution of jazz isolations, rhythms, style, and performance. Dancers will build strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence as they learn energetic combinations set to age-appropriate contemporary music.
Jazz is a fun, high-energy dance style that draws inspiration from many genres and can be performed to everything from Broadway and classic jazz to today's popular music. Students will develop musicality, performance skills, and expressive movement while enjoying this dynamic and exciting form of dance.

Ages: 5 and up
Class Length: 30–45 minutes


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Contemporary
Contemporary dance blends elements of ballet, modern, and jazz to create a dynamic and expressive style of movement. This class focuses on developing movement quality, proper alignment, strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Dancers will build a strong, connected center while learning contemporary technique rooted in ballet and modern dance. Students will also explore musicality, dynamics, texture, use of space, improvisation, and artistic expression. The goal is to develop confident, versatile dancers who can move with both technical precision and creative freedom.
Ages: 8 and up.
Class Length: 45 minutes


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Tap
Tap classes develop students' rhythm, coordination, musicality, and sound clarity while building a strong technical foundation. Dancers will learn proper tap technique, terminology, and execution through warm-ups, center work, progressions, and traveling combinations. Classes emphasize correct footwork, timing, rhythm, and sound quality, helping students become confident and expressive performers. Through engaging exercises and age-appropriate choreography, dancers will strengthen their listening skills, coordination, and musical awareness while having fun exploring the art of tap dance.

​Ages: 5 and up
Class Length: 30–45 minutes


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Acrobatics (Acro)
Our Acro program follows the internationally recognized Acrobatic Arts curriculum, combining the grace and artistry of dance with the strength, flexibility, and athleticism of acrobatics. Acro dancers learn to seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, balance, flexibility, and extension with acrobatic skills in a safe and supportive environment. 
Classes allow each dancer to progress at their own rate while tracking their achievements through the Acrobatic Arts training system. Students develop strength, flexibility, balance, limbering, and tumbling skills, with a strong emphasis on proper technique, control, and safe skill progression. Gymnastics mats are used until the instructor determines dancers are ready to safely execute skills on the studio floor.
Ages: 5 and up
Class Length: 45–60 minutes



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Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a high-energy, upbeat class that combines the latest sounds in rap, R&B, and pop music with movement inspired by today's top choreographers. Dancers will develop coordination, strength, rhythm, and confidence while learning age-appropriate choreography in a fun and encouraging environment.
Classes introduce the fundamentals of hip hop, including popping, locking, breaking, grooves, and freestyle movement, giving students the opportunity to develop their own unique style and self-expression. Hip Hop is an energetic, urban dance form that is constantly evolving, making each class exciting, fresh, and engaging for dancers of all experience levels.
Ages:  5 and up
Class Length: 30 - 45 Minutes



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Jumps, Extensions, and Turns
JET (Jumps, Extensions & Turns) is a fun and challenging class that focuses on developing strong technical skills through jumps, turns, floor work, and dynamic trick combinations. Students will begin each class with conditioning exercises designed to build strength, stability, and proper placement, with an emphasis on core engagement, foot and ankle strength, balance, and flexibility. Consistent training and repetition help dancers improve power, control, and overall technique. 
Dancers will learn how to safely execute a variety of tricks using proper progressions and correct technique. Classes emphasize clean execution, confidence, and the ability to seamlessly incorporate tricks, turns, jumps, floor work, and acro elements into choreography. Whether perfecting foundational skills or working toward exciting new tricks, students will be encouraged to challenge themselves while building strength, versatility, and artistry in a positive and supportive environment. This class does NOT perform in the recital.
Ages:
5 and up
Class Length:
30 - 45 minutes




We take the utmost care in finding the right level for each student and base our decision on several different criteria, including understanding of technique, classroom behavior, and application of correction.  We do not level our students by age only.
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