Kinder Combo (Ages 5-6)
Ages 5-6. No previous experience needed. In this class our students will continue developing their ballet and tap skills and terminology in a more formal setting. Students in this class will continue learning how to work together as a class, demonstrate self control and overall classroom etiquette, while being encouraged to begin showing leadership abilities. Students will participate in approximately 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap.
Elementary Ballet/Jazz (Ages 7-9)
No previous experience needed. This combo class is split into an elementary class (ages 7-9) and an older level class (9-11). In this class students will begin learning more intermediate ballet and jazz technique. Students will continue to develop leadership skills and confidence, along with expanding their knowledge for dance. Students will participate in approximately 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of jazz.
Beginning Acro/Tumble (Age Varies)
Ages 5 and up. No previous experience necessary. This class is similar to mini Acro tumbling but in this class we clean form and teach correct entrances and exits into the skills and keep working on strength for skills such as tripods and handstands. The skills they focus on in this class are not limited to but are bridge prances, handstand holds in pike, forward roll correct entrance and exit, cartwheel correct entrance and exit and so much more.
Intermediate Acro Tumble (Age Varies)
Ages 5 and up. Prerequisites are bridges with 1 leg up, cartwheel with straight legs, able to hold a handstand, inchworm drill, backbend, elbow bridge. In this class we focus on building foundation skills as well as begin to learn more Acro skills such as chest stands, forearm stands, scorpions, and etc – very important that students are in class weekly and work on their skills for flexibility at home to keep gaining strength and flexibility.
Ballet Level 1 (Ages 7 and up)
This is a one-hour class for beginners who want to focus on ballet. Students will learn basic ballet fundamentals, vocabulary and technique while learning teamwork, cooperation and dedication to a very beautiful way of dancing.
Jazz Level 1 (Ages 7 and Up)
No previous experience needed. Students will begin learning the fundamentals of jazz technique. This will include skills such as battements, pirouettes, and various leaps and turns, set to high energy music to encourage the dancers. Students will participate in a 1 hour class.
Hip Hop Level 1 (Ages 7 and Up)
No previous experience needed. In this 45 minute class, students are being introduced to the basics of hip-hop, to the latest kid’s music. Students will work on following along to simple choreography, and begin expressing themselves through freestyling. Skills include: dancing to the beat, clapping, snapping, freestyle dancing, pivots, learning choreography, break dancing, cartwheels, and more.
Leaps N Turns Level 1 (Ages 7 and Up)
This class promotes how to execute movement correctly for jazz & lyrical dance styles. During this class, dancers will have the time to learn proper technique, advance in their technical skills, and learn strength & conditioning exercises that can be practiced at home. Class level ranges between 1-5 and we recommend this class be taken with a jazz class.
Tap Level 1 (Ages 7 and Up)
This class is for those that have had a few years of Basic or Beginner Tap Classes. This 1 hour class will focus on Percussion instruments (like Tap shoes!) help children develop coordination and gross motor skills; the combination of movement, sound and music is great for high-energy kids. Students can begin learning how to count music and stay on beat either with music or dance acapella as a team. Students can expect to have some form of simple Homework a few times a month. Practicing their skills is highly recommended
