Twinkle Tots: (2-2.5yr olds) A fun-filled early childhood dance experience. Songs, music & movement are shared the first few months w/ a parent or caregiver.
Introduction to Dance: (3-4 yr. olds) Children are exposed to movement with music, song and rhythmic patterns. Dance exercises help develop coordination, balance, and confidence.
Boy’s Intro to Dance: (3-5yr. olds) Same as Intro to Dance, but geared to young boys.
PreBallet (4-5 yr. olds): Exploring imagination & expression, dancers are introduced to basic technique through creative movement & song.
Ballet/Tap Fundamentals: (5-6yr olds): Dance technique class focused on the fundamentals of Ballet and Tap. While establishing proper technique for a solid foundation in dance, this class explores creative expression and imaginative development for this age group.
Ballet A: Development of ballet technique, with emphasis on proper placement, alignment, understanding of vocabulary and musicality.
Ballet B, Ballet C, Ballet D, Ballet DE: teacher placement continuation of ballet technique, with emphasis on proper placement,
alignment, understanding of vocabulary and musicality.
Ballet E: teacher placement. Intense technique class for experienced, interm/adv students. Must also take 2nd Ballet class or Pointe class.
Adv Ballet: teacher placement. Intense technique class for experienced, advanced students. Must also take 2nd ballet class and Pointe class.
Pre-Pointe/Pointe 1, Pointe 2/3, Pointe 3/4 : teacher placement. Intense technique class for experienced students. Beginner through advanced level Ballet required
Jazz/Tap A: Development of Jazz & Tap technique with emphasis on syncopated rhythms, clarity and style.
Jazz/Tap B: Continuing the development of Jazz & Tap technique with emphasis on syncopated rhythms, clarity and style.
Boy’s Jazz/Tap: Same as Jazz/Tap, but geared and focused for boys.
Jazz CD/Leaps & Turns: teacher placement more intense jazz technique class exploring the styles and technique found in musical theatre. film &television. Ballet class recommended.
Interm Leaps & Turns, Adv Leaps & Turns: teacher placement. Ballet required
Tap C/D: teacher placement intense tap technique with emphasis on syncopated rhythms, clarity and style.
Tap E & Adv Tap: teacher placement.
Modern 1 & Modern 2 & Modern 3: modern dance classes focused on technique, improvisation & choreography Ballet class recommended.
Modern 4: teacher placement advanced modern dance classes focused on technique, improvisation & choreography. Ballet required
Hip Hop A (6-10 yrs old), Hop Hip Hop B (8-14 yrs old) age-appropriate class focused on “funk” jazz style common in “music videos”.
Interm Hip Hop (10 yrs old +) teacher placement experience required.
Advanced Hip-Hop: teacher placement more advanced classes Ballet required
Acro: (Kids & teen) Beginner & advanced beginner acrobatics. Levels are skilled based.
THEATREDANZ: Dance Company by audition only – for the serious student. Placement in Company Jazz class and Company Ballet class will be determined by audition. Please inquire for more information.
ADULT WORKSHOPS Adults only. (6-8 week sessions): BALLET, JAZZ, TAP
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