Classes
Pre-Dance
Our preschool and kinder-combo classes are for student’s ages 3 to 5 years old. Each class will incorporate ballet and tap. These classes meet once a week and are designed to strengthen large and small motor skills, encourage creativity, and generate a positive self-awareness through a fun, rewarding environment. In addition, your child will begin learning correct dance terminology.
Ballet
As the dance style that is the best foundation for any other dance form, ballet has been studied worldwide for over 300 years. It is the most beneficial form of dance to teach body placement, strength, flexibility, poise and grace. Ballet classes consist of barre, centre floor and progressions across the floor. Our professionally trained and experienced instructors give hands-on instruction and accurate demonstrations! A strong ballet foundation will allow students to stand out in other areas of dance.
Pointe
Dancing “en pointe” or on the “tips of the toes” is the dream of many young dancers. Students desiring to dance en pointe must have a strong ballet foundation and good understanding of proper technique. Students dancing en pointe should attend a minimum of 2 ballet classes a week in addition to their pointe classes, as pointe work requires tremendous strength of the ankles, feet and legs and is very demanding on the body.Students wishing to begin pointe require the approval of the instructor and director. First year pointe students should be prepared emotionally, as well as physically, for the dedication that is required to excel in pointe.Special instruction will be given to first year students and their parents teaching the correct way to care for their shoes and feet. Students purchasing pointe shoes for the first time should obtain the approval of the instructor before wearing or sewing.
Contemporary
This style of dance encourages students to express their emotions as they feel and interpret the lyrics of the music. Students will be asked to go beyond basic technique as they share their inner most emotions through unique choreography and improvisation. Expression through dance is challenging…and is usually best established with a good understanding of proper technique; therefore, students who desire to take lyrical and modern dance will also be expected to be enrolled in a ballet class. These classes are available for ages 6 and up.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a style of dance that has exploded since the early 1990’s. Evolving from street dance, break dancing and urban dance, Hip Hop has since developed into a popular form of dance that combines freestyle, energy, technique and distinct movement. Students will have the opportunity to express their individuality in this fun, upbeat class.
Hip Hop is fun and exciting styles of dance and is available for students 6-adult.
Jazz
Jazz dance also gives students the opportunity to express their individuality. Jazz students will learn to leap, turn and move with style that is encompassed by an understanding of correct technique. Students will also be challenged through strengthening and flexibility exercises.Jazz is fun and exciting styles of dance and is available for students 6-adult.
Tap
As one of the oldest styles of American dance, Tap dance continues to enthrall audiences. Students enrolled will not only learn the basics of tap, but also discover how to use their feet to create music. Tap is a vigorous and energetic form of dance that emphasizes timing, percussion, rhythm and balance.
Musical Theatre
Our musical theatre program makes us truly unique! We combine instruction in dancing, acting and singing which allows students to make use of all their abilities during performances. This class provides students with motivation and the encouragement to feel comfortable on stage.
