Class Information
Regular classes run September through May
A fun and nurturing introduction to dance for 2-year-olds! This class builds confidence, coordination, rhythm, and motor skills through playful movement and basic dance steps.
Attire:
Girls: Pink ballet shoes, leotard, pink tights (skirts allowed)
Boys: Black pants/shorts, white shirt, black ballet shoes
Perfect for 3-year-olds ready for a more structured class. Dancers learn basic ballet positions, classroom etiquette, and creative movement in a fun, supportive environment.
Attire:
Girls: Leotard with attached skirt, pink tights, pink ballet shoes (hair tied back)
Boys: Black pants/shorts, white shirt, black ballet shoes
Ages 4+
Dancers will be introduced to a combination of basic ballet and tap skills, focusing on posture, coordination, and rhythm. Ballet will emphasize foundational movements
and tap will cover basic steps such as shuffle, ball-change, and toe-tap.
Required attire:
Female dancers: Pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, leotard, pink tights (skirts must be attached to the leotard), and hair tied back.
Male dancers: Black ballet shoes, black tap shoes, leotard, tights, and hair tied back.
(Suggested Ages: 5-6)
After completing Level 1, dancers will build on their skills with more advanced ballet and tap techniques. Focus will be on improving spatial awareness, coordination, and refining technique.
Required attire:
Pink ballet shoes
Black tap shoes
Leotard and pink tights
Hair tied back. Male dancers: Black ballet shoes, black tap shoes, leotard, tights, and hair tied back.
Level 3 Ballet
Suggested ages 6 & up | Prerequisite: Completion of Level 2
Level 3 Ballet is designed for dancers who have successfully completed Level 2 and are ready to continue building a strong foundation in classical ballet. This class focuses on proper ballet
technique, terminology, alignment, grace, poise, and classroom discipline. Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles, and students in this level will continue to grow in strength, flexibility, and
musicality.
Dress Code:
Female dancers: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair neatly in a bun. Ballet skirts are permitted.
Male dancers: White shirt, black shorts or pants, and black ballet shoes.
Level 3 Jazz/Tap Combination
Suggested Ages 6 & Up | Prerequisite: Completion of Level 2 Combo
This high-energy combo class is designed for dancers who have completed Level 2 Combo and are ready to take the next step in both jazz and tap. In the jazz portion, dancers will continue developing classical jazz technique through traveling progressions and center combinations that enhance coordination, rhythm, and stage presence. In the tap portion, students will begin linking steps together to create more intricate patterns, building musicality, timing, and control.
Dress Code:
Leotard and tights
Hair pulled back securely
Black jazz shoes and black tap shoes
**All classes are based on age as of August 31. **
(Like the school cut-off date, if your child turns 7 in December,
they should enroll in a class for 6yr old.)
Students have the opportunity to showcase their talents by performing in the Spring Recital. During the summer months, we offer several dance camps for all ages. Visit our "Schedule" or more information.
Level 4 Ballet: (suggested ages 8 and up) Dancers who have completed Level 3. Ballet is the basis for all dance styles. Dancers will
continue to build on their classical ballet foundation; expanding vocabulary, improving technique and learning more difficult skills. Dancers must wear hair in a bun, pink tights, black
leotard, and pink ballet shoes. (Ballet skirts are acceptable.)
Level 4 Jazz/Tap Combination: (suggested ages 8 and up) Dancers will continue to expand on their classical jazz training; learning more intricate
combinations, improving strength, stamina and flexibility. For tap, dancers will learn syncopation, more difficult rhythms and explore fast-paced combinations. Dancers must wear their
hair tied back with a leotard, tights, and black jazz shoes and black tap shoes.
Acro Jazz: (ages 8 and up) Acro teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, and discipline. Acro is not a gymnastics class. This class is great for students looking to enhance their flexibility and strength. Dancers are to wear hair tied back and leotard with shorts or pants. (No loose-fitting clothes) A placement class may be required.
Contemporary and Modern: (ages 11 and up) this advanced class focuses on self-expression and specification of movement. Floor work, improvisation, and inversions are covered throughout the year. Self-exploration and phrase work set this class apart from traditional technique classes.
Lyrical: (ages 8 and up) this style of dance combines elements of ballet and jazz to create a soft style that emphasizes the storytelling quality of music.
Hip Hop: (ages 6 and up) in this very popular style of dance, dancers will learn basic street style dance to more popular music. Dancers are to wear their hair tied back. Dancers may wear any form of dancewear and tennis shoes.
Pre-Pointe: (ages 10-12) this is a 30 minute class for ballet students that are not on pointe and wish to further develop and the strengthen the muscles necessary to go en pointe. Teachers will assess a dancer's readiness and give parents feedback. (Ballet shoes required, not pointe shoes)
Upper Level: (middle school)
-Ballet, pointe, contemporary & jazz: require a placement class
Advanced & Pre-Professional Classes
-Ballet, pointe, contemporary & jazz: require a placement class
Tuition: Please note some class times have changed to offer longer instruction time. This change in time affects tuition costs. Monthly tuition will be calculated based on hours of dance classes per week for each family. For families with more than one student, monthly tuition is split evenly across each student’s portal account.
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