Pointe

Pre-pointe- Pre-pointe is offered to our Level II dancers and is designed to prepare them for the study of pointe work. This class focuses on strengthening and understanding the proper placement and turn-out necessary for pointe. The teacher evaluates each student individually and addresses any issues that may be a potential problem for future pointe work. Each student is carefully evaluated before acceptance onto pointe. Pointe is only an option when proper placement, strength and technical ability have been achieved.  Medium strength thera-bands are required and need to be purchased.

Ballet IV/V

Ballet IV/V
This class provides our dancers with a company class atmosphere and encourages an extra day of dancing per week. The class consists of demanding and complex combinations, multiple pirouettes and extra beats in allegro. Level IV students are challenged with new technique and Level V students have the opportunity to excel and be leaders in the class. While promoting movement and versatility, it teaches our dancers to apply their daily training in a

fast-paced environment.

Modern

Modern- The class concentrates on body awareness, exploring different levels, traveling movements and positions and increasing the body’s strength and flexibility. The concept of fall and recovery, jumps, turns, improvisation and exploration of different musical rhythms and their dynamics are introduced.   

Contemporary/Improv

Contemporary/Improv

This is a challenging class encouraging dancers to work against common learned dance movement patterns with technique and style. The class reflects the training background and the personal movement style of the artist, placing an emphasis on co-ordination,

risk-taking, and non-linear movement.  It is taught on two levels to enable complete beginners to get acquainted with basic principles of contemporary dance, at the same time as allowing people with some experience to develop further.

Acrobatics/Flexibility Stretch Class  

Acrobatics/flexibility stretch class-Acrobatic training teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, and above all, discipline and concentration. The high degree of discipline and concentration required for acrobatics carries over to many aspects of a student's life, including academics and other athletic performance.  Basic tumbling skills can be an added bonus for any dancer or athlete. With careful, quality instruction, a dancer will gain more flexibility and upper body strength, giving him or her substantial advantage in today's demanding choreography. It is an excellent way to learn spatial awareness, an important element in partnering and ensemble work.

Most aerobic, dance and strength training programs inherently cause your muscles to contract and flex. That's why regular stretching is a powerful part of any exercise program.

Consider this:

Stretching increases flexibility. Flexible muscles can improve your daily performance. Tasks such as lifting packages, bending to tie your shoes or hurrying to catch a bus become easier and less tiring.

Stretching improves range of motion of your joints. Good range of motion keeps you in better balance, which will help keep you mobile and less prone to falls -- and the related injuries -- especially as you age.

Stretching improves circulation. Stretching increases blood flow to your muscles. Improved circulation can speed recovery after muscle injuries.

Stretching can relieve stress. Stretching relaxes the tense muscles that often accompany stress.

Turns, jumps, leaps and tricks

Turns, jumps, leaps and tricks-(Ballet is required to take this class) This class will have progressions across the floor land center.  This class will work technical skills including leap combinations and turn sequences.  Some tricks will include reverse leaps, grand jete, second leaps, surprise leaps, around the world a la seconde, fouette turns, pirouettes, pencil turns etc. All dancers, beginner to advanced, benefit from this class.

All Boy's Crew

All Boys Crew Class Ages 7 and up-A class strictly for boys interested in hip hops styles. This class teaches a more structured form of street dance that is appropriate for young dancers and strictly for boys. 

Hip-hop dancing incorporates a variety of old and new urban dance styles, such as break dancing or b-boying, popping, locking and boogying.  The crew will be frequently engaged in formal or informal freestyle dance competitions, talents shows, performances or battles. Hip hop dancing is considered a good exercise and helps the dancers to improve flexibility, to develop body balance, and to coordinate the muscles. 

Boys 6 and young can take the tot and mini

hip-hop class as well. 

Pointe- Is a class intended for the serious minded student.  Acceptance at this level is based on a combination of physical maturity, self-control and mastery of the concepts that are given in our Ballet I through Ballet II/pre-point curriculum. Guidance is available for the proper fit of pointe shoes and care of feet. The first year of pointe work is done at the ballet barre. Acceptance in the class is by teacher evaluation.

Pre-pointe and Pointe

Pre-pointe and Pointe -Focus on classical ballet technique-Dancers will use classical ballet to strengthen feet, legs and arms.  Exercises in this class will increase flexibility, correct alignment and strengthen muscles.  Barre work, across the floor and center work will be the protocol for this class.  This class is needed if dancers seek to advance.

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop- Class includes a warm-up which concentrates on building stamina, improving strength and flexibility, body conditioning and rhythm isolations. The class focuses on building a foundation of basic hip-hop movements, across the floor exercises and short combinations to today’s popular music.  This class focuses on developing an ear for rhythms and exploring syncopation through the music and choreography. Students will be expected to learn and execute a series of challenging combinations throughout the year.  Hip Hop focuses on rhythm, syncopation and stage presence.   Derived from a combination of jazz funk and street jazz, this style of dance requires high energy, attention to detail and an understanding of complex rhythms.

Tot and Mini Hip-Hop

Tot and Mini Hip-Hop –Dancers will learn upbeat and energetic movements/cool tricks.  This class is an introduction for students who are either just starting out or have minimal

hip-hop experience. Class includes a warm-up which concentrates on building stamina, improving strength and flexibility, body conditioning and rhythm isolations.  All movements are age appropriate. 

Acrobatics/Tumbling

Acrobatics/Tumbling-Dancers will learn new techniques to correct technical errors due to lack of flexibility. They will work on the muscles to improve splits, leaps, straight legs, and feet.  Dancers will condition in addition to stretching for maximum results.  Dancers will work on the artistry of acrobatics with gymnastics tricks.  Skills will include: front walk over’s, back walk over’s, aerials, front aerials, chin stands, chest rolls, back hand springs etc.

Lyrical

Lyrical- A subcategory of the jazz genre, lyrical dance incorporates ballet and modern technique and vocabulary. Lyrical dance is exemplified by its use of traditional ballet technique, various jazz styles, and emotional musical connection. Classes consist of center barre as well as choreography that infuse all three genres.