CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Elements of ballet, jazz, folk, and tumbling/tap are presented through fun teaching methods such as stories games and props. Emphasis will be in motor skill development, rhythm and spatial awareness.

Creative Movement I 31/2 (birthday by 5/31) & new 4 year olds. Class includes tumbling.
Creative Movement II 4 (2nd year student) & 5 year olds. Class includes tumbling.
Creative Movement III 1st grade & new 2nd grade. Tap substitutes tumbling.
 

TAP
An American style of dance making a huge resurgence in the dance world. Rhythmic skills are developed as tap feet become percussive instruments. Strength and control of the legs, ankles, and feet are increased. Recommend: enrollment in 2nd Tap class, Jazz, Hip Hop or Women's Dance Elements

Primary Tap I 2nd- 3rd grade and new 4th graders. (2nd graders will be 2nd year students).
Primary Tap II 4th -5th grade and new 6th & 7th graders.
Tap Beginning Adult - Teen/Adult

The following classes require: Instructor consent.

Tap Intermediate- Youth
Tap Intermediate - Adult
Tap Upper Level

BALLET
Poise, posture, balance, and flexibility. Dancers of all styles benefit from regular training in this classical form. Primary students may take once weekly or twice; all other levels meet twice weekly. Classes can be taken individually as a pre-requisite to other forms. In these cases performance opportunity not guaranteed.

Ballet Acceleration does just what it says, it is accelerated strength training. Dancers meet two Saturdays a month with guest instructors. This is a required class for all pre-pointe and pointe students.

All pointe candidates must pass the Perfect Pointe System evaluation. Student manual & FREE Parent manual available on the Calendar and News Page.  

Primary Ballet I / II 2nd- 3rd grade and new 4th graders. (2nd graders will be 2nd year students).
Primary Ballet III 4th-5th grade and new 6th & 8th graders.

The following classes require: Instructor consent.
Ballet Beginning
Ballet Intermediate I
  with Beginning Pointe/Pre-pointe
Ballet Intermediate II
  with Beginning/Intermediate Pointe 
Ballet Acceleration I - Beginning
Ballet Acceleration II - Intermediate I with Pointe
Ballet Acceleration III- Advanced with Pointe 

JAZZ & LYRICAL
Jazz & Lyrical are a natural progression for the ballet student. Jazz, an upbeat style of dance, stems from ballet. Pop music is most often used, but style can also be theatrical. Lyrical is a challenging fusion of jazz and ballet. Choreography is often characterized by gripping emotion and/or storytelling. Lyrical students will be working at a intermediate or higher level of ballet.

Jazz Adult w/ Classical Basics - Combination ½ hour ballet with 1 hour jazz. Ideal busy adults or for a teen just starting dance training.

The following classes require: Enrollment in a minimum of one ballet class a week.
Jazz Beginning I: 5th grade, 10 years, & enrolled in Ballet Beginning level.
Jazz Beginning II: Instructor Consent

The following classes additionally require: Instructor consent.
Jazz Intermediate I
Jazz Intermediate II
Lyrical

HIPHOP
Energetic, freestyle form evolved from break and street dancing. Our classes are specifically geared to boys and new students, but all dancers are welcome. Recommend enrollment in tap.

HipHop- Beginning  - minimum 4th grade & 9 years.

tHE FOLLOWING REQUIRE INSTRUCTOR CONSENT:
HipHop- Beginning II   
Hip Hop Intermediate -An added 1/2 hour class.  Must be enrolled in Hip Hop Beginning II. 

WOMEN'S DANCE ELEMENTS
A 55 and over (younger students; room permitting) dance class. A blend of gentle stretching, ballet strengthening, folk dance, and theater dance. Increase balance, dexterity, and overall strength in this fun class taught by an over 55.

Women's Dance Elements

YOGA
Vinyasa-style yoga class in which students move actively from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. It's also called "Flow" because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a "Dance". Within the Flow / Dance, we create the pose of our choice, choosing how far to go into each pose. Vinyasa yoga is designed to improve the health, performance, and mental acuity of individuals interested in improving their level of fitness.

 PILATES
User friendly mat workout that promotes strength, flexibility, and balance, with an emphasis on bringing awareness to the core.   Paticipants will execute a variety of safe and effective movements in a flowing class format.  Pilates includes beginning to advanced exercises with attention to modification and alignment.