Tap I, II, III
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Hip Hop I, II, III, IV
A fusion of high-energy dance styles equates to the dance style that is hip-hop, which is featured in many music videos. Groove to the beats of the latest songs as you warm-up and learn an exciting, lively dance routine. Movements will continue to increase in difficulty from level to level.
Modern I, II, III, IV
Turning against the structured techniques and shoes of ballet, modern dance favors a free style of dancing, using the concepts of contract/release, drop/flow, and gravity. This class consists of floor work, center work, a barre, and combinations that use the founding principles of modern dance and evolve them to the present.
Lyrical I, II, III
Lyrical dance is a style that blends ballet and jazz dance. A lyrical dancer uses movement to express strong emotions such as love, joy, and anger. Music may consist of many genres including pop, rock, and hip-hop.
Menagerie Dance
Classes teach rhythm, coordination and basic tap terminology, and choreography. As the dancer progresses they will refine tap skills, while moving beyond the fundamentals. Students will put the fundamentals to work by learning new steps, rhythms, patterns, and combinations. Dancers will continue to develop speed, clarity, dynamics, and the ability to execute to complex rhythmic combinations.
Pre-Pointe (by approval only)
Pre-Pointe is designed to prepare approved dancers in Ballet III and IV for the study of pointe work. This class emphasizes strengthening exercises for the legs and feet. Dancers learn about pointe shoes, how to properly affix and tie pointe shoe ribbons, and proper foot care. Pre-Pointe may also be recommended for a dancer who is physically unable to undertake the rigors of pointe work, but can benefit from the exercises offered and would enjoy learning about the process of dancing on pointe. Dancers remain in pre-pointe until they are formally advanced by the instructor to study on pointe. Requirements: Minimum of 3 years consecutive ballet training, Minimum of one additional Ballet class per week and instructor approval.
Class Attire
In order for our instructors to effectively correct the students’ body alignment, the proper dance attire should be worn. It is hard to see if the knees are bent or if the stomach muscles are being used when the dancers have on baggy clothes. During the winter session it is permissible to wear sweatshirts or warm up pants during warm ups only, but must be removed for the remainder of the class. Please refer to the dress code that we have established for our classes. Ballet: Any color leotard and tights with pink leather ballet shoes (no slippers). Ballet skirts and leg warmers are permitted. Hair must be off the face. Jazz/Modern/Lyrical: Black jazz pants with any color leotard, tank top, camisole or fitted t-shirt. Jazz dancers should have black jazz shoes, lyrical and modern dancers will be barefoot. Hair must be off the face. Hip Hop: Black jazz pants with any color leotard, tank top, camisole, or fitted t-shirt. Dancers should have black jazz shoes or dance sneakers (No street shoes). Hair must be off the face. Boy Dancers: Sweat pants, shorts, athletic pants or jazz pants, with any color fitted t-shirt and black jazz or ballet shoes according to the appropriated dance style. Tap: Solid colored leotard or tank top with black jazz pants, shorts or capris. Hair should be secured off the face and neck. Tap shoes required.