Dance Classes

Pearl Pre-K I & II

45 Minutes

Pearl I- Age 3 by September 1st.
Pearl II- Age 4 by September 1st. 

In this fun and exciting class dancers will march, gallop and roll while learning fine and gross motor skills through class dances, props, and fun obstacle courses. Dancers  must be ready to enter the classroom on their own, actively participate in class, and have emerging communication skills. Dancers must be fully potty trained.

Sapphire Ballet/Tap Combo

75 Minutes

This class is designed specifically for ages 5-6. Students will learn proper ballet technique and vocabulary and tap fundamentals. Creative movement activities are also used to support technical training and vocabulary. This class is structured to teach interpersonal skills and group dynamics while fostering self-confidence.

Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo classes

120 Minutes

Ruby- Ages 6-8
Emerald Ages 7-10
Students will learn ballet technique, tap fundamentals and jazz dance basics. This class is structured to give students a well-rounded dance education and will prepare them for all of our advanced technique classes.

Lil Hip Hop I & II

Hip Hop I- Ages 5-7
Hip Hop II- Ages 7-10
Class focuses on the fundamentals of hip-hop. Dancers will start with a warm-up in the center, progress through isolations and continue by working on coordination and technique. Teachers focus on incorporating rhythmic qualities of music into the dancers’ body. The emphasis is on finding a comfort zone for the dancer and teachers encourage individuality and confidence in movement.

Opal, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum

Placement by teacher recommendation.

Ballet classes are the foundation for a dancer.  Ballet focuses on developing a solid ballet technique with emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body (epaulement), and use of arms (port de bras).   Careful explanations of exercises and theory help students to use the ballet vocabulary in a simple, practical way. Exercises at the barre prepare for more complicated rhythms and combinations in the center.

Tap technique is about making music and understanding it. Dancers will learn  music theory in all levels of training and gain an understanding of rhythms, tempo and counting as well as an understanding of note values in different time signatures.  As the dancer increases their vocabulary and mastery of the technique, dynamics such as accenting and shading are introduced. Exposing students to tap improvisation is an important component of becoming a well rounded percussive dancer. Faculty also make time to share the history of this American art form by sharing dances of legendary tap artists and teaching students the stories of the “old dances” that are part of the rich history of the art of tap dancing. 

Jazz technique will focus on elements of weight, rhythm, and sharp movement qualities. These classes begin with a center floor warm-up, continue with isolations, and end with across the floor exercises and contemporary combinations. These classes will touch upon the many styles of jazz dance including:  classic jazz, broadway jazz, contemporary jazz and commercial jazz.  Students enrolled in this class must be enrolled in both ballet and jazz classes to be eligible.a

Hip-Hop class focuses on a combination of three main elements in hip hop dancing, popping, locking, and break dancing. Class begins with a warm-up in the center, progresses through isolations and end with a combination.. The emphasis is on finding a comfort zone for the dancer and teachers encourage individuality and confidence in movement. Dancers enrolled in hip-hop classes are encouraged to train in jazz dance to become a well-rounded jazz/hip-hop dancer.

Pointe technique takes the practices of ballet technique and places them en pointe. Students must have permission from the instructor to be registered for any pointe class. Students must have had previous ballet training and be a minimum of 10 years old to be considered for placement in these classes.

Contemporary technique strengthens the body and focuses on interpretation and musicality. Exercises include ballet and jazz positions, stretching, coordination movements, turns, jumps, and floor work. Freeing and joyful, the dance style takes its inspiration and moods directly from the music, bringing its roots and emotions into the choreographed movements. Faculty strive to help students find more personal expression in their dancing and a  freedom in their movement.  Students enrolled in this class must be enrolled in both ballet and jazz classes to be eligible.