a classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement.
Ballet
a dance in which the rhythm or rhythmical variation is audibly tapped out with the toe or heel by a dancer wearing shoes with special hard soles or with taps.
Tap
Jazz dance combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolation of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms.
Jazz
Contemporary dance is a dance style that rejects many of the strict rules of classical ballet, focusing instead on the expression of inner feelings. Lyrical is a slow, expressive type of dance that incorporates ballet technique. This dance style’s main goal is to interpret the lyrics of the song through movement.
Contemporary/Lyrical
Hip hop dance is a range of street dance styles primarily performed to hip hop music or that have evolved as part of hip hop culture.
Hip Hop
Founded on jazz technique with a focus on Broadway performances and genres. Classes integrate dancing and acting with an emphasis on interpreting lyrics. Some singing may be included.
Musical Theater
An introduction to the basics of ballet and tap dancing for dancers ages 4-6. Focus is on terminology and proper technique to prepare for Level 1 classes.
Mini Movers
Tiny Combo
A creative movement class with aspects of ballet and tap for ages 3-4. Focus on preparation for Mini classes.
Acrobatics for dancers ages 4-6 focusing on flexibility and tumbling with an emphasis on acrobatics for dance. Taught by an instructor certified in Acrobatic Arts
Tiny Tumblers
An introduction to the basics of jazz and hip hop dancing for dancers ages 4-6. Focus is on terminology and proper technique to prepare for Level 1 classes.
Mini Groovers
Tiny Toes
A creative movement class with aspects of ballet for ages 2-3. Focus on preparation for Mini classes.
Acrobatics focuses on flexibility and tumbling with an emphasis on acrobatics for dance. Taught by an instructor certified in Acrobatic Arts