Children will learn basic dance steps and movements in subjects such as tap, ballet, jazz, hula, and tumbling while working to develop their coordination, fine motor and social skills. Our Pre-School Program is great preparation for school as our children learn many skills needed such as their right from their left, how to take turns, the beginning of a structured classroom setting, and also get a great jump start on parent-child separation easing the anxiety of a child’s first year or two of pre-school or kindergarten.

CLASS LEVELS BY AGE:

Our 2 year old students will take part in our TOT/PARENT Dance and/or TUMBLING classes. Having an adult participate with these young dancers help them adjust to the structured classroom type environment. At a minimum, parents/adults will attend class with the child for the 1st semester of classes (Sept-Dec). The goal is to have the TOTS on their own for the winter semester (Jan-June) so they can prepare a routine to present in our spring recital performance.

Our 3-4 year old students are offered a wide variety of class type options including TAP, JAZZ, BALLET, HIP HOP, HULA, TUMBLING, & CHEERNASTICS. Our 3-4 year olds must be "potty" trained by their first class and will need to participate in their class on their own within the first month of class.

TAP CLASS

Traditional tap training designed to build coordination, rhythm, and style. Students progress thru increased speed and more difficult combinations of tap technique.

JAZZ CLASS

An exciting dance with intense, high-paced movement to music from past to present. Students will work on improving their flexibility, strength, balance, and style while concentrating on developing proper dance techniques and progression skills such as kicks, turns, jumps, and leaps.

BALLET CLASS

The foundation of all dance forms. Body placement, flexibility, alignment, strength, poise, and grace are all achieved through barre and center work. Pointe classes are also available upon request, students must recieve an instructor evaluation and placement prior to taking pointe classes.

LYRICAL CLASS

A cross between ballet and jazz set to music with lyrics and has soft, expansive, and sustained movements that tell a story. It is a style of dance which encourages dancers to become very expressive through movement.

HIP HOP CLASS

A high-energy form of street dancing that features rapid hand and foot movement. Often seen on MTV and television commercials, it has become one of the most popular dance forms throughout the country.

HULA CLASS

A contemporary form of Hawaiian/Tahitian dancing emphasizing a variety of hip movements and utilizing poi balls and other ethnic props and instruments.

CLASSES ARE DIVIDED BY AGE WITH OVERLAPPING AGE GROUPS TO CREATE VARIOUS SKILL LEVELS BASED ON EXPERIENCE.
5-7y/o - 7-10y/o - 9-12y/o - 11+y/o

A form of acrobatics focusing on a series of floor tumbling skills beginning with somersaults and cartwheels and progressing to backhand springs and aerials.

SKILL CHART

Level 1.....No requirements
Level 2.....Cartwheel, round-off, bridge
Level 3.....above + Backbend / backbend kick-over
Level 4.....above + Backwalkover
Level 5.....above + Multiple back walkovers, back hand springs with light spot
Level 6.....above + Round-off back hand spring
Level 7.....above + Back-tuck, aerial cartwheel, working layouts / twists

A combination of cheerleading techniques, jumps, and stunts combined with tumbling lessons... A perfect choice for those who look forward to middle school, high school, or college cheerleading opportunities.

3-4y/o (NEW), 5-7y/o, 7-10y/o, 9-12y/o, 11+y/o

16+ years old

Dance & Fitness classes offered in 2-month sessions.

Sept/Otc, Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb, March/April