Class DescriptionsJunior Ballet
Ages 3-4
This class is designed for our younger students to learn basic ballet terminology, elementary coordination skills, and a respect for the discipline of the art of ballet. Beginning I Ballet
Ages 5-6
This class introduces the elementary exercises of ballet technique for mastering the placement of the body, the legs, the arms, and the head. In addition, students will continue to develop elementary skills in the coordination of steps and a respect for the discipline of the art of ballet. Beginning II Ballet
Pre-requisite: Beginning I Ballet or permission of instructor
To continue building on the previous year’s fundamentals in an increased number, stressing the development of strength in the legs and feet. All warm-up exercises are now executed at the barre. Intermediate I Ballet
Pre-requisite: Beginning II Ballet or permission of instructor
Building on the previous years’ skills, the subtleties of the classical training will begin to be addressed. Awareness of correct line will become part of the measure of progress. Coordination between the arms and legs is emphasized and the positioning of the upper body. Intermediate II Ballet
Pre-requisite: Intermediate I Ballet and permission of instructor
In this class, students begin to understand the interrelatedness of barre and center while continuing to work on basic alignment. The vocabulary will become more extensive, and the importance of transitioning between positions and strengthening stability will be stressed. Intermediate III Ballet
Pre-requisite: Intermediate II Ballet and permission of instructor
In this level, classical placement should be established as the arms and head begin to respond in a natural way. The students will begin to master beats, various turns, more complicated adagio work, developing elevation in big jumps, and acquiring more graceful movement qualities. Advanced I Ballet
Pre-requisite: Intermediate III Ballet and permission of instructor
In this level, the students will begin to explore the study of jumps in various ways with springiness and elasticity of the feet emphasized. Exercises at barre and center will become more complicated and executed at a faster tempo. Advanced II Ballet
Pre-requisite: 7+ years of formal ballet technique training and permission of instructor ONLY
In this level, the execution of all the fundamental movements learned in previous levels are carried through with finishing touches. Intermediate Open Ballet
Pre-requisite: Currently enrolled in an Intermediate level of Ballet Advanced Open Ballet
Pre-requisite: Permission of instructor ONLY
This class is strictly ballet technique (same lessons as Advanced II Ballet), and will not participate in recital. Teen Ballet I
Ages 12+ with no previous formal Ballet training Teen Ballet II
Pre-requisite: Teen Ballet I Beginning I Jazz
Ages 4-6 Beginning II Jazz
Ages 7-8 or permission of instructor Intermediate I/II Jazz
Pre-requisite: Beginning II Jazz or permission of instructor Intermediate III Jazz
Pre-requisite: 2 years of Intermediate level Jazz or permission of instructor Advanced I Jazz
Pre-requisite: Intermediate III Jazz and permission of instructor Advanced II Jazz
Pre-requisite: 6+ years of formal Jazz technique training and permission of instructor Advanced III Jazz
Pre-requisite: 8+ years of Jazz training and permission of instructor Teen Jazz
Ages 12+ with no previous formal Jazz training Beginning Tap
Ages 4-7
This class, designed for our younger tappers, will introduce elementary tap steps, work on basic coordination skills, and begin working on musicality and rhythm. Beginning II Tap
Pre-requisite: Beginning I Tap and age 7+ Intermediate I/II Tap
Pre-requisite: Completion of beginning levels or permission of instructor Advanced I Tap
Pre-requisite: Permission of instructor Teen Tap
Ages 12+ with no previous formal Tap training Beginning Modern
Pre-requisite: at least 1 year of Ballet training and over the age of 9 In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of modern dance technique. Basic antatomy will be introduced as well as the study of the muscles and their movements to gain a higher kinesthetic awareness. Focus will be on connection to the ground (and moving from standing to floor or vice versa), shifting of weight, catch & release, sequencing the body so it moves as a whole, spacial awareness, and musicality. Intermediate I/II Modern
Pre-requisite: Permission of instructor ONLY
In this level, students will build on the previous years' vocabulary and skills, as they begin to put steps into a sequence, where transitioning through the movements and space will be stressed. Focus will be on through-line, counter balance, and dynamics as well as a more intense look at the previous years' skills. At least two years in this level is required before moving to the next level. Intermediate III Modern
Pre-requisite: Permission of instructor ONLY Advanced I Modern
Pre-requisite: Permission of instructor ONLY
In this level, students will have a more vigorous warm-up to develop the skills needed to perfect thier technique, understand how it relates to their center work, and build muscular endurance. Focus will be on emotional connection to movement & performance qualities, articulation of the legs, feet, & arms, and to master all previous years' skills. Advanced II Modern
Pre-requisite: 5+ years of Modern technique training and permission of instructor ONLY
In this level, students will begin to explore improvisation, contact improvisation, and somatics. They will work on more intricate choreography and perfect their transitioning skills. All previous years' skills should be engrained in their muscle memory so they can discover their individual style and have a greater freedom of expression. Beginning Lyrical
Pre-requisite: at least 1 year of Ballet training and over the age of 9
Lyrical is a form of dance that fuses modern, jazz, and ballet techniques and conveys the emotion of a song's lyrics through the body's movements. In this class, students will focus on continuation of movement, connectivity to movement, emotional connection to movements and flexibility. This is a highly technical class and is not reccommended to students who are in less than two classes per week. Ballet class is required. Intermediate Lyrical Advanced Lyrical
Permission of instructor ONLY Hip Hop I
Ages 5-7
In this class, students will learn various rhythmic steps set to an upbeat soundtrack of hip hop music designed for the youngest dancer. Focus will be on rhythm, musicality, and floor work. Hip Hop II
Ages 8-11 Hip Hop III
Ages 12-15 Hip Hop IV
Ages 16+ |
