Intro to dance
Intro to Dance is an introduction to dance steps, terminology, and technique. We will begin to establish dance skills and knowledge, while reinforcing creativity, self-expression, and fun! This class will prepare students for individual dance styles with a blend of music, games, imagination, and skill-based exercises.
ballet
Ballet focuses on classical technique, terminology, placement, and etiquette, which creates a firm foundation for all other dance styles. Students will develop strength, flexibility, proper positioning, and coordination through the use of barre, center, and across the floor exercises. Artistry, discipline, grace, and respect will be instilled through this study.
contemporary / lyrical
Contemporary and lyrical use a combination of ballet, modern, and jazz techniques to create a wide variety of expressive movement. These styles use musicality, storyline, mood, and emotion, combined with technical elements and skills, to generate dance. Students will develop a strong sense of artistry, creativity, and self-expression. Improvisation and composition elements may be included.
hip-hop
Hip Hop explores popular dance styles and steps, and is influenced by commercial and street dance. This fast-paced class gives students the chance to learn fun and current choreography, as well as to improvise and find their own unique style.
LATIN
Latin classes offer a wide range of dance styles such as Salsa, Bachata, & Merengue. The fusion of styles can include dancing with partners as well as working with props such as skirts, veils, etc.
jazz
Jazz uses popular music as accompaniment to impart musicality and technique. This upbeat class includes warm-up exercises to stretch and strengthen, and across the floor to teach leaps, turns, and technical elements. Jazz also offers students the opportunity to expand their movement vocabulary, explore their creativity, and enhance their confidence through learning a variety of choreography.
tap
Tap studies the steps, terminology, and rhythmic patterns central to Broadway & Hoofing tap methods. This class will focus on musicality, timing, and coordination as students develop their sense of rhythm and style.
TUMBLING
Tumbling includes learning floor acrobatic skills such as cartwheels, handsprings, tucks, aerials, etc. Skills will be taught with specific technique that can translate to the dance floor. Class placement will be based more on skill level rather than age.
PRIVATE CLASSES
Our instructors can provide private classes in any style. Upon request, we can prepare you for an upcoming wedding, choreograph a routine for your big event, or just help with learning some basic skills you can take to the dance floor.