Class Offerings
3 years old:
This is a 45 minute class designed especially for three year olds who are potty trained. They will do 15 minutes of tap for rhythm, 15 minutes of ballet for interpretive moves and 15 minutes of tumbling for strength and flexibility.
Combo 1:
This class is for four to five year olds. The class consists of 20 minutes of ballet, 20 minutes of tap and 20 minutes of tumbling. This hour class works on rhythm, strength and flexibility.
Combo 2:
This class is designed for students in Kindergarten and have taken Combo 1 or with a teacher recommendation. It is the same format as the Combo 1 class however it is faster with more complicated patterns.
Tap/Ballet Combo with experience:
This class is primarily for 1st graders. The class consists of 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap with no tumbling. This class is for dancers with Combo 2 experience.
Tap/Ballet Combo without experience:
This class is for new students only, ages 6-8. This class is an hour class with 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap.
Ballet 1:
This 45 minute class is an entry level class for students in 2nd grade or older. The students will do approximately 15 minutes of barre work, 15 minutes of centre floor work and 15 minutes across the floor work. This class is a must for the serious dancer.
Ballet 2:
This 45 minute class follows Ballet 1. It is the same format with more complicated steps. The students start working on turns and jumps. More emphasis is placed on turnout and technique.
Ballet 3 to Advanced Ballet:
These classes are by teacher recommendation only. They follow a very specific design and build from year to year. Ballet technique is the key to all dance forms.
Pointe:
These begin in Ballet 5 and always follow a regular ballet class. This class is by teacher recommendation only.
Tap 1:
This is an entry level class. The dancer must be in 2nd grade or older. Rhythm and many basic steps are taught in this class.
Tap 2:
This class is 45 minutes and is the next step after Tap 1. Tap steps become quicker and more complicated. Turns and terminology are stressed.
Tap 3 to Advanced Tap:
These classes are with teacher recommendation only. Various styles and rhythms are taught. The classes are 45 minutes.
Jazz 1:
This is an entry level class. The student must be in 2nd grade or older. This class is 45 minutes in length. The class begins with a warm-up, stretch and isolations. Many of the basic steps are taught this year.
Jazz 2:
This 45 minute class is a continuation of Jazz 1. Different styles of jazz are introduced, turns and leaps are introduced and more intense stretches and strengthening exercises are added.
Jazz 3 to Advanced Jazz:
These classes are by teacher recommendation only. They build on material taught at Level 1 & 2. Combinations become more complicated and ballet is recommended.
Hip Hop:
These classes are not a part of our regular curriculum. These high energy classes are strictly for fun. Beginners must be at least 8 years old and placement is by teacher recommendation. These classes do not take the place of a jazz class.
Aerobics:
Our aerobics classes are a fun way to exercise. They combine sit-ups, push-ups with a variety of jazz styles. The classes are choreographed and set to music. Weights and mats are recommended.