Dance & Musical Theatre Classes
Classes
We have something to offer for people of all ages and skill levels, from 11 months to adults.
Dance:
We offer more than just dance education. We concentrate on building a positive image and gaining self-confidence, building lifeskills that can be used on and off the stage. In dance classes, students will learn a routine to perform in our annual spring recital.
Adult Ballroom:
Private Lessons, Group Lessons, Wedding Dances
Musical Theatre:
Act – Dance – Sing
Intro to Musical Theatre classes for ages 3-7
Production Class
Students dig into developing musical theatre skills and rehearsing for a full musical production.
If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact us.
Performing Arts Club for Preschoolers
2 Hour, weekday morning program
Ages 2-5
Description
Ballet
This class introduces students to the basics of ballet dancing. During this program, dancers will learn about the ballet terminologies and concepts.
Tap
The movement and rhythm of a tap performance transform the dancer into a percussive musician. Tap dance emphasizes the flow of movement. In our tap lessons, we teach students to find beats and rhythms not only in music but also in their bodies.
Jazz
Jazz dance combines techniques of modern dance and classical ballet, as well as current styles of popular dance. In addition, jazz has its own unique movement vocabulary, ranging from the movement of the entire body to the isolation of certain body parts.
Jazz dance can take on various styles and characteristics, including Broadway, street jazz, percussive, lyrical, and contemporary. Jazz classes can be patterned in any of these styles, or make a combination of existing jazz disciplines.
Jazz emphasizes the importance of energy, style, and rhythmical accuracy. Each level of jazz, which increases in difficulty, is a continuation of the previous level.
Pointe
This advanced program challenges students with more complex combinations in the center and at the barre. Students will work on balance, fluidity of movement, and movement combinations.
Dancing on pointe involves performing steps from ballet while standing on the tips of the toes. Also referred to as pointe work, it is performed using stiff-shanked and hard-toed pointe shoes.
Dancing on pointe requires skill and strength, so permission from an instructor is required before students can begin taking pointe classes.
Requirements
2 to 3 Years of Ballet Training
By Instructor Placement Only
Jazz/Hip-Hop
This class combines jazz steps with hip-hop routines to develop the students’ coordination. The program also helps dancers gain a better understanding of jazz and hip-hop concepts.
Dance With Me
This class is an introduction to dance for 18 mo to 3 years of age.
Ballroom
Youth and Adult classes
Ballet I
This class is the students’ first introduction to a formal ballet class structure. Musicality continues to be emphasized, together with coordination and balance through the strengthening of the body core. In addition, center floor work is introduced, focusing on the positions of the feet, legs, and arms using classical ballet vocabulary.
Ballet II / III
During this stage, advanced strengthening and stretching exercises are given. Barre work is continued, with a greater emphasis on French terminology and vocabulary.
Pre-Pointe
During this class, pointe fundamentals are taught to students of the appropriate technical age and ability. Students must be physically ready because of the risk of injury. For students to advance to pointe class, they must complete one dance year of pre-pointe, as well as pass an evaluation.
The evaluation process provides teachers with the opportunity to see where the student needs work in order to prepare for pointe. The evaluation focuses on the legs (strength and straightness), feet (strength, flexibility, shape, and alignment), ankles (straightness and strength), and overall body alignment.
Hip-Hop
This class introduces students to the basic style and vocabulary of hip-hop movement. Hip-hop is about expression and personal style. This high-energy class can be taught to anyone who loves to move, so no prior dance experience is required.
What to Wear
★Dance With Me (Parent and Child) Any style/color dance attire leotard tights optional in warmer weather, or leggings, shorts, fitted t-shirt. Pink Ballet slippers, hair pulled back
★Watch Me Dance (Independent Class for age 2-3) Any style/color dance attire leotard tights optional in warmer weather, or leggings, shorts, fitted t-shirt. Pink Ballet slippers, hair pulled back.
★Dance & Tumble: Any style/color dance attire, tights optional in cooler weather, pink Ballet slippers, hair pulled back.
★ Ballet: Recreational dancers should wear fitted dance attire (ex. leotard, leggings, shorts, tank top, fitted t-shirt). Progressive Ballet dancers should wear any style/color leotard and tights. All dancers should wear pink Ballet slippers and have hair pulled back.
★Tap/Ballet Any style/color dance attire, tights optional in warmer weather, Black Tap Shoes, Pink Ballet Slippers, hair pulled back.
★ Jazz: Any style/color dance attire (ex. leggings, shorts, tank top, fitted t-shirt, leotard), No Crop Tops, black slip-on Jazz shoes, hair pulled back.
★ Tap: Any style/color dance attire (ex. leggings, shorts, tank top, fitted t-shirt, leotard), No Crop Tops. Black Tap shoes, hair pulled back.
★ Contemporary: Any style/color dance attire (ex. leggings, shorts, tank top, fittedt- shirt, leotard), pink ballet shoes, hair pulled back.
★ Acro: Any style /color dance attire (ex. leggings, shorts, tank top, fitted t-shirt, leotard), tan jazz shoes, hair pulled back.
.★ Hip Hop: Any style/color dance attire (ex. leggings, shorts, t-shirt, leotard – No Crop Tops) hair pulled back. Black sneaker Converse/Vans type shoes with white soles
★ Theatre & Voice: Any style/color moveable attire and clean sole sneakers.
★ Company Dancers: as per dress code
★ Hip Hop Crew: Any style/color dance attire (ex. leggings, shorts, tank top, fitted t-shirt, leotard) and hair pulled back. Black Converse/Vans type shoes with white soles .
