Children's Programs
(Ages 3-7)

DANCE MOVEMENT (age 3)
An introduction to the world of dance using music, singing, props, instruments, stories and creativity to activate the imagination, increase body awareness, enhance socialization and establish a sense of joy through movement.

ADVANCED DANCE MOVEMENT (age 4)
An accelerated program advancing the Dance Movement skills and introducing age-appropriate ballet and tap technique. Strong emphasis on musical awareness, personal and stage space, sequencing and memory, and creativity.

DANCE I (age 5) Dance II (age 6)
Continues all Dance Movement skills and includes age-appropriate technique in ballet, tap and jazz. At both levels the student will master a specific set of information, steps and movement sequences, while continuing to enhance improvisation and creativity.

PRE-BALLET (age 7)
Introduction to the world of ballet using Royal Academy of Dance outlines. Emphasis on establishing the critical basics of alignment, positions and proper coordination of feet, legs and arms, and movement through space. Mime, improvisation and creativity help mold a blossoming artist.

TAP/JAZZ (age 7)
Instructs an age-appropriate skill set in both Tap and Jazz. Focus is on musicality, rhythm, timing, clarity, coordination, sequencing, and spatial/stage awareness.

JAZZ
Each successive level adds steps, walks and combinations to challenge the student.  Class includes warm-up, stretching, isolations, jazz walks, turns, pirouettes, across-the-floor patterns, and combinations.

TAP
Emphasis placed on clarity of sounds, rhythm, timing, coordination and style.

LYRICAL
A cross between jazz, ballet and modern with an emphasis on drama and emotion.

MODERN
Learn basics from many styles and methods. Focuses include technique, weight, isolation, suspension, and release. By experimenting, students will push their boundaries of expression through movement and improvisation.

HIP HOP
One of the most current dance styles, instruction offers a variety of movements from old school, new school, street, funk, jazz and free-style. Using age-appropriate music, emphasis is placed on interpretation and style.

Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Pointe
(Ages 8 and up - Beginning to Advanced)

BALLET
Classes stress correct alignment, technique, terminology, fluidity, epaulement, port de bras and flexibility combined with strength and style. Goal is a sensitive, intelligent, professional stage performance.

PRE-POINTE (age 11+)
Is a mandatory precursor to pointe work. Dancers work on developing strength, placement and balance. Course is a dance year in length, uses ballet shoes, and does not participate in recital.

POINTE
By invitation only and must also be enrolled in a ballet class.  Emphasizes proper placement, correct usage of pointe shoe in cooperation with entire body, and sequential progression of technique.