CLASSES

This class is designed for 1 ½ to 2 year olds. It highlights improving on Large and Small Motor while focusing rhythm and movement skills set in a fun and interactive environment.

This program is a prelude to more formal dance instruction and introduce children to music and movement through a structured progression that stresses creativity and group interaction.

This class covers Jazz and tap with introduction to ballet.. This fun class is designed to introduce students to tap and jazz dance. Learning some basic tap and jazz skills will allow the students to experience each style of dance while improving their flexibility, sense of rhythm and overall coordination.This class performs 2 routines with 2 costumes in the annual recital.

Students will review and continue to learn all the basics along with the terminology and development of tap and jazz. Dancers practice a series of basic steps, adding more difficult combinations as they become more proficient. Combinations will consist of several basic steps connected with simple transitions.

Ballet technique focuses on correct placement, body alignment and awareness for classical ballet technique. This class performs one routine with one costume in the annual recital.

A beginner ballet class for those who want to learn the basics of classical ballet. This class is also excellent for those who need a refresher ballet course! An intermediate ballet class for those with prior experience in classical ballet in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere.The techniques found in classical ballet are a framework for many other styles of dance, including jazz and contemporary ballet.

A fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. Movements in lyrical dance are choreographed to show the meaning of the music and are characterized by their grace, emotion and fluidity. Students are asked to have some background in ballet and jazz. This class performs 1 routine with one costume in the annual recital.

Lyrical class is designed for intermediate to advanced students with previous training in ballet. Students will explore partnering and weight sharing exercises combined with basic techniques and skills from ballet, jazz and modern. It emphasizes interpretation of music lyrics while telling a story with movement that can be fluid or abstract. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. Students must take this class in conjunction with ballet.

A fun and energetic class that introduces music and movement to boys. This Boy’s Classes incorporates creative dance concepts with an emphasis on proper alignment, coordination and athleticism. This class performs 2 routines with 2 costumes in the annual recital.

This class is for the intermediate adult dancer who has previous training in jazz and tap. Class will consist of warm-up and work on Jazz and Tap progressions/ combinations. Dancers in This class performs 2 routines with 2 costumes in the annual recital.

This is a fun, energetic class combining street dance, hip-hop and jazz. This style of dance can be seen in music videos by pop artists. This class performs one routine with one costume in the annual recital.

Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping.

Enrollment by instructors approval. Dancer should have good technique and body placement to ensure movement is executed without injury.This class performs 1 routine with 1 costumes in the annual recital.

Acrobatics teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, & strength.

This program was developed for the novice dancer that wants a step up from our once a week recreation program. Dancers that want to receive solid training in ballet, jazz technique, performing skills and acro/tumbling will thrive as a competition student.

The pre-competition program is designed to progress your dancer at a quicker pace than a recreation student and a good introduction into the competition environment. This class competes in 1 competition each season.

Showcase Mini (2nd-4th grade) typically our youngest dancers; this line is for the dancer who wants to excel beyond recreational classes and become part of competition environment without spending the maximum time at the studio.

Requirements: Dances 2-3 days a week, attends all public performances and 3 Regional competitions. Dance Convention is optional but highly recommended.

Showcase Jr (5th-7th Grade) the dancer who is committed to attend all rehearsals and has minimal other actives outside of dance that may result in poor attendance.

Requirements: Dances 2-3 days a week, attends all public performances, 3 regional dance competitions and with the possibility to attend nationals. Dance Convention is optional but highly recommended.

Encore Jr (7th-10th grade) the dedicated dancer who is committed to attend all rehearsals, spending maximum time in the studio and has minimal other actives outside of dance that may result in poor attendance.

Requirements: Dances 3 days a week, attends all public performances , 1 local dance convention, 3 regional dance competitions and 1 National competition. Ballet production is also part of the curriculum for this line.

Encore Sr (10th-12th Grade) the dedicated dancers who is committed, attends all rehearsals, spending maximum time in the studio and has minimal other actives outside of dance that may result in poor attendance.

Requirements: Dance a minimum of 3 days a week, attends all public performances , 1 local dance convention, 3 regional dance competitions and 1 National competition. Ballet production is also part of the curriculum for this line.

Although age is used as a guideline, each dancer will be placed where we feel they fit best based on ability and growth potential.

This class is for the older recreational dancer typically with previous instruction in Jazz, Tap and Ballet.  Learning some basic tap and jazz skills will allow the students to experience each style of dance while improving their flexibility, sense of rhythm and overall coordination.

Students will review and continue to build on the basics along with the terminology and development of tap and jazz. Dancers practice a series of basic steps, adding more difficult combinations as they become more proficient.

We are in the process of offering yoga classes for all students and all levels. Please check back at a later date for dates and times. Follow us on facebook for any upcoming class notifications!