Classical Ballet is the traditional style of dance that demands form, style, and technique.  Through ballet students will learn classical technique with grace and flow. Methods taught include but aren't limited to Royal Academy of Dance and Vaganova. 

 

Classes offered:

• Ballet 1- ages 6-7       

• Ballet 2- ages 7-8

• Ballet 3- ages 8-9

• Ballet 4 and Pre-Pointe- ages 10+ by placement only

• Ballet 5 and Pointe- ages 11+ by placement only

• Intermediate Ballet- ages 12+  by placement only

• Advanced Ballet- placement only

• Adult Ballet (all levels)-Ages 17+

• Open Ballet- all levels

• Advanced Pointe and Variations- by placement only

• Partnering- by placement only

Contemporary and Lyrical are expressive styles of dance that blend ballet, jazz, and modern dance styles together. These styles explore the feeling of the dancer's mind and body connecting through movement. These classes demands students to have a good foundation in ballet and jazz technique.  

 

Classes offered:

• Intermediate/Advanced Modern

• Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary

• Beginner Contemporary/Lyrical

Tap is a fast-paced rhythmic style that uses the sound of tap shoes to create different rhythms. Students will learn basic skills in Tap. Students will also be challenged with developing and executing new rhythms throughout the year.

 

Classes offered:​

• Preschool Tap & Ballet- ages 2-4

• Primary Tap & Ballet- ages 5-6

• Beginner/Elementary Tap- ages 7-10

• Intermediate/Advanced Tap- Ages 10-17

• Adult Beginner Tap Ages 17+

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a program developed by Marie Walton-Mahon to help students advance in all dance forms by training muscle memory. PBT focuses on core stability, weight placement, and alignment. PBT is practiced internationally.

Progressing Contemporary Technique is an innovative program that focuses on activating muscle groups through resistance and strength training. Our aim is to help you achieve a sense of moving with resistance, but never tension in the body.

• PBT 1

• PBT 2

• PBT 3 

• PCT 

Acrobatic dance blends the styles of acrobatics and dance together. Students will gain and increase their flexibility, strength, and agility. Students will learn skills such as splits, back bends, handstands, back walkovers, etc.

 

Classes offered:

• Beginner/Elementary Acro- Ages 7-10 or by placement

• Intermediate/Advanced Acro- Ages 10+ or by placement 

Drama & dance go hand in hand with performing arts. This class will help students become more confident in their bodies and help them have a stronger presence on stage.

 

Classes offered:​

• Drama - ages 6-11

• Drama - ages 12+

​Jazz & Musical Theater are energetic styles of dance that explores individuality and technique. Jazz merges ballet and contemporary dance. Musical Theater uses the jazz style of dance with elements of song and dance that mimic Broadway shows.  Students will learn the basic skills of these genres while having fun and gaining confidence.

 

Classes offered:

• Beginner/Elementary Jazz

• Intermediate/Advanced Jazz

• Beginner/Elementary Tap

• Intermediate/Advanced Tap

• Adult Jazz

Preschool and Primary levels are for younger students ages 2 through 6. Students will be introduced to the fundamental building blocks of dance and have fun while doing it. 

Classes offered:​

• Preschool Creative Movement- ages 2 1/2- 4 1/2

• Primary Ballet and Tap- ages 5-6

• Primary Jazz & Hip Hop

Hip-hop dance is a range of street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It is influenced by a wide range of styles that were created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States.

 

Classes offered:​

• Beginner 

• Intermediate

• Adult