Tiny Tu Tu's - little ones' ages 24-40months can begin to experience to fun of dance class. This 30min. class is your child's first introduction to the world of music and movement. We will focus on simple developmental activities, socialization and most importantly FUN!
Tiny & Talented - Creative movement and pre-ballet includes large muscle motor skills, musicality, social interaction and developmental skills. Children learn dance sequences and routines set to age appropriate music. Lots of colorful props help keep them excited about dance. Our first "big girl" dance class. Moms are encouraged to stay close by and observe through the viewing window for the first few lessons.
Pre Ballet - Tumbling - A pre-ballet class which teaches the basic positions of arms and feet, how to stretch through the feet to achieve a good point, the correct way to dance on toes and much more. Children learn accompanied by ballet music created especially for the very young. Tumbling portion includes large muscle activities which allows for lots of movement and fun. Crab walks, bridges, forward/backward rolls and hand stands are some of the skills introduced.
Ballet/tap - A combination ballet/tap class to help children decide which dance style is their favorite. In addition to pre-ballet, children will have 20 minutes of basic tap dancing. Heel drops, toe tips, shuffles and flaps will be taught. One routine, either ballet or tap will be performed in the June production.
Ballet/Tap 2 - A combination class with 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap dancing. 1st & 2nd graders are building on the skills they learned in "starlets" or "princess ballet", adding to their overall knowledge of dance. Beginners will be able to handle the curriculum as well because new skills are taught in a simple step by step progression. You'll be surprised how much fun they have and how fast they'll learn.
Beginning Ballet - Created for 2nd graders and older who are beginners but don't want to take class with the babies. Learn the 5 positions, ballet posture, balancing on demi-pointe and spotting for successful turns. Ballet is the basis for all the other dance forms. If you want to be a good dancer, study ballet.
Ballet For Performance teams - This class is specifically designed to work on the skills needed in Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap and Broadway class. Whether you love ballet or hate it, you need some technique to advance to higher classes. Think of this as a "technique" class where you will get the skills and strength needed for leaps, turns, layouts and more.
Sassy Feet - Tap dancing is so much fun for kids! Where else are you encouraged to make noise for the fun of it. This class explores tap basics such as flaps, ball changes, shuffles, simple tap turns, time steps and lots more. By the end of the year children will be able to incorporate these skills into a great routine. A pre-requisite for being included in our fabulous production tap number.
Jazz Kids - Jamtastic - Cool Moves - Jazz Dynamics- These classes are formed by age and ability level. All Jazz classes include a jazz warm-up, strength and stretching exercises, across the floor progressions and choreography. Energetic and fun, jazz classes are always a hit. In an effort to provide multiply styles of dance, these classes include Hip Hop combinations and choreography.
Broadway - The class for kids who love musicals and want to sing and dance their way to becoming a star. Music from soundtracks of stage and movie musicals are used to recreate a very "showbiz" routine. Props are often used to add interest.
Broadway 2 is even more fun, because it involves dancers who are a little older and more capable. Here is where you see our wonderful "Rockettes" style kick lines, peel offs, formations and staging. Broadway class teaches kids how to make a routine really entertaining and alive. This is where performing confidence is built. Broadway class is where our nationally acclaimed American Divas team members are trained and chosen. Don't miss out...sign up for Broadway class today!
Hip Hop - The much requested hip hop class is finally here! A recreational level class for kids aged 7 and up, hip hop is fun, energetic moves set to modern age appropriate music. A great introductory or additional class for kids who love having fun.