Dance/cheer class descriptions

Preschool | Youth | Adult

Preschool

Dancing Babes
A fun intro to dance for ages 2-3.

Preschool Combo
Ballet and tap for ages 3-4, with no dance experience.

PreK Combo
Ballet and tap for ages 3-4 with at least one year of experience.

KCombo
Ballet and tap for ages 4-5 with no dance experience.

K2Combo
Ballet and tap for ages 4-5 with at least one year of experience.

Youth

Ballet I
Beginning class for ages 7+. Learn the fundamentals of ballet and the basic ideas of movement and music.
Ballet I/II
Beginning class for those that have a good understanding of Ballet I. Reinforces fundamentals of ballet as well as improving strength and flexibility. Also builds upon the ballet vocabulary.
Ballet II
Intermediate ballet class for those that demonstrate a good understanding of Ballet I/II. Increased attention is placed upon body line, strength and flexibility.
Ballet II/III
Intermediate ballet class for those that have an excellent understanding of Ballet II, as well as a strong work ethic and discipline. This class is much more aggressive in its pace and builds upon all previous classes as it explores greater expression. (By teacher recommendation only.)
Ballet III
Intermediate advanced ballet class for those that have excelled in Ballet II/III. Continuing difficulty and greater expression. (By teacher recommendation only.)
Ballet III/IV
Advanced ballet class for those with 3+ years of experience and knowledge of all ballet terminology. (By teacher recommendation only.)
Pointe
Pointe students are required to take Ballet III/IV. Please see instructor for an individual evaluation. (By teacher recommendation only.)

Broadway Bound (Competitive Dance)
Musical theatre-focused class. Heavy in tap. Must have a minimum of four years of tap experience. (By teacher recommendation only.)

Hip Hop
Students should enroll in an age-appropriate class. No technique or experience is necessary.

Jazz I
Beginning class for ages 7+. Students will be introduced to basic turns and leaps through floor work and will combine these steps to music.
Jazz I/II
Builds upon the fundamentals of Jazz I, adding more contemporary aspects as well as increased endurance, flexibility, body control and strength.
Jazz II
Intermediate class for ages 9+. Students should have knowledge of basic turns and leaps, chaines, pirouettes, piques, front and side leaps. Class will move into more complicated turns and leaps, such as fouettes, tours, double chaines and pirouettes and will learn several combinations across the floor which will be incorporated into dance routines.
Jazz III
Advanced class for ages 11+. Students should be able to perform no less than double turns. Class will move into triple turns and more difficult combinations and apply these techniques within dance rountines. Jazz III students are required to take Advanced Turns & Leaps. (By teacher recommendation only.)

Lyrical
Beginning class for ages 7+. No previous experience necessary.
Lyrical II
Intermediate class for ages 9+ with at least one year of lyrical or ballet experience.
Lyrical III
Advanced class for ages 11+ with at least two years of ballet or lyrical experience. Lyrical III students are required to take Advanced Turns & Leaps.

Tap I
Students will learn basic tap steps, including time steps and combinations, and will apply these techniques within dance routines.

Advanced Turns & Leaps
Advanced class for ages 11+ with at least three years of recent dance experience. Class covers doubles, triple pirouettes, and strong leaps with good flexability. Knowledge of terminology required. (By teacher recommendation only.)

Yoga/Pilates
For all ages and abilities. Combines the benefits of yoga with the benefits of pilates. Lots of stretching, strengthening, breathing and fun. Highly adaptable to all abilities and those with physical limitations.

Adult

Adult Hip Hop
Think you can't dance like the folks in the music videos? Think again. Come learn the latest style of dancing to syncopated beats. It's easier than you think. The music chosen is up-to-date, funky, fresh (and PG-rated). The style is loose and simple. If you can count -- you can do this. Beginner class, no dance experience necessary. We'll have you dancing like a hip hop star in no time.

Adult Jazz
Come learn beginning techniques -- no experience necessary. In fact, we'll teach you everything you need to know to turn, leap and move your body to the rhythms of music past and present. Styles may include pop, theater, funk and traditional jazz. Class includes warm up exercises to tone your muscles, fun across-the-floor routines to keep you moving, and choreography that anyone can master.