Curriculum
YOUNG CHILDREN'S DANCE
TINY TOTS (3 YR. OLD)
Our youngest students are taught self-expressive songs and dances to encourage creative movement. Also, fitness fun mat exercises and tricks for flexibility and coordination.
PRE-SCHOOL (4 YR. OLD)
Similar to the Tiny Tot classes but taught on a more advanced level. Introduction to Tap in second half of year.
BALLET-TAP COMBINATION I AND II (5-6-7 YR. OLDS)
An introduction to basic tap fundamentals and technique along with a more disciplined approach and emphasis to ballet.
TAP-JAZZ COMBINATION (7-8 YR. OLDS)
Further emphasis and understanding of tap, as well as an introduction to jazz. Previous tap training is required.
ACROBATICS
Students are taught basic tumbling and tricks. Our approach is based on the individual ability of each student. (Must be at least 7 yrs. old).
TAP
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Tap Classes are available to all students 8 years of age and older.
JAZZ
A contemporary dance form combining Broadway and Video movement using body isolation and alignment. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Age 8 and older.
BALLET
PRE-BALLET (7-10 YEARS OLD)
Further emphasis on the development of good posture, poise and imagination are taught, as well as providing a strong foundation for more advanced levels. (Two classes a week are required for 11 years of age and older).
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED BALLET
For the more serious student. More intense training including barre, adage and basic pointe. Students should enroll in two or more classes of ballet a week.
POINTE
The technique of performing all ballet movement on toe. Students must be 11 years of age, have had at least 4 years of Ballet after the age of 7 and be of Intermediate level. A firm understanding of ballet technique is necessary and at least two ballet classes a week are required. Students will be screened by the Studio Staff.
LYRICAL
A combination of Ballet and Jazz technique demonstrating and emphasizing expression and feeling.
IRISH STEP
A Folkloric dance form combining tap and ballet movement. (Another tap class and/or ballet class once a week is required along with this).
All students are placed by the Studio Staff according to their ability. This allows for proper artistic development of the body and mind with increased satisfaction and less frustration.