Class Descriptions
    

Lyrical is a contemporary dance style that fuses ballet and jazz techniques in order to use movement to express emotion. Movements in Lyrical dance not only demonstrate control and flexibility, but also interpret the meaning of music and lyrics. Students should be concurrently enrolled in a ballet technique class in order to gain a strong foundation of dance technique.
   

Jazz is a popular dance style found in everything from theater musicals to music videos. Jazz routines are dynamic and energetic, and include moves such as leaps, kicks, jumps, and turns that develop the dancer's muscle isolation and body control as well as entertain the audience. Students are strongly encouraged to be enrolled in a ballet technique class in order to gain a strong foundation of dance technique.
   

Tap is a unique dance form because it allows the dancer to not only be a performer, but a percussive musician as well. Tap derives it's name from the rhythmic sounds made when the metal plates hit the floor. Tap has been a favorite dance form for almost 200 years and is a staple of the great American Musical, as well as an excellent workout for the legs.
   

Hip Hop is a broad style of street dance that is danced to hip hop, R&B and pop music. It is often a reflection of current pop culture and includes break dancing, funk, crumping, club dancing, and jazz. The movements are fast paced and emphasize personal freedom of style and expression. Hip hop dancing can often be seen on MTV.
   

Pre-Dance/Tap is an introductory course that invites children to explore their love of music and dance through movement exercises, songs and games. The structured classes provide a blend of ballet, tap, jazz, and tumbling in a fun and nurturing environment. Designed with growing young bodies in mind, this class will include instruction on basic technique to increase strength, coordination, and confidence.

Students will be asked to bring tap shoes for the second week of class. Class level is assigned according to age, determined by the child's age as of September 4, 2007.
   

Pre-Ballet is an introductory level course that invites children to explore and enjoy the beautiful discipline of classical ballet. A child's love of music and dance is fostered in a fun and creative environment that is tailored to a young child's attentive focus. Young dancers learn basic ballet technique, music appreciation, expression of movement and class decorum to prepare them for more formal classes. Students will also tumble for the last 15 minutes of class.

Class level is assigned according to age, determined by the child's age as of September 4, 2007.
   

Mommy and Me provides two-year olds and their caregivers a chance to explore dance and music together through movement, exercise, games, and songs. This class will teach children basic dance concepts, increase their social skills, and build their self-confidence in a safe and nurturing environment.
   
Class Ages
   

The children’s age is simply a guideline for placing a student in a class. Classes are based on ability levels, thus a child will not be over or under-whelmed. Please contact us if you have any questions.
   
Parents
   

Parents are ALWAYS welcome to watch classes but please take noisy siblings and cell phone calls outside so as not to disturb the class.