Class Descriptions

For Boys:

Boys are welcome in ALL of our classes, however, if you are interested in joining a boys-only class, please contact the studio! 

Acrobatics Levels:

Our acrobatics coursework follows the Acrobatic Arts curriculum. Levels are grouped together, but will work on the skill set that is best appropriate for each dancer. Classes are not based on age, as much as on skill level, to encourage appropriate progression and time spent learning strengthening and fundamentals. 

Acro Levels 1 & 2 (ages 5 and up): This is an introductory level acrobatics class focused on strengthening and body positions for bridges, forward rolls, backwards rolls, handstands and cartwheels.

Acro Levels 3 & 4: This is a beginning/intermediate level acrobatics class focused on headstand, handstands at the wall, forward and backward rolls, roundoffs, cartwheel variations and bridge kick-overs.

Acro Levels 5 & 6: This is an intermediate level acrobatics class focused on headstand, chest stand, elbow stand, hand stand, front limbers, cartwheel variations, front and back walkovers, plus side aerial and back handspring drills/progressions.

Acro Levels 7 & 8: This is an advanced level acrobatics class focused on chest stand, elbow stand, hand stands, front and back walkover variations, side aerials, back handsprings, front aerials and advanced running tumbling.

If you are unsure of if your dancer fits a particular level, please contact the studio to schedule an assessment. 

For 2.5-4.5 Year Olds:

Pre-Ballet: This is a shorter class (only 30 minutes) which focuses on using motor and rhythmic skills to improve coordination, strength and flexibility while engaging creativity and early socialization. This class does not perform in the recital.

3-4 Tap/Ballet: This 1 hour class is half tap and half ballet to introduce our youngest dancers to both styles of dance. Ballet and tap exercises are taught to introduce important dance basics such as stretching, concentration, rhythm, coordination and discipline. This class will perform twice in the recital – one ballet routine and one tap routine.

For 5-6 Year Olds:

5-6 Tap/Ballet: This 1 hour class is half tap and half ballet to introduce our youngest dancers to both styles of dance. Ballet and tap exercises are taught to introduce important dance basics such as stretching, concentration, rhythm, coordination and discipline. This class will perform twice in the recital – one ballet routine and one tap routine.

5-6 Jazz/Hip Hop: This class is half jazz and half hip hop to introduce dancers to both styles of dance. This class will feature an introduction to jazz technique and hip hop technique and introduces basic movements set to upbeat music to encourage rhythm and coordination including both center floor and across the floor combinations, as well as basic jazz technique progressions. This class will have 1 performance in the recital with a mix of both styles of dance.

5-6 Musical Theatre: This class is based on character work and story telling, often using music from Broadway musicals, television and movies. There is a foundation in Jazz for musical theatre. This class does perform in the recital. 

For 7-9 Year Olds:

7-9 Ballet: Beginning level ballet curriculum focusing on ballet barre, center floor and across the floor progressions. This class is focused on introducing ballet alignment and basic classical ballet body positions. This class performs in the recital.

7-9 Tap: Beginning level tap fundamentals. This class will teach musicality and rhythm skills through tap technique and combinations. This class performs in the recital.

7-9 Jazz: Beginning level jazz fundamentals. This class focuses on flexibility/stretching and introductory level jazz technique. This class performs in the recital.

7-9 Hip Hop: This is a beginning level hip-hop class that emphasizes rhythm, isolations, and self-expression. Dance combinations include unique footwork and arm movements. This class will perform in the recital.

7+ Musical Theatre:  This class is based on character work and story telling, often using music from Broadway musicals, television and movies. There is a foundation in Jazz for musical theatre. This class does perform in the recital. 

For Dancers 10+:

Ballet Variations 1: Recommended a minimum of 2 years of ballet experience. This class will perform in the recital. 

Ballet Variations 2: Recommended a minimum of 4 years of ballet experience. This class will perform in the recital. 

Ballet Variations 3: Recommended a minimum of 6 years of ballet experience. This class will perform in the recital. 

Jazz 10+: This class focuses on expanding into higher level choreography and jazz technique progressions, such as multiple pirouettes, advanced level leaps/jumps and flexibility/extension skills. This class performs in the recital.

Hip Hop 10+: This is an intermediate level hip hop class for non-competitive dancers 10+. Dancers do not have to have previous dance experience, but it is helpful. This class performs in the recital.

Musical Theatre 7+: This class is based on character work and story telling, often using music from Broadway musicals, television and movies. There is a foundation in Jazz for musical theatre. This class does perform in the recital. 

For Advanced Dancers:

Our company technique classes are available to dancers who are not in our competitive company! Please contact the studio if you are interested in learning more about placement for our Syllabus Ballet 1-6, Ballet Variations 1-3, Pre-Pointe, Jazz Technique 1, 2 or 3, Improv/Combo, Ballroom Technique or Company Conditioning Classes.

For Adults:

Adult Tap: No experience needed! This class will introduce basic tap steps and rhythms in a fun environment. This class has the option to perform in the recital, but performance is not required.