Ballet Program
Primary School: Ages 2 - 12, An open enrollment offering classes in Primary and Ballet I & II
Primary: (Ages 3-6) These classes offer a further development of physical skills, range of movements, and musicality building towards greater structure in preparation for Ballet I all while still being imaginative and creative.
*Combo class: Split the class with tap shifting dance styles to expand their exposure and develop versatility.
Ballet I/II: (Ages 7-12) Is a combination of introduction to ballet in a constructed class format. While still encouraging expressiveness, these classes will have barre work and center work and an expansion on fundamental ballet technique, strengthening, and proper alignment. This class meets once per week for one hour.
Upper School: Ages 9-18, Pre-professional program offering elite training offering classes in Ballet III, IV, V, & VI.
Ballet III: By invitation only. Students age 9 or older. These classes meet twice per week for 1.5 hours. These classes introduce more intricate sequencing both at the barre and center work honing technical fundamentals
Ballet IV: By invitation only. Students refine technical skills and further develop artistry. Pre pointe and beginner pointe requiring teacher approval. Class meets three times a week for 1.5 hours. Two days a week class will incorporate pointe work for approved students.
Ballet V: By invitation only. Intermediate level ballet. Class meets three times a week for 1.5 hrs. Two days a week class will incorporate pointe work for approved students.
Ballet VI: By invitation only. Advanced level ballet - by invitation only. Class meets four times a week for one hour and forty-five minutes. Three days a week class will incorporate pointe work for approved students.
Pointe I (Pre-Pointe): By invitation only. Pre pointe and beginner pointe requiring teacher approval. Class meets one time a week for forty-five minutes.
Pointe II: By invitation only. Intermediate/Advanced pointe requiring teacher approval. Class meets one time a week for forty-five minutes.
PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Our Dance program is dedicated to developing well versed dancers, both technically and artistically. With smaller classes and expert teachers, each student is able to refine and hone their skills with supportive structure.
Our school is broken into 2 programs: the Primary Program for ages 3-12 years, and the Academy 10-19 years. Ballet is the cornerstone to develop technically; therefore it is the foundation of our programs. However, we recognize the joy of dance in its many forms. We look forward to growing with you as we nurture your young dancers.
Dance Program
Jazz: For ages 5-18, our jazz classes incorporate a variety of styles including lyrical jazz, contemporary jazz, musical theater, street jazz, and drill team. Our focal point is always technique for developing jumps, turns, fundamentals and artistry for today's dancers.
Jazz I: Ages 5-10 (Beginner)
Jazz II: Ages 11-18 (Intermediate)
Jazz III: Ages 13-18 (Advanced)
Tap: For ages 5-18. Deriving from both Irish and African dance, tap develops great rhythm and musicality through its percussive and rhythmic expression. Whether you are developing your musicality or have dreams of Broadway, tapping adds to dancers' versatility.
Tap I: Ages 5-10
Tap II: Ages 11-18
Contemporary: For ages 10-18, our contemporary dance classes incorporate a strong foundation in modern technique based from such masters as Graham, Limon, and Cunningham insuring that our students explore this organic style from a rooted foundation.
Adult/Open Classes: These classes are for students currently enrolled and looking for an extra class as well as for adults looking for beginner/intermediate ballet or tap class.
Adult/Open Ballet: Ages 11 through Adult
Adult Tap: Ages 11 through Adult
Hip Hop: For ages 5-18
Youth Hip Hop: Ages 5-10,
Hip Hop I: Ages 8-12
Hip Hop II: Ages 13-18