Class Descriptions
The Fall 2023 session will begin August 21st and end on December 9th. Registration for the Fall 2023 session begins August 1st.
Our recreational classes are skill based rather than age. Only dance fundamentals and dance & tumble have an age requirement. All classes that are step 2 and above need to be recommended or evaluated by a leadership team member in charge of the class. We do not want a dancer to feel overwhelmed or not challenged enough.
Please follow the button links for our full schedule and registration form. Our Recreational Handbook and Rules and Guidelines for the studio are currently being updated.
Our recreational classes are skill based rather than age. Only dance fundamentals and dance & tumble have an age requirement. All classes that are step 2 and above need to be recommended or evaluated by a leadership team member in charge of the class. We do not want a dancer to feel overwhelmed or not challenged enough.
Please follow the button links for our full schedule and registration form. Our Recreational Handbook and Rules and Guidelines for the studio are currently being updated.
Dance & TumbleDance & Tumble dancers must be between 3 and 4 to begin class. Dance & Tumble focuses on physical coordination, social awareness, rhythm and counting to music. Dancers begin developing foundational flexibility, ballet basics, and tumbling.
BalletOur studio practices the ballet style of Vaganova and we offer four levels of ballet:
Hip HopOur studio practices breaking and popping while exploring other styles. Students will also practice hip hop battles to gain experience freestyling. We offer four levels of hip hop:
Modern/ContemporaryOur studio has a fusion style of modern, but mainly follows the style of Graham and Horton. In modern classes, students will also have the opportunity to experiment with contemporary. We currently offer two levels of modern/contemporary:
PomOur studio offers pom to those students wanting to broaden their dance experience and for those dancers wanting to dance on a college dance team. We offer three levels of pom:
TumblingOur studio offers tumbling on our full-size competitive spring floor. Students will have the opportunity to build on their tumbling skills. We offer three levels of tumbling:
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Dance FundamentalsDance Fundamentals does have requirements: dancers must complete dance & tumble and they need to be 5 years old to move up to dance fundamentals.
Dance Fundamentals focuses on beginning ballet technique, musicality, flexibility, and motor control. Dancers begin experiencing a more structured ballet class with a balance between activities and technique. PointeOur studio practices the ballet style of Vaganova and we offer two levels of pointe:
LyricalOur studio offers three levels of lyrical classes. A student must take a year's worth of a ballet class before beginning a lyrical class.
JazzOur studio has students focus on the dance team style of jazz, but dancers will explore various styles of jazz ranging from contemporary to commercial styles of jazz. We currently offer two levels of jazz:
TapOur studio mainly offers Broadway and jazz styles of tap. We do experiment with other styles such as freestyle, rhythm, and hoofing. For a well rounded experience students also learn about music, tap dancing legends, and the history of tap dancing. We offer four levels of tap:
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