PRE BALLET – This class emphasizes coordination skills through movement with music. Students are introduced to basic ballet and stretch movements using creative dance concepts.
 

BALLET – Classical ballet concentrates on terminology and placement of the body by working at the barre and in the center. This intermediate and advanced levels are highly recommended to take more than one class per week.  
 
                                                                                                 PRE POINTE – Intermediate/Advanced ballet students. Instructor's recommendation only. Pre-pointe class is offered to students who are not yet on pointe, but are working towards being on pointe. This class helps the dancer further develop and strengthen the muscles necessary to go en pointe. The class will focus on correct alignment and proper classical ballet technique incorporating exercises specifically geared to prepare the dancer for pointe work. Each dancer will go en pointe at their own pace. Dancers will be allowed to purchase pointe shoes when the instructor informs them they are ready. 


LYRICAL – A fusion of ballet and contemporary dance techniques that focuses on expressing emotions and telling stories through movement. Students will focus on learning musicality to add a complimentary layer to the music through dance. This class allows students to improve flexibility, balance, and control while also encouraging their own style of expression to their dancing.


CONTEMPORARY  – A form of dance which incorporates elements of various genres of dance including ballet, modern, jazz, and lyrical. While focused on technique, it allows for a greater range of movement and style than classical ballet. Contemporary is a style of expressive often emotion based dancing through fluid movements.


TAP– In this class, students will reinforce terminology while learning proper tap technique doing steps in center and across the floor. This style of dance will emphasize teaching students to utilize rhythm, counting, and learning choreography.
    

 JAZZ– Students are taught variations of classic jazz, jazz funk, and competition jazz. This class will enhance students' flexibility in extensions and splits as well as give them a foundation in classic jazz by utilizing a variation of turns and leaps. This upbeat class allows students to express themselves to pop music. It’s energetic and fun!


MUSICAL THEATRE/JAZZ – This class will incorporate elements of jazz that directly tie into broadway-style jazz dance. This high-energy class focuses on teaching students to utilize emotion and acting, and their performance skills.


HIP HOP– Combining the hard-hitting steps of Hip-hop with the technical turns and leaps of classical jazz; this class offers a unique mix of both styles. Students will focus on improving proficiency in both genres by learning fun and fast paced choreography catered to all levels. *Great for all ages!


ADULT BALLET FITNESS – Classes will concentrate on key aspects of classical ballet technique (posture, foot and ankle usage, arm presentation, balance and strength, musicality) and use the standard class structure (barre followed by center exercises). Exercises will be adapted to accommodate individual students' needs and abilities. No experience necessary; classes will be taught at a basic level. More physically demanding steps (such as jumps and turns) may be replaced with simplified versions to reduce stress.