Tap & Ballet
Students are taught a curriculum of basic dance skills & coordination exercises in each discipline. All types of music are used to express tab & ballet
Jazz
Curriculum for jazz includes turns, leaps & transitional movements consisting of isolations & contractions that increase flexibility & endurance. Classical, Broadway, Pop & Modern day music are used to showcase jazz movements.
Lyrical
Lyrical is composed of an expansion of Ballet & Jazz technique with use of emotional choreography. Typical music choices for this genre are styles that evoke strong feelings and emotions.
Hip-Hop
This style of dance is a combination of Urban Street Dancing & Pop Culture movements seen in current commercials, movies & music videos. Hip-Hop music choices are ususally up-beat, high-energy songs that have strong rhythm.
Pom Tech
Pom class is for anyone interested in trying out for a pom-pon squad or dance team. Students are taught requirements such as kicks, jumps, leaps, turns, sharp motions & dance combinations. Fast-moving music is characteristically chosen for pom routines & choreography.
Ballet I, II & III
The Ballet courses are progressive in nature & as skills develop & improve, students move through the various levels. The classes consist of a French, Russian & Italian technical study. All classes start at the barre & also work on center floor & across the floor exercises. Pink tights, a solid color leotard & hair in a bun are requirements for these classes & students must be at least 9 years old to begin.
Pointe
Pointe is Ballet with specific shoes that allow dancers to go up on their toes or "en pointe". This type of dance requires a great deal of strength in the student's feet & ankles. For these reasons, a student must have progressed to at least the Ballet III level & get approval from the Ballet Director.