Dance

Youth Dance Classes

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Little Ballerinas

(Ages 2 1/2 by December 2011)

This toddler pre-ballet curriculum is a fun introduction to motor
skill development and creative expression with an emphasis on fun.
Class is designed to help children and parents gently separate.
Parent participation required until child can separate comfortably.

Pre-School Combo for 3's

(Ages 3 by December 2011)

This pre-school combination class (tap and ballet) incorporates
basic tap rhythms, ballet movement, patterns, and creativity
while engaging in a social situation with other three year olds.

Pre-School Combo for 4's

(Ages 4 by December 2011)

This pre-school combination class (tap and ballet) combines rudimentary
ballet and creative movement skills as well as rhythmical tap work.

Combo 1

(Ages 5 by December 2011)

This combination class (tap and ballet) concentrates on
bringing the student past the basics. Prior dance experience
is helpful, but not necessary.

Junior Combo

(Ages 6-8)

This combination class (tap and jazz) is a continuation and
development of our Combo 1 class using our graded tap
technique system. Jazz is introduced to this age level by building
on their ballet experience and incorporating the current dance moves
to the latest music.

Jazz / Hip Hop 1

(Ages 6-8)

This introduction to the latest dance moves has been
added to our program through popular demand. The class
will introduce the young dancer to listening to the beat and
syncopation of music through body movement, all put together
to today’s hit music. Basic jazz fundamentals are combined
for a fun-filled dance class.

Jazz / Hip Hop 2

(with prior experience)

This class is for the intermediate student with prior dance
experience and will expand their knowledge of dance by
incorporating jazz technique and movement along with the
latest age appropriate dance moves. Time will be spent on
strength and conditioning and more in-depth combinations to
various styles.

Lyrical Ballet 1

(Ages 6-8)

This dance class will concentrate on the background of
all dance forms and will focus on coordination, grace and poise.
The young dancer will learn balance, control, strength and an
appreciation for this beautiful art by learning to create a story
or express the mood of the music and lyrics.

Lyrical Ballet 2

(with prior experience)

This class is for the intermediate student with prior dance
experience and will continue the dancer’s study of technique.
Focus of this class will be on increasing controlled movement,
flexibility and musical interpretation.

Cheer Dance 1

(Ages 5 +)

This class is for the beginner student. Basic cheer technique
will be studied with focus on arm placement and beginner jumps.
The importance of stretching and warming up will be taught.

Cheer Dance 2

(Ages 8 +)

This class is for the intermediate student with either prior
dance or cheer experience and will expand their knowledge
of cheer technique. Intermediate arm placement and jumps
will be taught with dance team flair.

Dance Workshops

(upon recommendation of dance coordinators)
To further our most advanced dance students, there will be
opportunities to participate in Duo, Trio and Small Group
workshops to get more individualized attention and additional
opportunities to expand a dancer’s love of dance. Student must
be currently enrolled in at least one other dance class to be eligible
to participate. Dance Coordinators will contact students and parents
who are eligible to participate starting in October 2011.

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