Classes for ages 18 mos. – 3 yrs.

You and Me Dance (ages 18 mos. – 2.5 yrs.)
You & Me Dance is an exciting opportunity for young dancers to explore the wonderful world of dance. It is a structured creative movement class that focuses on gross motor skills. Dancers learn coordination, muscle development and musicality. Along with movement, this class is a great introduction to socialization and listening skills. Children are able to learn while being supported by a parent or caregiver who is just one hug away!

You & Me Music (ages 6 mos. – 3 yrs.)
Music is a fun, interactive class where participants enjoy music that appeals to children and adults. A professional musician whose ubeat music and instruments gives every child the opportunity to play, learn and grow. They learn rhythm, beats and can create their own music while singing along. 

You & Me Yoga (ages 18 mos. – 2.5 yrs.)
Your child will begin their yogic journey with animated breathing techniques and playful yoga poses that you both can enjoy. Through stories and songs, your child will become more mindful of themselves, others and their surroundings with a trusted person by their side. Throughout this yoga session, your child will be invited to learn about strength, gratitude and self expression through movement with your encouragement along the way. (bare feet)

All toddler and preschool classes are designed to instill a love for the magical world of dance, acro, yoga, and music by capturing children’s natural enthusiasm for music, movement and creative play. As our students grow and mature, our classes are designed to transition into greater knowledge and skill in dance and the arts — building grace, self-confidence, discipline and poise. 

We want your little ones to work with our highly-trained, caring and nurturing instructors as they begin their journey in dance. All toddler and preschool classes are based on creative movement, so your child’s introduction to dance is cheerful and fun. Children learn proper studio etiquette and behavior while never losing sight of the joy and fun of dancing. Classes are limited in size; however, a waiting list is available for any class that is currently filled. All classes participate in spring recital unless otherwise stated. The recital requires a costume purchase. Participation in recital is optional.

DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES
Toddler Fairytale Ballet – Ages 2.5 – 3.5 yrs. (DROP OFF) – Dancers explore both the creative and physical dimensions of dance while gaining awareness of music, rhythm, and movement. Classes are designed to develop strength, coordination, and creative thinking. A great start to build self-confidence, musicality, and large motor skills. (Ballet shoes)

Toddler Dance Party – Ages 2.5 – 3.5 yrs. (DROP OFF) – A fun introduction into movement through dance. Learn the beginning steps of hip hop and creative movement. Classes are designed to build self-confidence, coordination and socialization skills. (Clean sneakers)

Musical Theater – Ages 2.5 – 3.5 yrs. (DROP OFF) – This class is telling a story through dance using music from today’s popular shows. The class is perfect for kids who love to perform on stage and prepares them for musical auditions. (Jazz shoes)

Yoga – Your child will begin his/her yogic journey with animated breathing techniques and playful yoga poses. Through stories and song, children will become more mindful of themselves, others, and their surroundings. Throughout this yoga session, children will be invited to learn about strength, gratitude, and self expression through movement. (bare feet. yoga mat)

PRESCHOOL COMBO CLASSES (Ages 3.5 – 5 yrs. DROP OFF)
Classes will include a combination of two genres listed below:
Tap – Rhythm and timing through their feet to establish a sense of musicality. (tap shoes)
Hip Hop – fun and energetic movement to up beat music that is used to progress through traditional hip hop. (clean sneakers)
Acro – working on refining gross motor skills and movement through the art of tumbling and dance. (bare feet)
Jazz – Works on placement and technique that is reserved for more popular dance styles. (jazz shoes)

DRESS CODE
Ballet/jazz/musical theater – leotard, tights, skirt or shorts
Tap/Hip hop – athletic wear, leotard, leggings or shorts
Acro – leotard and shorts 
Yoga – yoga mat, athletic wear

All classes participate in spring recital unless otherwise stated and require a costume purchase. Participation in the recital is optional.

Acro:  Learn elements of acrobatic dance, focusing on flexibility, strength, balance, limbering, tumbling, and more. Class emphasis is geared towards developing technique required to perform balances, tumbling and partner/group tricks on stage to enhance a complete dance routine. This class emphasizes progressions to help strengthen skills.

Contemporary Ballet – Ballet is the basic foundation of all dance forms. It teaches proper placement, carriage, grace, and poise. Barre exercises develop strength and flexibility, while contemporary center work allows the student to practice barre work as well as contemporary technique. Ballet is strongly recommended as a compliment to other classes as the terminology and placement learned in ballet carries over to all other forms of dance. This class will be taught in a more relaxed atmosphere using current music and modern approach.

Ballet/Jazz Combo – A great way for gaining a foundation in both dance disciplines. Barre work focuses on alignment and terminology followed by a jazz warm-up and exercises across the floor. Class reinforces placement and floor work.

Musical Theater – This class teaches students original Broadway choreography from a number of popular Broadway shows. Learn the styles of famous choreographers like Bob Fosse, Susan Stroman and Jerome Robbins. This class emphasis is on telling a story through dance using music from shows like Chicago, Hairspray, Wicked and Rent. This class is perfect for students who love to perform on stage and prepares them for musical auditions.

Commercial Jazz – This class is a strong and upbeat dance style involving elements of street/industry dance and jazz. Dancers will learn technical aspects as well as more industry/commercial (hip hop-esque) style.

Contemporary Pop – This class is a mix of slower hip hop styles/grooves and contemporary jazz. Dancers will learn musicality and freestyle as well as choreography.

Hip Hop and Boys Only Hip Hop – Hip Hop is a lifestyle and attitude that has developed both musically and physically over the past 20+ years. Hip Hop is not only a fun and athletic form of exercise but it has earned respect as an influential form of dance. The hip hop student will learn techniques such as body isolations, pop-lock movement, and how to execute diverse styles and attitude.

Jazz – Jazz dance is an American dance form that evolves and changes with the latest popular styles. Students work on placement & technique while learning modern & contemporary jazz styles. Classes consist of warm-ups, floor progressions, and center combinations. Ballet is strongly recommended to be taken as a pre-requisite or in conjunction with all Jazz classes.

Pop Jazz/Jazz Funk – combines the technique of jazz dance along with other current popular dance styles. It is influenced by pop music, rap, hip hop, and funk. Our instructors bring their own creativity and energy to the mix. This type of dance is seen in pop videos and television commercial shows.

Lyrical  – Highly recommend taking Ballet in conjunction with this class. This expressive form of dance blends ballet, jazz, and modern. Dramatic content and emotional expression make this a popular class.

Poms/Dance Team Prep – Students will learn the skills needed to be a part of a school pom squad. Class focuses on the lines of the body and working in complete unison with other dancers. The class will drill kicks, leaps, turns, and tricks as well as focus on flexibility and pom choreography.

Ballet Tech – this is a serious and structured class that is the basic foundation for all dance forms. It teaches proper placement, carriage, grace and poise. Barre exercises develop strength and flexibility, while center work allows the student to practice classic dance principles. Ballet Tech is strongly recommended as a compliment to other classes as the terminology and placement learned in ballet carries over to all forms of dance.

Hip Hop Progressions –this class is a technique only class with no recital or performance choreography being taught. All elements of hip hop dance including movement and performance quality, style, precision, and tricks will be drilled and perfected. This class is a great addition to any Hip Hop class and also may be a prerequisite for higher level Hip Hop classes.

Turns and Tech– this class is a great addition to any ballet or jazz class. T & T is a technique–only class with no recital choreography being taught. Across the floor combinations, jumps, leaps, and many different types of turns and tricks will be drilled and perfected..

Note: The above classes are non-recital classes.

Classes currently being offered (these classes do not participate in the spring recital):

Adult Hip Hop – Be part of the fun of Hip Hop Dance. This class begins with a basic warm-up to stretch and tone the body, followed by a fun, energetic hip hop routine. Hip hop dancing promotes coordination and agility. Movements are taught to the latest sounds in Hip Hop.

Adult Tap – All levels are welcome to join this upbeat, fun tap class!

POMSQUAD™ – POMSQUAD™ Fitness is a fun, immensely positive, high-energy dance fitness class! Shake your poms while prancing, dancing, bending and snapping to today’s hits and yesterday’s favorites. These inclusive, encouraging and easy-to-follow classes are designed to maximize caloric burn while strengthening and toning the body. Since we feature a variety of dance styles and choreography, there is something for every type of spirit leader in every class!

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