Ballet

This elegant dance style is hundreds of years old and is the foundation for all dance styles. Ballet teaches us discipline, structure, grace, flexibility, musicality, community and much more! We teach a combination of Cecchetti, French, and Vaganova methods.

Student

• Pre-Primary levels (Ages 2-5): In this level we come to class to have fun! Your young dancer will explore the joy of movement with rhythm and expression to music.
• Primary levels (Ages 5+): In this level we continue to build our foundation with more precision, while still having fun! We learn how to work with our friends and to keep exact rhythm with the music.
• Level 1 (Ages 8+): This is a very important level as we start to incorporate the ballet barre for the first time! We incorporate simple exercises to help establish our muscles and ballet turnout.
• Level 2 (Ages 9+): In this more advanced level, we continue to learn to incorporate more steps and ballet barre exercises. We work on consistent pirouettes, jumps and strength for eventual pointe work.
• Level 3 (Ages 12+): In this more advanced level, we already know the steps from the previous levels and now we work on expanding our barre and center steps as well as en pointe work (Talk to Miss Frances about if your dancer is ready for pointe shoes).

Adult

• Beginner: This beautiful foundational class will help you on your way to learn basic ballet steps and combinations. Dancers have the opportunity to perform in the studio’s showcase.
• Intermediate/Advanced: A more advanced class level for dancers with previous experience. In this class we focus on more complex ballet combinations and steps. Dancers have the opportunity to perform in the studio’s showcase.

Pre-pointe/Pointe

Pre-Pointe trains you to prepare your feet, ankles, legs, and body for Pointe shoes (a special shoe that enables the dancer to dance on the tops of the toes).

Student/Adult

• All: Students must be enrolled in Ballet Level 2 to attend. This class is designed to help serious ballet students work towards pointe shoes. We learn how to properly build strength in the feet, ankles, legs, and body to safely go onto Pointe. If there is enough demand, an adult-only class will be made available. Otherwise, adults can take the class with students.

Jazz

Fun, energetic, and powerful, Jazz is a dynamic style of dance. It was originally a dance style from Africa before it came to America, where it started to evolve along with the popularity of brass bands. Dance legends such as Jake Cole, Jerome Robbins, and Bob Fosse took jazz and made their own technique that reflects in our Broadway shows and choreography today.

Student

• Level 3 (Ages 7-8): At this level, we build on our jazz technique by learning more steps and combinations.
• Level 4 (Ages 9-11): This class is designed to continue dancers' jazz training. We focus on strength and flexibility as we learn more advanced steps and movements to incorporate into dance routines.
• Level 5 (Ages 12-14): This level is designed for serious jazz dancers. Classes are faster paced as we hone proper jazz technique and artistry.
• Level 6 (Ages 15+): This is our highest level of jazz. Students must meet all requirements in jazz 5 to proceed to this level.

Adult

• All: In this fun class, we learn basic jazz technique, as well as different ways to move our bodies to fun music.

Lyrical

This form of dance blends elements of Ballet, Jazz, Acrobatics, and Modern Dance. It focuses on how to express emotion through dance. Dancers will learn how to tell stories from lyrics through movement and expression.

Student

• Level 1 & 2 (Ages 8-11): Have fun exploring this beautiful style! We focus on music lyrics and how they move us to dance.

Student/Adult

• Level 3 (Ages 12+): In this advanced level of lyrical. We explore more whys to express ourselves through storytelling and graceful meaningful movements. Incorporating ballet, jazz, contemporary steps into our dancing.

Homeschool Classes

These combo jazz and ballet classes are designed for homeschoolers who want to try dance for the first time or want to expand their classical dance experience.

Student

• All: Check our current session for classes

Master Classes

These special classes are offered to dancers throughout the year. Ranging from beginner to intermediate level, master classes are designed to bring in special teachers to diversify our students' dance education in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, tap, and more!

Student/Adult

• All: These classes can cover a range of dance techniques. Check the schedule for specific classes taught.