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 both Cecchetti and Vaganova methods.

Student

• Level 1 (Ages 2-3): This is a fun class where we use our imagination to create movement. We focus on basic motor skills and music rhythm, which is based in ballet. A legal guardian may be asked to join dancer in class.
• Level 2 (Ages 4-5): Using our imagination, we start to build the foundation of basic ballet positions. We learn ballet walks, jumps, turns, leaps, and dances.
• Level 3 (Ages 5-6): We build upon our basic ballet positions at this level. We continue to learn more ballet steps, expressive movement, and proper body placement.
• Level 4 (Ages 6-7): At this level, we begin introducing technique at the barre. We learn simple fun combinations that build strength and flexibility.
• Level 5 (Ages 8-9): This upper level focuses on proper ballet technique, body and arm placement, and more complex dance combinations.
• Level 6 (Ages 10-11): This class is designed for ballet students who want to continue to the higher levels of ballet. We explore artistry and expression to further develop the student's technique.
• Level 7 (Ages 12+): Students in this level must meet all requirements to pass ballet level 6. At this level we hone students’ technique and steps and learn more advanced ways to combine steps.
• Level 8 (Instructor placement): Our highest level of ballet. Students must meet all requirements in ballet 7 to proceed to this level.

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 7 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 1 & 2 (Ages 6-7): Explore the fun and energetic dance form! We learn basic jazz technique to fun music.
• Level 3 (Ages 8-9): At this level, we build on our jazz technique by learning more steps and combinations.
• Level 4 (Ages 10-12): 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 13+): This level is designed for serious jazz dancers. Classes are faster paced as we hone proper jazz technique and artistry.
• Level 6 (Instructor placement): 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 (Ages 8-11): Have fun exploring this beautiful style! We focus on music lyrics and how they move us to dance.

Student/Adult

• Level 2 (Ages 12+): We focus on proper technique as well as different ways to tell a story with dance steps and emotions.

Master Classes

These special classes are offered to dancers ages 10 and up 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.