Students ages 8-11 are able to choose from a wide variety of discipline specific classes offered at their level. Disciplines to choose from include Ballet, Jazz, Tap & Modern. NEW FOR 2023-2024! Students who are 9 years old by September 2023 may enroll in a beginner Hip Hop class for level 2 dancers. Students who are 10 years old may register for a hip hop for level 3 dancers.
A happy, healthy dancer starts with their desire to move. Combine that with exceptional guidance from qualified teachers and these ingredients create a recipe for student success in our supportive community.
Chrissy Reynolds
Owner & Director
2023-2024 Class Options
Must complete prerequisites & be the age of the class by September 1st, 2023
Level 1 (ages 8-9)
First year of discipline specific classes
Tuesday Ballet (opt 1) 4:15 - 5:00PM
Tuesday Jazz (opt 1) 5:00 - 5:45PM
Tuesday Tap 5:45 - 6:30PM
Thursday Jazz (opt 2) 4:15 - 5:00PM
Thursday Ballet (opt 2) 5:00 - 5:45PM
Thursday Modern 5:45 - 6:30PM
Level 2 (ages 9-10)
Level 1 classes completed or equivalent experience
Monday Tap (opt 1) 4:15 - 5:15PM
Tuesday Jazz 4:15 - 5:00PM
NEW! Tuesday Hip Hop 5:00 - 5:45PM
Tuesday Tap (opt 2) 5:45 - 6:30PM
Thursday Ballet 5:45 - 6:30PM
Thursday Modern 6:30 - 7:15PM
Level 3 (ages 10-11)
Level 2 classes completed or equivalent experience
Monday Tap (opt 1) 4:15 - 5:15PM
Monday Jazz (opt 1) 5:15 - 6:00PM
Tuesday Ballet 6:30 - 7:30PM
Tuesday Tap (opt 2) 5:45 - 6:30PM
NEW! Tuesday Hip Hop 5:45 - 6:30PM
Thursday Jazz (opt 2) 4:15 - 5:00PM
Thursday Modern 5:00 - 5:45PM
Level 4 (Ages 11-12)
Level 3 classes completed or equivalent experience
Monday Modern 6:00 - 7:00PM
Monday Ballet 7:00 - 8:00PM
Tuesday Tap 5:45 - 6:30PM
Tuesday Hip Hop 6:30 - 7:30PM
Tuesday Jazz 7:30 - 8:15PM
Wednesday Contemporary 6:15 - 7:15PM
Classical Ballet
Ballet focuses on proper alignment, technique and vocabulary. Additional attention is paid to movement quality and ballet history. We encourage all our students to study ballet.
Pre-Pointe / Pointe class
Students must have teacher recommendation. Skill level determines length of class.
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary combines elements of various techniques (ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop choreography) and uses them to support personal, unique expressions of movement. Improvisation is a necessary and acquired skill in contemporary dance.
Jazz
Jazz focuses on movement of the body through isolation, stretch, traveling & center combinations. Different styles of jazz such as musical theatre and contemporary are explored. This class has a strong relationship to music and rhythm.
Musical Theatre Jazz Class
This jazz class will explore theatrical dancing that combines the songs of Broadway musicals with the movement of classic jazz styles. The elements of acting and storytelling are explored.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a style of movement characterized by bounces and rocks executed to hip hop music. This class will explore the African American historical/social roots so deeply tied to the culture of hip hop. Hip Hop dancers will learn the pillars of hip hop, the importance of a cypher and the basics through more advanced techniques of freestyle. Choreography will also be explored.
Modern
This class integrates traditional disciplines of modern (Graham, Horton) with the more contemporary styles. Students experience movements and techniques that are both unique and expressive. Emphasis is placed on ease of floorwork and improvisation is explored.
Technique Class
This 75 minute class focuses on the refinement of ballet technique. Students work on flexibility, alignment, musicality and the basics of turns and jumps. The use of correct vocabulary is stressed.
Tap
Tap combines rhythm and coordination to make music with the feet. Students will study tap fundamentals that may be applied to both Broadway-style and Rhythm based tap.
