Pre Ballet, Ballet I-IV & Pointe
Our ballet curriculum blends techniques from the Vaganova and Cecchetti method.
Pre-Ballet: Emphasis on posture, straightened legs, and pointed feet are combined with fun, creative elements that will keep the pace of the class lively and engaging.
Ballet I: Students begin formal training at the barre with emphasis on postural alignment, upper body strength, weight transference, and precision in feet/arm placement. Introduction to basic traveling steps and petit allegro.
Ballet II: Special attention is given to aplomb (placement of the head and neck with stability in the cervical spine). Greater complexity in petit and grand allegro, pirouettes are introduced both en dedans and en dehors, increased use of the demi-pointe in centre.
Ballet III: The concept of beating the legs together (batterie) is begun at this level. Turns are executed en l’air in allegro steps. More emphasis on adagio with slow, controlled movements are executed in the centre. Steps begin to be linked in more complex and expressive ways.
Ballet IV/Pointe: Adagio, pirouettes, and petit allegro are added to center combinations increasing strength, balance, and stamina. In pointe class, the student continues to work on strengthening exercises to secure proper body placement and is introduced to all basic pointe combinations.
Attire:
Girls: Black leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Canvas or Leather Ballet Shoes (split sole for ages 6+).
Boys: Black Pants, White Shirt, Black Ballet Shoes.
Adults: Dancewear of your choosing.
Contemporary Dance
A style of expressive dance that combines elements of modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. We span a broad range of methods; drawing techniques from Graham, Limón, Cunningham, Horton, and more. Students will learn floor work, contracting and releasing the center of the body; kinesthetic awareness, and improvisation skills.
Students are strongly encouraged to attend ballet class to compliment this training.
Attire:
Split-sole shoes or ballet shoes
A leotard or fitted tank, black leggings.
HIP HOP
Students will learn popular styles like break dancing, floor work, and contemporary hip-hop moves. Learn rhythm and coordination on top of improving your confidence and ability to improvise.
Hip Hop I: An introduction to rhythm, coordination, and basic steps in Hip Hop dance. Light floorwork and improvisation skills will be included. Students will practice to pop and hip hop music.
Hip Hop II: Students will learn more intricate footwork, breakdancing, upper and lower body isolations. Improvisation will focus on developing your unique style.
Hip Hop III: Students will combine complex footwork with upper body movements, perfect their breakdancing/improvisation skills, and gain confidence on the dancefloor.
ATTIRE
Girls and Boys: Athletic wear that you can move in, leggings or shorts may be worn.
Shoes: Clean sneakers designated solely for use inside the dance studio.
Lyrical
Combining ballet and jazz into flowy, expressive movements. Dancers learn how to connect their mind and body through fluid dance steps. This class will cover techniques used in ballet and jazz, leaps, turns, and choreography that includes improvisation. We challenge each student to develop their individual artistic voice!
ATTIRE
Girls: Dance wear of your choosing. Lyrical Shoes or Bare Feet.
Boys: Dancewear of your choosing.
Adults: Dancewear of your choosing.
adult Ballet Barre
A mixture of classical ballet exercises at the barre (for all levels), pilates-style stretching and toning, and strengthening exercises designed to sculpt a "dancer's body."
ATTIRE
Dancewear of your choosing
Shoes: Soft ballet shoes
Optional Items to bring: Yoga Mat, Bottled Water
Q: What makes this class different and special?
A: The curriculum for this class is not based on a passing fad but the proven techniques of classical ballet. Dramatic change is possible over time. Fun, friendly environment!
Jazz
Our jazz classes incorporate many styles like Broadway, Contemporary, L.A. Commercial, and more! While strongly based on classical ballet techniques, jazz incorporates movement with clean and strong lines originating from the chest and hips.
Jazz I-II: A beginner/intermediate level class focusing on pirouettes, kick ball-change, chasses, pivot turns, chaines, pas de bourree, battements, and jetes. Students will learn syncopated rhythms in the music.
Jazz III: Advancing in across-the-floor progressions with emphasis on spotting, rhythm, and timing. Greater complexity in dance combinations and choreography.
Contemporary Jazz: A current form of jazz that shares movement characteristics with contemporary modern dance. Emphasis is on expression, flexibility, extension, and turns.
Broadway Jazz: All levels are welcome! This is classic jazz technique with an emphasis on rhythm, style, and personal expression that is truly Broadway! The class will cover current and classic musicals.
Attire:
Girls: Black leotard, black leggings, tan jazz shoes.
Boys: Black Pants, any color shirt, tan jazz shoes.
Musical theatre
Famous Broadway musicals will be learned throughout the year! Learn a combination of ballet and jazz techniques, acting, and improvising in an energetic and fun environment!
Attire:
Girls: Black leotard, black leggings, tan jazz shoes
Boys: Black pants, any color shirt, tan jazz shoes.
COMBINATION CLASSES
Encompassing foundational skills from several genres like ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap and creative movement, your dancer will love the flow and structure of these classes!
ATTIRE
Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes or jazz shoes depending on the class. Skirts are optional.
Boys: Black pants, white shirt, black ballet shoes, black tap shoes or jazz shoes depending on the class.
MOMMY & ME DANCE
Mommy & Me dance class is designed for students ages 18 months - 2.5 years. Using fun music, props, mats, and other equipment, the teacher will guide mothers and toddlers through 45 minutes of creative movement and dance-based play. Students will learn foundational ballet, tumbling, jazz and hip hop techniques.
ATTIRE
Girls - Any color leotard and tights with ballet shoes.
Boys - Play clothes and black ballet shoes
Moms - Yoga or dancewear