Tippy
2's (Toddler - 2 yrs.)
In Tippy 2's, we will guide your child through the exciting world of dance and improvisation. A wonderful introduction to dance for your young child. Children will learn to jump, leap, be a princess, sing, and dance with fun props all while teaching basic elements of dance, including rhythm, movement quality, space, body awareness and shape. The child's imagination and self-esteem are encouraged and strengthened through dance. No experience necessary.
Creative Movement (3 to 5 yrs.)
In Preschool Combo, your child will begin to explore all avenues of dance such as ballet, tap, and jazz in a fun, exploratory environment. Children will continue to use "make believe" and fun props in dancing to their favorite songs, all while teaching basic elements of dance, including rhythm, movement quality, space, body awareness and shape. The child's imagination and self-esteem are encouraged and strengthened through dance.
Kinder Ballet/Tap and Kinder Hip Hop (Kindergarten
Ages)
Kinder Ballet/Tap will continue the student's study of dance. Classes introduce basic ballet vocabulary and movement skills while building a foundation for future progression in the study of ballet, jazz & tap. The class is for those students in Kindergarten and is taught in a fun and supportive environment.
Kinder Hip Hop students will begin to explore this incredibly energetic form of dance! Our hip hop classes provide a framework of choreography in which each dancer will be able to add their own personal style and attitude.
CLASS
LEVELS:
Level 1: (7 to 10 yrs old) These are beginner classes for students with limited experience in the curriculum. Provides the student with complete fundamental training based on traditional dance technique. These classes will focus on the basic positions and body alignment.
Level 2: (11 to 14 yrs old) Students must have instructor approval to joining this class. These classes require students to correctly execute material learned in previous levels. Students continue to learn working for speed and complexity as well as proper technique. The choreography and skills taught in the class will be more advanced and taught at a faster pace than previous levels. Geared for dancers with a sound knowledge of dance technique and terminology within the discipline and ability to execute movements with ease. Jazz 3 must also enroll in Leaps & Turns.
Level 3: (14+yrs old) Students must have instructor approval to joining this class. These classes require students to correctly execute material learned in previous levels. Students continue to learn working for speed and complexity as well as proper technique. The choreography and skills taught in the class will be more advanced and taught at a faster pace than previous levels. Geared for dancers with a sound knowledge of dance technique and terminology within the discipline and ability to execute movements with ease. Jazz 3 must also enroll in Leaps & Turns.
Ballet
Ballet provides the basis for all other dance forms. We strongly encourage all of our students to add this class to their class selections! These classes are taught in a fun & supportive environment, and provide students with complete fundamental training based on traditional classical ballet technique, and focus on proper placement and alignment. Each student will learn ballet vocabulary through barre and center work while building strength and flexibility. As the levels advance, we will also focus on such technical aspects as turns, leaps, and combinations.
Jazz
Our Jazz classes combine a very fun and creative dance approach with the necessary technique to advance as a dancer. Classes teach basic jazz technique, terminology and movement quality; all while developing correct body alignment, flexibility, and strength. Each class will also focus on such technical aspects as turns, leaps, and combinations of movements. Students enjoy the exercise and dance routines to their favorite music, making this a very popular class!
Students taking Level 3 Jazz must also enroll in Leaps & Turns.
Tap
Classes emphasize the development and strengthening of basic tap technique and terminology highlighting the importance of rhythm and sound. The class is taught in a fun and supportive environment. As the levels advance, more complex steps and combinations including pick ups, pull backs and time steps, wings, single wings, pullbacks and other traditional trick steps will be taught.
Hip Hop
Students love this incredibly energetic form of dance! Our hip hop classes provide a framework of choreography in which each dancer will be able to add their own personal style and attitude. The class includes elements of B-boying, old school and more modern video-style choreography.
Leaps & Turns
Learn skills that the top-notch dancers perform! This is a combination class of Leaps, Turns, and Tricks taught in a technique class format. This class will challenge each dancer to reach new heights, achieve more revolutions and get a full body workout. This class also concentrates on proper placement, strength, discipline, and style as well as increasing flexibility and muscle tone.
Pointe (Must be enrolled in Ballet & have instructor approval)
Pointe is one of the most elegant and graceful styles of dance. Pointe students need to have ample ballet training, be enrolled in Ballet 3 and have instructor approval to join this class. Students will learn the process of rising to pointe, technique performed while en pointe, and proper care for pointe shoes. They will progress through a carefully planned syllabus from pre-pointe to advanced pointe.
Adult Hip Hop (Adult & Teen)
Our Adult Hip Hop class designed to suit all levels of hip-hop dancer, and is an invigorating dance workout! This class provides a framework of choreography in which each dancer will be able to add their own personal style and attitude. Most of all, the class is designed for people to feel comfortable (and shake their tails!) The instructor uses elements of B-boying, old school and more modern video-style choreography. Classes usually consist of a warm-up and choreography. Routines from the previous week are also reviewed, allowing students to build on their past week of experience. "Walk-in's" are welcome!
Cost: $10 per class or $50/6 class pass and $90/10 class pass.
Private Lessons & Choreography (All Ages)
For those interested in working privately with an instructor on any dance style, we offer private or small group lessons. Please contact the studio for instructor availability. Cost for an individual is $45 per half-hour or $65 per hour. Contact the studio for small group & choreography pricing.