The Dance Company

Lots of happy and smiles as the toddler is Introduced to a classroom structure of dance. The class will be fun and activity filled while teaching the basics of following directions and one another. Attire: Pink ballet shoes and any color leotard or dancewear and tights.

This is a class where students will enhance their balance, poise, and coordination through basic ballet skills. Students are also encouraged to use their imaginations along with music to explore different types of movement and rhythm. In each class they have the added opportunity to dress up in tutus and implement the tools they have learned through creative movement. The dance skills learned in Princess Ballet enable young girls to build confidence and an appreciation for all genres of dance. Attire: Pink ballet shoes and any color leotard or dancewear and tights.

Ballet Tech/Pointe (By Placement) Pointe work is undertaken when the student has learned basic technique and when the legs and feet are sufficiently developed. Pointe class is beneficial for the enhancement of strong and articulate feet. Students are required to take two ballet classes a week in order to have the proper placement and strength required to successfully train in Pointe shoes. Attire: black leotard and pink tights.

In this unique class students will explore the classical to contemporary storybook ballets. This class is perfect for children that are new to ballet or have had a small amount of ballet experience. Students will be introduced to the structure of a ballet class while also learning basic ballet positions. They will also develop vital motor skills that are necessary for success for any genre of dance. Students will also enjoy creating their own dances and partaking in crafts that incorporate different storybook ballets. They will have the opportunity to learn about the music, costumes, and scenery from these famous ballets: The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Swan Lake, Coppelia, Carnival of the Animals, Firebird, and many more. Attire: Pink ballet shoes with any color leotard and tights.

Introductory movement and dance covering basic skills in hip hop, jazz, ballet, and tap through creative concepts and games. Students are encouraged to use their imaginations to explore the art of dance. Attire-black jazz shoes and black patent leather tap shoes and any color leotard.

Just for Boys! Introducing the hottest urban dance form, Hip-Hop for Boys teaches basic moves with high energy jazz with a flare of athleticism with the freedom to express his own dance expression and individuality. We will use old school music and today’s latest tracts (without profanity) for our dances. Attire: Jazz shoes (no street shoes) and cotton shorts and tee shirt. No jeans or zippers.

This class is a mix of hip-hop and jazz music with both styles of movement. Attire: dancewear with jazz shoes.

(By placement for the more advanced) Students will start with a short warm-up and then gradually work towards perfecting common leaps, jumps, and turns. Contemporary is a genre of dance that teaches a more free composition, rather than choreography to guide movement that is not choreographed. It uses techniques and methods found in ballet, and modern dance and draws from other forms of movement that are outside the realm of classical dance technique. Attire: Dancewear, no shoes necessary.

Adult Dance Mix is a combination of genres which can include Jazz or Tap according to whatever the class chooses to study. Attire: dance or exercise wear.