Class Descriptions

Ballet
A classical syllabus utilizing repetitive choreographed exercises to music with techniques from the Russian and French schools. All classes begin with a barre and finish with center and across the floor combinations. The classes range in time from 45 minutes to 2 hours in length, depending on the level. The complexity of steps and degree of difficulty also increases through progression of class levels. Ballet is indeed the foundation for all types of dance, and is highly recommended.
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Pointe
Pointe work is appropriate when a student is at least 11 years old, their growth plates have finished growing in their feet, and they take a minimum of two technique classes a week. The graduation to this level takes years of preparation and involves the strength and alignment of the body, not just the feet. Since this is highly individualized, the student is evaluated personally by the artistic director before progressing to this level.
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Tap
This dance form teaches the student rhythm, syncopation, and develops the student's ear much like a musician. Tap shoes are considered your instrument, so you are a musician as well as a dancer!
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Jazz
Contemporary movement with a concentration in spatial awareness and creative body structure. Jazz has a wide range of styles and interpretations, yet it is still a technical discipline to upbeat and/or lyrical music. Classes are comprised with a beginning warm-up, combinations of technique across the floor, and ending with a dance combination.
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Hip Hop
Through sheer fun of movement, this class involves body isolation, strength and coordination while focusing on the latest dance moves of today.
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Creative Movement
This class is an introduction to movement through coordination and self expression. Rather than being imitative, creative movement seeks to foster the expressive abilities of children by equating them with the basic elements of dance: space, time, force, and body. Through this they also build muscle and coordinative development while teaching them to listen and take direction.
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Cardio Combo Fusion
This "kickin' your butt" workout combines Cardio Training with Circuit Training, Resistance Bands, Medicine Balls, Bosu Balls, & Pilate Rings.
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Pre-K Ballet
Through this fun class children become more integrated with rhythm, tempo, basic ballet skills using the French terminology. The use of the barre is introduced, emphasizing correct body alignment, balance, and body awareness while building self-confidence and self-direction. This class provides an excellent foundation for further education in dance as well as many other disciplines.
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Pre-/Beginner Pointe
This class is an introduction to the physical demands and responsibilities of pointe work. Pre-pointe students learn specific exercises to prepare and strengthen the body in preparation. Beginning pointe students are individually guided and encouraged at their own pace.
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Teen Ballet
Specifically designed for the teen beginning/intermediate ballet student and is also perfect for teen ice skaters and gymnasts who wish to gain strong technique and knowledge of terminology in an age appropriate atmosphere.
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Mommy and Me
Provides a comfortable atmosphere with a participating adult, where the child can begin to express their individual movement and musical abilities.
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Variations/Pedagogy
This course is for the Advanced ballet student (Dir. recommendation only), where they will learn the original choreography from the great ballets and participate in guest pas de deux classes. Pedagogy instruction further increases their knowledge of the correct terminology.
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Body Boot Camp
Be all that you can be.
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Total Body Sculpt
Tone and tighten your trouble areas. Get fit for Summer!
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Adult Ballet
A multi-impact, dance-based cardiovascular workout emphasizing body alignment and exercise within the classical structure.
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