Curriculum...

BABY AND ME…Introducing movement and musicality to little ones with the help of a parent or guardian or caregiver. This class helps to progress fine motor skills and instill the love of music and movement to our youngest movers and shakers.  

DISCOVERY THRU MOVEMENT….*Discovery 1&2 …. Ages 3 and 4…  A progressive dance program that introduces ballet tap and improvisation to our pre-school dancers along with singing and creative movement.  These classes are fun yet structured teaching children early on that the fun in dance is the education.  Parents  do not stay  in the classroom, however, class windows are available for weekly class viewing. (45 minute class)
*Discovery 3….Age 5… A continuation of the Discovery 2 program with more advanced work in Ballet and Tap.

JAZETT 1,2,3*….ages 6 thru 9… a progressive program teaching a more disciplined format including Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. *Level 3 is a new level for those dancers who do not want to concentrate only in one subject, and also introduces lyrical. (90 minute class, option to take only one hour)

DANCE COMBINATION…. Pre-teen ages 10 through 12…*** New Class– This class is designed for dancers who want to experience various styles of dance without a concentration in only one subject. Class includes Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Lyrical. (90 minute class)

HIP HOP….ages 4 thru Adult...Up to date styles and current trends as seen in music videos, reality TV, and movies. Mainly street dance styles primarily danced to Hip Hop music, incorporating funk dance styles such as popping and locking.

BALLET….ages 9 thru Adult...An academic dance form and technique taught in the Vagonova syllabus tradition incorporating certain Cecchetti methods. Certain classes also include non-conventional forms of the discipline including floor barre, physioball technique training, and ballet workout. Placement in classes is by age and experience. (One hour and 90 minute classes)

JAZZ….ages 9 thru Adult...Jazz emphasizes strong and sharp movements aided by Ballet technique. Styles taught are Funk, Classical, Contemporary, or Lyrical. To excel in Jazz technique it is suggested that the dancer should participate in ballet technique. Though it is not mandatory, ballet consists of slower movements that strengthen the body and improve balance. This is also beneficial for Jazz jumps and turns to be taught in classes and to emphasize correct posture

TAP…. ages 9 thru Adult...Precise rhythmical patterns of foot movement and audible foot tapping. A variety of Broadway and Rhythm Tap styles are offered. Rhythm Tap is a style of Hoofing using the legs to make a louder more grounded sound. Broadway Tap is a more theatrical style done off of the heels and the body is held upright out of the ground.

LYRICAL….Ages 8 thru Teens. A lyrical dancers movements attempt to show the meaning of the music. Lyrical dance challenges dancers to use motion to interpret music and express emotion. Lyrical dance utilizes a combination of Ballet, Jazz, and Modern techniques. Ballet is required to partake in a Lyrical class

MUSICAL THEATRE...Ages 8 thru Teens. Theatre class includes basic acting techniques, script reading and skit memorization, and improvisation. A junior musical production will be stages in the Spring of 2008.

VOCAL….Ages 6 thru Teens.  A fun safe approach to vocal technique. Focus on producing musical sounds with the voice, contrasting speech. Singing is done in a group setting and primarily accompanied by pre-recorded music. Vocal warm-ups and proper breathing techniques are taught with emphasis on performance quality and stage presence.

MODELING….Ages 5 thru Teens. Modeling is distinguished from other types of public performance such as acting or dancing, although the boundary is not will defined. Models learn to express their emotion and feeling in their presentation and photographs. Modeling teaches poise, grace, and confidence. Students will learn makeup, hair techniques, and etiquette, as well as model walks for pageants and competitions. Male and female are welcome.

MODERN...Ages 10 thru teens….Our program is based on the basic principals of Limon Technique, weight, fall and recovery, breath, suspension and release.  Strength, control, and strong sense of center  are achieved through Modern studies.  Class taught only on Company levels.  Improvisation is used to explore movement options through gravity and to further develop Modern concepts

BALLROOM….Ages 9 thru Adult.  Learn to “Dance Like the Stars”… Learn Cha Cha, Mambo, Swing, Tango, Foxtrot, and Waltz. Couples or singles welcome. Also; Choreography for the Bride and Grooms’ “First Dance”, Father and Daughter wedding dance, or coordinate the “First Dance” for the entire wedding party.

YOGA/PILATES….Teens thru Adults. A fusion class of both techniques stressing the quality of movement and being in control and aware of what is going on inside the body. This workout not only invigorates the body, but elevates the spirit as well. Movements build balance, strength, endurance, and flexibility.

ABC HOP….Ages 3 to Come have a blast with the Alphabet! Kids will Rap, Sing, Dance, and Hop into exciting learning adventures designed to help them master both upper and lower case letters, sounds, sight words, and reading readiness skills.