Combination classes provide foundational instruction in Tap, Ballet & Jazz for young dancers.

These classes are offered for ages 3-6.

required attire:

• Any colored leotard with a pull on, basic ballet skirt (or skirt can be attached to leotard) or Any colored plain t-shirt with pull on cotton shorts

• Pink or Tan split sole Ballet slippers

• Tan Tap shoes

Graded ballet technique based on Vaganova (Russian school) is taught.

Level 1 (ages 7 to 8)

• This level is for absolute beginners and children who may have had prior experience with pre- ballet or creative movement classes.

• Focus is on building correct ballet alignment, posture, turnout, foot articulation and other ballet fundamentals. Class features specially designed floor exercises to help focus on use of proper muscles and placement. Floor barre is followed by barre and center work. Development of coordination and musicality are also stressed. This class corresponds to Preparatory level of Vaganova (Russian) system. Students will take an exam in May to pass to Level 2.

• Required Attire: light blue camisole leotard, pink tights, pink split sole canvas ballet slippers. Light blue ballet wrap or pull on skirt.

Level 2 (ages 10 to 12, older students who want to start learning ballet may take this class after being evaluated by the teacher)

• This class builds on things learned in Level 1 . The student must pass Level 1 or show technical proficiency strong enough to be admitted to Level 2 through evaluation. More academic and precise patterns are introduced at the barre and in the center.

• Students also are encouraged to attend all ballet master classes given at the studio throughout the course of the year.

• This class is for serious and dedicated students ready to learn the beautiful art of ballet. Corresponds to Vaganova grade 1 technique. Students take an exam at the end of the year.

• Required Attire: light purple (lavender) camisole leotard, pink tights, pink split sole canvas ballet slippers with sewn on ribbons and elastic. Light purple (lavender) wrap or pull on ballet skirt.

 Level 3 (Requires placement evaluation)

• Level 3 introduces more advanced movement, coordination and develops strong pointe work, technique and artistry. Everything learned previously is taken to a higher level of technique. Students take an exam at the end of the year.

• Students also are encouraged to attend all ballet master classes given at the studio throughout the course of the year.

• Required Attire: coffee (mocha) colored leotard and mocha or black skirt.  Ballet slippers for technique and pointe shoes for pointe class.

Level 4 & 5 By invitation only

Contemporary Jazz is the integration of Ballet and Modern Dance. This dance style displays performers elegant grooves and focuses on the free expression of body movements, it particularly requires strong technique as well as rich emotional expressions.

These classes are offered for ages 7 and up.

Required Attire:

• Black Jazz pants or cotton leggings

• Short or no-sleeve top (form fitting)

• Tan Jazz shoes

Hip Hop is a popular, energetic dance style usually performed to Hip Hop music and evolved from the Hip Hop culture.

These classes are offered for ages 7 and up.

required attire:

• Loose fitting pants

• Tank top

• Black Jazz sneakers

Our tap classes are built on Al Gilbert's graded tap technique. Each class will be tailored to meet the needs of the dancers.

These classes are offered for ages 7 and up.

required attire:

• Black Jazz pants or cotton leggings

• Short or no-sleeve top (form fitting)

• Tan Tap shoes

We offer competition level classes and the opportunity for students to perform as a solo or duet/trio. These classes will have a greater focus on performance development than our standard classes.

Participation in our competition class requires an audition.

These classes will also perform in our end of year recital.

Our adult classes will be focused on technique and performance development as well as fitness. Class styles will be determined based on an individual class basis.

Recital performance will be optional and also determined on an individual class basis.