Dance Program
Class Descriptions
Shining Stars
Age 2-4
This is a fun introductory dance class where children are made aware of body orientation, self-confidence, following instructions, and class structure. Ballet and Movement are introduced through games, songs, and different props. We prefer if dancers can enter the class independently, but we welcome a parent/guardian to participate with dancers if they need extra encouragement. Discounts will be applied for dancers enrolled in multiple classes and families with multiple siblings enrolled in our programs.
Open for trial class for age 3 and under.
Twinkling Stars
Age 3.5-5
This is a fun introductory dance class where children are made aware of body orientation, self-confidence, following instructions, and class structure. Ballet (25 min) and tap (25 min) are introduced through games, songs, and different props. This class requires dancers to enter the class independently without a parent or guardian. Discounts will be applied for dancers enrolled in multiple classes and families with multiple siblings enrolled in our programs.
Open for age 4 to attend a trial class.
Rising Stars
Age 4.5-7
In this class, students will learn the basic concepts of ballet, tap, jazz and/or hip-hop technique. This class encourages self-confidence, spatial awareness, and other basic skills that are fundamental for dance and daily basic development. Dancers learn social skills and the importance of teamwork. This combined class is offered for dancers enrolled only one day on Wednesday and those dancers taking Tuesday and Thursday must enroll in both classes. Dancers may choose to enroll in only ballet and/or Tap, but to enroll in jazz/hip hop class they are required to be enrolled in ballet. Discounts will be applied for dancers enrolled in multiple classes and families with multiple siblings enrolled in our programs.
Ages 5-7 can sign up for a trial in our Rising Star class and will be assessed for class placement.
Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of all dancing. It provides the grace, poise and technique needed to be proficient in other area of dance and acrobatics. Dancers progress at an individual pace and will work on age appropriate ballet technique.
Dancers will be assess during their trial class and determine class placement.​
For a trial class, please sign up by age:​
Shining Stars Age 2-3
Twinkling Stars Age 4
Rising Stars Ballet Age 5-7
Ballet Beg: Age 8-10
Ballet Int: Age 11-14
Ballet Adv: Age 15+
Tap
Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes to strike the floor as a form of percussion. Tap dance focuses on rhythm, timing and phrasing. Tap dancers make frequent use of syncopation and improvisation. Tap is a fun and energetic form of dance.​
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For a trial class, please sign up by age and dancers will be assessed for class placement.​
Twinkling Stars Age 4
​Rising Star Tap Age 5-7
Tap Beg Age 8-10
Tap Int Age 11-14
Tap Adv Age 15+​
Jazz
In jazz dance, the dancers will utilize movements such as turns, leaps and isolations, while also focusing on jazz technique, jazz terminology, strength and flexibility. You can find jazz dance in Broadway shows, music videos, awards shows, and on many reality dance television shows. Famous jazz dancers and choreographers include Luigi, Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse, and Gus Giordano.
Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in Ballet.
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For a trial class, please sign up by age and dancers will be assessed for class placement.​
Rising Star Jazz Age 5-7
Jazz Int Age 8-12
Jazz Adv Age 13+