Dance/Gymnastics
  Class Descriptions    

Ballet Class
In our Ballet classes we teach the classical ballet technique according to the method of Enrico Cecchetti. This is a graded method that instills strength, technique, and   grace. We feel this method also considers our dancers age and physical development. Cecchetti Ballet is rigorous training, and as our dancers progress in their instruction we will prepare them to pass the graded exams given by the Cecchetti Council of America.

Entertainment Class (Tap and Jazz)
This class is geared for younger dancers and is a combination of tap and jazz.  Emphasis is on tap and rhythm patterns with some jazz at the end of class for nice upper body movement.  These students will perform in tap at the annual recital.  Older dancers are offered separate tap and jazz classes. 

Lyrical/Contemporary         

Lyrical dance is a modern dance form which fuses modern dance, jazz, and ballet.  It is often referred to as Contemporary.  The goal of the dancer is to convey the emotion of a song's lyrics.

 

Hip Hop        

This is an upbeat class that incorporates current music and movement.  Family friendly music is used.

Boy's Hip Hop 

This is an all boys' class where they work on strength, rhythm, flexibility, and tricks to incorporate into hip hop routines.

 

Tap      

Tap class will consist of a tap barre, movements across the floor and combination work.  Students are placed according to ability and age  for a fun challenging class.

Jazz   

Jazz class will consist of floor work, progressions across the floor, turn study and combination work.  Students will learn classical jazz technique, hip-hop and lyrical movements.

 

Pom
We offer pom-pon classes for 3 year olds through our advanced dancers.  We even have a competition pom team!  This class incorporates funk, jazz and hip-hop into fun choreography.  Students concentrate on precision, sharpness, jumps and turns.  We offer both recreational and competition team classes.

Gymnastic Class
We have a recreational gymnastic program for all ages. Students work on strength, agility, and flexibility, using mats, uneven bars, the horse, mini trampoline, and    balance beam.

Cheer-gym

A gymnastic class offered for girls needing to improve skills for cheerleading.  Emphasis is on floor work and jumps needed for competitive cheer.

 

Terrific Two's
This unique class is especially for our youngest dancers. It takes advantage of children's love of movement and music. Students have the opportunity to explore   ballet, tap, and gymnastics, enjoying different types of instruments and large motor activity. Class is a half hour long and students attend without parents. It is only $45 a month.  The Terrific Two's are welcome to participate in our June recital.

Adult Class 
Classes are offered in in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe and Lyrical for beginning and advanced adult dancers.  Dance is also a great way to meet health and fitness goals.  Performance opportunities are available.

Mommy and Me Class

This class is for 1 - 3 year olds and is taught with mom present.  This movement and music class uses lots of props and action.  It is a wonderful introduction to the world of dance.

 

Dress Code  

We ask that our ballet dancers ages 2 - 7 wear pink tights, pink leotards of any style and pink ballet slippers. Primary and Graded Ballet dancers must wear black leotard and pink tights and slippers.  Tap, jazz, hip-hop and pom students may wear any color leotard and tights.  Tap shoe color is black and jazz shoe color is tan.  Tan jazz shoes are worn for pom class.  Girl gymnast wear any color of leotard, no tights and go barefoot.  Boy gymnast wear shorts or sweat pants, t-shirt and go bare-foot.

 

Class Placement  

Teachers continually evaluate students for proper placement.  We are focused on finding the best fit for your student.  We offer classes with similar lesson plans on different days of the week.  If you find that your student's class is at an inconvenient time, please let me know and I will help you find a better class time.  I do encourage students to make-up any missed classes so they do not fall behind in class.  Make-up classes are available.

 

 

         
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