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Ballet- a classical and structured dance form characterized by grace and precision movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses. Ballet variations convey a theme or story.

Tap an American dance form in which the rhythm is sounded out by the clicking taps on the heels and toes of a dancer’s shoes. As dancers progress tap steps become more intricate.

Jazz is a dance form commonly seen in Broadway shows, movies, and Las Vegas revues. Based from ballet it is a more dynamic freestyle form with attitude.

Hip Hop a popular urban youth dance closely associated with rap music and the styles and fashions of inner-city street culture. It features innovative wild styles and break dancing. Often seen on MTV.

Lyricala deeply emotional dance expressing the lyrics of a song. Lyrical is a cross between ballet and jazz.

Modern- focuses on the dancer's own interpretations instead of structured steps, as in traditional ballet training. It is a more relaxed, free style of dancing.

Creative Movement is an imaginative introduction to music and dance geared towards younger students. This class develops learning and coordination skills with the emphasis on fun.

Musical Theater- is a mixture of theatre and dance where the combination of music, songs, spoken dialogue, and dance create an integrated whole.

Acro the practice of skilled floor gymnastic actions or stunts requiring great agility, balance, and strength.

Cheer precise, sharp, and synchronized movements bursting with power and energy preparing the student for cheerleading and dance team.

Step- comes from African roots. Stepping incorporates military, drill team and cheerleading moves into a hip hop style. Call & response and elaborate synchronized movements are prevalent.

Break- an acrobatic hip hop style dance with high energy moves based on mock combat.

Intro to Ballroom- learn the basics of the favorite forms of ballroom like salsa, swing, foxtrot, cha cha, tango, merengue, rhumba, waltz and more.

Stretch and Strengthen– physically conditioning the dancer’s body to enhance their performance level. Isometrics, aerobics, toning, Pilates, and yoga movements are incorporated.

Tricks, Turns, and Leaps class time is spent mastering tricks, turns and leaps. No combination is taught.

Mommy and Me Movin' and Groovin'- Moms and dads bring your young ones to this exciting movement experience. Share this fun time with your child while we go through a well routine with an emphasis on promoting positive self-esteem and respect for each individual child. Children enjoy interacting with peers, finding rhythmic patterns, creative movement play and so much more! Children are also not only allowed but ENCOURAGED to dress up to express themselves. Finally somewhere where they can wear their favorite costume, fancy dress or mismatched polka dotted ensemble they love to put together. Please note this class can be done in dance shoes or bare feet. No socks will not be permitted due to slipping.

Clogging- a folk dance similar to tap with the emphasis on the upbeat. This class will explore several types of clogging:  Big Circle (with calls), Appalachian Square, swing clogging and buck and wing.  As the dancers become more advanced more taps will be added into the basic steps

Master Classes distinctive classes featuring a guest instructor. These specially scheduled events will be posted.

 
 
 

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