Updated: September 12, 2009

Class placement is determined by testing, or by the director.

Class Descriptions:

CREATIVE MOVEMENTS:
This class is offered as an introduction to dance for 2-5 year olds. They will learn the basics of tap, ballet, rhythm and basic movements, plus they will learn several dance combinations.

ACADEMY CLASS LEVELS:
This class includes all types of dance; tap, ballet and jazz. It is for students of kindergarten age through Middle School who have had at least one year of tap and ballet. Beginning and intermediate classes are offered.

BALLET:
Each class begins with a barre followed by across floor moves such as leaps and turns as well as center floor combinations. This class will focus on building strength, increasing turnout and extension.

POINTE:
This dance form is for more advanced ballet students. Classes for beginning pointe to advanced studies are taught. When starting pointe, it is recommended that the students be in the fourth grade or 10 years of age with several years of ballet experience, and the consent of the instructor.

LYRICAL:
This beautiful type of dance combines elements of ballet and jazz. Available only for middle school and high school age students. With at least 2 years of dance background.

TAP:
This class with multiple ability levels will focus on tap fundamentals including basic to advanced tap steps. Students will progress according to their own prior training and ability. More advanced students will be given more advanced progressions to suit their skill levels.

JAZZ:
This form of dance is very popular with all age groups. The classes include basic jazz techniques, combinations, turns, leaps and funky steps. Jazz dancing provides very good exercise and helps to develop coordination for ages 5 through college.

HIP-HOP:
This class is for elementary school through high school age students. They will learn the basic steps of Hip-Hop, several combinations and dances. No previous dance experience is necessary.

RECREATIONAL TUMBLING/GYMNASTICS:
This class is for students age 5 through high school. They will learn basic through advanced tumbling skills on mats and gymnastics skills on bars, beam, vault, trampoline and floor.

CHEERLEADING:
Beginning – Advanced classes focusing on Cheer Motions, Dance, Jumps and Tumbling Skills for Cheerleaders. Tumble Cheer is a great class for those interested in Middle and High School Cheer!

KADETTE TROUPE:
A non competitive group which will have the opportunity to perform an additional 2-3 times a year.

COMPETITIVE TUMBLING/ K COMPANY/ALLSTAR CHEER:
This program is designed for the serious dancer, cheerleader and tumbler. Please inquire with the studio director.

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