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Description of Classes
 Ballet - An artistic dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and an elaborate formal technique - Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance.
Tap - Rhythm sounds made by movements of the feet. Metal taps are attached to shoes to emphasize sounds.
Jazz - A stylized form of dancing that constantly changes to the various demands of present day music.
Hip Hop - A style of jazz with less emphasis on technique. (We screen music for content and language).
Pre 1, 2 & 3 - Classes designed to provide children between the age of three and six years of age with a strong foundation of dance using movement sequencing, patterning, and spatial relationship. Educators now know that training in these concepts lay a strong foundation for the later development of reading, mathematics, and other educational skills.
Dance Team - Instruction in basic jazz technique and stunts. This class prepares students for try-outs for their high school dance team.
Lyrical - A graceful combination of jazz and ballet.
Level 2 through 9 Tap and Jazz Classes - A combination of tap and jazz, beginner through professional level using progressive graded techniques. Placement by teacher recommendation. (Level 2 includes Tap, Ballet and Jazz. ) Levels 3 -9 only include Jazz and Tap. An additional 1 hour ballet classes for this age is highly recommended as ballet is the foundation of all forms of dance.
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