Class Descriptions
Ballet/Pre-Pointe/pointe:
Begin at the ballet barre using French terminology and continue to the center with across-the-floor work, stretches, jumps and leaps. Our style of teaching is a combination of both the Vaganova and French Technique and focuses on safe and effective training. Dancers will eventually train to dance en pointe once their ankles are properly developed and they have had several years of dedicated ballet training.
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Jazz:
Enjoy dancing to up-beat music, while learning body awareness, coordination, rhythm, and stylized jazz choreography. Class includes warm-ups, floor stretches, strengthening exercises, and center work and is focused on proper technique.
Lyrical/Contemporary:
A special combination of Ballet, Jazz, and Modern technique, combined with emotion and personality, makes Lyrical one of the most beautiful forms of dance. Classes include a center warm-up, across-the-floor technical combinations, as well as choreography combos to challenge dancers to learn in a fast-paced environment.
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Acro:
This class focuses on the floor work of a traditional gymnastics class, while maintaining a focus on dance technique and objectives. Beginning and intermediate levels will focus on proper technique for acrobatic movements, while Advanced Acro will build on these foundational movements to incorporate contortion tricks and combination skills.
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Tumbling:
Tumbling is a higher-level class that incorporates acrobatic skills with explosive movements. This class will focus on "air tricks" such as aerials, handsprings, and flips.
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Style/Combo:
These classes are intended for the more dedicated dancers to build upon their foundational skills and technique and find their unique style. Classes will revolve around learning combinations in a variety of styles, similar to convention settings, with rotating and guest faculty at the academy levels.
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PARENT AND ME:
Together, parents and toddlers embark on a delightful journey of discovery through dance. Through interactive play and movement, you'll bond with your child while building their motor skills and imagination. Unleash the joy of dance in a heartwarming shared experience. Caregiver participation is required.
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Creative MOVEMENT:
Our high-energy class combines creativity and a developmentally appropriate curriculum, fostering a love for movement and rhythm. Join us for a joyful experience that nurtures both physical and cognitive growth in a playful and engaging way.
Ballet/Tap:
Introduce your little one to the enchanting world of dance through our pre-ballet/tap combo class. Designed for preschoolers, this class blends the elegance of ballet and the rhythmic excitement of tap, providing a well-rounded dance experience that nurtures creativity and coordination. Dancers will learn both tap and ballet movements.
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Hip Hop:
Hip-hop includes various moves such as breaking, popping, locking and krumping. Improvisation and personal interpretation are essential to hip-hop dancing.
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Tap:
Come ready to make some noise! This class includes a traditional tap warm-up, floor exercises, and combinations. Dancers focus on coordination, memory, and, most importantly, rhythm.
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Tech & Turns:
This class focuses on the necessary technique and strength required for advanced-level tricks and turns. Required for the competition team, this class is perfect for dancers looking to take their dancing to the next level.
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INDUSTRY:
A mix of jazz, funk jazz, and hip-hop styles, our Industry classes are taught by instructors who work in the dance industry and bring the unique and powerful styles they must be well-versed in for the work that they do, including backup dancing, music videos, and more.
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