Dance Arts offers programs in Ballet/Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Dance Team Prep, Flamenco, Aerobics/Fitness, Technique classes (Turns and Leaps), Creative Movement and Combo Classes (preschool age). For information on class schedule and tuition, visit the "Register" section. Class descriptions and requirements are as follows:
Ballet (ages 7-Adult): Grace, elegance and discipline. These are just a few of the benefits from classical training. Our philosophy is to promote anatomically correct placement and
alignment for each individual. Ballet is essential for any serious dance student.
**Attire: Hair in bun, solid color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, NO skirts.
Combo (ages 5-6): Combo classes allow students the opportunity to sample two different dance styles in a concentrated amount of time. Our classes consist of one hour divided equally between Ballet and Jazz or Ballet and Tap. The ballet portion of the class will focus on developing posture and technique. The jazz portion will allow students to get down and funky to fast paced pop music (age appropriate). The tap portion will create the proper foot technique for making music with our feet.
**Attire:
Ballet/Jazz Combo: Hair in bun, pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Ballet/Tap Combo: Hair in bun, pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and black tap shoes without laces.
Creative Movement (ages 3-4): This program is especially designed for our youngest
dancers. The classes consist of a series of games, music, stories and activities that will
help develop gross motor skills, coordination and rhythm, while keeping learning fun.
Children will also get to practice appropriate group interaction skills such as sharing,
listening and following directions. Also some basic American Sign Language words, colors, and songs will be learned throughout the year.
**Attire: Hair in bun, pink tights, pink leotard pink ballet shoes, NO skirts.
Dance Team Prep (ages 12+): This class is specifically designed for students who want to tryout for or are currently on Jr/Sr High school Dance Teams. This class focuses on technique and execution of various turns, leaps, kicks, and jumps.
**Attire: Hair in bun, leotard, tights, bear claws or jazz shoes (no baggy pants or sweats).
Fitness for Women (Teen & Adult): This class combines a mixture of aerobic dance, step aerobics, cardio-kick and interval strength training with dynabands.
**Attire: Hair up, athletic wear (not baggy), clean tennis shoes.
Flamenco (Adult/Teen): Fluid arms and percussive footwork are hallmarks of Flamenco dance that are paralleled in the beautiful melodies and intricate rhythms of Flamenco music.
**Attire: Flamenco shoes, black leotard, flamenco skirt, and attitude!
Hip Hop (ages 7-18): Popularized on music videos, students of this "street dancing" learn rhythm and style to today's most popular music (age appropriate). This class is more funky and less technical than Jazz.
**Attire: Hair in ponytail, street clothes (NO jeans), clean tennis shoes dedicated to class.
Jazz (ages 7-Adult): A fast paced, contemporary style of dance made famous from Broadway stages to music videos. This is a technical class that is fun and challenging.
**Attire: Hair in bun, leotard, jazz pants, black jazz shoes.
Lyrical (ages 14-18): This expressive and fluid dance style combines elements of both ballet and jazz. Emphasis is placed on expressing the lyrics and emotions of a song. It is highly recommended you take ballet at the same time.
**Attire: Hair in bun, leotard, tights or jazz pants.
Tap (ages 7-18): Students in this class learn to use their feet as a rhythmical instrument. Syncopation, musicality and a variety of step styles are taught.
**Attire: Hair in bun, leotard, jazz pants, black tap shoes.
Technique Turns & Leaps (Teen): This class focuses on learning and executing proper technique for turns and leaps. This is a great class for dancers to practice their skills and perfect their moves.
**Attire: Hair in bun, leotard, tights, bear claws or jazz shoes (no baggy pants or sweats).