Combination Classes – Ballet & Tap Instruction in a One Hour Class Format

• Creative Movement: Ages 2–3

Designed to develop your child's movement & classroom skills through reactive play, music and dance. back to top

• Combo: Ages 3–4 & 4–5

Students will receive training in both ballet and tap technique, preparing them for the structure of our individual classes. back to top

ATTIRE: Black Leotard, Bloch Endura Pink Convertible Tights, Bloch “Dansoft” Pink Leather Ballet Slipper, or Bloch Black Patent “Annie” Tap Shoe. Hair must be in a bun.

Classes For Ages 6 & Up:

• ballet

Ballet is the foundation of all dance. Students are highly encouraged to study it first or along with other dance forms. Body placement, flexibility, balance, alignment, strength and technique are achieved through barre and center floor work. back to top

Attire: Black Leotard, Bloch Endura Pink Convertible Tights, and Bloch “Dansoft” Pink Leather Ballet Slipper. Boy’s Attire: White T-shirt, Black Pants, and White Ballet Slipper.

• tap

An excellent class for developing coordination, rhythm, and musicality. Dancers will practice rhythmic patterns and combination with tap shoes. back to top

Attire: Form fitting Tank Top or T-Shirt, Booty Shorts or Jazz Pants, and Bloch Tan Leather “Tap Flex” Shoe. Hair must be in a ponytail.

• jazz

For ultimate success, this form of dance requires a foundation in ballet. Students learn basic jazz steps, terminology, stage presence, and coordination. back to top

Attire: Form fitting Tank Top or Bra Top, Booty Shorts orJazz Pants, and Bloch Tan Leather “Super Jazz” Shoe. Hair must be in a ponytail.

• hip hop

A fun filled class designed to teach coordination, strength, quickness, agility, and endurance. back to top

Attire: T-Shirts, Hoodies, Basketball Shorts, and Tennis Shoes or Converse High Tops or Low Tops. Hair must be in a ponytail.

Ages 10 & Up: Add-On Classes

• Lyrical

A very stylized form of dance requiring proper ballet and jazz technique. It is expressive and encompasses contractions, control, and isolations of movements. Prior ballet experience is recommended. back to top

Attire: Form fitting Tank Top or Bra Top, Booty Shorts or Jazz Pants, and Bloch Tan Leather “Super Jazz” Shoe or “Dance Paws” or “Foot Paws”. Hair must be in a ponytail.

• leaps and turns/jazz technique

Technique class incorporated in our upper level jazz classes, with focus on the precision of turns and advancement. back to top

Attire: Form fitting Tank Top or Bra Top, Booty Shorts or Jazz Pants, and Bloch Tan Leather “Super Jazz” Shoe.

Ages 12 & Up: Add-On Classes

• Pointe:

Dancing on pointe requires strength and a skill level that is attained only after years of consistent ballet training. INSTRUCTOR RECOMMENDATION REQUIRED. back to top

Attire: Black Leotard, Bloch Endura Pink Convertible Tights, and Pointe Shoe (Instructor will assist with fittings). Hair must be in a bun.

Drill Team/Drill Jazz

Designed to enrich the dancer’s technique in jazz and performance. Beginning in January, the class will incorporate pom, kick, and line technique to help prepare dancers that will be auditioning for area high school drill teams. back to top

Attire: Form fitting Tank Top or Bra Top, Booty Shorts or Jazz Pants, and Bloch Tan Leather “Super Jazz” Shoe. Hair must be in a ponytail.