Class Descriptions

LA petite dance: Half Hour, Age 3
Exploring the fundamental elements of dance. Based on the teachings of Mary Joyce. Geared to the very young student.

Creative Dance: 45 Minutes, Ages 4 & 5
Exploring the fundamental elements of dance. Based on the teachings of Mary Joyce.
The young student develops skills & experiences the joy of self expression through story, play & movement, developing a creative & expressive future dancer.

Combo Class Tap/Jazz/Ballet : One Hour, Ages 6 & 7
Combination class. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of Ballet, Tap & Jazz.
Basic positions of Ballet, the style of Jazz & the rhythm of Tap are introduced and explored.

Ballet & Pointe: Length Varies, Ages 8 & up
Based on Vaganova technique. Students learn correct posture, alignment, grace & musicality. The foundation of many dance styles. *Pointe class requires two technique classes per week & permission of instructor. *Classes may or may not perform depending on enrollment.

Jazz: One Hour, Ages 8 & up
A classic form of dance employing Ballet & Modern as its foundation. Develops strength through center barre & stretch, culminating in traveling & center combinations.

Tap: One Hour, Ages 8 & up
A blend of Rhythm & Jazz Tap with an emphasis on melody. Students learn vocabulary & vernacular steps. Classes include barre work, traveling & center combinations. Students are encouraged to improvise and apply dynamics.

Modern Dance: One Hour, Ages 8 & up
Based on Martha Graham technique. Students will develop an understanding of balance & continuity of movement, the dynamics of movement and learn improvisation techniques applicable to choreography. The focus of many college dance programs.

HiP-Hop: One Hour, Ages 8 & up
Learn the latest street moves seen in music videos & danced by your favorite Hip-Hop artists! Not to be confused with Break Dancing!

PRIVATE LESSONS: 1/2 hour to one hour