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Class Descriptions & Dress Code

Tiny Tots (2+ years) 

Duration: 45 minutes


Tiny Tots incorporates Song & Dance, Rhythm & Counting Music, Ballet Basics, Tap Basics, Motor Skills and a fun Tumble Course! Dancers will learn a fun  dance  routine that will be performed in each dance showcase (winter and spring).  


Girls: Solid color leotard with pink tights, pink ballet shoes and hair must be up in a bun, ponytail or braid. Dancers may choose to wear a ballet skirt.

Boys: Plain t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black ballet shoes. Long hair must be tied back.



Little Learners (3.5+ years) 

Duration: 45 minutes


Little Learners incorporates Song & Dance, Rhythm & Counting Music, Ballet Basics, Tap Basics, Motor Skills and a fun Tumble Course! Dancers will learn a fun dance  routine that will be performed in each dance showcase (winter and spring). 


Girls: Solid color leotard with pink tights, pink ballet shoes and hair must be up in a bun, ponytail or braid. Dancers may choose to wear a ballet skirt.

Boys: Plain t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black ballet shoes. Long hair must be tied back.



Mini Movers (4.5+ years)

Duration: 1 Hour


Mini Movers gives dancers strong fundamental Ballet, Tap and Tumble instruction while incorporating creative ideas for an interesting and fun experience for kids! Students will learn the correct terminology, technique and skills they need to succeed in this combo class.  Dancers will learn 1 dance routine  that will be performed in our dance showcase (winter and spring). 


Girls: Solid color leotard with pink or tan convertible tights, pink ballet shoes, tan buckle tap shoes and hair must be up in a bun, ponytail or braid. Dancers may choose to wear a removable ballet skirt.

Boys: Plain t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black ballet shoes. Long hair must be tied back.


Ballet  1 (6.5+ years)

Duration: 45 minutes


Ballet 1  is an elementary level class that incorporates ballet basics including barre, center and across the floor work. Dancers will learn a ballet  routine that will be performed in each dance showcase (winter and spring). 


Girls: Black leotard with pink tights, pink ballet shoes,  and hair must be up in a bun, ponytail or braid. Dancers may choose to wear a removable ballet skirt.

Ballet Shoes: Capezio Hanami Canvas Pink Ballet Shoe


Boys: Plain t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black ballet shoes. Long hair must be tied back.


Jazz 1  (6.5+ years)

Duration: 45 minutes


Jazz 1  is an elementary level class that incorporates jazz basics & technique  including stretching, center work and across the floor technique. Dancers will learn a jazz  routine that will be performed in each dance showcase (winter and spring). 


Girls: Black leotard with tan tights, tan jazz shoes and hair must be up in a bun, ponytail or braid. Dancers may choose to wear black fitted dance shorts.

Jazz Shoes: Bloch Neoflex Tan Jazz Shoe


Boys: Plain t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black jazz shoes. Long hair must be tied back.

Jazz Shoes: Bloch Neoflex Black Jazz Shoe


Acro 1  (6.5+ years)

Duration: 45 minutes


Acro 1  is an elementary level class that incorporates Acro/Tumble basics;  including stretching, strength building and skill progressions Acro/Tumble is an individualized class and students will progress in their own skill set. Dancers will learn an Acro  routine that will be performed in each dance showcase (winter and spring). 


Girls: Black leotard with tan stirrup tights, barefoot and hair must be up in a bun. Dancers may choose to wear black fitted dance shorts.


Boys: Plain t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with bare feet. Long hair must be tied back.



Tap  1/2 (6.5+ years)

Duration: 45 minutes


Tap 1/2 is an elementary level class that incorporates tap basics including tap warmups & exercises, center progressions and combinations and across the floor work. Dancers will learn a tap  routine that will be performed in each dance showcase (winter and spring). 


Girls: Black leotard with tan tights, tan lace up tap shoes and hair must be up in a bun, ponytail or braid. Dancers may choose to wear black fitted dance shorts.

Boys: Plain t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black ballet shoes. Long hair must be tied back.



Hip Hop (Levels 1-4)

Duration: 45 minutes


Hip Hop will incorporate street funk, groove and isolations while cultivating each student's own personal style. We make sure to keep the class authentic with latest Hip Hop music while keeping it age appropriate. 


Sweatshirt, T-shirt or tank top with sweatpants, leggings or shorts with clean, all-black sneakers. 


Ballet (Level 2)

Duration: 45 minutes


Ballet 2 will begin with barre work exercises to build the proper ballet technique followed by center floor variations and ending with across the floor combinations and choreography for our recital. Our main focus in Ballet is to enforce proper alignment, technique and build strength and control to safely execute all skills. 


Girls: Solid black leotard with pink tights, pink capezio hanami canvas split sole ballet shoe and hair must be up in a secure bun. Dancers may choose to wear a ballet skirt. Shrugs may also be worn in the colder months. No pants, sweatshirts, t-shirts or loose clothing of any kind. Instructors must be able to see the proper alignment of dancer. 


Boys: Black t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black ballet shoes. Long hair must be tied back. No excessive loose clothing, please. Instructors must be able to see the proper alignment of dancer.


Ballet (Level 3-4)

Duration: 1 hour


Ballet 3 & 4 will begin with barre work exercises to build the proper ballet technique followed by center floor variations and ending with across the floor combinations and choreography for our recital. Our main focus in Ballet is to enforce proper alignment, technique and build strength and control to safely execute all skills. 


Girls: Solid black leotard with pink tights, pink capezio hanami canvas split sole ballet shoe and hair must be up in a secure bun. Dancers may choose to wear a ballet skirt. Shrugs may also be worn in the colder months. No pants, sweatshirts, t-shirts or loose clothing of any kind. Instructors must be able to see the proper alignment of dancer. 


Boys: Black t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black ballet shoes. Long hair must be tied back. No excessive loose clothing, please. Instructors must be able to see the proper alignment of dancer.



Pointe (Placement Only)

Must be enrolled in Ballet 4


Pointe will begin with barre work exercises to build the proper technique followed by center floor variations and ending with across the floor combinations and choreography for our recital. Our main focus in Pointe is to enforce proper alignment, technique and build strength and control to safely execute all skills. Students must be evaluated to be invited onto Pointe. 


Girls: Solid black leotard with pink tights, properly fitted pointe shoes and hair must be up in a secure bun. Dancers may choose to wear a ballet skirt. Shrugs may also be worn in the colder months. No pants, sweatshirts, t-shirts or loose clothing of any kind. Instructors must be able to see the proper alignment of dancer. 


Boys: Black t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black ballet shoes. Long hair must be tied back. No excessive loose clothing, please. Instructors must be able to see the proper alignment of dancer.



Jazz (Levels 2-4)

Duration: 45 minutes


Jazz will always begin with a proper warm up and stretch to safely prepare students for their class. We will include across the floor progressions, combinations and finish with fun, upbeat choreography. We enjoy giving students creative jazz concepts and styles rather than only focusing on the classical jazz style. 


Girls: Solid black leotard with tan tights, plain black fitted dance shorts, tan Bloch Neoflex jazz shoe and hair must be up in a secure bun.


Boys: Black t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black slip on jazz shoe. Long hair must be tied back.


Acro/Tumble (Levels 2-4)

Duration: 45 minutes


Acro/Tumble classes always begin with a proper warm up and stretch to safely prepare students for their class. It is extremely important that students fully participate in our stretches to ensure their safety. We strongly focus on building the proper strength, ,control, flexibility and alignment needed to properly execute each skill. This is an individualized class, each student will progress based on their own skill set. We take notice of each student's personal strength and allow them to grow and succeed the best they can.


Girls: Solid black leotard with tan stirrup tights, plain black fitted dance shorts, barefoot and hair must be up in a secure bun.


Boys: Black t-shirt with black sweatpants and barefoot. Long hair must be tied back.


Tap (Levels 2-4)

Duration: 45 minutes


Tap will begin with a warm up of basic steps, progress to combinations in center floor and end with across the floor variations. It is important for students to try steps on their own to hear their sounds. We specialize in rhythmic tap and go beyond the classical choreography for the most up-to-date styles.


Girls: Solid black leotard with tan tights, plain black fitted dance shorts, tan lace up tap shoe and hair must be up in a secure bun.


Boys: Black t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black lace up tap shoe.

Long hair must be tied back.


Lyrical/Contemporary (Levels 2-4)

Duration: 45 minutes 

Must be enrolled in Ballet 


Lyrical & Contemporary classes will always begin with a proper warm up and stretch to safely prepare students for their class. We focus on building the proper skills and technique to showcase throughout the movement of these styles. Level 2 will focus on a more ballet-based Lyrical where Level 3 & 4 will branch out and have the chance to study both Lyrical and Contemporary styles. 


Girls: Solid black leotard with tan tights, plain black fitted dance shorts, tan Bloch Neoflex jazz shoe  and hair must be up in a secure bun. Contemporary classes will be done barefoot.


Boys: Black t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black slip on jazz shoe. Long hair must be tied back.



Leaps & Turns Classes (Levels 2/3 & 4)

Duration: 45 minutes

No Performance Class


Leaps & Turns Classes will always begin with a proper warm up and stretch to safely prepare students for their class. We focus on the proper techniques for jumps, leaps, turns and other dance skills. There is no performance in the recital or any choreography during in this class. This is strictly intended for skill training. 


Girls: Solid black leotard with tan tights, plain black fitted dance shorts, tan slip on jazz shoe and hair must be up in a secure bun.

Boys: Black t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black slip on jazz shoe. Long hair must be tied back.


Company Choreography Classes 

Duration: 30 minutes


Dance Company Members must arrive to all choreography classes fully stretched and prepared to dance. We will begin choreography at the start of class time.


Girls: Solid black leotard with tan tights, black fitted dance shorts, tan Bloch Neoflex jazz shoe  and hair must be up in a secure bun. 


Boys: Black t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts with black slip on jazz shoe. Long hair must be tied back.


Please make sure to remove all jewelry before entering the studio, thank you.


“Warm Ups” may be worn in the beginning of class during stretches but must be removed before the start of technique and/or choreography.

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