Dress Code & Descriptions

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, Capezio Hanami Pink Canvas 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, Capezio Hanami Pink Canvas 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.

Kinder Combo (4.5+ years)

Duration: 1 Hour

Kinder Combo 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, Capezio Hanami Pink canvas ballet shoes, Capezio Tan Mary Jane velcro 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 and black tap shoes. Long hair must be tied back.

Mini Movers (5.5+ 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, Capezio Hanami Pink canvas ballet shoes, Capezio Tan Mary Jane velcro buckle tap shoesand 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 and black tap 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, Capezio Hanami Canvas Pink Ballet Shoe and hair must be up in a bun. 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, Bloch Neoflex tan jazz shoes and hair must be up in a bun. 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 (6.5+ years)

Duration: 30 minutes

Tap 1 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.

Tap 2 (9+ years)

Duration: 45 minutes

Tap 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. SOLES MUST BE BLACK - thank you!

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: 45 minutes-1.5 hours

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.

Pointe (Placement Only)

*Must be enrolled in at least two Ballet 5/6 classes and placement from teacher and director.

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.

Jazz (Levels 2-6)

Duration: 45 minutes-1.25 hours

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. We have combined our leaps and turns classes into our Jazz 3-6 classes for more technique training.

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 2-6)

Duration: 45 minutes - 1 Hour

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. Dancers will dance barefoot.

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

Tap (Levels 3-6)

Duration: 30-45 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 1-4)

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. Levels 1-2 will focus on a more ballet-based Lyrical where Levels 3-6 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 for LYRICAL 1-5 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.

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.