All of our recreational classes are taught with an emphasis on technique and a focus on the basic fundamentals of dance. Dancers will be taught with a variety of different approaches in order to ensure that each dancer has the ability to understand and succeed in the areas of that class. Our recreational classes are strong in structure and teach the young dancers the expectations of a routine class setting while also helping the dancers learn how to adapt and transition throughout that class. Many of our classes use props, games and extra equipment that will enhance the dancers experience and ensure a fun and positive environment for each and every class.
RECREATIONAL COMBO CLASSES
1,2,3… Dance with Me (Formerly Mommy & Me) - Ages 2 & 3
Join our educational and unique Mommy & Me class! This 45-minute class focuses on teaching young children coordination and the fundamentals of a dance class. Moms (or Dads) will stretch, dance and move right along with their child during the class. Young children will be introduced to tap, jazz and ballet in this class tailored for early development.
Creative Movement - Ages 3 & 4
This 45-minute introduction to dance class is designed to help young children build a foundation in dance vocabulary and refine and enhance specific movement skills. They will begin to learn basic technique in ballet, tap and even some jazz movement! These classes will often use props and games as a way to reiterate the techniques that they are learning throughout the class.
Pre Combo - Ages 4 & 5
This class is 1 hour in length and introduces dancers to the beginning fundamentals of ballet, tap, jazz and some tumbling. Classes include barre work, across the floor, center activities, stretching, and technique. These classes will often use props and games as a way to reiterate the techniques that they are learning throughout the class.
Combo I - Ages 5 & 6
This class is 1 hour in length. Students will continue to learn the beginning fundamentals of ballet, tap, jazz and some tumbling. During each class, students will further their education in multiple areas of dance while expanding their dance vocabulary and broadening their dance technique.
Combo II - 7-10
Ages This class is 1 hour in length. Students will continue to learn beginning/intermediate fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz. Classes may touch on other forms such as lyrical, musical theater, and possibly hip hop. During each class, students will further their education in several areas of dance while expanding their dance vocabulary and broadening their dance technique. This class is an excellent preparation class for students who are considering trying out for a Competition Team and/or for students who want to further their dance education and may be considering focusing on one specific style of dance in the future. Examples: lyrical, pointe, etc.
RECREATIONAL JAZZ, TAP, LYRICAL & CONTEMPORARY CLASSES
Recreational Jazz, Tap, Lyrical/Contemporary - Ages 8 & up
These classes are each 1 hour in length. Students will continue to learn the intermediate fundamentals of the style they are taking. During each class, students will further their education in that area of dance while expanding their dance vocabulary and broadening their dance technique. These classes are an excellent preparation class for students who are considering trying out for a Competition Team and/or for students who want to further their dance education and are choosing to focus on one specific style of dance in the future.
RECREATIONAL HIP HOP CLASSES
Hip Hop 1- Ages 6-8 & Hip Hop 2- Ages 7-10
These classes introduce young dancers to Hip Hop fundamentals and use age-appropriate and non-suggestive music/movements. Students will learn basic Hip-hop moves, vocabulary and tricks. Classes will also cover some tumbling and jazz style dance as well. These classes teach rhythm, musicality, and coordination. They are upbeat classes, perfect for high-energy kids who like to move and learn in a fast paced environment.
Hip Hop 3 - Ages 11-18
Students will continue to advance in the fundamentals of Hip Hop. Students will learn intermediate street moves, commercial dance, vocabulary and tricks. This class will have an emphasis on rhythm, musicality and coordination while continuing education in jazz fundamental techniques such as leaps and turns. This is an upbeat class, perfect for high energy dancers who like to move and learn in a fast paced environment.
TUMBLING
Mini Tumbling - Ages 4-8
Introduction to the fundamentals of tumbling. Basic skills will be taught based on proper progressions for tumbling and jumps in a safe and age appropriate manner.
Beginning Tumbling - Ages 7-10
This class is for tumblers ready to learn the basics. This introductory class starts the foundation of body awareness and muscle control to progress through proper tumbling technique.
Intermediate Tumbling, Advanced Tumbling and Elite Tumbling - Ages Vary
These classes are skill based. As dancers advance in their skills, they will have the ability to advance in their classes. Instructors will advise as to placement for these classes in order to ensure that each dancer has the best opportunity to advance in their skills, while also doing so safely and with the proper progressions of each skill.