DRESS CODE
Creative Movement - Any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Pre-Ballet - Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Ballet I-Adv. Ballet - Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes (ballet skirts are at the sole discretion of the instructor.)
Boys (Ballet Classes) - White fitted t-shirt, black tights, black jazz pants or bike shorts, plus class appropriate shoes.
Modern/Contemporary - Black leotard, black or pink tights, bare feet
Jazz - Black leotard, black tights or Jazz pants, Jazz shoes
Pre-Ballet - Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Ballet I-Adv. Ballet - Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes (ballet skirts are at the sole discretion of the instructor.)
Boys (Ballet Classes) - White fitted t-shirt, black tights, black jazz pants or bike shorts, plus class appropriate shoes.
Modern/Contemporary - Black leotard, black or pink tights, bare feet
Jazz - Black leotard, black tights or Jazz pants, Jazz shoes
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Creative Movement Ages 3 – 4 years
Musical awareness is introduced through rhythmic games and skills, and connected to the movement explored. * Must be potty trained!
Pre-Ballet Age 5 years old
Students begin the study of classical ballet through age appropriate technique focusing on coordination, musical and spatial awareness. Elements of creative movement enhance basic Ballet movements.
Ballet I - Ballet III Ages 6 – 9 years
Introducing and reinforcing the fundamentals of Ballet; barre-work helps students to develop strength, discipline and proper body alignment. Self-expression is developed while exploring quality of movement.
Ballet IV - Advanced Ballet Ages 10 & up
Continuing the development of proper body alignment, strength and discipline needed as dancers mature. Proper technique is taught while encouraging self expression through this beautiful art form. At this level the student is required to take at least two ballet classes per week. Pointe for girls may be added at age 12.
Modern/Contemporary Dance Ages 13 & up
This class concentrates on body awareness, exploring different levels, traveling movements and positions and increasing the body’s strength and flexibility. The concept of fall and recovery, jumps, turns, improvisation and exploration of different musical rhythms and their dynamics are introduced.
Jazz Dance Ages 8 & up
This class will introduce the principles of jazz dance technique. The one-hour class begins with a warm-up, isolations and stretching. Students learn fundamental jazz steps and movement combinations.
