Class Descriptions
Ballet
Ages: 3 - High School • Class Length: 30 minutes to 1½ hours
Training and technique based on the classical positions of the feet and
body in a system of progression. Ballet is a very slow graceful form of
dance. Ballet requires turning, leaping and spotting. Ballet is the basic for
all forms of dance.
Tap
Ages: 3 - Adult • Class Length: 30 minutes
Teaches rhythmic footwork in both the classical and urban styles. It
enhances musicality, rhythm, and motor skills. Tap requires the use of the
ankle to get the speed and sound needed to achieve proper tap dancing
and get the great tap sounds you hear.
Jazz
Ages: 5 - Adult • Class Length: 30 minutes
Jazz is a form of dance with free movement and intriquite moves and steps. Jazz
dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big
leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet,
as it encourages grace and balance.
Hip-Hop
Grades: 3 - 12 • Class Length: 30 minutes to 45 minutes
Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music
or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles
primarily breaking, locking, and popping which were created in the 1970s and
made popular by dance crews in the United States.
Pointe
Grades: 7 - 12 • Class Length: 45 minutes to 1½ hour
Admission by teacher recommendation/approval only.
Offered to students that have attained the necessary strength and proficiency to
progress to this level of classical training. Dancing "en pointe," is a major goal in a
ballerina's dance life. Dancing on pointe, or your toes, requires tremendous
strength of the legs and feet. Many ballet teachers have strict requirements for
starting pointe work. Beginning pointe classes will be more demanding on your
body, especially your feet.
Contemporary
Grades: 6 - 12 • Class Length: 45 minutes to 1½ hour
Must take Ballet to take Contemporary.
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of
several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical
ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through
fluid dance movements.
Musical Theatre
Grades: 3 - 12 • Class Length: 30 to 45 minutes
Adult Dance Fitness
Ages: 18+ • Class Length: 45 minutes
This is a 6 week class with three different sessions, each session offering a
different style of dance. First session will be Jazz, follows by Tap and Hip-Hop.
Dance Fitness is a high energy group course meant to get you moving! It
incorporates the endless benefits of exercise and all the fun of dance into a
program that lets you learn a routine without the stress of performing in the
show.
Class Pricing & Payments:
The monthly tuition is as follows:
30 minutes class is $40
45 minutes class is $50
60 minute class is $60
60+ minute class $65
Payment is due the first of each month for that month. After one week has passed without getting a payment, it is considered late and there will be a $10 late fee added to your total. There is a $20.00 fee for all returned checks. If you need to drop off payment for class or costumes there is a locked mailbox on the side of the building next to the door that you can place the envelope in. Payment must be made by cash or check. Credit cards can be used but will be charged an additional 3% processing fee.
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