Ballet and Ballet Stories—Students are introduced to ballet in a fun and imaginative way by using famous ballet stories to spark there interest. The use of stories lead to explorations into creative movement as well as the introduction of ballet steps and ballet vocabulary. Students will work on body awareness, coordination, special awareness, time, and energy. Ballet stories such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, Firebird, and the Nutcracker are introduced.
Ballet and Tap Combo (ages 3-6)—Basic ballet and tap principles are explored in the center and across the floor, as well as through creative imagery and games. Students are also introduced to elementary principles of movement including body and special awareness, rhythm, effort, level, locomotor, and nonlocomotor movements.
Ballet and Tap Combo (ages 7-up) - Ballet and tap principles and steps are built upon taking the dancer from the barre, to the center, and across the floor stressing proper body alignment, flexibility, and muscular control. More intricate movements, patterns, and rhythms are introduced as the student develops coordination, strength, balance, and body awareness.
Cecchetti Ballet—The Cecchetti method of ballet is a sequential graded system of classical ballet that takes a dancer from beginning level to professional status. The syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of a student candidate who have been prepared by a Cecchetti member teacher. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understandings of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements.
Modern Dance—Get moving with this fun and creative form of dance. Learn the fundamentals of modern dance technique while enjoying the creative aspects of dance and composition . Enjoy free movement and the opportunity to discover your own movement vocabulary.
Jazz Dance—This upbeat type of dance begins with center warm-up and stretches and moves to combinations both across the floor and in the center. Moving to upbeat music, students will develop proper body alignment, flexibility, coordination, and strength.