Children and Teen Class Description

Class	Description

Tap	A new and exciting introduction to tap dancing taking you through the music and styles of a nostalgic era.
Jazz	Stylized dance technique incorporating a wide range of movements and rhythms inspired by both musical theater and music video. Warm-up and combinations form the basic structure of the class.
Hip Hop	This course will introduce students to contemporary hip-hop dance technique. Students will demonstrate hip-hop dance skills through warm-ups and choreographed routines.
Ballet	An introduction to the fundamentals of classical ballet technique with emphasis on placement and alignment of the body, and other preparatory work necessary for the establishment of a basic technical foundation.
PRE BALLET	Children 3-4^*
BALLET I	Children 5-6^*
BALLET II	Children 7-8^*
BALLET III	Children 9-10^*
BALLET IV	Children 11-12^*
BALLET	Intermediate
BALLET	Teen/Adult Open Level
POINTE	Emphasizes much longer combinations and strengthening exercises to prepare the student for the physical demands of classical variations and contemporary choreography.

^*Ballet Attire for children – Black leotard, Pink tights, and Pink ballet slippers. Hair pulled back and neatly combed.