"Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another."  anonymous

STYLES OFFERED
Ballet * Tap * Jazz * Pointe * Pre-Pointe * Lyrical-Modern * Hip-Hop * Musical Theater * Dance Team & Pom * Tricks & Technique * Adult Dance Fitness

**See calendar page for Fall/Spring Session Schedule

Enrollment is on-going**

Classes for Ages 2-Adult
We offer weekly dance classes in the styles listed above. Small class sizes (12 kids maximum) guarantee personal attention. Fall/spring session consists of 36 weeks, concluding with a year-end recital. Recital is scheduled for Saturday June 6th.

Competition Teams & Performing Groups
Our competition teams will compete regionally and attend weekend conventions. Our performing group will perform at local events such as parades, fairs and more!! Performing group students must be enrolled in ballet and jazz. Competition students must be enrolled in ballet, jazz, tap (if they wish to compete in tap) and a competition technique class (for dancers 9 and up). Additional rehearsal fees apply.  For more information about either program, please inquire at the front desk.

Private Dance Lessons
Work one-on-one with an instructor and receive personalized instruction and immediate feedback. Call for instructor availability.

Dance Team & Pom Prep Programs
Advance your team's skills for competition and performance with our choreography and dance team drills. We can also help prepare you for your school dance team try-outs. Does your entire team want to take class? We can schedule a year long class just for your team!

Birthday Parties
Throw your child a fun-filled two-hour party that includes dance games, crafts, and costumes. Party guests will learn a dance that they will perform for their parents at the end of the party! No set up or clean up for the parents throwing the party. Just bring the cake, snacks and drinks.  It's easy for you and special for your child!! We appreciate four weeks notice so we can schedule an instructor. Price is $100 for 10 children (including birthday child) and $10 each additional child.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

• Ballet/Tap & Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo: Students learn basic rhythms, dance steps, performance skills and classroom etiquette (following directions, taking turns, etc.). It’s both fun and educational including dance terminology, creative movement and dance games. Students must be potty trained and of class age by September 1st.
• Ballet: Students are taught classical ballet technique and terminology.
• Pre-Pointe: Students work on gaining the strength needed for pointe work. This class is required if you wish to enroll in a pointe class, in addition to your regular ballet class.
• Pointe: Students must have taken pre-pointe for at least a full year and/or have approval from the director, Miss Kate. Dancers must be simultaneously enrolled in ballet.
• Hip-Hop: A fun, aerobic style of dance based on street moves and funk, as seen in music videos. Music and dance moves will be age appropriate.  A great work out for children, teens and adults!
• Tap: Students are taught tap technique and rhythms using classic and funky tap styles.
• Jazz: This class uses a variety of movement including, classic jazz, contemporary and high energy styles.
• Lyrical-Modern: Students will learn an eclectic blend of contemporary/modern movement, contact improvisation and partnering exercises.
• Tricks & Technique: This class works on building the strength and flexibility needed to increase your dance skills, tricks and technique. We'll work on turns, leaps and more!  This is a great add on class to push you to the next level.
• Musical Theatre: Dance like the Broadway stars do! Students work on pieces from musicals and incorporate all aspects of Broadway-singing, dancing and acting!
• Pom: Students learn pom drills and skills to prepare them for their school’s dance team and/or improve their pom technique. Great for kids 6-12!
• Adult Dance Fitness: Get fit with a variety of dance moves, stretches and exercises. A fun, motivating and exciting way to get in to shape. For adults only, bring your friends!

DRESS CODE

• MANDATORY FOR ALL CLASSES: Hair must be pulled up in a secure ponytail or bun (for ballet classes) and out of face. No jewelry or gum is allowed. Proper shoes must be worn in all classes. *Shoe color listed is required for recital only.*
• Combo (Ages 2-5): Leotard, tights and ballet skirts (optional). Black tap shoes and leather ballet shoes with ties knotted, cut and tucked into shoe.
• Ballet, Pointe and Pre-Pointe (Ages 6-17): Leotard, tights and short ballet skirts/tight dance shorts (optional). Ballet and Pre-pointe: pink canvas or leather ballet shoes. Pointe: pointe shoes.
• Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater, Dance Team & Pom and Tricks & Technique (Ages 6-17): Leotard, tight top, tights, tight dance shorts or jazz pants (no gauchos or pajama bottoms). Tap: black tap shoes. Jazz: black jazz shoes. Hip-Hop, Musical Theater, Dance Team & Pom and Tricks & Technique: black jazz shoes or black dance sneakers. (No street shoes).
• Lyrical-Modern (Ages 9-17): Leotard, tight dance shorts, tights or bare legs. Students dance barefoot or wear “dance paws."
• Adult Classes: Dance clothing/active wear based on your comfort level.