Class Descriptions
Classical Ballet
Traditional and classical ballet techniques are taught with an emphasis on barre work, port de bras, and progression across the floor. Basic ballet positions with proper alignment are mastered. Stresses academic technique, precise movements, flexibility, and extensions.
Classical Repetoire Dancers learn exceprts from a variety of classical Ballet Repertory
Pointe
Dancing on the tips of the toes requiring special shoes allowing the dancer to balance her bodyweight on a tiny flat surface. This technique class can only be taken by those who exhibit strength and mobility in the ankle and the foot. Students are required to take 2 Ballet technique classes per week. Students will go up on Pointe at the Ballet Faculty discretion.
Contemporary Ballet /Modern
Using a combination of Classical Ballet and Modern technique, this class which is designed for the intermediate/advanced student will employ a 30 min warm-up: floor work, barre, center; with the balance of the class devoted to development of advanced turns, jumps and combinations from the American Modern Dance syllabus.
New Class- Irish Step Dancing This class is designed to introduce the principles of Irish Dance. The focus for the first year student is on the soft-shoe dances (balletic form of Irish dance). Students will learn both the group and solo dances (Reel, Jig, Slip Jug, and Celli Dances). Irish soft-shoe dances concentrates on jumps and leaps, as well as working together in a group. Jazz or ballet shoes may be worn. Musicality, rhythm and joy of dance are stressed. 
Lyrical Dance/Contemporary Ballet
The lyrics of the song are the driving force for the inspiration of the movement allowing the dancers to express life's experiences and challenges in an emotionally intense or delicate way. It has no particualr defined history but incorporates all styles of dance including ballet, modern and jazz.
Jazz Traditional/ Broadway
Development of Jazz Technique with the emphasis on coordination, strength, control, and dynamics taught through challenging combinations, which will include turns, leaps, and progressions.
Hip Hop
An athletic combination of fast footwork, free style dance, salsa, and martial arts moves, done to pulsating street style music. This class combines the high energy of Hip-Hop with traditional Jazz technique.
Modern
A combination of various styles of modern technique including, Graham Movement that is based on contracting and releasing of the muscles. Horton Will encompass “Horton Fortifications” and style that creates an emphasis on the basic structure of technical modern with the use of angular movements and body awareness. Limon Incorporates dropping and releasing from your center, while using the Foundation of Ballet.
Showstoppers/ Musical Theatre
For the novice or the experienced student. These classes promise entertaining numbers where both singing and dancing talents are brought together. Dances in the past have included songs from Broadway’s most popular shows.
*** New Class**Storybook Dance Brings your favorite storybook and their characters to life through creative movement with Ballet, Jazz and Acrobatics
Tap Tap features the use of both feet as a musical instrument creating syncopated rhythms. Tap is widely popular in Vaudeville and muscial theatre. Tap is also linked to Jazz dance with influences from Spansih Flamenco, many African dances and Clog dance.
FOR THE YOUNG STUDENT - Wiggle Worms
A non-recital class (parents observation will be scheduled to view progress) for the active toddler- through musical instruments, finger play and games- this class will help instill the love of learning and listening.
** New Class**Vinyasa Flow Yoga for Adults- Vinyasa yoga is a breath synchronized movement characterized by rhythmic pacing and dynamic flow. Each class will incorporate a series of breath –connected postures that encourage integration of body and mind. The sequencing and energetic flow of this class is designed to build flexibility, strength, and energy. Through use of music and relevant themes, this class will provide many opportunities for students to playfully explore and learn. This class is appropriate for beginners as well as advanced students.
** New Class**Yoga/Teen Fit Yoga This class will incorporate a vigorous Vinyasa Flow specifically structured to increase strength, endurance and energy in adolescents. In addition to a great work out, stress reduction and breathing techniques will be introduced to assist students as they lead their lives. This thoughtful yoga practice will provide a fun compassionate and respectful environment for students to explore yoga and its many gifts. Beginner to advanced students welcomed
** New Class**Zumba Exhilarating effective, say to follow Latin inspired – calorie burning dance/fitness party.
