Descriptions

Preschool Ballet

Preschool students may find themselves underwater with Ariel, at Cinderella's ball, dancing with Dora or many other fun places - all while using many different props and having fun learning classical ballet steps.  Once every session, preschoolers get to try tap and on the last week of each session, preschoolers get to celebrate with a special Prince/Princess celebration, when they wear their royal attire to class!

Class Options:
(See brochure for dates)
Tuesdays, 5:45-6:30 PM***

Preschoolers must turn 3 prior to Sept. 1, 2020 and must be potty-trained 

Ballet

A child's first experience with dance should be one that develops a love and appreciation for the art, yet does not use incorrect technique that will form habits that later have to be undone.  Therefore, we always use the correct French terms and simple steps that can be built upon with each advancement to the next level.

Primary (Levels 1 & 2) students find themselves on Adventures, in Castles or Toy Rooms and use many different props for learning classical ballet while having fun.  Intermediate (Levels 3 & 4) and Pointe and Advanced (Levels 5 & 6) students learn variations from full ballets, as well as forms of the popular dances traditionally found in the classics. 

Pointe work is the dream of many young dancers.  However, because of the strength required for standing up on the toes, we require that students be at least 12 years of age and have several years of ballet training.  Starting students on pointe before age 12 can result in permanent damage to the feet and legs because of weak bones as the children are growing.  The ballet teacher will assess each student on a personal basis to determine their ability to handle the requirements for pointe work.

Also see Philosophy.

*Demi/Pre-Pointe and Pointe classes by teacher recommendation only

Tap

Tap is the quintessential form of American dance!  Since tap's beginnings were on the
street, there is no set terminology.  However, for the sake of teaching, we use Al Gilbert's Graded Tap curriculum as our basis, but also include other styles and forms.  Because taps are an instrument (of the percussion family!), children learn musicality and rhythm, as well as dance.  (And of course, what child doesn't like to make noise!)  Tap is an excellent way for boys to learn dance and enjoy it, as many boys already have an innate sense of rhythm.  Many well-known hoofers of today (and yesteryear) are male and provide a good model of strength and masculinity in dance.!

Students must be (at least) in Kindergarten (K-5) to enroll in tap classes.

 
Also see Philosophy.

Tumbling

In the tumbling classes, students learn basic tumbling/mat skills, as well as the use of scooters, parachutes, the floor beam, the balance board, stilts, the mailbox and the incline and learn motor skill improvement through many other fun ways. Tumblers also work weekly on stretching/flexibility and core/abdominal strength.

The tumbling classes are for students age 3-5 (Preschool) and 5-9 (K-3rd Gr).
Preschoolers must be potty-trained and must turn 3 by September 1, 2019.

Note:  Due to COVID restrictions, we are unable to offer tumbling classes in the 2020-2021 dance year.  We hope to resume them next year.

Preschool: n/a

Primary (Levels 1 & 2): n/a

Adult Ballet & Tap

All ages, shapes and sizes!

Whether you have no dance experience, danced as a child (but haven't done a tendu or shuffle in years), or have been dancing forever, we have classes available just for you!

For adults only (ages 18 & up)

4, 8 and 12 class cards available (all cards are good for 12 weeks)