Elementary A (age 5-6)
Elementary dance classes are a prelude to formal dance instruction. Students will learn basic ballet vocabulary and steps in a structured, but fun environment. These classes consist primarily of ballet and include a portion of tap as well. Dancers in this level are eligible to perform in both our Nutcracker Sweets performance and our Showcase performance.
Elementary B (age 6-7)
Elementary dance classes are a prelude to formal dance instruction. Students will learn basic ballet vocabulary and steps in a structured, but fun environment. These classes consist primarily of ballet and include a portion of jazz as well. Dancers in this level are eligible to perform in both our Nutcracker Sweets performance and our Showcase performance.
Elementary C (age 7-8)
Elementary dance classes are a prelude to formal dance instruction. Students will learn basic ballet vocabulary and steps in a structured, but fun environment. These classes consist primarily of ballet with an introduction to ballet barre. Classes will also include a portion of jazz dance with an introduction to contemporary dance helping to challenge young students and provide a well rounded experience in multiple styles of dance. Dancers in this level are eligible to perform in both our Nutcracker Sweets performance and our Showcase performance.
Elementary Tap/Jazz (age 6-8)
Students will learn basic tap and jazz movements including percussion rhythms, musicality, and isolations of the feet in a fun, upbeat environment. Dancers attending this class are required to attend ballet.
Elementary Contemporary (age 6-8)
This style of dance is rooted in ballet and modern technique, through the use of dynamic shapes and expression to convey the meaning or mood of the music. In contrast to ballet, it is typically done barefoot and in both parallel and turned out positions. Dancers attending this class are required to attend ballet.