Class Descriptions
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Beginning Ballet (Ages 2–3 | 30 Minutes)
A sweet introduction to the world of dance! In this fun, nurturing class, little ones explore the foundations of ballet while building motor skills, coordination, and musicality. Developmentally appropriate lessons encourage imagination and confidence, all while helping children learn classroom skills like listening, following directions, and working with others. Dancers will perform one ballet routine in our annual recital—an exciting chance to shine on stage!
Benefits for your child:
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Strengthens balance, coordination, and posture
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Builds confidence and classroom readiness
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Encourages imagination and creativity
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Offers a positive first performance experience (Ballet in recital)
Primary Combo – Ballet/Tap/Tumbling (Ages 4–5 | 60 Minutes)
This energetic all-in-one class introduces young dancers to ballet, tap, and tumbling in a fun and engaging way. Ballet develops strength and grace, tap builds rhythm and timing, and tumbling improves flexibility and coordination. The variety keeps kids motivated while building a strong foundation for future dance training. Dancers will perform a ballet routine and a tap routine in recital.
Benefits for your child:
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Learn three unique styles in one class
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Improve rhythm, flexibility, and coordination
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Build confidence, focus, and classroom skills
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Perform ballet and tap on stage for family & friends
Intermediate 1 – Ballet/Tap/Jazz
(Ages 6–9 | 90 Minutes)
For dancers ready to take the next step! This combo class builds on foundational skills while introducing more challenging ballet, tap, and jazz techniques. Students strengthen coordination, musicality, and performance skills while gaining confidence in multiple dance styles. Dancers will perform ballet, tap, and jazz routines in recital.
Benefits for your child:
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Develops strong technique across three styles
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Improves teamwork, focus, and stage presence
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Builds confidence through more challenging choreography
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Multiple recital performances to showcase progress
Intermediate 2 – Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Pointe
(Ages 9–12 | 150 Minutes)
A comprehensive class for developing dancers! Intermediate 2 expands technique and artistry in ballet, tap, and jazz, while also introducing pointe work (when ready). Students refine alignment, strength, and performance quality while exploring artistry and musicality. Dancers will perform ballet, tap, and jazz routines in recital (pointe may be included based on readiness).
Benefits for your child:
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Prepares dancers for advanced training with increased class time
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Builds strength, artistry, and endurance across multiple styles
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Introduces pointe technique with safe, careful progression
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Showcases versatility with multiple recital performances
Advanced – Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Pointe
(Ages 13+ | 180 Minutes)
Designed for experienced dancers committed to their training, this advanced class focuses on refined technique, strength, stamina, and artistry across ballet, tap, jazz, and pointe. Dancers are challenged with complex choreography and performance quality while developing their own style. Students will perform ballet, tap, jazz, and pointe routines in recital.
Benefits for your child:
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Master advanced skills across all major styles
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Strengthen stamina, precision, and artistry
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Build leadership, confidence, and teamwork skills
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Showcase dedication with multiple advanced recital routines
Hip Hop – Intermediate (Ages 6–12) &
Advanced (Ages 13+) | 45 Minutes
Our Hip Hop program keeps dancers moving, learning, and inspired with authentic training in Hip Hop and street dance styles. Classes explore popping, locking, house, Chicago footwork, vogue, waacking, krump, breaking, tutting, and even fun “fad” dances like the moonwalk and running man—all taught with age-appropriate music and choreography.
The Intermediate level (ages 6–12) introduces foundational steps, rhythm, and coordination in a fun, supportive setting, while the Advanced level (ages 13+) challenges dancers with more complex skills, musicality, and performance quality. Both levels encourage creativity, individuality, and confidence, giving dancers a true taste of Hip Hop culture.
All Hip Hop dancers will perform a high-energy recital routine that showcases their personality, skills, and stage presence—it’s always a highlight of the show!
Benefits for your child:
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Learn authentic Hip Hop and diverse street dance styles
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Build rhythm, coordination, stamina, and confidence
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Express individuality through fun, supportive classes
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Perform an exciting hip hop routine on stage
Tumbling – Primary (Ages 4–5), Intermediate (Ages 6–12), Advanced (13+) | 60 Minutes*
(*Primary Tumbling is included as 20 minutes within the Ballet/Tap Combo class)
Our Tumbling program is designed to safely develop strength, coordination, and confidence through progressive skill-building. Certified through Acrobatic Arts, we focus on proper technique and the five key elements of tumbling: balance, flexibility, strength, limbering, and tumbling. Classes use mats, props, and specialized equipment to make learning safe, fun, and engaging at every level.
Primary Tumbling (Ages 4–5)
Young tumblers work on forward rolls, bridges, cartwheels, and round-offs, along with an introduction to limbering and walkovers. Headstands and handstands are introduced, all while using fun mats and props to keep kids active and excited to learn.
Intermediate Tumbling (Suggested Ages 6–12)
Building on the basics, intermediate students refine skills and progress into power tumbling. They begin working on aerial cartwheels, handsprings, and more challenging limbering skills. Classes incorporate spotting belts, trampolines, and other equipment to ensure safety while pushing students to the next level.
Advanced Tumbling (By Skill, Ages 13+)
Advanced tumblers have already mastered skills such as side aerials, front and back handsprings, and are working toward front aerials, standing back tucks, and advanced tumbling passes (such as round-off back layout step-outs and other variations). Training emphasizes strength, technique, and execution while preparing dancers for high-level performance and choreography.
Why Tumbling instead of Gymnastics?
While gymnastics often trains tricks using sprung floors, tumbling focuses on developing skills on the marley without use of mats—making it better suited for dancers. Tumbling helps dancers achieve strong acro tricks without compromising their lines, balance, or posture. It enhances flexibility, control, and strength in ways that directly support dance technique, performance quality, and choreography.
Benefits for your child:
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Safe, progressive skill development guided by Acrobatic Arts certification
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Builds strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence
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Uses fun props and equipment to keep learning engaging
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Develops tumbling skills that enhance both dance and performance quality