Class Descriptions

Pre-Ballet & Creative Movement 2/3 year

Designed for ages 2-3 years, we will introduce the most basic concepts of dance including spatial awareness and a love for movement. This class is designed to foster independence and build self-confidence.

Attire: Any leotard, tights and pink ballet shoes (Can be purchased from our dancewear boutique.) Hair must be pulled back. Class length: 45 min. (1 day a week)

Pre-Ballet & Creative Movement 2/3 year

Attire: Any leotard, tights and pink ballet shoes (Can be purchased from our dancewear boutique.) Hair must be pulled back. Class length: 45 min. (1 day a week)

4/5 Year Ballet/Tap Combination Class

Designed for 4 & 5 year olds, this class combines ballet & tap into one class building on the basic technique learned in Creative Movement. At this age, we focus on spatial awareness (front, back, left, right, etc) and basic combinations to link together to make a dance. Emphasis is also placed on learning to count & listen to various types of music.

Attire: Any leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes and tan tap shoes. (Purchase from our boutique located inside The Dance Company.
Class length: 45 minutes - 1 hour (1 day a Week)

Beginner Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo (1st/2nd gr)

Designed for 1st-2nd gr, this is a level up from the beginner ballet/tap combination class. During this class, more difficult combinations are introduced & a more structured class beginning with ballet barre work is established. Across the floor work & center floor work are also included in all 3 subjects we cover in this class.

Attire: Any leotard, tights, Pink ballet shoes, tan tap shoes & black jazz shoes. (Purchase from our boutique located inside The Dance Company.) Class Length: 1 hour

Intermediate Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo (Gr 3-5th)

This class is a level up from the beginner ballet/tap/jazz for students in grades 3rd-5th. At this level, we incorporate more variety into the class while focusing on technique in each subject. Leaps, turns and more advanced sequences and combinations are introduced at this level as well.

Attire: Any leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes, tan tap shoes & black jazz shoes. (Purchase from our boutique located inside The Dance Company.) Class Length: 1 hour & 30 minutes (1 day a week)

Acrobatics/HipHop

Designed as an alternative to ballet and tap or in addition to ballet & tap; this is a combination class for ages 3- 10 years. Students will be grouped according to ability as far as the skills they will be working on. Skills include front rolls, back rolls, cartwheels, round offs, hand stands, front & back walk overs, kickovers &, eventually, handsprings. This class focuses on floor skills only.

Attire: any leotard, no shoes (barefoot)
Class length: 45 minutes – 1 hour (1 day a week)

Ballet on Pointe

This class is offered for grades 5 & up at the teacher’s discretion ONLY. A minimum of 3 years of ballet is required. The class is designed to use the students’ previous knowledge of ballet technique & adapt it to work on pointe.

Attire: Any leotard, tights (mandatory), pink pointe shoes with ribbon, elastic and toe pads approved & fit on the student by Ms. Lani or a professional pointe shoe fitter. We sell pointe shoes & accessories here at the studio.
Class length: 45 minutes (1 day a week)

Contemporary Ballet

A stand-alone class or it may be added to other classes. For gr 6 & up with 3 yrs previous ballet experience. Focus is on leaps, turns & advanced combinations. Will include barre, center floor & across the floor work.

Attire: leotard /workout wear designed for physical movement. No loose or baggy clothing--form-fitting so teacher can see proper muscle movement. Shoes: tan ballet /Lyrical/ contemporary/ jazz shoes . --available at the studio Class length: 45 minutes (1 day a week)

Ballet/Tap Combo (Gr 6 & up)

A stand-alone class or added to other classes, we will use technique previously learned & add on to it with technique including turns, feet positions, time steps & progressions.

Attire: Any leotard or workout wear. No loose or baggy clothing. Required shoes: pink ballet shoes & tan tap shoes.-sold in our dance boutique located inside the studio. Class length: 45 minutes (1 day a week).

Jazz/HipHop

For grades 5 & up, this class can be a stand-alone class or it can be added to other classes. Styles included are Fosse style jazz technique, street style hiphop & other popular styles of jazz & hiphop.

Attire: Leotards can be worn or tops with leggings or pants. Looser fitting styles are acceptable. Black jazz shoes are required for the Spring performance. -sold inside the studio in our dancewear boutique. Class Length: 45 minutes (1 day a week)