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BALLET
Pre Ballet
AGES: 5-6
This class introduces ballet terminology and follows a traditional ballet class format, but without barre work. It includes warm-up, basic ballet steps, center movement, simple choreography, and introduces ballet etiquette and terminology. At this level we are looking to prepare young dancers for the leap into starting traditional training while still keeping the classes at the pace and interest appropriate for kindergarten ages.
BRING/WEAR:
Leotard, tights, skirt/shorts for warmup. Hair in bun. Ballet slipper. Water bottle with water only.
BALLET 1
AGES 7-8
This class is for introducing the exercises, etiquette and terminology of a traditional ballet class. Here dancers will learn how to take class in a traditional ballet class format. Students learn fundamental ballet technique through barre work, center exercises, and across the floor combinations designed to improve coordination, flexibility, endurance, and musicality. This is the beginning of their foundation and start of real ballet training.
BRING/WEAR:
Leotard, tights, skirt/shorts for warmup. Hair in bun. Ballet slipper. Water bottle with water only.
BALLET 2-3
AGES: 9-11
This class continues the ballet training in a faster paced setting with increased terminology, combinations, and technique. Barre work, center and across the floor exercises are designed to better your technique, as well as performance quality and confidence.
BRING/WEAR:
Leotard, tights, skirt/shorts for warmup. Hair in bun. Ballet slipper. Water bottle with water only.
BALLET 4
AGES 12+ Advanced level
These levels are Advanced. Prior ballet experience is strongly suggested . We will focus on classical ballet technique through a professional class progression. Barre work, center and across the floor exercises are designed to better your technique, as well as performance quality and confidence. These classes will be a perfect fit for those who aspire to improve their dancing, and artistry!
AND when the time comes….
Pre-pointe & Pointe:
This class, by invitation only, is for dancers who are serious about dedicating their time and energy to ballet. With a focus on strengthening the body for pointe work helping with stability, foot and ankle strength, finding your center and balance, it requires students to be physically and technically prepared to handle the challenges of pointe work.
BRING/WEAR:
Leotard, tights, skirt/shorts for warmup. Hair in bun. Ballet slipper. Water bottle with water only.
ACRO
Placement by skill (see below!!!)
Required: Front limber, back walkover, flying cartwheel.
To Move Up: Instructor evaluation
The art of mixing gymnastics skills with dance technique. As seen in most advanced dance choreography. This is a great program that enhances a dancers ability and range of choreography in other genres! We mostly follow Acrobatic Arts syllabus with certified licensed instructors, and have gymnastics coaches on staff.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement, most wear leotard with shorts. Shirts should not fall over head when upside down. Hair secured. Barefoot. Waterbottle with water only.
JAZZ/LYRICAL
Pre jazz/lyrical
AGES 4 1/2 – 6
This class combines both genres of Jazz and Lyrical, giving your dancer an opportunity to explore both styles of dance.
Jazz: Movement that stems from ballet technique, with many different styles within the genre. A great class to also learn technique that will be applied across all genres.
Lyrical: Emphasis on feeling the music that we dance to, musicality. Expressive.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
jazz/lyrical 1-2
AGES 7+
This class combines both genres of Jazz and Lyrical, giving your dancer an opportunity to explore both styles of dance.
Jazz: Movement that stems from ballet technique, with many different styles within the genre. A great class to also learn technique that will be applied across all genres.
Lyrical: Emphasis on feeling the music that we dance to, musicality. Expressive.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
jazz/lyrical 2-3
AGES 9+
This class combines both genres of Jazz and Lyrical, giving your dancer an opportunity to explore both styles of dance.
Jazz: Movement that stems from ballet technique, with many different styles within the genre. A great class to also learn technique that will be applied across all genres.
Lyrical: Emphasis on feeling the music that we dance to, musicality. Expressive.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
teen jazz/heels
*This class has an emphasis on more mature choreography (lots of sass!) and is only available for ages 13 and up with parental discretion*
Our traditional jazz class (movement that stems from ballet technique, many different styles within the genre, a great class to also learn technique that will be applied across all genres) MIXED WITH the popular newer genre “heels” as seen in music videos, live performances, etc. Also commonly known as “street jazz”.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt.
Character or ballroom shoe with choice of heel height suggested (no street worn heels!) but regular flat jazz shoe is accepted.
Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
TAP
ready, set, dance- JR!
AGES 2 1/2- 3 1/2
AGE 3 BY SEPT 1
This is a combination class of jazz, hip hop, ballet, and tap for preschool aged dancers!
This allows your dancer to explore different genres of dance and find one they like!
Class will start with tap, then they will change shoes around halfway through class to do a mix of other dance styles to super fun, silly, and engaging music!
Your dancer will typically stay in the same class all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt- many kids like to dress up as ballerinas. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper AND tap shoe. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
ready, set, dance!
Ages 4-5
This is a combination class of jazz, hip hop, ballet, and tap for preschool aged dancers. This allows your dancer to explore different genres of dance and find one they like!
Your dancer will typically stay in the same class all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt- many kids like to dress up as ballerinas. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper AND tap shoe. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
tap 1
AGES 5+.
Instrument of the feet! Our tap program is very new school and exploratory. A smooth intro to tap basics. Perfect for our graduates of our Ready Set Dance program!
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
Dress Code:
Clothing: Tight fitting athletic wear, stretch. No street clothes.
Hair: Up & out of face.
Shoe: Tap shoe required.
theater/tap combo
AGES 7+
A fun combo class that the time is split between a Musical Theater class (jazz-inspired movement with expressive content, even some acting/dialogue) and a Tap class!
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper AND tap shoe. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
tap 2-3
AGES 8+.
Brushing up on Tap basics while introducing new Tap variations.
Our tap program is very new school and exploratory.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Tap shoe. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
tap 4
AGES 10+, w/ experience.
Always brushing up on Tap basics while working on more advanced variations. Our tap program is very new school and exploratory.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Tap shoe. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
HIP HOP
Pre hip hop
AGES 4 1/2+
Intro to Hip Hop. Fun, upbeat class. A great place for kids to let out creativity and MOVE.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Clothing that allows movement. Clean sneaker not worn outside. Waterbottle with water only.
hip hop 1
AGES 7+
Fun, upbeat class. High energy and a ton of fun. A great place for kids to let out creativity and MOVE.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Clothing that allows movement. Clean sneaker not worn outside. Waterbottle with water only.
hip hop 1-2
AGES 7+
Fun, upbeat, faster moving class. High energy and a ton of fun. A great place to let out creativity and MOVE.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Clothing that allows movement. Clean sneaker not worn outside. Waterbottle with water only.
hip hop 2
AGES 9+
Fun, upbeat class. High energy and a ton of fun. A great place for kids to let out creativity and MOVE.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Clothing that allows movement. Clean sneaker not worn outside. Waterbottle with water only.
hip hop 3
AGES 10+
Fun, upbeat, faster moving class. High energy and a ton of fun. A great place to let out creativity and MOVE.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Clothing that allows movement. Clean sneaker not worn outside. Waterbottle with water only.
hip hop 3-4
AGES 10+
Fun, upbeat, faster moving class. High energy and a ton of fun. A great place to let out creativity and MOVE.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Clothing that allows movement. Clean sneaker not worn outside. Waterbottle with water only.
hip hop 4
AGES 11+, with experience.
Fun, upbeat, fast moving class. High energy and a ton of fun. A great place to let out creativity and MOVE.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Clothing that allows movement. Clean sneaker not worn outside. Waterbottle with water only.
hip hop acro/ breakdancing
AGES 10+
Hip hop choreography sprinkled with acrobatic skills alike breakdancing!
BRING/WEAR:
Clothing that allows movement. Clean sneaker not worn outside- if class is in Acro studio it will be barefoot or sock. Waterbottle with water only.
MUSICAL THEATER
Pre theater
AGES 4 1/2 – 6
Our Musical Theater class now offered for the littles!!!
Mostly jazz technique to the music of show tunes! Very expressive and fun.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
theater 1-2
AGES 7+
Mostly jazz technique to the music of show tunes! Very expressive and fun. This class focuses on not only the dance aspect of theater, but also facial expressions, acting games, and intro to dialogue!
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper. Hair secured. Water bottle with water only.
theater 3
AGES 10+
Mostly jazz technique to the music of show tunes! Very expressive and fun. This class focuses on not only the dance aspect of theater, but also facial expressions, acting exercises, and intro to dialogue.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
theater 4
AGES 11+
Mostly jazz technique to the music of show tunes! Very expressive and fun. This class focuses on not only the dance aspect of theater, but also facial expressions, acting exercises, and intro to dialogue.
Your dancer will typically stay in the same level all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
theater/tap combo
AGES 7+
A fun combo class that the time is split between a Musical Theater class (jazz-inspired movement with expressive content, even some acting/dialogue) and a Tap class!
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper AND tap shoe. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
READY, SET, DANCE!
ready, set, dance- JR!
AGES 2 1/2- 3 1/2
This is a combination class of jazz, hip hop, ballet, and tap for preschool aged dancers. This allows your dancer to explore different genres of dance and find one they like!
Your dancer will typically stay in the same class all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt- many kids like to dress up as ballerinas. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper AND tap shoe. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
ready, set, dance!
Ages 4-5
This is a combination class of jazz, hip hop, ballet, and tap for preschool aged dancers. This allows your dancer to explore different genres of dance and find one they like!
Your dancer will typically stay in the same class all year unless specified by instructor.
BRING/WEAR:
Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt- many kids like to dress up as ballerinas. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper AND tap shoe. Hair secured. Waterbottle with water only.
CIRCUS ARTS (AERIAL ARTS)
circus arts- JR!
AGES 7+
NEW!!!
This class introduces Aerial Arts/Circus Arts to our students to compliment our already popular Acrobatics program, taking “acro to the air” on Hoops (aka Lyra) and Silks! Our instructors are certified through Aerial Arts, a sister company of the highly regarded Acrobatic Arts where progressions are followed to a high standard for advancement and safety.
This class will start with the absolute basics, emphasis on safety and strength to then grow to more impressive skills!
Please be advised that Hoop/Silks are uncomfortable, and your dancer will need to understand that the beauty and fun of these skills also come with discomfort. Strength and tolerance will build over time.
BRING/WEAR:
Must wear full leg body suit/unitard, barefoot, hair secured in bun.
circus arts, sr!
AGES 11+
NEW!!!
This class introduces Aerial Arts/Circus Arts to our students to compliment our already popular Acrobatics program, taking “acro to the air” on Hoops (aka Lyra) and Silks! Our instructors are certified through Aerial Arts, a sister company of the highly regarded Acrobatic Arts where progressions are followed to a high standard for advancement and safety.
This class will start with the absolute basics, emphasis on safety and strength to then grow to more impressive skills!
Please be advised that Hoop/Silks are uncomfortable, and your dancer will need to understand that the beauty and fun of these skills also come with discomfort. Strength and tolerance will build over time.
BRING/WEAR:
Must wear full leg body suit/unitard, barefoot, hair secured in bun.
BBDC: Performance Team
CURRENT CREWS:
JR HIP HOP ages 7-10
SR HIP HOP ages 11+, level 3+
ACRO level 4+
ADULT ages 18+ by audition
