Class Descriptions:
Tiny Tots – Introduction to tumbling for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Children develop large motor skills, coordination, listening, and following directions. This is a parent-assisted class, and is 1/2 hour long.
Pre-Acro – Basic tumbling for children ages 3-5 years.
Acro 1-5 – Each level has specific skills and progressions that must be met in order to move on to the next level. For personal safety, we strictly require mastering each skill at each level. Age is not necessarily a factor in class placement. Acrobatics or Tumbling classes teach the same skills and techniques as those for “floor” gymnastics. Beginners work on forward rolls (somersaults), left and right handed cartwheels & backbends, and learning correct technique so they can move to more advanced acrobatics. Advanced tumblers work on flexibility, front and back walkovers, strengthening and eventually front and back handsprings and aerial movement.
Pre-Dance – Introductory class for ages 3 & 4. A blend of classical ballet and creative movement.
NEW! Intermediate Acro–For students ages 6 and up who have not had Pre-Acro, but are not yet ready to be placed in Acro 1.
Ballet – For ages 5 & up; the basis for all types of dance, we work on developing vocabulary, skills, combinations and progressions for each level.
Tap – A fun (and noisy) style of dance where dancers use their feet as percussion with the music;
for ages 5 & up.
Jazz – For ages 5 & up; the difference between Ballet and Jazz is that Jazz moves faster than Ballet and showcases quicker dance movements. Beginning students learn basic fun dance movements like the Grapevine, Chasses, and the Jazz Square. Advanced Jazz students eventually progress to leaps, turns and dance progressions.
NEW! Homeschool Modern Dance – For ages 6 & up; this class is a mixture of jazz and hip hop. We will start with the basics and work our way up.
Hip Hop – A freestyle form of dance that was born on the street and is now popular in schools and studios. Includes elements of popping & locking, break dancing, and freestyle movement. (Level 1 for ages 5-11; Level 2 for ages 12 & up)
NEW! Lyrical Dance – For ages 10 & up; an energetic fusion of Ballet, Jazz and a touch of Hip Hop.
NEW! Mother/Daughter Dance – Mother and daughter share a special bond. This class will allow you and your daughter to spend a little extra bonding time together learning a mixture of modern dance and jazz.
NEW! Competitive Dance Team – Beginning after November 1st; tryouts will tentatively be held the week of October 19th. Call the studio for more information.
NEW! Adult Modern Dance – Adult Modern Dance is for those 18 years of age and older. This class will be an upbeat modern mix of Jazz, Hip Hop & Lyrical dance. A series of eight counts will be taught each week. No previous dance experience needed. So come join us and get your dance on!
