The School of Dance allows children to sample different forms of dance with an emphasis on fun, exercise and the “behind the scenes” experience of the making of a dancer.

• Pre-Ballet
• Ballet II
• Ballet III-A
• Ballet III
• Ballet IV
• Pointe
• Jazz-Tap-Ballet Combination
• Jazz
• Hip-Hop
• Belly Dancing

Registration | Tuition

PRE-BALLET
Ages: 3-5 years old

This class is a one-hour class devoted to pre–ballet, which is an introduction and beginning of classical ballet training, creative movement, coordination, rhythm, and elementary ballet terminology. The emphasis of these first classes is to make students aware of the potential of their bodies, understanding music, working in groups, and eventually to put designated movements to music and to form dances. Emphasis on grace, poise, coordination, and discipline are considered important. The goal of this class is learning to move in a fun and controlled environment.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

BALLET Ii
Ages: 5-7 years old

This class is an introduction to Classical Ballet for children and concentrates on discipline, poise, confidence, and coordination, learning the vocabulary and steps of ballet and the ability to execute them in dance.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

BALLET III-A
Ages: 6-8 years old

This class is for students with no experience in ballet at the age of 6 thru 8 and concentrates on the beginning principles of Classical Ballet. This class also stresses discipline, poise, stretching, confidence, and coordination, learning the vocabulary and steps of ballet and the ability to execute them in dance.

Fridays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

BALLET III
Ages: 7-8 years old

This class is for students with more than two years of experience. More emphasis is placed on the actual performing of more difficult combinations in Classical Ballet.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

BALLET IV
Ages: 7 years old and older

This class is for students with more than three years of experience. Students have an understanding of ballet terminology and have to ability to execute ballet steps based on the terminology usage. Much more emphasis is placed on the actual performing of more difficult combinations in Classical Ballet.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

POINTE
Ages: At the instructor’s discretion

Students allowed in this class will be at the instructor’s discretion.

This class will be for students with or without pointe experience. Class is divided into two groups. The first group will be for students with no experience. This group is the Pre-Pointe group. All exercises are specifically designed to strengthen and stretch the feet in preparation for the use of Pointe Shoes. Once the student is ready, the instructor will decide if and when the student is ready to wear Pointe Shoes. The second group, already with experience, will practice and learn exercises and dances appropriate to their level of experience and abilities.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Jazz-Tap-ballet combination
Ages: 6-9 years old

This class is designed for the child seeking an all around dance experience. Each of the three parts of the class is ½ hour, making this a 1 and a ½ hour class. Students will experience jazz, tap, and ballet lessons with the emphasis on being well rounded. It also serves as a sampling of different styles of dance affording a student to sometimes realize their desire to pursue training in one style exclusively.

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Jazz
Ages: 7 and older

Stretch, strengthen, balance, coordination, rhythm, and fun all in one, as you progress through this great beginner Jazz class. Learn the style all Broadway dancers can do.

Fridays, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

HIP-HOP
Ages: 7 and older

Today’s newest style of dance, with influences from Jazz, Hip-Hop and all the latest MTV moves. Everyone can do it and it is great fun.

Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Belly dancing
Ages: All ages

Stretch, strengthening, balance, coordination, rhythm, and fun all in one, as you progress through this great beginner Jazz class. Learn the style all Broadway dancers can do.

Ages 8 years old and teens:
Fridays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ages 18 years old and older:
Saturdays, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.