Class Descriptions

Class descriptions- not all classes are offered at all times during the year. see current class schedule for what is being offer now!

Barre Buster– is a form of physical exercise that incorporates a ballet barre and basic ballet principles. benefits include improved strength, posture, flexibility, balance, stability, and muscle definition.

Yoga– an ancient form of exercise designed to connect the mind body and spirit through breath, and movement. benefits include improved strength, posture, flexibility, balance, and stability.

Contemporary-Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.

Ballet–  A most classical  and timeless dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses.

JazzJazz dance is fast and fun. It uses upbeat music and leaps, kicks and turns to interpret traditional and not-so-traditional movements. Incorporates classical forms such as ballet.Theatrical Jazz is what you would see in theatrical musicals and Broadway musicals.

Lyrical – Lyrical is a melting of Ballet and Jazz into one beautiful expression of dance and emotion. Often Lyrical tells a story or interprets the lyrics of a song through dance.

Tiny Toes Ballet–  usually for ages 2.5-6. Tiny Toes Ballet is a joyful way for children to explore movement and the basic elements of dance through music, develop physical skills, channel energy, stimulate imagination and promote creativity.

Pointe-Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet technique that concerns pointe work, in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes.Pointe Level is achieved after years of ballet in flat shoes. A dancer needs great strength, proper posture, turnout and alignment to be eligible for Pointe shoes. This level must be approved by the ballet teachers and is a great ,but serious , achievement.

Hip-hop– street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping.