Jan – May 2024
classes begin Jan 8th 2024. Enrollment is now open! click the button below. ~= Ms. Lydia , *= Miss Sam, +=Ms. Mackenzie, No mark = Ms. Tiffani
- Monday
- Musical Theatre Jazz 5:15pm-6:15pm+
- Beginning Ballet 6:15pm-7:15pm+
- Pointe/pre-pointe 6:15pm-7pm
- Int. / Adv. Ballet 7:00pm-8:00pm
- Tuesday
- Hip hop 5:00pm-6:00pm
- Basic Dance Tumbling 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dance Team 7:00pm-8:00pm
- Wednesday
- Beg. Ballet 5:00pm-6:00pm~
- Tiny Toes Ballet 6:00pm-6:30pm~
- Lyrical Jazz 6:00pm-6:50pm
- Barre Fitness/yoga 7:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursday
- Variations 5:00pm-6:00pm~
- Tiny Toes Ballet 6:00pm-6:30pm~
- Int./ Adv. Ballet 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Pointe/Pre-Pointe 7:00pm-7:45pm
- Friday
- Contemporary 5:45pm-6:45pm+
Dance team is for ages 8 and up. Dance Team is for Key School of Dance students who want to do more with dance than just class. It is for students that want to perform, create, and inspire. KSD Dance Team is a time, in addition to technique classes, where we will come together and learn routines to perform in our community and virtually for YouTube and other media platforms. Dance Team members and families must commit to at least one or more regular technique classes and dance team practice ( the new basic tumbling class does not count as a dance technique class). More Info is available on KSD Dance Team page. Dance Teams
Pointe is the next step in ballet training. pointe dancers must take ballet technique IN ADDITION TO pointe classes. pre-pointe eligibility begins at age 11. dancers must be taking ballet technique classes for one year minimum before being eligible for pointe. Dancers must pass the pointe test by ballet teachers to determine proper strength and alignment is in place before being approved for Pointe shoe training.
Basic Tumbling Dance and Floor Skills will introduce dancers to floor tricks. Skills worked will include somersaults and its variations, cartwheels, round offs, backbends, walkovers, fish flops, headstands, handstands, shoulder stands, headsprings, kip ups, and more. This class is multi level and multi skill. each student will progress at different speeds and obtain different skills from each other. *this is NOT a gymnastics class*. This is for basic tumbling skills used on the dance floor.
Barre/Yoga Fitness is a class for Adult , Teens, and upper level dancers who want to add more to their weekly workout routine. The first half of class focuses on strength, alignment, muscle control and cardio using basic ballet techniques at the ballet barre. Class then transitions into a yoga format in the second portion of class.
Tiny Toes Ballet is for our youngest dancers. These classes introduce young dancers to the world of dance using basic ballet techniques, fun stories, themes, props, and songs. Tiny Toes Ballet is for ages 2.5-6 . Same for Jr. hip hop.
Beginning Ballet Techniques is for dancers with little to no previous ballet training. This class will introduce dancers to the ballet barre warm up and teach the basic ballet skills like turns, jumps, leaps, and ballet positions. This class is suggested for ages 7-12 with little to NO previous ballet training.
Intermediate – Advanced Ballet Techniques is for dancers who have had two or more years of ballet training, dancers who take more than one dance class per week at KSD, and/or dancers who present proficient ballet technique in the lower ballet levels. Int /Adv Ballet will train dancers in deeper ballet techniques, faster and more complicated ballet combinations and challenging steps to further progress the ballet trainings. placement in these ballet levels will be based on dancers individual ballet techniques. Advancement will be based on Teacher evaluation.
Dance Techniques and Combos is a class that focusses on specific dance techniques such as leaps , turns, or tricks. Each class is different and will focus on One style of turns or one style of leap at each class. This class will also break down the mechanics of specific dance steps ; what muscles to use, what steps connect to achieve another step, how to achieve better turns, how to gain more height to leap, and more. This class will also have specific classes that focus on Flexibility and strength. Ideal for dancers who already take weekly technique classes in ballet, Jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop. This class is a great addition to your weekly class schedule to help build on the training you are receiving throughout the week. *This is a specialty pop up class and will not be held every week. a schedule will be supplied for those dancers enrolled in the class. (suggested ages 7 and up)
Musical Theatre Jazz dance class is a Jazz-based dance style that is used in , you guessed it, Musical Theatre. It is seen in Broadway musical productions, Show choir, commercials, community Theatre and much more. MTJ also emphasizes skills in performance, audience connection, character development, emotion, and expression. *note* this is only a dance class not a vocal class or Theatre class but will help in a performers theatre pursuits. great for ages 7 and up
Variations Ballet class is a ballet class that teaches classical ballet variations (dances) from popular classical ballets such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, Don Q and more. Dancers must be enrolled in ballet and be at least 9 years old to take this class. Pointe dancers may be required to wear pointe shoes in this class.
Tap Dance incorporates tap shoes and teaches timing and rhythm and beats with the feet. This class teaches basic tap dance techniques often found in musical theatre dance. this class can be very noisy but a lot of fun! great for ages 6 and up.