Level 3 Ballet
Schedule
Tues 6pm-7:30pm Mary Bourne
Level 3 Ballet (1.5hrs) focuses on polishing technique, musicality, quality of movement, and artistic expression. Complex barre exercises with little to no demonstration from the teacher are followed by complex center exercises which incorporate the full range of ballet steps. Students are expected to have mastered proper placement, turn-out, and can now use the strong technique they have gained from previous years of training.
Level 4 Ballet
Schedule
Tues 5:30pm-7pm Bobby
Level 4 Ballet (1.5hrs) focuses on polishing technique, musicality, quality of movement, and artistic expression. Complex barre exercises with little to no demonstration from the teacher are followed by complex center exercises which incorporate the full range of ballet steps. Students are expected to have mastered proper placement, turn-out, and can now use the strong technique they have gained from previous years of training. **Teacher placement required**
Level 3 Pointe
Schedule
Thur 7pm-8:30pm Bobby
Level 3 Pointe (1.5hrs) is available to 9th-12th graders. HS Ballet is REQUIRED to be enrolled in this class.
Level 4 Pointe
Schedule
Thur 7pm-8:30pm Mary Bourne
Level 4 Pointe (1.5hrs) is available to 9th-12th graders. HS Ballet is REQUIRED to be enrolled in this class. **Teacher placement required.**
Level 3 Jazz
Schedule
Tues 7:30pm-8:30pm Olivia
Level 3 Jazz (1hr) includes a fast paced warm up, followed by center floor work and challenging combinations. Floor work includes complex turns, jumps, and traveling exercises. Advanced skills are required for this class with a focus on building strong technique, strength, and stamina.
Level 4 Jazz
Schedule
Mon 7pm-8pm Olivia
Level 4 Jazz (1hr) includes a fast paced warm up, followed by center floor work and challenging combinations. Floor work includes complex turns, jumps, and traveling exercises. Advanced skills are required for this class with a focus on building strong technique, strength, and stamina. **Teacher placement required**
High School Tap
Schedule
Mon 6pm-7pm Anna
High School Tap (1hr) encourages dancers strive for clean sounds while executing difficult combinations. Higher speed steps, more complex rhythms and tricks are taught to challenge students at this level. Dancers are taught to perform, not to just execute their steps.
Level 3 Lyrical
Schedule
Thur 6pm-7pm Mary Bourne
Level 3 Lyrical (1hr) uses advanced ballet and jazz skills to create difficult, yet technical, steps and combinations that demand mature strength and flexibility. Students are asked to explore the emotional aspects of the music and choreography to achieve a desired performance quality.
Level 4 Lyrical
Schedule
Tues 7:30pm-8:30pm
Mary Bourne
Level 4 Lyrical (1hr) uses advanced ballet and jazz skills to create difficult, yet technical, steps and combinations that demand mature strength and flexibility. Students are asked to explore the emotional aspects of the music and choreography to achieve a desired performance quality. **Teacher placement required**
High School Hip Hop
Schedule
Wed 7pm-8pm Anna
High School Hip Hop (1hr) is a popular, high energy and fast paced type of dance that emphasizes rhythm, isolations, and self-expression. Dance combinations include unique footwork and arm movements that are often seen in current choreography, but are appropriate for the class age range.