Level 1 Ballet
Schedule
Tues 4pm-5:30pm Bobby
Level 1 Ballet (1.5hrs) continues a dancer's ballet education by refining their technique, learning new skills, and understanding the artistry of ballet. Barre and Center combinations are more complex in order to increase strength, balance, and stamina.
Level 2 Ballet
Schedule
Tues 7pm-8:30pm Bobby
Level 2 Ballet (1.5hrs) continues a dancer's ballet education by refining their technique, learning new skills, and understanding the artistry of ballet. Barre and Center combinations are more complex in order to increase strength, balance, and stamina. **Teacher placement required**
Level 1 Pointe/Beginner Pointe
Schedule
Thur 5-6 Mary Bourne
Level 1 Pointe/Beginner Pointe (1hr) focuses on developing the necessary foot/ankle strength required for pointe shoes, as well as improving overall alignment and posture. Students are taught exercises that enhance their stability, balance, and understanding of pointe work fundamentals. Certain requirements must be met to be considered for Pointe. To register for Pointe classes in the future, a student must have taken at least one year of Pre-Pointe.
Level 2 Pointe
Schedule
Thur 4pm-5:30pm Bobby
Level 2 Pointe (1.5hrs) is available to 7th-8th graders who have previously taken Pre Pointe. MS Ballet is REQUIRED to be enrolled in this class. **Teacher placement required**
Level 1 Jazz
Schedule
Thur 4pm-5pm Olivia
Level 1 Jazz (1hr) challenges dancers to reach their full potential with diverse warmups, turning combinations, and jump sequences. Routines are more complex to increase coordination and memory skills.
Level 2 Jazz
Schedule
Thur 5:30pm-6:30pm Meredith
Level 2 Jazz (1hr) challenges dancers to reach their full potential with diverse warmups, turning combinations, and jump sequences. Routines are more complex to increase coordination and memory skills.
Level 1 Lyrical
Schedule
Mon 6pm-7pm Olivia
Level 1 Lyrical (1hr) focuses on increasing flexibility and strength in order to begin utilizing advanced turn combinations, jumps, and floor work. Dancers are taught how to have precise, yet fluid movements, and learn how to utilize accents in music and lyrics.
Level 2 Lyrical
Schedule
Tue 6pm-7pm Olivia
Level 2 Lyrical (1hr) focuses on increasing flexibility and strength in order to begin utilizing advanced turn combinations, jumps, and floor work. Dancers are taught how to have precise, yet fluid movements, and learn how to utilize accents in music and lyrics. **Teacher placement required**
Middle School Tap
Schedule
Mon 7pm-8pm Anna
Middle School Tap (1hr) teaches intricate footwork and variations. As the complexity of the steps increases, students are taught to focus on body alignment to maintain balance and build strength. Dancers naturally improve their ability to count music, keep rhythm, and learn to create music with their feet!
Middle School Hip Hop
Schedule
Wed 6pm-7pm Anna
Middle School Hip Hop (1hr) is a popular, high energy and fast paced type of dance that emphasizes rhythm, isolations, and self-expression. Combinations include a wide range of styles that are often seen in current choreography, but are appropriate for the class age range!