Class Descriptions

Classical Ballet and Lyrical Classes

Classical ballet is a traditional, formal style of ballet that adheres to classical ballet technique. It is known for its aesthetics and rigorous technique such as turnout of the legs, and high extensions and working toward the goal of pointe work. Ballet exemplifies flowing, precise movements, and its ethereal qualities. Lyrical dance is a style of dance created from the fusion of ballet with jazz and contemporary dance techniques. Lyrical dancing is performed to music with lyrics to inspire movements to express strong emotions the choreographer feels from the lyrics in the chosen song. Because lyrical dancing focuses on the expression of strong emotion, the style concentrates more on individual approach and expressiveness rather than the precision of the dancer's movements.

Jazz/Hophip Classes

 A dance form that is matched to the rhythms and techniques of Jazz/ Hiphop music. Jazz/ Hiphop dance is a classification shared by a broad range of dance styles. This style combines today's dance trends with break-dancing, hiphop and jazz technique. Students will learn proper technique and the concept of isolation, contraction, popping, and locking along with many other common Jazz/Hiphop techniques.

Tap Classes

Tap dance is a style in which rhythmical variation is audibly performed using specific shoes with hard soles and taps. This class is to help develop the sense of rhythm more than any other dance form. Dancers will learn various rhythms through sound, technique, and visual styling.

Theater / Character Classes

This style of dance is usually characterized by movements that assist the story line of a song and a character. Dancing and singing will provide the student with the fundamentals of performing on stage necessary for stage presence.