• Acrobatics

  Acro combines dance steps with acrobatic tricks. Tricks such as cartwheels, walkovers, and balances including elbow stands and chest stands are developed on an individual basis within a class. The best example of a professional acrobatic dance troupe today is Cirque du Soleil.

• Ballet

  Think of Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Rudolf Nureyev and Karen Kain. Ballet is the technical foundation for dance, which focuses on development of posture, turnout, articulation of the feet, extensions and overall body placement. In later years, students may also progress to dancing on pointe (at the teacher's discretion) when they have developed enough strength.

• Contemporary / Modern

  Modern technique is based on the teachings of modern greats such as Martha Graham, Jose Limon, and Lester Horton. It focuses on a strong technical base, but also allows for creativity and expression through movement. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre company personifies this form.

• Hip Hop

  Ages 7 years and up. Street dance styles that have come into being as part of the Hip Hop culture. Students will learn to explore movement like they see on the latest movie videos that are suitable for their age level.

• Jazz

  Jazz is a very popular dance form evolving from dance hall reviews and Broadway theatre into the smooth style that is taught today. Jazz styles now vary greatly from musical theatre (influenced by Bob Fosse) to commercials (think of the choreography for The Gap) to contemporary (Wade Robson's work for Fox's So You Think You Can Dance).

• Musical Theatre

  Ages 7 years and up. SING, LIP SYNC, ACT, DANCE – Students will be encouraged to experience the enjoyment of the stage through singing, acting and dancing. If your child has always liked to “perform” or make up “plays”, then this may be the discipline for her/him. A fun time for all.

• Pre-Dance

  Pre-dance is designed for 3 and 4 year olds to introduce them to the environment of dance in a playful and creative way. Basic locomotive skills such as skipping, marching, and jumping are practiced, as well as many creative movement exercises, which develop overall body awareness. Use of props such as tambourines and maracas develops the rhythm.

• Tap

  Popularized by Vaudeville performers of the 1930s and 1940s such as Fred Astaire, Bill "Bojangles"Robinson and Gene Kelly tap is~often referred to as the percussion of dance, because of the metal taps on the shoes which produce the noise. Emphasis is on rhythm, and clarity and dexterity of the feet. Contemporary tappers include Savion Glover and the late Gregory Hines who personified classical tap in the 80s and 90s.

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