Character, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Tap & Hip Hop Classes

Beginning / Intermediate Character | Level 4B, Level 5, Junior Company

Character dance is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dances which have been adapted for ballet and theater. This class introduces the popular character dance adaptations for ballet including the national dances of Russia, Hungary, Italy and Poland. Character dance is vital to a classical ballet education, enhances understanding of épaulement, coordination and musicality.

Intermediate/Advanced Character | Level 6

Character dance is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dances which have been adapted for ballet and theater. This intermediate to advanced class teaches the popular character dance adaptations for ballet including the national dances of Russia, Hungary, Italy, and Poland. Character dance is vital to a classical ballet education, enhances understanding of épaulement, coordination, and musicality.

Intro to Modern / Contemporary | Elementary, Level 2, Intermediate, Level 3

In this class students will begin to explore a new way of movement that is different from what is learned in ballet class, while at the same time gaining an understanding for the way in which these two dance techniques complement each other. This classes lays a foundation for the basic elements of modern/contemporary dance as well as an introduction to Horton Technique.

Beginning Modern/Contemporary | Level 4a

Beginning Modern/Contemporary explores the basic concepts of modern and contemporary dance styles as well as an introduction to Horton Technique. Students learn how to spiral, contract, fall and recover, use their weight and breath, and other dynamics essential to a well-rounded dance education.

Intermediate Modern/Contemporary | Level 4B, 5 & BABYC Junior Company

Intermediate Modern/Contemporary continues to explore the elements of modern and contemporary dance as well as intermediate level Horton Technique. Students learn how to spiral, contract, fall and recover, use their weight and breath, and other dynamics essential to a well-rounded dance education. Improv and dance composition ideas are explored.

Advanced Modern/Contemporary | Level 6 & Senior Company

Advanced Modern/Contemporary explores different styles of modern and contemporary dance. Advanced floor work and center work phrases help students learn different dynamics and movement qualities. Improv and dance composition ideas are explored.

Beginning & Intermediate Jazz | Intermediate, Level 3 or Level 4A

This fun and energetic class begins with a Jazz technique warm-up, center exercises, followed by traveling phrases, all in the Jazz style. While Jazz is built upon the foundation of ballet training, students enjoy learning a new way of isolating and coordinating movement.

Intermediate Jazz | Level 4B & Level 5

Intermediate Jazz explores Broadway-style and classical Jazz technique.

Advanced Jazz - Level 6

Advanced Jazz explores Broadway-style and classical Jazz technique.

Ballet & Tap Combo | Ages 4 by 9/1/19 & Age 5

Ballet & Tap Combo is a one hour class that spends 30 minutes exploring Classical Ballet and 30 minutes exploring Tap. Both ballet shoes and tap shoes are required for this class.

Beginning Tap | Ages 6-8

Beginning Tap teaches the basic technique and steps of Tap while helping students develop their sense of develop rhythm, style and coordination.

Beginning Tap | Ages 8+

Beginning Tap teaches the basic technique and steps of Tap while helping students develop their sense of develop rhythm, style and coordination.

Beginning Hip Hop | Ages 6-8

Beginning Hip-Hop is an introduction to this fun and high-energy dance style. This class helps build student confidence and coordination.

Beginning & Intermediate Hip Hop | Ages 8+

Beginning / Intermediate Hip-Hop continues to develop this fun and high-energy dance style. This class helps build student confidence and coordination.

Teen Hip Hop | Ages 13+ or by Teacher Recommendation

Teen Hip Hop is for the intermediate to advanced teen Hip Hop dancer. This class explores the different styles of hip-hop, challenges the students’ coordination and musicality, and builds confidence.