Class Descriptions
Ballet
A graceful and poised form of dance that is the foundation for all other dance techniques. It is a formal dance that mixes technique, coordination and musicality. Barre work, along with center and across the floor combinations are executed.
Pre-Pointe/Pointe
A class that will work on strengthening the feet, toes and ankles in preparation for Pointe work. Pointe is only open to dancers who have mastered the proper level of ballet and have been approved by Miss Lauren. Readiness for pointe work is determined by each student’s strength and physical development, not by age. Parents will be advised when a student has the necessary strength and maturity to go on pointe. Dancers that are not on Pointe will wear ballet shoes. An additional Ballet Class is mandatory in order to be enrolled in a Pointe Class, dancers will be required to wear their pointe shoes in their regular Ballet Class.
Prince, Princess and Me
A class for the little dancer that will introduce basic technique through creative play. Your dancer will gain confidence by working on basic motor skills, agility and rhythm. Spatial awareness and coordination will be taught by utilizing scarves, beanbags and other props.
Tap
A form of dance that creates various rhythms and shading of sounds by using the toe and heel tap of the shoe. It is percussive allowing the dancer to create music.
My First Tap Shoes
Just that! This class is all about getting that first pair of tap shoes and learning how to make them tap, tap, tap to the beat. The tapping will lead to improved basic motor skills, agility and rhythm.
Jazz/Lyrical
Both Jazz and Lyrical styles of dance will be taught in this class and two recital pieces will be performed. Jazz is a form of dance that is energetic and consists of traditional steps as well as big leaps and quick turns.
Lyrical is a fusion of jazz, ballet and modern techniques. It has an emphasis on smoother and flowing movements. It is subtle and dynamic at the same time and uses musicality and expression to tell a story. A background in ballet is highly recommended for this class.
Modern
Modern dance is based on self-expression and is more relaxed and free style form of dance compared to ballet technique. It includes flexibility, strength, coordination and body and spatial awareness to allow dramatic expression. A background in ballet is highly recommended for this class.
Jumps, Leaps and Turns
This class is just that. Dancers will learn various jumps, leaps and turns, center and across the floor. Core strengthening, technique and flexibility will also be included. This class is for the advanced dancer.
Musical Theater Dance
A combination of dance, acting and some singing. This class will consist of exercises to boost acting knowledge and morale. It will also include musical theater songs with choreography from musicals.
Show Time
Do you have a performer on your hands? This class combines imaginative play, musicality and movement to establish the building blocks to performing arts, foster creativity and building self-esteem. Through songs, stories and dance these budding performers will grow in a playful and creative environment.
All Boys *Free*
This class will be taught by a male instructor that will support, lead and navigate our young Male dancers in a positive and encouraging way. The boys will work on Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Jazz and various stunt work. This is a high energy class!
Contemporary/Modern/Jazz
Contemporary, Modern and Jazz styles of dance will be taught in this class and two recital pieces will be performed. Jazz is a form of dance that is energetic and consists of traditional steps as well as big leaps and quick turns.
Contemporary is a fusion of jazz, ballet and modern techniques. It has an emphasis on smoother and flowing movements. It is subtle and dynamic at the same time and uses musicality and expression.
Modern dance is based on self-expression and is more relaxed and free style form of dance compared to ballet technique. It includes flexibility, strength, coordination and body and spatial awareness to allow dramatic expression.
A background in ballet is highly recommended for this class.
Hip Hop
A form of Jazz Dance that is creative and energetic and allows the dancer to add their own personality or style. It is danced to popular pop and hip hop music. We will move!
Around the World
A weekly themed class that will explore a different area of the world. The class will begin with a short story of where we are going for the class. We will then use the story throughout the class doing various dance activities, which will include basic motor skills as well as little bit of acrobats (basic somersaults, balance beam, obstacle courses).
Acro (3-6)
This class is strictly a gymnastics class. The student will work on coordination exercises to warm up the body, stretching and strengthening exercises center floor and across the mat. We will utilize various pieces of equipment in this class and will be working on skills such as a forward roll, cartwheels, hops etc. Basic motor skills are also incorporated through themes and imagination to improve coordination with a ballet concentration.
Acro 7+
Some exercises depending on the level of the gymnast include: Forward and Backward Rolls, Backbends, Cartwheels, Walkovers, Limbers, Handsprings and various tricks.
A combination of creative movement and basic tumbling. .
Hop to the Beat
A high energy class for your toddler that mixes jazz and hip hop. Dancers will work on finding their coordination, rhythm, movement and finding the joy of movement. This class will include a center warm up with basic isolations (moving one body part at a time), basic coordination steps moving center and across the floor, there will also be some strengthening and stretching.
A graceful and poised form of dance that is the foundation for all other dance techniques. It is a formal dance that mixes technique, coordination and musicality. Barre work, along with center and across the floor combinations are executed.
Pre-Pointe/Pointe
A class that will work on strengthening the feet, toes and ankles in preparation for Pointe work. Pointe is only open to dancers who have mastered the proper level of ballet and have been approved by Miss Lauren. Readiness for pointe work is determined by each student’s strength and physical development, not by age. Parents will be advised when a student has the necessary strength and maturity to go on pointe. Dancers that are not on Pointe will wear ballet shoes. An additional Ballet Class is mandatory in order to be enrolled in a Pointe Class, dancers will be required to wear their pointe shoes in their regular Ballet Class.
Prince, Princess and Me
A class for the little dancer that will introduce basic technique through creative play. Your dancer will gain confidence by working on basic motor skills, agility and rhythm. Spatial awareness and coordination will be taught by utilizing scarves, beanbags and other props.
Tap
A form of dance that creates various rhythms and shading of sounds by using the toe and heel tap of the shoe. It is percussive allowing the dancer to create music.
My First Tap Shoes
Just that! This class is all about getting that first pair of tap shoes and learning how to make them tap, tap, tap to the beat. The tapping will lead to improved basic motor skills, agility and rhythm.
Jazz/Lyrical
Both Jazz and Lyrical styles of dance will be taught in this class and two recital pieces will be performed. Jazz is a form of dance that is energetic and consists of traditional steps as well as big leaps and quick turns.
Lyrical is a fusion of jazz, ballet and modern techniques. It has an emphasis on smoother and flowing movements. It is subtle and dynamic at the same time and uses musicality and expression to tell a story. A background in ballet is highly recommended for this class.
Modern
Modern dance is based on self-expression and is more relaxed and free style form of dance compared to ballet technique. It includes flexibility, strength, coordination and body and spatial awareness to allow dramatic expression. A background in ballet is highly recommended for this class.
Jumps, Leaps and Turns
This class is just that. Dancers will learn various jumps, leaps and turns, center and across the floor. Core strengthening, technique and flexibility will also be included. This class is for the advanced dancer.
Musical Theater Dance
A combination of dance, acting and some singing. This class will consist of exercises to boost acting knowledge and morale. It will also include musical theater songs with choreography from musicals.
Show Time
Do you have a performer on your hands? This class combines imaginative play, musicality and movement to establish the building blocks to performing arts, foster creativity and building self-esteem. Through songs, stories and dance these budding performers will grow in a playful and creative environment.
All Boys *Free*
This class will be taught by a male instructor that will support, lead and navigate our young Male dancers in a positive and encouraging way. The boys will work on Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Jazz and various stunt work. This is a high energy class!
Contemporary/Modern/Jazz
Contemporary, Modern and Jazz styles of dance will be taught in this class and two recital pieces will be performed. Jazz is a form of dance that is energetic and consists of traditional steps as well as big leaps and quick turns.
Contemporary is a fusion of jazz, ballet and modern techniques. It has an emphasis on smoother and flowing movements. It is subtle and dynamic at the same time and uses musicality and expression.
Modern dance is based on self-expression and is more relaxed and free style form of dance compared to ballet technique. It includes flexibility, strength, coordination and body and spatial awareness to allow dramatic expression.
A background in ballet is highly recommended for this class.
Hip Hop
A form of Jazz Dance that is creative and energetic and allows the dancer to add their own personality or style. It is danced to popular pop and hip hop music. We will move!
Around the World
A weekly themed class that will explore a different area of the world. The class will begin with a short story of where we are going for the class. We will then use the story throughout the class doing various dance activities, which will include basic motor skills as well as little bit of acrobats (basic somersaults, balance beam, obstacle courses).
Acro (3-6)
This class is strictly a gymnastics class. The student will work on coordination exercises to warm up the body, stretching and strengthening exercises center floor and across the mat. We will utilize various pieces of equipment in this class and will be working on skills such as a forward roll, cartwheels, hops etc. Basic motor skills are also incorporated through themes and imagination to improve coordination with a ballet concentration.
Acro 7+
Some exercises depending on the level of the gymnast include: Forward and Backward Rolls, Backbends, Cartwheels, Walkovers, Limbers, Handsprings and various tricks.
A combination of creative movement and basic tumbling. .
Hop to the Beat
A high energy class for your toddler that mixes jazz and hip hop. Dancers will work on finding their coordination, rhythm, movement and finding the joy of movement. This class will include a center warm up with basic isolations (moving one body part at a time), basic coordination steps moving center and across the floor, there will also be some strengthening and stretching.
