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When should I register for class?

Our main season runs from September to June, following the school calendar. For these classes, we accept registration June through November.

We also hold a 5-week Summer Program and a one-week Dance Camp. Registration for these classes begins in May.

For Adult Classes (Pilates, Tap, etc), we often run 8-week sessions through out our season and will announce when new classes begin.

How do I register?

Call, email or stop by our Main Office (477-2441) for a registration form and class placement.

How can I get more information?

Call or email our Main Office (477-2441) to add your name to our mailing list.

Our Classes

We offer classes beginning level through advanced for ages 3-adult. Classes are available in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern, and "Kinderdance" (ages 3-5).

Our next open enrollment period begins in May for our 2010 Summer Session. Check back for details. We are no longer accepting enrolling for our 2009-2010 Dance Season.

Please call the Main Office for available class times, or to sign up for our mailing list (477-2441).

Children & Teen Classes

Children's Tap & Jazz

Tap & Jazz(Ages 5+) Offered at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. These combination classes build vocabulary and skills in tap, jazz and pre-ballet.

Tap is one of the most highly recommended form of dance for children as the tap sounds offer instant rewards...students hear the sounds they create from day one!

The jazz/pre-ballet portion of the class gives the dancers technique and choreography that ranges from classic technique to contemporary and street styles of today. Requires tap shoes, jazz or ballet shoes, leotard and tights.
45-90 MINUTE CLASS

 

ballet slippersBallet & Pointe

(Ages 6+) Ballet is the basis of all dance forms and has a formal structure to its classes and performances. It stresses discipline, balance and control. Because of the Ballet2structure of the classes and the muscle development necessary to learn ballet properly, we do not recommend this for children under the age of 6.

Ballet technique, barre and center work offered at all levels including pre-pointe and pointe for advanced students. Requires black leotard, pink tights, and ballet slippers or pointe shoes. All pointe students must also be enrolled in a ballet class. 45 MIN-1 HR CLASS

 

Jazz!Jazz Technique

Offered for intermediate and advanced students. Jazz is a vigorous form of dance that emphasizes strength and flexibility of the body integrated with musicality. Our jazz classes introduce dancers to all forms of jazz, from the Classical and Musical Theatre Dance of the 40s and 50s, to the Lyrical, Contemporary and Street styles of today. Technique, warm-up, stretch/ conditioning and jazz choreography. Jazz shoes, leotard, tights or dance pants required.
45 MIN-1 HR CLASS

 

tapTap Technique

Offered for intermediate and advanced students. Tap is the most original form of American dance, where the participant acts as both dancer and musician. An audible form of dance, tap offers instant rewards... you hear the sounds you create from day one! Tap is also one of the best form of exercise for the adult, it is fun and energetic, but not as strenuous as other forms of dance. Technique, improvisation, rhythm tap and choreography. Adult classes offered in 8-week sessions. Leotard, tights or dance pants, tap shoes. 45 MIN-1 HR CLASS

 

Modern & Creative Movement

Age 7 and up, beginning through advanced. A contemporary, free-style form of dance which integrates ballet vocabulary and movements. Created in the 1920's in hopes of finding further expression and new ways to move the body, modern is primarily danced in bare feet Modernand encourages moving creatively through interpretation of music.

Modern classes do not require previous dance experience and are offered for beginniner dancers through advanced. Creative movement classes are a great introduction to movement, music, and dance. Requires leotard and footless tights or snug fitting top and dance pants.
45 MIN - 1 HR CLASS

 

hip hopHip Hop

(Ages 6+) A "pop" style choreography class for beginners through advanced. Previous dance experience is not required and classes are grouped by age. As Hip Hop is primarily a choreography class only, a jazz, ballet or combination class is strongly suggested in addition. Requires jazz shoes or clean sneakers, dance pants or capri's and leotard. 45 MIN-1 HR CLASS

 

 

contemporaryContemporary & Lyrical

Ages 11+, with ballet experience - intermediate to advanced. A combination of modern, ballet and jazz, contemporary is an emerging dance style that has been popularized by TV shows such as "So You Think You Can Dance". Previous dance experience and instructor approval is required. These 45-minute classes are choreography-focused, and also include warm-up, strengthening, improvisation and partner work.