About
Our mission is to offer correct instruction in the disciplines of classical ballet, modern dance, jazz and tap.
Students are professionally evaluated and placed in classes where they can, through applied study, express themselves physically through the art of dance.
Curriculum
We offer:
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An introduction to ballet through basic movement and music preparing skills for building on pre-school motor development in preparation for Pre-Ballet. Creative Dance is recommended for children age three to four years.
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An introduction to movement coordination, rhythm, and music. Our aim is to preserve and properly direct artistry in young children. The results of this course make it easier for a child to begin the formal training that is required in academic ballet technique. Pre-Ballet is available to children from the age of five to six years.
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Technical training that is the basis of all ballet movement, and is foundational to many other forms of dance. The ballet training system develops strength, flexibility, control and ultimately acute awareness of all muscles in the body. When its principals are applied to other dance forms, the result is a stronger and less injury prone dancer. Ballet training develops a strong framework from which the dancer can be safely and freely expressive in many dance forms.
Classes are carefully graded, with students grouped by physical dance development and knowledge level to insure a well-trained and educated dancer. Formal Ballet training begins at age 6. |
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Classes that are devoted exclusively to the technique of performing ballet movement on pointe for maximum theatrical effect. It is designed for those students who have achieved technical and physical readiness. |
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Body Sense
A class utilizing a Body Ball that is designed to help students feel and understand how to utilize breathing and the body’s core muscles to improve balance, strength and placement; and how to release tension and increase flexibility. |
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Places a heavy emphasis on the connection between mind, body and internal spirit, with dancers being encouraged to explore their emotions through dances which push against traditional boundaries. Students learn to use their bodies in a variety of ways, focusing on breathing, posture, and emotional state to establish a mind-body connection. |
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Modern Dance
Encourages younger students to use their emotions and moods to explore movement. Modern dance choreographers often develop new movements instead of staying within a structured vocabulary. |
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Jazz
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Tap
Is a form that incorporates rhythmic foot sounds into the dance movements. It uses syncopation and is excellent for developing math and music skills. |
GRADE LEVELS
| Creative Dance and Pre-Ballet | Weekly class for children age three to five years. |
| Beginner Ballet I, II, III | One hour of class per week. Ages 6 to 8 |
| Intermediate Ballet 1 | One hour of class per week. Ages 9 to 10 |
| Intermediate Ballet II | Two 1 hour classes per week. Ages 10 to 11 |
| Intermediate Ballet III | Two 1-1/2 hour classes per week. Ages 11 to 12 |
| Int/ Advanced Ballet | Two 1-1/2 hour classes per week. Study of Pointe work begins . Performance experience developed. Ages 12 to 15 |
| Advanced Ballet | Three 1-1/2 hour classes per week. Ballet and pointe work perfected. Performance experience developed. Ages 12 to 15 |
| Pre-Professional Ballet | Three 1-1/2 hour classes per week. Ballet and pointe work perfected. Performance experience developed. Ages 14 to 18 |
| Body Sense/ Ball | One 45 minute class per week. Develops core strength and flexibility. Ages 12 to 18. |
| Contemporary/ Modern | 1 hour to 1 ½ hour classes. Ages 6 to 18
(ballet training recommended) |
| Jazz | 1 hour to 1 ½ hour classes. Ages 8 to 18
(ballet training recommended) |
| Tap | 1 hour classes. Ages 4 to 18. |
