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Ballet   Experience the beauty and grace of classical ballet in a structured environment designed for all levels. Ballet emphasizes the fundamentals & foundation of technique, including proper posture, alignment, & terminology. Through a traditional progression of barre work, center combinations, and across-the-floor jumps, students will build the strength, flexibility, and musicality essential for all dance disciplines.".  

Hip Hop Get ready to move in this high-energy class that teaches rhythm, coordination, & confidence! Dancers will learn current, age-appropriate hip-hop moves, breaking down popular, upbeat music with sharp, athletic choreography. This class focuses on building personal style, musicality, and having fun. Sneakers required

Lyrical / Contemporary Explore expressive, fluid movement in this class that blends ballet technique with jazz and modern improvisation. Dancers will focus on breath, weight shifts, floor work, and connecting emotional storytelling to movement. This class challenges technical ability while encouraging creative, artistic freedom.

Tap & Ballet Combo (Ages 4-6yrs)"A fun introduction to dance that combines the grace of ballet with the rhythm of tap. Students will learn proper terminology and foundational skills through imaginative exercises and structured routines, developing coordination, balance, and musicality in a fun, positive environment.

 Jazz/Musical Theatre (All Levels) Step into the spotlight! This class blends high-energy jazz technique—including sharp movements, kicks, and turns—with the theatrical flair of Broadway. Students will work on performance quality and characterization, dancing to classic and modern musical theatre hits.

Acro  Acro is a style that incorporates the technical precision of dance with the flexibility and strength of acrobatics. Students will learn fundamental skills such as handstands, backbends, and cartwheels, progressing to walkovers and flips. This class is fantastic for improving overall strength and body control.

** Students should wear attire that is appropriate for each class, form fitting and allows them to freely dance without restricting movement. Hair should always be neatly pulled away from the face. Please see below for specific class attire and shoe requirements. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask the teacher or the office staff.

TRIALS: not required to have the exact shoes and clothes for a trial class. Students should still be in moveable and form fitting attire and ideally some dance shoes such as jazz shoes or ballet shoes. However, it is not necessary to purchase new items for a trial. Barefoot or socks may be worn instead of the required shoes for a trial class. Once a student is enrolled in a class they should plan to wear their required attire.

Ballet: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes with hair in a neat bun – attire recommended for all ages/classes; required for ages 6 and up

Jazz or Technique/Combo Classes: form fitting, stretchable dance clothes (leotards, crop tops, jazz shorts, leggings, camisoles) plus tan jazz shoes. Black jazz shoes are also OK but we usually require tan for recital performances. Hair pulled away from face.

Tap: form fitting, stretchable dance clothes (leotards, crop tops, jazz shorts, leggings, camisoles) plus black tap shoes with tights or socks. Hair pulled away from face.

Tumbling: form fitting, stretchable dance clothes (leotards, crop tops, jazz shorts, leggings, camisoles). Bare feet. Hair pulled away from face.

Stretch/Flexibility: form fitting, stretchable dance clothes (leotards, crop tops, jazz shorts, leggings, camisoles). Bare feet. Hair pulled away from face.

Contemporary: form fitting, stretchable dance clothes (leotards, crop tops, jazz shorts, leggings, camisoles). Bare feet or dance socks.

Hip Hop: loose fitting, movable street clothes or dance clothes (if moving from or going to another class). Sneakers.

Musical Theater: loose fitting, movable street clothes or dance clothes (if moving from or going to another class). Sneakers or jazz shoes. Hair pulled away from face.

Multiple Style and Dance Basic classes: if your child is in a class such as tap/ballet, etc., they simply change their shoes when the teacher has them switch.  Attire is form fitting, stretchable dance clothes (leotards, crop tops, jazz shorts, leggings, camisoles, tutus) plus black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes with tights or socks, and jazz shoes based on the styles of the class. Hair pulled away from face or bun if a ballet combo class.