“First Steps to Dance” is a perfect introduction to small group learning for children ages 2+. In this class, we get lots of practice with following directions, social skills, and emotional regulation, as we explore movement, creativity, rhythm, and expression in a safe and playful environment. Grown-ups are encouraged to participate in this class with their children. 

"Creative Movement" is designed for children ages 4+ who are ready for a bit more independence and structure, but who would still enjoy a play-based format. In this class, we get lots of practice with following directions, social skills, and emotional regulation, as we explore movement, creativity, rhythm, coordination, and expression in a safe and fun environment. Grown-ups are welcome to participate in this class with their children. 

"Ballet 1" blends structured ballet technique with child-friendly creativity, in a fun and supportive environment. In this class, we will focus on the foundational steps at the barre, center floor work, basic vocabulary, and musicality; building focus, control, and early discipline for future training. 

"Ballet 2" is an intermediate level classical ballet class. Focusing on building a dancer's ballet vocabulary, proper technique, strength, coordination, and discipline.

"Ballet 3" is a classical ballet class for our most advanced students. To enroll in this class the student must be able to demonstrate the following: 

1. Must be able to correctly demonstrate all six positions with arms and legs (Parallel, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth)

2. Must be able to correctly demonstrate a Demi-Plié and Grand-Plié

3. Must be able to correctly demonstrate a Single, Double, or Triple Pirouette (must be working towards Fouettés)

4.  Must be able to correctly demonstrate an Arabesque and Penché

5. Must be able to correctly demonstrate a Sauté, Changement, Assemblé, Sissonne, and Pas de Chat (Petit Allegro)

6. Must be able to correctly demonstrate a Pas de Bourée  

7. Must be able to correctly demonstrate a Balancé

8. Must be able to hold a 1 minute plank with correct form

9. Must be able to demonstrate strong Battement kicks (Derrière, Devant, À La Seconde)

"Pointe" classes are offered to our ballet students who are working towards dancing en pointe (on pointe shoes) or students who are currently en pointe. This class will focus on further developing and strengthening the muscles, alignment and technique necessary to safely and correctly dance en pointe. Pointe students must also be enrolled in Ballet 3.

Jazz dance is a diverse and energetic dance style in which creativity and expressiveness is encouraged. Jazz is a rhythmic, stylized dance form with roots in America in the early 1900’s. Jazz technique borrows from classical ballet and modern dance, blending other varied techniques such as folk dance, African traditional dance, and musical styles of past and present. It is eclectic and dynamic and can be performed to any type of music.

It is recommended that Jazz 1 students are also enrolled in a Ballet class.

"Jazz 2" focuses on advancing a dancer's jazz technique and fundamentals, through isolations, sharp rhythms, and big, stylized motions. We will develop strength, flexibility, and coordination, while learning fun combinations to upbeat, modern, and classic music. All within a supportive environment for growth and self-expression. Students will learn advanced jazz steps, jumps, tricks, terminology, and body placement. 

It is recommended that Jazz 2 students are also enrolled in a Ballet class.

For more than 100 years, tap dance has delighted people of all ages. Tap dance is energetic, upbeat, and taught to a wide range of music. Tap students will focus on developing coordination, sense of timing, body awareness, rhythm, and basic tap dancing vocabulary. Students will broaden their musical horizons, while having fun!

"Tap 2" builds rhythm, coordination, and musicality, through fun footwork combinations and drills. Improving a dancer's agility, sense of timing, poise, body awareness, and performance abilities.

"Contemporary" is a dance style that involves a varied choice of music and is all about self-expression, storytelling, and freedom. It uses movement inspired by multiple styles, including ballet and jazz dance. The dancers learn how to create “lines” and to dance with breadth, freedom of movement, and emotion. 

It is recommended that Contemporary students are also enrolled in a Ballet or Jazz class.

To enroll in this class the student must be able to demonstrate the following: 

1. Must also be enrolled in a Ballet class 

2. Must be able to correctly demonstrate a Shoulder Roll

3. Must be able to correctly demonstrate a Jazz Turn and a Single, Double, or Triple Pirouette (must be working towards Fouettés)

4. Must be able to hold a 1 minute plank with correct form

5. Must be able to demonstrate strong Battement kicks (Derrière, Devant, À La Seconde)

6. Must be able to correctly demonstrate a Center Jump, Tilt Jump, and Grand Jeté or Saut de Chat

7. Should be familiar with the Principles of Contemporary Dance: 1. Use of breath and body awareness; 2. Opposition; 3. Contraction and release; 4. Spiral; 5. Fall and recovery; 6. Suspension and momentum; 7. Use of parallel and turnout; 8. Versatility and eclecticism; 9. Use of space; 10. Challenging tradition; 11. Collaboration and artistic exploration

"Acro 1" is a beginner level acrobatics/gymnastics class that will focus on everything from forward rolls, cartwheels, bridges, jumps, turns, and more. Students will learn skills that will help them improve their flexibility, agility, and strength.

"Acro 2" is an intermediate level acrobatics/gymnastics class that will focus on everything from cartwheels and walkovers, to back handsprings and tucks (depending on ability level). Students will learn skills that will help them improve their flexibility, agility, and strength. To enroll in this class the student must be able to demonstrate the following: 

1. Strong Cartwheel

2. Strong Forward roll (somersault)

3. Strong bridge (can push up without head touching the ground)

4. Strong Handstand

5. Backbend from standing

Hip Hop dance represents a cultural movement from the city streets to the dance studios. It is an energetic dance style that originated with the hip hop music scene back to the 70’s. Hip Hop continues to evolve and is known for its gravity-defying moves, freestyle shapes, and the infamous battles between dancers around the world.

Welcome to Dance Lab! This is a special FREE offering for S&T students who are enrolled in Ballet 2, Ballet 3, Jazz 2, or Contemporary. Some of our students have shown an interest in improving their dance technique and making faster progress. In Dance Lab, students will receive personalized training to help them improve their flexibility, strength, turns, leaps, dance knowledge, and more. These weekly sessions will allow dancers to focus more on technique and work towards their personal goals. We are currently providing this opportunity free of charge to those dancers who are motivated and committed to taking their dance skills and confidence to the next level!

(free community class--must audition to join) A class for kids who love to perform! We will explore dance styles and music from many different times, places, and genres, with a focus on learning fun routines and improving performance skills.