Class Descriptions

ABOUT OUR CLASSES...

Rockin' tots: parent and child 21 months to 2 years old. A wonderful introduction to dance and movement! A program designed for pre-schoolers to experience the dance studio atmosphere while having the freedom to express their creativity through song, rhythm, props and movement. Stresses major locomotor training and freestyle movement to a variety of music styles and a central theme designed for our youngest dancers. This class is 30 minutes.

Pre-dance movement class: offered for 3 to 4 years old. A combination class of pre-ballet movements and creative movement. Helps children get ready for the pre-dance combination class and is for children old enough, but not yet ready for the pre-dance combination class. This is a 30 minute class.

***TINY BALLET***: A new class offered for 5 and 6 year olds. Same as the ballet description below, but presented in a fun, structured way...just for little kids. Class is 30 minutes.

Ballet: offered for ages 7 and up. All ballet class taught by a graded training system are broken down into specific levels and is based on experience. Students must master steps taught, strength, body alignment and turn-out before advancing to the next class level. Point class is offered to students when they have gained the correct amount of strength need to master this technique. Pointe class is by invitation only. Ballet classes are 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours depending on level.

***TINY TAP***: A new class offered for 5 and 6 year olds. Same as the tap description below, but presented in a fun, structured way...just for kids. Class is 30 minutes.

Tap: offered for ages 7 and up. All tap classes taught by a graded training system and is broken down into specific levels based on experience. Emphasizes tap techniques, clarity, agility and speed. These classes are 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours depending on level.

***TINY HIP HOP***: A new class for 5 and 6 year olds. Same as the jazz/hip hop description, but presented in a fun, structured way...just for kids. Class is 30 minutes long.

Jazz/Hip Hop: offered for ages 7 and up. Move and groove to your favorite music while learning jazz technique combined with today's hottest moves. All jazz/hip hop classes are taught by a graded training system and is broken down into specific levels based on experience. These classes are 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours depending on level.

Clogging: offered for ages 7 and up. A traditional type of percussive folk dance. Both traditional and current clogging styles taught. This class is broken down into specific levels and is based on experience and skill level. This class is 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on level.

Aerobics/Fitness: Designed to get you fit or keep for fit. These classes will help you get into shape with low-impact aerobics, step aerobics, hip hop aerobics, yoga and pilates. All ages and fitness levels!

Ballroom/Social Dance: Group or individual classes available. Learn how to dance for your wedding or just for your own enjoyment! For Weddings: How to move to the music, hold your partner and the basics of social dance are taught.

Performing/Competition Clogging: audition required. Students learn basic to intermediate dances for the purpose of doing performances around the area. This class is 1 to 2 hours long. Smaller advanced classes available for competitions.

****Breakdancing*****: taught by Raze from 61Syx Tekinque from Grand Rapids, MI. Learn the basics of breakdancing!

****ALL BOYS CLASS - Rough and Tumble***: a combination of hip hop and tumbling.