These 45-minute classes introduce core concepts of dance to young children, providing necessary training for advanced styles in future classes.

Offered for ages six and up to every skill level. We believe that the study of classical ballet is the primary foundation in the training of aspiring dancers. The technical dance style of ballet teaches graceful, flowing and precise movements.

Our students begin each class with basic barre exercises, which teach proper weight distribution for balance as well as proper placement for use in center floor work. Our young students learn classical ballet techniques, though they may be introduced to more contemporary styles as they mature.

Dancing on pointe requires tremendous strength. In order to be able to dance “en pointe,” a dancer must have had the time and the training to achieve the form, strength and alignment necessary to a successful transition from ballet to pointe work.

Students are typically physically prepared to begin pointe dance training around age 11 and in their third or fourth year of ballet training. Students can only take pointe classes upon teacher recommendation. Young dancers who desire to dance on pointe should begin training at least two hours per week. Students who take pointe must also take a ballet technique class in addition to their normal ballet classes.

Our first-year pointe students use the barre to develop strength and confidence before being introduced to center floor work. Intermediate and advanced pointe students perform in our show.

Ballet technique is a non-recital class that is mandatory for our pointe students. This class combines barre and floor work. Students learn throughout the year while working on recital dances for their normal classes.

Offered for ages six and up to every skill level. Tap dancing uses syncopated rhythms to create a pattern of sounds. Our tap students learn proper warm-up techniques, combinations, turns and several styles, including ballroom, hoofing/rhythmic and Broadway.

Offered for ages eight and up. A ballet background is recommended. Contemporary dance is an evolution from traditional ballet. It is less structured than ballet and concentrates on organic and free movements.

Offered for ages six and up to every skill level. Hip-hop is a type of street dance that is performed to fast-paced, popular music. This high-energy class is great for dancers of all levels and experience.

Offered for students ages eight to 18. No prior dance experience is necessary. This class incorporates vocal coaching, dance steps and acting techniques to prepare students for realistic auditions or careers in theater. It is recommended that all students take jazz to sharpen their skills.

Our musical theater students perform in our yearly recital, where they incorporate all of their learned techniques to perform a two- to three-minute piece from a musical chosen by their teacher.

Theater Dance is a Broadway style class danced in character heels, wherein students work on storytelling and acting through dance. There is no singing involved. This class is only available upon instructor recommendation.

Offered to students age six and up. Jazz is one of the most popular dance forms. It could be any dance style characterized by the use of improvisation and influenced by the rhythms and techniques of jazz music.

A style of dance created from the fusion of ballet with jazz and contemporary dance techniques. Lyrical dancing features movements that express strong emotions inspired by the choreographer’s reaction to a chosen song.

A style of ballet deriving inspiration from national or folk dances, or interpreting and representing a particular profession, mode of living or personality. The movements used tend to be less stylized than those in classical ballet, allowing greater individual expression and diversity.

Pilates is a system of exercises designed to improve physical strength, flexibility and posture and enhance mental awareness. The quest for better training has led many dancers to Pilates.