Class descriptions

Jazz:  These classes feature a concentration in jazz technique. Through proper warm up, effective stretching, body isolations and floor work incorporating center floor and across the floor combinations, each level builds on the previous one leading to greater understanding and proper execution of the styles of American jazz dance. Contemporary Jazz will use a blend of modern principles and jazz dance styles.

Ballet:  Offered to all ages in various levels. The foundation of dance. This class will use Cecchetti principles to teach students proper technique and body alignment. Classes demand high focus from the student but are very valuable to their progression as a dancer. Sound ballet technique is essential for strength, power, and execution of each dancer.

Hip Hop: Offered to ages 6 & up in various levels. Focus is on the latest street styles of hip hop, including break-dancing, pop, & funk. Dancers are encouraged to push themselves to explore new movements and to move to intricate rhythms.

Tap: Offered to all ages in various levels.  Tap combines the study of rhythm, precision and the fluidity of movement and style. Tap dancing is an excellent way to increase the coordination and develop musicality.

Modern: Offered to all ages in various levels.  Students will learn to dance using functional anatomy to build strength, flexibility and versatility.  Modern instructors draw on their experiences with Horton, Limon and Contemporary techniques to teach a well rounded modern education.

Mommy and Me: Offered to ages 2 to 3.  Children will discover movement and expression through a structure that blends dance and music.  Students are introduced to class structure, age appropriate stretches, coordination exercises, ballet positions and rhythm through a very safe and special experience with Mommy!

“Fun”damentals: Offered to ages 3-4.  This class is perfect for those little ones who are not quite ready for the structure of full-length classes.  Students will work on the basics of ballet, tap and tumbling.

Adult Fitness:  Yoga & Pilates ages 18 and up
 
Yoga:
  Come and take yoga in a nurturing intimate environment.  Yoga will help you become more flexible, strong, and confident in your everyday life.  Yoga will help you explore the power of breathing, meditation, and strengthening the body.  The flowing sequence of positions will help one take steps towards accepting and striving for a better self.
 
Pilates:  Pilates is a body conditioning routine that builds flexibility, strength, endurance, and coordination.  Pilates can help to improve circulation while sculpting the body without forming bulky muscles.  Come and join our intimate non intimidating class today! Yoga and Pilates based classes are also available.


2nd Act Dance:  Offered to ages 18 & up.  Designed for adults with previous dance experience.  The class structure will change monthly and will incorporate ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop and even Latin dance!