Students studying jazz, tap and/or musical theatre are encouraged to take ballet in conjunction with their chosen dance discipline. This will help to develop a strong overall technique.
Ballet
Ages 8 to 18 yrs. Ballet is an exciting, inspiring art form that teaches students the beauty of dance and movement. Through ballet classes, students develop the balance, poise, flexibility, strength, discipline and confidence required not just for dance but for every day healthy living. Classes for young people are offered from beginner through advanced. Senior students may progress to pointe work (at the teacher’s discretion).
Modern
Ages 10 to 18 yrs. Modern is a synthesis of ballet and jazz, emphasizing technique, body placement, body alignment and performance quality. Dancers explore basic modern principles of movement, learn Bartinieff fundamentals, rhythmic structures and contemporary choreography.
Tap
Ages 7 to 18 yrs. Tap, one of the most stylish and rhythmic dance forms of all time, is a fun way to exercise and is terrific for developing co-ordination and fitness. Your feet become musical instruments!
Jazz
Ages 6 to 18 yrs. Jazz is a blend of dance styles featuring energetic, expressive and rhythmical motion with funky and lyrical styles. This popular and dynamic dance style improves co-ordination and flexibility. Students learn technique as well as combinations set to current music in a fast-paced, challenging and fun environment.
Musical Theatre
Ages 7 to 18 yrs. Musical Theatre classes introduce student to a blend of acting, singing and dancing, often called the triple threat of performing. Students round out performance skills by rehearsing and performing excerpts from musicals, gaining self-confidence in the process of putting all three theatre skills together. Students work with a choreographer and a vocal instructor. For Intermediate and Senior M.Theatre, students must be enrolled in at least one other dance class.
**NEW** Introductory Musical Theatre includes the dance component and is open to students 7 years and up!
Hip Hop
Ages 12-18 years. Hip Hop is a contemporary form of dance which incorporates jazz, street and funk styles. This is a high energy, fun class to let yourself loose in. The Hip Hop styles can be seen in many of the latest music videos.
Lyrical
Ages 12 to 18 yrs. Lyrical is a style of dance in which there is interpretation through sustained extensions and expressive emotion. It relies on a direct relationship between the lyrics of various songs and specific dance movements. It also tells a story through dance and combines classical ballet, modern and jazz technique. This class helps develop strength, flexibility and balance with a strong ballet base.