Our Curriculum
Classes are offered for children to adults. Ballet technique is the foundation of all the dance forms; therefore, an emphasis is placed on ballet training. However, classes are also offered in tap, hip-hop, modern dance, jazz, acrobatics and flamenco. Students are encouraged to take these classes in addition to their ballet training to become a well-rounded dancer.
Students start their dance training with one class a week, and gradually progress to more classes. Students focus on improving alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, style and basic understanding of concepts. All students advance on an individual basis, according to their ability and attitude.
DISCOVERY
Once a week for 45 minutes your child will be introduced to the world of ballet and creative movement with a strong emphasis on the development of rhythm, locomotive skills, creativity and coordination. In order to get the most out of the class, all students must be 3 or 4 year-old with an attention span of 20 minutes.
Ballet
Classes follow a strict syllabus that focuses on proper technique and alignment with influences from the Vaganova, Abt and Finis Jhung methods of teaching. Classes start at the primary level (5 to 7 years of age) and move on to Beginner, Intermediate and Advance levels.
MODERN DANCE
A theatrical dance form that emphasizes a creative and individualistic approach to movement, these classes are offered at the beginner and intermediate level to students 11 years of age to adult.
POINTE
Pointe is introduced at the intermediate ballet level. Students must be deemed qualified by the instructor in order to participate. If approved, students are required to attend ballet class a minimum of three times per week. After a strong foundation is built in the Pre-Pointe class may students move on to regular Pointe class.
TAP & HIP-HOP
Children 5 to 7 years of age may experience these two dance forms in one combined beginning level class. At the intermediate level the classes are taught separately. Students are encourage to take these classes along with ballet for well-rounded growth as a dancer.
HIP-HOP
Ever wanted to dance like your favorite pop star? Hip Hop class will show you how. Based on street dance and basic break dancing, students 8 years of age to adult will learn how to dance like a pro. Classes are offered from beginner to intermediate levels.
TAP
Learn how to dance like a broadway star by taking Tap. A form of dance in which shoes create mesmerizing rhythmic sounds and patterns by striking the tap or sole against the floor.
ACROBATICS/TUMBLING
Fly through the air with Cirque du Soleil type agility. Acrobatics class combines dance movements with tumbling, floor gymnastics, rhythm gymnastics and back-limbering skills, these classes are offered to students 5 years of age and older. Both beginner and intermediate classes are offered.
FLAMENCO
Declared one of the "Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO, Flamenco is a moving and passionate dance form. Classes are offered to students 5 years of age to adult and focus on flamenco rhythms, dance movements, footwork and basic arm and handwork. Both beginner and intermediate levels are offered.