Ages 9 through 18

Leveled Program (Ages 9-18)
Twice-Weekly Policy for Ballet and Jazz

In order to carefully nurture and instill the proper fundamentals of dance in a young mind and body, it is necessary for the students in levels II and higher to take at least two technique classes a week in ballet and levels III and higher two jazz classes a week. Anything less does not afford the student the opportunity to assimilate the information and practice the movement with the guidance of the teacher. Pointe class begins with the recommendation of the teacher only. Many factors must be evaluated before a student is ready to go on pointe. Each student progresses at her own rate and must be in a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week for at least 3 years.

Classical Ballet (Levels I – V)
Ballet is the fundamental foundation of all dance, especially jazz and modern. Levels I-V lay the beginning groundwork for classical ballet technique, beginning with center barre, floor stretches, and progressions across the floor. As the ballet student becomes more advanced, the frequency of training must increase as well as the difficulty once the basics are mastered. Through a program coordinating knowledge of the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance), Vaganova, and Cechetti methods of ballet, dancers can continue to prepare for a professional track program, if desired. Class size: 14 students.
Jazz (Levels I- V)
Jazz is based on strong ballet technique. Once students reach the age of 9-10 their muscles are better prepared to perform the exercises required in jazz class and they understand the way their bodies move by this age. These classes stress the importance of solid jazz technique, along with proper body alignment and isolations. Class begins in the center warming up the largest muscle groups first. Floor stretches and strengthening are also integral to this class. Additional technique will be taught in traveling progressions, as well as center combinations. Choreography will focus on the roots of jazz through today’s popular trends. It is beneficial for the dancer to be cross training in ballet and/or modern dance class, especially in the more advanced levels. Class size: 14 students.
Tap (Levels I – VIII)
Tap technique is emphasized through tap barre, center work, and progressions across the floor. Students also learn through “call and response” as well as improvisation. Basic tap rhythms, musicality, and vocabulary are covered as important building blocks for the more advanced levels to come. In levels I-V, technique will focus on placement, precision, musicality, weight change and speed. Classes emphasize clean technique and precision, incorporating free body movement. Traveling work, center combinations, choreography and improvisation are used to increase ones own technical ability and confidence.
Class size: 14 students.
Hip-Hop (Levels I-III)
This is a high-energy class starting with basic center warm-up, floor stretches, progressions across the floor, and a center combination. It incorporates current street trends and popular age appropriate music. The beginning levels explore simple rhythms and isolations and eventually progress to more complicated and intricate patterns in the intermediate and advanced levels.
Tumbling (Levels I-III)
This class concentrates on flexibility, strengthening, and basic tumbling skills. Prerequisites are required to advance to each level. This is a great class for those who wish to pursue cheerleading, dance team, or to lay the groundwork for further gymnastics training.
Class size: 10 students.
Modern (Levels I-IV)
This class introduces the fundamental principles of Modern dance and will build week to week. Basic movement concepts such as over curve/under curve and contraction/release of the torso, articulation of the spine, and modern dance vocabulary will be taught and reviewed in depth. Class will also focus on proper alignment, musicality, and center work. This class will break down the movement and provide students with exercises that build strength, increase flexibility and provide a foundation that can be applied to all dance styles. Modern emphasizes the use of the floor for centering and grounding oneself in movement. Class size: 14 students.

Attire:

  • Ballet: Girls: Pink leather or canvas ballet slippers (no house slippers please); Boys: Black leather ballet slippers
  • Tap: Flat black tap shoes
  • Jazz: Black leather slip on jazz oxfords
  • Hip Hop: Black jazz sneakers or black sneakers
  • Modern: No shoes, barefoot
  • Ballet, Jazz & Tap: Girls Ballet: Plain black camisole leotard, pink tights, and appropriate footwear. No attached skirts.
  • Jazz and Tap: Add black jazz pants on top of pink tights
    Boys: Black pants or shorts, plain white t-shirt, and appropriate footwear.
  • Hip Hop: All students: Black t-shirt (not sleeveless), black Capri pants (knees covered)

Tuition

Summer: $20 Registration Fee $95 Month per genre for July Evening Workshop (2x a week for 4 weeks)
Fall: $45 Registration Fee or $25 Registration Fee if enrolled in summer classes

The more classes you take the larger the discount!
Hours Cost Actual Cost Discount Percentage
1 50 50 0%
1.5 75 70 7%
2 100 90 10%
2.5 125 106 15%
3 150 125 17%
3.5 175 138 21%
4 200 150 25%
4.5 225 163 28%
5 250 175 30%
5.5 275 185 33%
6 300 193 36%
6.5 325` 198 39%
&+ 350 215 39%
*There is a $5 discount for 2nd child taking 1 class,
all others fall under chart