Level and Class Descriptions

Our dancers are taught to have respect for themselves, respect for those around them, and a strong appreciation for the art of dance. Dancers are leveled into classes by age, and all classes are developed to be age-appropriate regarding music, costumes, and content. Dancers must meet the minimum age requirement for the class by August 25, 2025.

 

 

 

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Level Descriptions

• Foundations: Kindergarten and under 

• Level I: 1st Grade

• Level II: 2nd & 3rd Grade

• Level III: 4th & 5th Grade

• Level IV:  6th, 7th, & 8th Grade

• Level V: High School

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Class Descriptions

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Foundations: Two Much Fun

Tuesdays 4:45-5:30 pm

Thursday 10:00 - 10:45 am

Named after the age of the dancers in the class, Two Much Fun is an introduction to the fun and exciting world of dance by integrating basic ballet, gross motor skill work, and body coordination. Each week we will open our imaginations and teach us new things about dance, music, our bodies, and the world around us! We use props to make the movement come alive.​

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*Ages: 18 months- 3 years old

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Foundations: Dance with Me

Tuesdays 10:45 -11:30 am

Thursday 10:45 - 11:30 am

Join us for a lively class where toddlers and their parent, guardian, or caregiver dance, sing along to music, and use fun props! We'll groove to the beat while learning basic ballet skills, counting, and developing gross motor skills. It's a blast for your little one's imagination, and they'll also learn important social skills like taking turns and using manners, setting them up for success in school!​​

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*Ages: 18 months-3 years old

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Foundations: Ballet 

Thursday 5:15 -6:00 pm

Saturdays 9:15 -10:00 am

Dancers enjoy Ballet, creative movement, and song and dance in a fun-filled, accepting atmosphere! We work on basic ballet skills, counting, gross motor skills, and tumbling all while having fun and using our imaginations. Each week we will learn new things about dance, music, our bodies, and the world around us! We use props to make the movement come alive. Dance class reinforces social skills like waiting our turn, using our manners and attending class independently to prepare for a school environment. Ballet dancers perform in costume for the first time, where they are always the hit of the show! 

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*Ages: 3-4 years old

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Foundations: Tot Hop

Thursdays 6:00 -6:45 pm 

Saturdays 10:00 -10:45 am

This class is for dancers who have lots of energy and love to move and groove to the beat! Pairs perfectly with Pre-Ballet or take this class on its own. Tot Hop will work on basic hip hop skills, counting, gross motor skills, and introductory breakdance moves all while having fun and using our imaginations. Each week we will learn new things about dance, music, our bodies, and the world around us! Dance class reinforces social skills like waiting our turn, using our manners and attending class independently to prepare for a school environment.

Dancers will perform one dance in the recital. 

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*Ages: 3-5 years old

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Foundations: Ballet & Tap

Tuesday 5:15-6:15 pm

Saturdays 9:00 -10:00 am

Ballet and Tap are offered in a combined class that focuses on coordination, technique, and fun activities. In Ballet, terminology and technique is integrated with imagination to make it a fun-filled learning process. Rhythm, patterns and counting are the focus in Tap while working on using our feet to make sound. We also learn how to do partner dances, work on tumbling, and play games that use both our bodies and our brains. Dance class reinforces social skills like waiting our turn, using our manners and attending class independently to prepare for a school environment.

Dancers perform one dance in the recital.​​

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*Ages: 5-6 years old

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Level I: Ballet & Tap

Saturdays 10:45 -12:00 pm

Ballet and Tap are offered in a combined class that focuses on coordination, technique, and fun movement activities. In Ballet, terminology and technique is integrated with imagination to make it a fun-filled learning process. Rhythm, patterns and counting are the focus in Tap while working on using our feet to make sound. We also learn how to do partner dances, work on tumbling, and play games that use both our bodies and our brains to enhance gross motor skills.

Dancers perform 2 dances in the recital.​​

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*Ages: 6 -7 years old

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Level I & Level II:  Hip Hop

Tuesdays 6:15 -7:15 pm

Are you looking for a high-energy and fun class? Come show us your moves! Hip Hop focuses on isolating various body parts at once, emphasizing the beat of the song, across the floor progressions, combinations, grooves, and an introduction to breakdancing stalls. All classes are developed to be age-appropriate regarding music, costumes, and content.

Does not require enrollment in Core Class.  Dancers perform one dance in the recital.

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*Ages: 6-9 years old

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Level II: Ballet, Tap, & Jazz

Thursdays 5:00 -7:30 pm 

Ballet, Tap, and Jazz are covered in this conveniently scheduled combination class. Core Class focuses on multiple styles of dance to ensure that all dancers are receiving a well-rounded dance education. Ballet is the foundation of all dance training. It teaches correct body alignment, classical technique, musicality, and terminology. Tap dance transforms each dancer into a percussive musician creating rhythms, pattern, and sounds with various parts of the tap shoe. Jazz is stylized and upbeat movement that explores isolation, increases performance quality, and covers a wide range of musical genres. Dancers perform 3 dances in the recital.​

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*Ages: 7-9 years old

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Level II:  Debut Company

Saturdays 11:00 - 2:00 pm 

Company is designed for the dancer who wants to perform more, expand their dance experiences, and create lasting memories with their dance friends! Company is an additional class that gives dancers the opportunity to perform in the community and exposes them to new experiences and opportunities in dance. Dancers will learn multiple performance pieces and will have Company-specific performances. Most of our classes will be held during the standard Company rehearsal time. However, there may be some weeks that have extended, shortened, or cancelled rehearsals. We will send out a rehearsal calendar the month before (or earlier!) so everyone knows the upcoming rehearsal schedule.​​

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*Ages 7-9 years old

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Level III: Ballet, Tap, & Jazz

Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:00 pm 

Ballet, Tap, and Jazz are covered in this conveniently scheduled combination class. Core Class focuses on multiple styles of dance to ensure that all dancers are receiving a well-rounded dance education. Ballet is the foundation of all dance training. It teaches correct body alignment, classical technique, musicality, and terminology. Tap dance transforms each dancer into a percussive musician creating rhythms, pattern, and sounds with various parts of the tap shoe. Jazz is stylized and upbeat movement that explores isolation, increases performance quality, and covers a wide range of musical genres. Dancers perform 3 dances in the recital.​​

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*Ages: 9-11 years old

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Level III:  Contemporary

Thursdays 6:45 -7:30 pm 

Contemporary dance is constantly evolving, and this class will explore it's many components. The focus will be on building existing technique, expressive lyrical movement, choreographic elements, traditional modern technique, improvisation and exuding emotions through movement. Dancers must also be enrolled in Core Class. Dancers perform one dance in recital.

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*Ages: 9-11 years old

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Level III: Hip Hop

Thursdays 7:30 -8:30 pm 

Are you looking for a high-energy and fun class? Come show us your moves! Hip Hop focuses on isolating various body parts at once, emphasizing the beat of the song, across the floor progressions, combinations, grooves, and an introduction to breakdancing stalls. All classes are developed to be age-appropriate regarding music, costumes, and content.

Does not require enrollment in Core Class. Dancers perform one dance in the recital.​

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*Ages: 9-11 years old

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Level III:  Mezzo Company

Saturdays 11:00 - 2:00 pm 

Company is designed for the dancer who wants to perform more, expand their dance experiences, and create lasting memories with their dance friends! Company is an additional class that gives dancers the opportunity to perform in the community and exposes them to new experiences and opportunities in dance. Dancers will learn multiple performance pieces and will have Company-specific performances. Most of our classes will be held during the standard Company rehearsal time. However, there may be some weeks that have extended, shortened, or cancelled rehearsals. We will send out a rehearsal calendar the month before (or earlier!) so everyone knows the upcoming rehearsal schedule.

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*Ages: 9-11 years old

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Level III-Level V: Pre-Pointe

Mondays 5:45 -6:30 pm

Pre-Pointe is a non-performance class that educates and prepares dancers for dancing en pointe. All dancers will start wearing their ballet slippers. You will be notified when your dancer is approved to purchase pointe shoes. This class has a strong emphasis on strengthening the ankle and foot at the barre, as well as utilizing proper ballet technique and alignment. Once approved for pointe shoes, dancers will spend time learning about the pointe shoes, how to sew, preparing their pointe shoes, and proper foot care. Dancers must also be enrolled in Core Class. 

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*Ages:10 years old and older

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Level IV: Ballet, Tap, & Jazz

Mondays 6:30 -9:30 pm 

Ballet, Tap, and Jazz are covered in this conveniently scheduled combination class. Core Class focuses on multiple styles of dance to ensure that all dancers are receiving a well-rounded dance education. Ballet is the foundation of all dance training. It teaches correct body alignment, classical technique, musicality, and terminology. Tap dance transforms each dancer into a percussive musician creating rhythms, pattern, and sounds with various parts of the tap shoe. Jazz is stylized and upbeat movement that explores isolation, increases performance quality, and covers a wide range of musical genres. Dancers perform 3 dances in the recital

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*Ages: 11-14 years old

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Level IV: Hip Hop

Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm

Are you looking for a high-energy and fun class? Come show us your moves! Hip Hop focuses on isolating various body parts at once, emphasizing the beat of the song, across the floor progressions, combinations, grooves, and an introduction to breakdancing stalls. All classes are developed to be age-appropriate regarding music, costumes, and content. Does not require enrollment in Core Class. Dancers perform one dance in the recital.

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*Ages: 11-14 years old

 

Level IV: Contemporary

Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm

Contemporary dance is constantly evolving, and this class will explore it's many components. The focus will be on building existing technique, expressive lyrical movement, choreographic elements, traditional modern technique, improvisation and exuding emotions through movement. Dancers must also be enrolled in Core Class. Dancers perform one dance in recital.

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*Ages: 11-14 years old

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Level IV: Accelerated Tap

Wednesdays 8:00-8:45 pm

This class was designed for students looking to further polish their tap skills. More complex patterns and combinations will be presented along with more advanced steps and terminology. Requires enrollment in Core Class.

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*Ages: 11-14 years old

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Level IV: Prima Company

Saturdays 11:00-2:00 pm

Company is designed for the dancer who wants to perform more, expand their dance experiences, and create lasting memories with their dance friends! Company is an additional class that gives dancers the opportunity to perform in the community and exposes them to new experiences and opportunities in dance. Dancers will learn multiple performance pieces and will have Company-specific performances. Most of our classes will be held during the standard Company rehearsal time. However, there may be some weeks that have extended, shortened, or cancelled rehearsals. We will send out a rehearsal calendar the month before (or earlier!) so everyone knows the upcoming rehearsal schedule.

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*Ages: 11-14 years old

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Level IV & Level V:  Pointe & Advanced Ballet

Wednesdays 4:45-6:00 pm

For dancers who enjoy the art of ballet and are interested in advancing their ballet technique whether en pointe or in their ballet slippers. Dancers work at the barre, in center, and across the floor. Dancers must have completed Pre-Pointe to take this class en pointe. Ballet is the foundation of all dance training. It teaches correct body alignment, classical technique, musicality, and terminology. Requires enrollment in Core Class.

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*Ages: 11 years old and older

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Level V: Ballet, Tap, & Jazz

Mondays 6:30 -9:30 pm

Ballet, Tap, and Jazz are covered in this conveniently scheduled combination class. Core Class focuses on multiple styles of dance to ensure that all dancers are receiving a well-rounded dance education. Ballet is the foundation of all dance training. It teaches correct body alignment, classical technique, musicality, and terminology. Tap dance transforms each dancer into a percussive musician creating rhythms, pattern, and sounds with various parts of the tap shoe. Jazz is stylized and upbeat movement that explores isolation, increases performance quality, and covers a wide range of musical genres. Dancers perform 3 dances in the recital.

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*Ages: 14 and older

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Level V:  Accelerated Tap

Wednesdays 6:00-6:45 pm

This class was designed for students looking to further polish their tap skills. More complex patterns and combinations will be presented along with more advanced steps and terminology.

Requires enrollment in Core Class.​

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*Ages: 14 and older

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Level V: Hip Hop

Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm

Are you looking for a high-energy and fun class? Come show us your moves! Hip Hop focuses on isolating various body parts at once, emphasizing the beat of the song, across the floor progressions, combinations, grooves, and an introduction to breakdancing stalls. All classes are developed to be age-appropriate regarding music, costumes, and content. Does not require enrollment in Core Class.

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*Ages: 14 and older

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Level V: Contemporary

Wednesdays 8:00-9:00 pm

Contemporary dance is constantly evolving, and this class will explore it's many components. The focus will be on building existing technique, expressive lyrical movement, choreographic elements, traditional modern technique, improvisation and exuding emotions through movement. Dancers must also be enrolled in Core Class. Dancers perform one dance in recital.​​

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*Ages: 14 and older

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Level V: Elite Company

Saturdays 11:30-2:00 pm

Company is designed for the dancer who wants to perform more, expand their dance experiences, and create lasting memories with their dance friends! Company is an additional class that gives dancers the opportunity to perform in the community and exposes them to new experiences and opportunities in dance. Dancers will learn multiple performance pieces and will have Company-specific performances. Most of our classes will be held during the standard Company rehearsal time. However, there may be some weeks that have extended, shortened, or cancelled rehearsals. We will send out a rehearsal calendar the month before (or earlier!) so everyone knows the upcoming rehearsal schedule.

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*Ages: 14 and older

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