We provide a unique dance experience by putting studio-level dancers ages 6 and up and company dancers in technique classes together based on their skill level rather than grouping our classes by age. Our philosophy is that dancers with the same skill levels will progress with more consistency. Each dancer is challenged but not overwhelmed as they work to reach their goals.
Progressive Studio-Level Program Ages 6-18
Progressive Studio-Level Program Ages 6-18
Class Information
Ballet
Ballet Level 1A Tuesday 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM
$75/Month
Ballet Level 1B Tuesday 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
$80/Month
Ballet Level 2 Monday 7:15PM – 8:15 PM
$85/Month
Ballet Level 3 Monday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM
$100/Month
Ballet is the foundation of dance and is the basis of other dance styles and where all technique comes from. In ballet class your dancer will learn the fundamental ballet positions and steps through barre, center work, and across the floor progressions. Your dancer will work on developing strength in their feet, proper body alignment, terminology, and musicality.
Ballet Level 1, Ballet Level 2, Ballet Level 3 classes will be performing one dance in our recital in June 2025.
This class will be performing one dance in our recital tentatively scheduled for June 14, 2025. There is a $140 recital costume fee due by November 1st, which covers the recital costume, tights, garment bag, and a digital download of the recital. Deposits toward the costume balance may be paid anytime before the due date.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop Level 1 Ages 7 – 10
Wednesday 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
$80/Month
Hip Hop Level 2 Ages 11+
Thursday 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
$80/Month
Hip Hop is a high energy class where your dancers will learn the foundational hip hop technique,
break dancing skills, isolations, pop-and-lock movements, funk movements, dynamics, stylization, rhythm, musicality, build strength, and stamina. Your dancer will practice these techniques using across the floor progressions, and short combinations.
Hip Hip Level 1, & Hip Hop Level 2 classes will be performing one dance in our recital in June 2025.
This class will be performing one dance in our recital tentatively scheduled for June 14, 2025. There is a $140 recital costume fee due by November 1st, which covers the recital costume, tights, garment bag, and a digital download of the recital. Deposits toward the costume balance may be paid anytime before the due date.
Tap
Tap Level 1
Tuesday 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM
$75/Month
Tap Level 2
Thursday 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM
$75/Month
Tap Level 3
Thursday 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
$80/Month
Dancers will wear special shoes with metal taps on the toe and heel section. Dancers will learn the foundational tap skills and terminology, and also learn musicality, coordination, and counting.
Tap Levels 1-3 are a non-performing class and will not be participating in our recital.
Jazz
Jazz Level 1A
Tuesday 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM
$75/Month
Jazz Level 1B
Tuesday 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
$80/Month
Jazz Level 2
Tuesday 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
$85/Month
Jazz Level 3
Wednesday 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
$85/Month
Jazz is an energetic fast paced movement with focus on rhythmical accuracy, and style. Jazz dance blends the techniques of both ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz dance can take on many different characteristics and styles, including Street Jazz, Percussive, Broadway, Contemporary and Lyrical. Elements of jazz include kicks, leaps, turns, splits, and isolations. Jazz classes include stretch and strengthening exercises, floor work, and across the floor progressions in addition to center floor combinations.
This class will be performing one dance in our recital tentatively scheduled for June 14, 2025. There is a $140 recital costume fee due by November 1st, which covers the recital costume, tights, garment bag, and a digital download of the recital. Deposits toward the costume balance may be paid anytime before the due date.
Jazz Level 3 is a non-performing class and will not be participating in our recital.
Acro
Primary Acro/Silks Ages 3.5-6
Wednesday 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
$75/Month
Acro Level 1
Monday 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM
$85/Month
Acro Level 2
Wednesday 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
$85/Month
Acro is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements like tumbling, stretching, and flexibility. We use Acrobatic Arts Syllabus.
Acro is a non-performing class and will not be participating in our recital. These classes will instead have an in studio end of year performance.
Aerial Silks
Primary Acro/Silks Ages 3.5-6
Wednesday 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
$75/Month
Aerial Silks Level 1 Ages 7+
Monday 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
$85/Month
Aerial Silks Level 2
Wednesday 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
$85/Month
Aerial Silks Level 3
Wednesday 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
$85/Month
Aerial silks is when a dancer performs aerial acrobatics while hanging from a fabric. Under careful instruction, dancers will learn how to wrap the silks around their body to reach cool poses that will improve their strength and flexibility.
Aerial Silks is a non-performing class and will not be participating in our recital. These classes will instead have an in studio end of year performance.
Lyrical/Contemporary
Contemporary Ages 11+
Wednesday 7:15 PM – 7:45 PM
$75/Month
Lyrical and contemporary are expressive dance styles based on ballet and jazz technique. Dancers learn fluid and abstract movements, to explore their creativity and emotions and interpret music and lyrics through improvisation.
Lyrical/Contemporary is a non-performing class and will not be participating in our recital.
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