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Class Descriptions

Ballet Levels

Violet (Ages 3-5)

A ballet class using the ABT NTC Pre-Primary level. Using imagery and props, dancers achieve classical ballet concepts in a fun and engaging way.

​Blue (Ages 5-7)

Dancers learn basic proper alignment and technique through imagery. Props and games are used at this level to create a fun and exploratory atmosphere.

Pink (Ages 8+)  

Continuing basic ballet technique and alignment. Terminology and awareness of applying corrections is studied further at this level.

Purple (Ages 10+)

Dancers should have a solid understanding of basic alignment and ballet technique. More complex patterns and body positions are explored.

​Teal (Ages 11+)

Dancers should have a clear understanding of more complex concepts of rotation of the legs, torso alignment and technique. Dancers will have developed the strength to begin pointework in this level.

​Rose (Ages 13+)

Dancers will enhance epaulment and expression at this level, while maintaining strong technique and body alignment. More advanced pointe work is taught.

Navy (Ages 15+)

Dancers are taught at a professional level. Strong technique, body alignment, understanding of rotation, flexibility, and self-knowledge are expected, with an ability for mature and critical thinking. Students will have a separate variations class to explore classical works in depth.

Additional Genres

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​Modern Dance
Modern Dance technique is taught, aligning with the ballet levels. Styles explored in classes may include Limon, Horton, Cunningham, Improvisation, Contact work, as well as post-modern influences.  



​PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique)
All dancers will have a conditioning class using the Progressing Ballet Technique exercises. These are strengthening exercises created specifically to help dancers achieve increased rotation and proper alignment for injury prevention.



​Jazz

A variety of Jazz styles are taught at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Styles include lyrical, Broadway jazz, and classic jazz. The focus on this class is strength, flexibility, turns, jumps and tricks combined with stylistic movements and rhythms.

Tap

​Dancers learn rhythm and musicality through movement and combinations at increasing difficulty and speed.

Musical Theater
This well-rounded class integrates dance, acting, and singing to cultivate expressive performers. Students refine their performance skills while learning to communicate character, emotion, and story on stage.

Acro

Incorporating inverted movements into our dance training, focusing on upper body strengthening and flexibility through the Acrobatic Arts curriculum.

 

Ready, Set, Move With Me! 

This class for ages 1-3 (with caregiver) is a creative movement and music class for toddlers and their grownup. Enjoy a playful exploration of music, nursery rhymes, lap play and parachute fun. Explore a circuit around the room with obstacles like stepping stones, tunnels and sensory activities designed to encourage investigation and build coordination skills. And express  yourselves through free dance movement, which develops creativity with instruments, feathers and bubbles.

 

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