Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. Body placement, flexibility, balance, alignment, strength, and technique are all achieved though barre work, and center work. [Dress code: Ages 3-6- Any color leotard and tights, pink ballet shoes, hair pulled off face. Ages 7 and up- black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair pulled back, preferably in a bun.]
Tap develops rhythm and sound coordination skills in an upbeat class. Incorporating classic and rhythm tap styles. [Dress code: Any color leotard, any color tights, black tap shoes, hair pulled off face, dance pants or shorts may be worn over leotard.]
Combination classes (ages 3-7)
[Dress code: Any color leotard and tights, skirts may also be worn, black tap shoes, pink leather ballet shoes, and black jazz shoes required, hair up and off face, no jewelry.]
Tumbling (beginner)
Teaches basic stretches and tumbling in a 30 minute class. This class does not participate in the recital. a leotard needs to be worn to class, no tights required. If you want to wear tights they must be footless
Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. Lyrical uses motion to interpret music and express emotion. A lyrical dancer’s movements attempt to show the meaning of the music. Moreover a dancer must be well aware of facial expressions, essentially acting, to properly perform a lyrical dance piece. [Dress code: Any color leotard, any color tights, black jazz shoes or jazz booties, hair pulled back off face, shorts may be worn over the leotard.]
Modern is a term used to describe contemporary dance. Modern dance centers on a dancer's own interpretations instead of structured steps, as a traditional ballet dancing. A modern dancer rejects the classical ballet stance of an upright body postition, often opting for deliberate falls to the floor.[ Dress code: Any color leotard, any color footless tights, shorts may be worn, no shoes (barefoot)]
Jazz is a fun filled class focused on improving technique, strength, and flexibility, which will enhance student’s jumps, turns and stage performance [Dress code: Any color leotard, any color tights, black jazz shoes or jazz booties, hair pulled back off face, shorts may be worn over the leotard.]
Hip Hop features energetic and rhythmical movements. This class is great fun, as you can perform the most current moves while enjoying your favorite music. [Dress code: Loose fitting clothing, no jeans or skirts, jazz shoes or sneaker that have NOT been worn outside.]
Competition Team
[Please see Miss Tara for specific shoe or clothing requirements]