Pre-Dance and Acrobatics
Pre-Dance and Acrobatics (3-5 years): Pre-Dance is a creative, movement based class introducing elements of rhythm, body awareness, basic ballet vocabulary, and dance class structure. Class time is combined with locomotor and pre-acrobatic skills.
Beginning Ballet I and Acrobatics
Beginning Ballet I and Acrobatics (5 – 7 years): A creative based Ballet class for the once a week student. Class time combined with stretching, strengthening and Acrobatics.
Beginning Ballet II and Acrobatics
Beginning Ballet II and Acrobatics (7-10 years): A creative based Ballet class for the once a week student. Class time combined with stretching, conditioning and Acrobatics.
Ballet Level 1, Tap, and Acrobatics
Ballet Level 1, Tap, and Acrobatics (6-9 years): Ballet dancers who have had pre-dance and are prepared to learn Cecchetti Grade 1 skills. Creative class time is combined with beginning Tap and stretch-strengthening through basic Acrobatics.
Ballet Level 3, Tap, and Acrobatics
Ballet Level 3, Tap, and Acrobatics (10 years+): Dancers with experience studying Ballet at the Cecchetti Grade 3 skill level & pre-pointe. Class time combined with Intermediate Tap and stretch – strengthening through Acrobatics.
Ballet Level 3 and Jazz
Ballet Level 3 and Jazz (10-13 years): Dancers with experience studying Ballet at the Cecchetti Grade 3 skill level & pre-pointe. Class time combined with beginning Jazz introducing Lyrical, Hip Hop and Musical Theater.
Intermediate Ballet, Level 5-7 and Dances
Intermediate Ballet, Level 5-7 and Dances (13 years+): Dancers studying Ballet multiple times per week at the Cecchetti Grade 5-6 level. Classical variations and Ballet choreography will be taught.
Intermediate and Advanced Ballet
Intermediate and Advanced Ballet, Level 5-7 and Pointe (13 years+): Dancers studying Ballet multiple times per week at the Cecchetti Grade 5-7 level. Class time will focus on wearing and dancing on Pointe.
Adult Ballet
Adult Ballet: Offers something for every age. Enjoy fitness, fun and grace while learning Ballet principles.
Beginning Modern and Jazz
Beginning Modern and Jazz (7 years+): Energetic & fun dancers learn how to use their individuality in movement. 6 weeks beginning Modern technique—learning basic classical technique of line, shape and dynamics plus improvisation. 6 weeks beginning Jazz—body isolations, syncopated rhythms of Jazz style. Class time combined with stretching, strengthening and Acrobatics.
Modern and Acrobatics
Modern and Acrobatics (10-13 years) Based on May O’Donnell Technique — principles of contraction & release, fall & recovery — improvisation and basics of choreography. Class time combined with stretching, strengthening and Acrobatics.
Modern
Modern (Teen and Adult): Based in May O’Donnell technique — principals of contraction & release, fall & recovery — and incorporating contemporary Modern styles. Danced in barefeet movements express inner feelings.
Beginning Tap I & II
Beginning Tap I & II (5-10 years): for students who would like to learn the fascinating rhythms of Tap.
Tap
Tap (Teen/Adult): Experienced Tap dancers improving their rhythmical skills.
Ballroom Basics
Ballroom Basics (Teen and Adult): Couple dancing! Have you seen “Dancing with the Stars”?
Lyrical
Lyrical (Teen and Adult): A style of Jazz that depends on Ballet technique. Its expressive and emotional dances are usually set to contemporary music and tell a story.
Intermediate Level Pilates Mat Class
Intermediate Level Pilates Mat Class: Adult exercise practicing Pilates exercises and principles of breath, core strengthening and stretch.
Pilates
Pilates: The Pilates System of exercise is taught in both Group and Private Lessons. For information or to schedule your time send an email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 239.340.0638.
Company Class
Company Class: by audition or permission of the teacher, for the advanced dancer preparing for performances and guest choreography. Ballet based.
Not sure which class to pick? Our faculty will help advise you on the best placement for you or for your child.