Preschool - Kinder - Level 1 & 2 Classes

These Classes Are Combination Classes

Preschool (Ages 3-5) Combo Class

(Note: Must be 3 by 8/31/2025)

At this age level, dance classes focus on pre-ballet movements to develop the student's flexibility, strength, muscle memory, and control. This class also includes creative movement for coordination and awareness of space, as well as creative imagination. Tap class focuses on mastering single sounds and musical awareness, using song as well. This is a combo class of ballet/tap/creative movement.

ADDITIONAL CLASSES: Pre/Kinder Hip Hop & Acro (See below)

Kinder Level (5-6) Combo Class

(Note: Must be 5 by 8/31/2025)

Students at this age will continue to develop their ballet skills, incorporating the actual "French" terminology on which classical ballet was based. Their coordination skills will be built upon, and their ankles and leg muscles will be strengthened. Continued studies with creative movement to promote their ability to comprehend instruction and respond. Tap classes will focus on using double sounds and new rhythm patterns as the main focus of this year. This is a combo class of ballet/tap/creative movement.

ADDITIONAL CLASSES: "Pre/Kinder Hip Hop & Acro (See below)

Level 1 – Beginner (6-8) Combo Class

(Note: Must be 6 years old by 8/31/2025)

Pre-approval for age required: This level is the first for students who begin studying ballet and tap with a more in-depth understanding of what dance entails. Their ballet class focuses on strengthening the ankles through relevés. Their tap will include mastering movements that travel the stage in more complicated patterns and adding to their terminology list. This year, students will add a "Pre-Jazz" class to continue training in stretching, strengthening, and musical awareness.

NOTE: Students ages 7-8 who have never danced before should take this level class. Taking this class in their first year will help them develop to move into their own age level quickly the next year. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.

ADDITIONAL CLASSES: Lyrical (6-7 yrs), Hippety Hip Hop (6-7 yrs), Musical Theater (6-8 yrs), and Acro Level I (See below)

Level 2 – Beginner (7-9)

(Note: Must be 7 years old by 8/31/2025)

Pre-approval for age required - Classes in ballet, tap, and jazz are offered for this age group. At this level, performance and style will be emphasized and developed. We recommend taking multiple classes per week, as it will improve their technical ability at a time when growing as a dancer is absolutely critical.

NOTE: Students ages 9-11 years with no dance experience should start in this level to give them time to "catch up" on the terminology and technique needed to move into their own age group. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.

ADDITIONAL CLASSES: For ages 7 - Lyrical (6-7 yrs), Hippety Hip Hop (6-7 yrs), Musical Theater (6-8 yrs), and Acro Level 1 (See below)

For ages 8-11 - Lyrical (8-11 yrs), Hip Hop Groove (8-11 yrs), and Acro Level 1, Acro Level 2 (by permission of the instructor). (See below)

Lyrical Dance Class

(Note: Must be 6 years old by 8/31/2025)

Pre-approval for age required - We are very excited to offer our new "Lyrical" class for 1st through 4th-grade students. Along with a warmup for flexibility and strengthening, students will learn the importance of telling "a story" through lyrical dance.

CLASSES: For ages 6-7 - LYRICAL I (6-7 yrs)

For ages 8-11 - LYRICAL II (8-11 yrs)

ADDITIONAL CLASSES: For 6-7 - Hippety Hip Hop and Acro Level I (See below)

For 8-11 - Hip Hop Groove (8-11 yrs) and Acro Level 1 and Acro Level 2 (by permission of the instructor). (See below)

Preschool & Kinder Acro or Hip Hop Class

(Note: Must be at 3 through 6 by 8/31/2025)

We are very excited to offer our new "Preschool & Kinder" Acro (basic tumbling) and Hip Hop classes for ages 3-5. These classes will help students improve their flexibility, strength, balance, control, and stage presence in a very fun way for little ones.