Dance Programs

Storybook Ballet (Ages 3-5)

Storybook Ballet is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the world of dance. Through this class the children will travel to faraway lands, dance with magical characters and return home safely! Students are greeted with a warm up and welcome dance followed by a basic stretch. They are then guided through the 5 basic positions of the feet and arms as well as a series of basic steps and proper terminology. Traveling across the floor is the next journey. Leaping and hopping over bridges, through gardens and around the rainbows! The class closes with a costume dress up, reading time and a special story dance each week. This class is sure to capture the interest and imagination of your child!

Ballet Stories I/II (Ages 6-9)

Ballet Stories is an extension of the Storybook Ballet class. Students will begin to learn proper dance etiquette, basic barre combinations, basic centre work, and grand allegro across the floor. The students will focus on proper ballet technique, improving extension and gaining strength and flexibility. Each session students will learn the history of a famous ballet and what type of movement that ballet uses. They will learn a dance over a period of time that uses the type of movement and music for the particular ballet. Parents are invited to watch the dance at the end of the session.

Classical Ballet (Ballet III and up)

Classical Ballet consists of a full barre, complete centre work and grand allegro across the floor. Our ballet technique includes elements from the English, French, Russian and Italian methods. Dancers may prepare for college and professional programs at these levels.

Pointe & Pre-pointe

Dancers are required to enroll in 2 ballet classes per week to participate in pre-pointe classes and 3 or more ballet classes per week to participate in pointe class. Teacher discretion is required

for these classes.

Boys Movement

Our boys only class will focus on movement and strengthening exercises to increase strength and flexibility, build stamina and improve proper body alignment and awareness.

Lyrical

Lyrical is a combination of ballet, jazz and modern dance. Expression and musicality are used through dynamic and subtle movements. Students are required to enroll in ballet class to participate in lyrical.

Contemporay

Contemporary dance is an advanced form of lyrical dance. Dancers at a higher level are able to accomplish a greater sense of emotion and dynamics of movement that brings lyrical to whole new level.

Jazz Funk

Jazz dance uses many of the elements of ballet technique with a greater range of movement. Popular music and sharper movements are used to create a sense of style and funk.

Hip Hop

Hip hop derived from street dance including popping, locking and break dancing. The latest hip hop music and movements are shared in class to entertain those who like to freestyle!

Tap

Beginning tap explores rhythm and percussion using the movement of the heels and toes. As levels progress students learn more difficult and advanced rhythms with the feet.

Tumbling

Tumbling class explores basic stretches, tumbling exercises, and basic strengthening exercises. Students will learn handstand, cartwheels, forward rolls and much more.

Mom & Tot Movement

Moms will have fun guiding their little one through basic stretches, movements and tumbling exercises.

Solid Colored Leotard

Black Boot Cut Jazz Pants

Black Tap Shoes

Jazz Classes All Levels

Solid Colored Leotard

Black Boot Cut Jazz Pants

Black Jazz Shoes

Hip Hop All Levels

Fitted Top Solid Color

Black Boot Cut Jazz Pants

Black Hip Hop Shoes

Tumbling All Levels

Leotard or Unitard of choice

Contemporary

Solid Colored Leotard

Jazz pants, Dance Shorts or Tights are Permitted

The Tutu Stop located inside of the Performing Arts Academy

carries all dance wear needed for classes!