HIP HOP

This dynamic class emphasizes body movement to rhythms and the beat of modern hip hop-style music. Skills include body isolations, basic hip hop steps and strength of movement. This fun and exciting class is geared toward the developing, elementary-age mind and body. Students will learn the latest, cutting edge hip-hop and street choreography. Dancers should expect to receive fast paced progressions and choreography from both the East and West coast, upbeat current Pop, Hip-Hop and age-appropriate Rap Music.

LYRICAL/DANCE TECHNIQUE

Lyrical dance is the art of communicating the story of a song or “lyrics” through movement. This type of story telling can be literal or abstract, so the dancers are stretched to utilize their ballet based technical skills in conjunction with presentation and performance. Lyrical often employs down- tempo or slower music where the dancer uses controlled and sustained movement styles. Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work, and also in various methods of improvisation.

NINJA FIT

Young Ninja’s learn flexibility, strength, tumbling, & obstacle maneuvers.  This 1 Hour class is perfect for highly active boys and girls looking for a fun, recreational activity. Here they can learn true ninja style movements and techniques within the confines of a safe and controlled environment. Students will learn a combination of flips, rolls, jumps, and kicks. Strength and agility are tested through obstacle courses and various training techniques.

ACRO DANCE & TUMBLE

Beginning and young Acro students, focuses on safety, flexibility, strength, beginning and finishing positions, and proper body, foot, and leg positions. This class includes 45 minutes in Acro Tumble and 45 minutes in Intro to Acro Dance class. Skills include splits, bridges, forward rolls, handstands, and cartwheels.

INT/ADVANCED ACRO DANCE & TUMBLE

(By instructor placement) Advancing Intermediate Acro students, focuses on increased strength, power, control and proper skill execution. Skills include front and Front & Back aerials, back layouts, hand walking, handstand presses, back handsprings, front and back tucks, controlled leg movement while in elbow and handstand, front handsprings, leg movement while in the handstand position, and the combination of moves in tumbling passes.

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BALLET & TAP COMBO

This 1HR class focuses on basic movement and dance skills to develop coordination, balance, musicality, timing, and flexibility. Classes are curriculum-based, using fun imaginative stories, props, illustrations, & age appropriate classical music.  This combo class gradually introduces the children to the fundamentals of Ballet & Tap technique while encouraging self-discipline, musicality, self expression & spatial awareness. Your child will develop listening skills, be encouraged to follow instruction all while learning to work both as an individual & in groups.