Competitive Program
This program is designed for our students who have graduated out of the Early Childhood Program classes and desire to participate on our competitive dance team. Mandatory classes are taken throughout the school year and summertime and dancers learn far more than technique and movement. We believe the discipline of dance training gives our children a better understanding of commitment, time management, hard work and self confidence. Our goal is to educated the minds, bodies and souls of our students, teaching them the skills needed for a successful life.
Class Descriptions
BALLET Ballet technique is the foundation for all styles of dance. The focus is on learning proper body alignment and balance while increasing each dancer’s turnout. Dancers learn to execute classical movements with grace. This class encompasses barre work, center floor work, traveling progressions, and short combinations. This class is one hour long. Dress Code
POINTE An advanced form of ballet where the dancer is wearing specifically designed shoes to enable her to dance on the tips of her toes. A teacher’s discretion is needed for placement in this class. Not every dancer is ready for pointe at the same time but we begin pointe around the age of 12. Dress Code
ACRO A class that advances flexibility, strength, balancing, lumbering, and tumbling all intertwined with dance elements. This class is one hour long. Dress Code
TAP A class that advances basic tap techniques, increases speed and introduces more complex rhythms. Dancers will work rhythm and timing while increasing agility. This class is one hour long. Dress Code
JAZZ / JUMPS , LEAPS, and TURNS (JLT) This class is energetic, upbeat, and fun and can range from technical to funky! It always begins with a thorough warm-up of stretching but also incorporates ballet techniques needed to perform the fancy turns and big leaps that help define jazz dance. This class is one hour long. Dress Code
CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL A class designed to emphasize the core concepts of space, time, and energy of movement, while developing a strong sense of musicality. Each class will integrate concepts of ballet, jazz and modern technique as well as allow dancers to find physical and emotional awareness. This class is one hour long. *Dancers must have had one year of ballet and/or jazz experience in the last year OR currently be enrolled in ballet/jazz. Dress Code
HIP HOP A style of dance that incorporates street dance performed with music that has evolved from the hip hop culture. With age appropriate movement and music, your dancer will get their groove on! It includes a wide range of styles including popping, locking, and breaking. This is a one-hour class. Dress Code
