Graded Technique! Ages 6 - 18 years
Levels
Excite Level 1
The Movement’s “Excite” level (Level 1) builds excitement and ambition for the dance artform. Dancers in this level are ready to build a solid foundation for dance technique and terminology, alongside fostering a passion for music and movement. Each lesson exposes dancers with the opportunity to grow in responsibility, work ethic, discipline, and respect. “Excite” dancers have on-stage performance opportunities in our Annual Summer Recital in June, or by auditioning to be part of our Company that performs multiple times throughout the year.
Inspire Level 2
The Movement’s “Inspire” level (Level 2) inspires dancers to progress in their dance journey. Dancers in this level focus on strengthening their memorization skills, their technical abilities, their movement quality and setting attainable goals. Each lesson promotes intentional choices in both personal attitude and dance discipline, concentration, determination, and purpose in dancers. Dancers are expected to practice respect, responsibility, and dedication to the dance artform. “Inspire” dancers have on-stage performance opportunities in our Annual Summer Recital in June, or by auditioning to be part of our Company that performs multiple times throughout the year.
Artistry Level 3
The Movement’s “Artistry” level (Level 3) fine-tunes dancers’ artistry in technique and performance. Dancers in this level sharpen their control of movement, fortify their technique, strengthen their endurance, conquer their goals, and gather confidence in their expression. Each lesson improves physical capability, kinesthetic awareness, and proficiency of terminology. Dancers are required to practice respect, humility, integrity, determination, and responsibility in a habitual manner. “Artistry” dancers have on-stage performance opportunities in our Annual Summer Recital in June, or by auditioning to be part of our Company that performs multiple times throughout the year.
Style Level 4
The Movement’s “Style” level (Level 4) unlocks dancers’ personal style and expression. Dancers in this level have built a firm foundation in technique and artistry and are ready to diverge into stylized and versatile movement. This is when dancers explore who they are as a performer, and what makes them unique in their performance by overcoming their personal boundaries and exceeding their own expectations. Dancers are unwaveringly responsible, driven, respectful, organized, positive and reliable. “Style” dancers have on-stage performance opportunities in our Annual Summer Recital in June, or by auditioning to be part of our Company that performs multiple times throughout the year.
Classes & Descriptions
Ballet
This is a 55-minute class for boys and girls who are driven to master classical ballet technique. Students are evaluated on their growth in barre exercises, center floor work, across-the-floor combinations, flexibility & knowledge of ballet terminology. As the students progress through each level, the curriculum becomes increasingly more complex and intricate.
Jazz
This is a 55-minute class for boys and girls who are focused on the intensity and precision of jazz technique. The class consists of an energizing warm up with flexibility training, center floor work, across-the-floor combinations, and powerful choreography. Students will be assessed on their advancement in performance quality, development of complex rhythms and patterns, flexibility & knowledge of jazz technique terminology. As the students progress through each level, the curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Tap
This is a 55-minute class for boys and girls who are interested in mastering the precision of tap technique. Students will learn all the basic tap moves and expand on their progressions. Students will be assessed on their growth in performance quality, development of complex rhythms and patterns, ability to pick up choreography, and knowledge of tap technique terminology. As the students progress through each level, the curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Hip-Hop
This is a 55-minute class for boys and girls who are electrified by the power of hip hop street dance. Students will be evaluated through their performance of choreography with an emphasis on the proper strength and stamina necessary to successfully execute hip hop body isolations, footwork, and other intense movements. As the students progress through each level, the curriculum will become more complex and intricate.
Acro-Dance Acrobatics
This is a 55-minute class for boys and girls who are eager to blend the art of acrobatics with dance. Students will integrate tumbling with dance technique to create phrases of movement fusing both aspects. Students will learn the proper technique for backbends, handstands, and cartwheel progressions at their own pace. As the students progress through each level, the curriculum will become more complex and intricate, adding walkovers, handsprings and more.
Lyrical
This is a 55-minute class for boys and girls who are inspired by the delicacy of lyrical dance. This class is a more contemporary approach of ballet with choreography pertaining to the emotional lyrics of today's best music and yesterday's hits. Students will be evaluated on their stage presence and performance, emotional acting ability, and precise ballet technique. As the students progress through each level, the curriculum becomes more complex and intricate.
Contemporary
This is a 55-minute class for boys and girls who are moved by the interpretation of modern dance. This class explores the foundations of modern dance, including suspension and release, fall and recovery, and the use of momentum and connection of breath with movement. Students will be evaluated on knowledge of Graham, Horton, and Hawkins technique, as well as floor work, partnering and various methods of improvisation. (Prerequisites: Inspire Level)
Musical Theatre
This is a 55-minute class for boys and girls who were born to see their name in lights. This class focuses on proper technique and explores the many dance styles used in Broadway shows. It will build the stamina necessary to dance and sing simultaneously. Students will be evaluated in vocal strength, dance technique, and performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through movement and facial expressions.
Pointe
Our Pointe Program is the advancing program for dancers ages 10+ who have completed their pre-pointe training, exam, and have been permitted to dance en pointe. The program consists of a minimum of 4 hours of Ballet training a week. Dancers will solidify their confidence in pointe work and ballet technique. Correctional and strengthening exercises are still provided to dancers en pointe in a progressive format to ensure dancers can execute technique without mistake and reduce their chances for dance related injuries or compensation issues.
Pre-Pointe
Our Pre-Pointe Program was created for dancers ages 7+ who dream of someday dancing en pointe. The program consists of a minimum of 3 hours of Ballet training a week and dancers will undergo a multi-faceted screening exam to determine the dancer's readiness for Pointe, as well as identify areas of individual focus. Correctional and strengthening exercises are provided in a progressive format to help dancers both prepare for pointe work and reduce their chances for dance related injuries or compensation issues. Our Pre-Pointe class is also open for dancer's who wish to strengthen core and base.
Project-B
Dancing is for boys, TOO! Some of the most talented Principal Dancers, Choreographers & Artists are males & truly steal the show with their talent & showmanship. We are hoping to inspire young boys in dance & create a movement of male dancers who wear their passion on their sleeve! Project-B is a 30-minute add-on choreography-based class that will perform in our annual recital. The boys will create their own choreography based on the exciting things that boys like! Because this class will only consist of brainstorming & creating new choreography, all students attending this class must be enrolled in at least one other class of their choice to fulfill their technique needs.
Poms
This is a 55-minute class for boys and girls who are interested in cheerleading and dance. This class is a fusion of chant, cheer and jazz dance with basic stunts and fun, pom-pom choreography. Students will be evaluated through their voice projection, strength, flexibility & knowledge of jazz technique and terminology. As the students progress through each level, the curriculum becomes more complex and intricate.