24-25 Season (Fall)

Name
Days
Location
Mon Jr Jazz
Anika Thomas
Jazz is an upbeat, theatrical style of dance drawing from a variety of techniques. Jazz focuses on musicality, stylized movement, expression, and precision. If you are looking for high-energy choreography set to fun, exciting music then jazz is for you! Age 8-12
Ages 8 - 12
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Mon Jr Musical Theatre
Olivia Mazur
Musical Theater class will focus on learning proper dance technique while integrating singing and acting. Class curriculum includes a warm-up, stretches, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions. Age 8-12
Ages 8 - 12
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Mon Teen Jazz
Anika Thomas
Jazz is an upbeat, theatrical style of dance drawing from a variety of techniques. Jazz focuses on musicality, stylized movement, expression, and precision. If you are looking for high-energy choreography set to fun, exciting music then jazz is for you! Age 13+ or by placement.
Ages 12 - 18
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Mon Jr Ballet
Anika Thomas
This class is full
The goal of Junior Ballet is to impart the fundamentals of classical ballet. Class will focus on basic ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology, and musicality. Students will be introduced to elementary barre and center work based on Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) curriculum. This class will also incorporate Progressing Ballet Technique. Age 8-12
Ages 8 - 13
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Mon Mini/JR Ballet/Tap
Olivia Mazur
Ballet/Tap combo will introduce students to ballet and tap. An introduction to ballet with beginning development of ballet concepts including turn out, coordination, spatial awareness, and a specific focus on class etiquette. Students will also get an introduction to Broadway and rhythm tap. Students will begin positions of the feet, and introductory movement vocabulary. The class will assist young dancers in identifying basic forms of balletic movement through imaginative games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns while fostering independence. Students will be introduced to the concepts of body, energy, space, & time as well as encouraged to take direction from the instructor and share turns with peers. Age 7-8
Ages 6 - 9
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Mon Teen Hip Hop
Xina Garcia Chavez
Hip Hop is a fun, high-energy dance style combining elements of street dance, including popping, locking, and break dance. The class promotes musicality, creativity, and stamina. For the new dancer who craves exciting movement and great exercise without difficult dance techniques. Age 12+
Ages 12 - 17
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Worship Dance
Anika Thomas
This class is designed to use dance as an expression of worship and help dancers focus on giving glory to God. We will pursue the integration of the sacred with our lives as dancers. Classes will include devotional time, prayer, discussion, and using dance to reflect and express creativity. The remainder of class time will be spent developing dance skills and creating choreography for a piece for the May recital and possibly additional performing opportunities. Performing is optional. Drops-ins welcome.
Ages 7 - 99
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Tu Petite Ballet/Tap
Courtney Luke
Ballet/Tap combo will introduce students to ballet and tap. An introduction to ballet with beginning development of ballet concepts including turn out, coordination, spatial awareness, and a specific focus on class etiquette. Students will also get an introduction to Broadway and rhythm tap. Students will begin positions of the feet, and introductory movement vocabulary. The class will assist young dancers in identifying basic forms of balletic movement through imaginative games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns while fostering independence. Students will be introduced to the concepts of body, energy, space, & time as well as encouraged to take direction from the instructor and share turns with peers. Age 3-5
Ages 3 - 5
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Wed Mini Rhythm Works/Acro
Courtney Luke
Rhythm Works & Acro combo will integrate both Rhythm Works and Dance Acro. This class is popular with both boys and girls! Rhythm Works Integrative Dance combines music, rhythm, and movement based on hip hop dance. The acro portion introduces skills in tumbling, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Developmental, functional, and motoric goals are supported through purposeful rhythm and dance activities. This class also promotes development in self-regulation, attention, and communication skills. Children working within an IEP or therapy are encouraged to share goals so as to incorporate complimentary instruction.
Age 5-8

Ages 5 - 8
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Wed Level 1-2 Tap
Heather Earles
Let's tap! This combo class of flat tap and Broadway tap will help you brush up on the basics and challenge you with new steps and styles in an energetic and fun way. Age 9+
Ages 9 - 99
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Wed Pet. Rhythm Works/Acro
Courtney Luke
Rhythm Works & Acro combo will integrate both Rhythm Works and Dance Acro. This class is popular with both boys and girls! Rhythm Works Integrative Dance combines music, rhythm, and movement based on hip hop dance. The acro portion introduces skills in tumbling, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Developmental, functional, and motoric goals are supported through purposeful rhythm and dance activities. This class also promotes development in self-regulation, attention, and communication skills. Children working within an IEP or therapy are encouraged to share goals so as to incorporate complimentary instruction.
Age 3-5

Ages 3 - 6
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Wed Jr. Dance Acro
Courtney Luke
Jr. Acro teaches tumbling, strength, coordination, and flexibility. The class will build off of foundational acrobatics skills to include more advanced tricks and combinations of tricks. These may include bridge kick-overs, back walkovers, front walkovers, front handsprings, back handsprings, and back tucks depending on the skill level of the student. This class will also include dance elements such as leaps, jumps, and turns. Age 8-12
Ages 8 - 12
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Wed Level 2-3 Tap
Heather Earles
Let's tap! This class will help you brush up on the basics and challenge you with new steps and styles in an energetic and fun way. Level 2-3 Tap is for students with tap experience and is by placement.
Ages 8 - 99
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Recreational Dance for Adults
Heather Earles
An energetic workout combining different styles of dance and aerobics. Age 18+ . No dance experience needed. Adult students may register on a monthly basis for the best value (family discount!), drop in for $25 per class, or purchase a 10-punch pass for $125.
Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Wed Jr Hip Hop
Xina Garcia Chavez
Hip Hop is a fun, high-energy dance style combining elements of street dance, including popping, locking, and break dance. The class promotes musicality, creativity, and stamina. For the new dancer who craves exciting movement and great exercise without difficult dance techniques. Age 8-12
Ages 8 - 12
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Th Jr. Lyrical
Faith Lee
Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz, with expressive motions that tell a story. Students will learn lyrical techniques along with how to express emotion through movement. Age 8-12
Ages 8 - 13
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Th Teen Musical Theatre
Anika Thomas
Musical Theater class will focus on learning proper dance technique while integrating singing and acting. Class curriculum includes a warm-up, stretches, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions. Age 12+
Ages 12 - 19
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Th Contemporary
Sophie Martinez
Contemporary dance borrows from ballet, jazz, social dances, and many modern dance techniques of the 20th century. Contemporary dance encourages dancers to be versatile in their expressions, being able to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotion. It focuses on spacial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment. Age 9+
Ages 9 - 99
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Th Mini Ballet/Tap
Faith Lee
Ballet/Tap combo will introduce students to ballet and tap. An introduction to ballet with beginning development of ballet concepts including turn out, coordination, spatial awareness, and a specific focus on class etiquette. Students will also get an introduction to Broadway and rhythm tap. Students will begin positions of the feet, and introductory movement vocabulary. The class will assist young dancers in identifying basic forms of balletic movement through imaginative games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns while fostering independence. Students will be introduced to the concepts of body, energy, space, & time as well as encouraged to take direction from the instructor and share turns with peers. Age 5-8
Ages 5 - 7
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Thur Level 4+ Tap
Heather Earles
Level 4+ Tap is for students with many years of tap experience and is by placement.
Ages 12 - 99
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Fri Ballet Stretch
Dee Pitchon
This class is full
Ballet Stretch is a flexibility, body-conditioning, and strengthening program designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. Ballet Stretch uses adapted ballet exercises to focus on flexibility, core strength, weight placement, and alignment of the body with a gradual approach of carefully designed exercises and repetitions of these exercises that trigger their muscle memory. The exercises help with injury prevention and rehabilitation and enhances the ability of all athletes to perform at their best. Age 8+
Ages 10 - 99
Friday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Fri Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Dee Pitchon
This class is full
Pre-pointe/Pointe for pointe dancers or those who are working toward pointe work. See pointe requirements. Placement only, all students must be approved. Students must also be enrolled in at least 2 other ballet classes. To request eligibility, contact Ms. Dee or Ms. Katrina.
Ages 11 - 99
Friday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Fri Int/Adv Ballet
Dee Pitchon
Placement in this class is determined by the instructor. As with each level, students must demonstrate competency of previous levels. Students will see an increase in difficulty in barre and center work as they progress. Intermediate Ballet is also a pointe class, which offers exercises to serious ballet students to further develop and strengthen the muscles necessary to go en pointe. Pointe classes stress correct alignment and correct classical ballet technique. Pointe classes also allow teachers to assess readiness, offering an atmosphere for proper evaluation of important skills. A dancer should never work in pointe shoes until their teacher has told them they are ready to do so. All students must have permission from the instructor to enroll in this class and must also be attending multiple ballet classes per week plus other genres. Students must also enroll in Ballet Stretch to ensure they are sufficiently warmed up prior to this class.
Ages 12 - 99
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Sat Open Ballet
Dee Pitchon
Open Ballet is suitable for older beginner students as well as more advanced students who are honing their technique in a slower-paced environment. Attention is paid to proper body alignment, use of the legs and feet, and developing movement sequences through coordination of the arms and head. Students are encouraged to follow more experienced students as well as ask questions when needed. Age 9+
Ages 9 - 99
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio 1
Main