2023-2024 School of Dance

Name
Days
Location
Tiny Tot 1 Ballet / Tap
Tiny Tot Ballet / Tap Combination Class will consist of time focused in ballet and tap.

Ballet develops discipline, technique, strength, and flexibility which are needed for all forms of dance and are beneficial to living in general. Ballet develops muscle strength, memory, and tone which can last a life time.

Tap dance is essentially making rhythmical percussion sounds using your feet. Skills covered: Taps, Heels, Toe Taps, Shuffles, Marches, Sugars, etc.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
NORCO STUDIO
Advanced / Elite Tap
Tap dance is essentially making rhythmical percussion sounds using your feet. This level utilizes the "close-to-the-floor" concepts and concentrates on quicker and more intricate tap patterns. Skills covered: Shuffles in triplet time, Paradiddles, Riffles, Wings, Pullbacks, Corkscrew, Cramp Roll Turn, Barrel Roll Turns, etc.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Tiny Tot 2 Ballet / Tap
Tiny Tot Ballet / Tap Combination Class will consist of time focused in ballet and tap.

Ballet develops discipline, technique, strength, and flexibility which are needed for all forms of dance and are beneficial to living in general. Ballet develops muscle strength, memory, and tone which can last a life time.

Tap dance is essentially making rhythmical percussion sounds using your feet. Skills covered: Taps, Heels, Toe Taps, Shuffles, Marches, Sugars, etc.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
NORCO STUDIO
Advanced / Elite Hip-Hop
Hip Hop as a dance type is a popular form of movement that has evolved since the 70's from it's origins of break dancing. It was when musical rhythms slowed down that hip hop and it's cruisy head nodding beats developed. Hip Hop is a genre of its own and other styles such as popping, locking, and krumping which are sometimes interwoven into the style developed independently, although are generally danced to the same hip hop, rap, or funk music.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Intermediate Modern
Modern Class will focus on the movement of the body in relationship to space and others. It will include elements of performance art, release technique, improvisation, and contact improvisation.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
NORCO STUDIO
Advanced / Elite Modern
Modern Class will focus on the movement of the body in relationship to space and others. It will include elements of performance art, release technique, improvisation, and contact improvisation.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
NORCO STUDIO
Intermediate Hip-Hop
Hip Hop as a dance type is a popular form of movement that has evolved since the 70's from it's origins of break dancing. It was when musical rhythms slowed down that hip hop and it's cruisy head nodding beats developed. Hip Hop is a genre of its own and other styles such as popping, locking, and krumping which are sometimes interwoven into the style developed independently, although are generally danced to the same hip hop, rap, or funk music.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Advanced Ballet
Advance Ballet class will follow a consistent pattern involving barre and centre work all developing strength, technique, and flexibility. It can be taken in pointe shoes or ballet shoes. Ballet develops discipline, technique, strength, and flexibility which are needed for all forms of dance and are beneficial to living in general. Ballet develops muscle strength, memory, and tone which can last a lifetime.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Primary Ballet / Tap
Primary Ballet class will follow a consistent pattern involving barre and centre work all developing strength, technique, and flexibility.Ballet develops discipline, technique, strength, and flexibility which are needed for all forms of dance and are beneficial to living in general. Ballet develops muscle strength, memory, and tone which can last a lifetime.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
NORCO STUDIO
Intermediate Ballet / Tap
Intermediate Ballet class will follow a consistent pattern involving barre and centre work all developing strength, technique, and flexibility. Ballet develops discipline, technique, strength, and flexibility which are needed for all forms of dance and are beneficial to living in general. Ballet develops muscle strength, memory, and tone which can last a lifetime.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
NORCO STUDIO
Primary Acro
Within a acro class, the focus is generally on the learning of acrobatic skills. This level is focused on putting progressions together to complete the skills. They will move from skills on an incline to the floor mat. Skills covered: the Bridge, Running Skills, Backward Skills
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Tiny Tot Jazz
Jazz dancers require technique, flexibility, and strength to showcase dynamic movement, fluidity as well as percussive sharpness with their bodies. Jazz class can differ from teaching classic traditional style to incorporating the latest moves from music videos.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
NORCO STUDIO
Primary Jazz
Jazz dancers require technique, flexibility, and strength to showcase dynamic movement, fluidity as well as percussive sharpness with their bodies. Jazz class can differ from teaching classic traditional style to incorporating the latest moves from music videos.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
NORCO STUDIO
Tiny Tot Acro
This class will focus on the basic beginner skills to acro/tumble. They will break down the skills to smaller more achievable steps. Skills covered: Basic Gymnastics Positions, Jumping on two feet, Muscle Control through Balance, Table Top, Backward Skills
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Intermediate / Advanced Lyrical Jazz
Jazz dancers require technique, flexibility, and strength to showcase dynamic movement, fluidity as well as percussive sharpness with their bodies. Jazz class can differ from teaching classic traditional style to incorporating the latest moves from music videos.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
NORCO STUDIO
Intermediate Acro
Within a acro class, the focus is generally on the learning of acrobatic skills. The dance part of the genre is usually gained through the learning of jazz or ballet in separate classes, which is then amalgamated to create a tumble dance routine. This level will run through a list of skills weekly and build confidence through conditioning in strength and flexibility. Many of the more difficult skills require drills to help with body awareness and muscle memory.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Advanced Acro
Within an acro class, the focus is generally on the learning of acrobatic skills. The dance part of the genre is usually gained through the learning of jazz or ballet in separate classes, which is then amalgamated to create a tumble dance routine. This level will run through a list of skills weekly and build confidence through conditioning in strength and flexibility. Many of the more difficult skills require drills to help with body awareness and muscle memory.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Contemporary
Contemporary Dance requires the skills, technique, and flexibility of a ballet dancer. It uses these skills to create movement and chorography that deviates and distorts traditional ballet. Contemporary dancers take risks with movement with the intention of making the viewer feel something in relation to what they are seeing. Contemporary dance is dancer-centric, with a focus on choreography, a theme, an idea or concept.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
NORCO STUDIO
Beginning Pointe
The focus of Beginning Pointe is to continue to strengthen the foot and ankle through a series of stretches and exercise. They will then partake in several barre exercises to enhance proper foot, leg, and body placement while on pointe.

Requirement to register for this class: Completion of Pre-Pointe or must be approved by Artistic Director
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
NORCO STUDIO
Itty Bitty Tumble
Itty Bitty Tumble will allow students to partake in class with a parent or assigned guardian assisting them in the movements. If you have multiple children, one adult must attend per child. This class will NOT participate in showcase.

This class will focus on the basic beginner skills to tumble. They will break down the skills to smaller more achievable steps. Skills covered: Basic Gymnastics Positions, Jumping on two feet, Muscle Control through Balance, Table Top, Backward Skills
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Pre-Pointe
Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet technique that concerns pointe work, in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes. A pointe dancer must have strong feet, ankles, and proper ballet technique. The focus of Pre-Pointe is to understand how to properly use the foot and strengthen the foot and ankle. During this class the dancers will learn the parts of the pointe shoe. Before pointe shoes are approved for purchase, dancers will have to pass a performance and written examination.

This class is by INVITATION ONLY. Please contact the artistic director if you feel you are ready for pointe.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
NORCO STUDIO
Intermediate / Advanced Pointe
The focus of Intermediate / Advanced Pointe is to continue to strengthen the foot and ankle through a series of stretches and exercises. They will then partake in an advanced ballet class with several barre and center exercises to enhance proper foot, leg, and body placement while on pointe.

Requirement to register for this class: Completion of Beginning / Intermediate Pointe or must be approved by Artistic Director
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
NORCO STUDIO
Pom 2
Within a pom class, the focus is generally on the learning of traveling acrobatic skills and precised movements. The dance part of the genre is usually gained through the learning of jazz or ballet in separate classes, which is then amalgamated to create a cheer dance routine. This level will run through a list of skills weekly and build confidence through conditioning in strength and flexibility. Many of the more difficult skills require drills to help with body awareness and muscle memory.
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Elite Acro
Within a acro class, the focus is generally on the learning of acrobatic skills. The dance part of the genre is usually gained through the learning of jazz or ballet in separate classes, which is then amalgamated to create a tumble dance routine. This level will run through a list of skills weekly and build confidence through conditioning in strength and flexibility. Many of the more difficult skills require drills to help with body awareness and muscle memory.
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Elite Ballet / Pointe
Elite Ballet class will follow a consistent pattern involving barre and centre work all developing strength, technique, and flexibility. It can be taken in pointe shoes or ballet shoes. Ballet develops discipline, technique, strength, and flexibility which are needed for all forms of dance and are beneficial to living in general. Ballet develops muscle strength, memory, and tone which can last a lifetime.
Tu 6:45 PM-8:30 PM
Th 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO

2024 Summer Programs

Name
Days
Location
Ballet (Beginner/Intermediate)
Join our Intermediate / Advanced Ballet program designed for older dancers that want to expand on the art of classical ballet.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Pointe (and Pre-Pointe)
Join our Pointe program designed for experienced ballet dancers that want to learn and expand on their knowledge of foot strength and placement on pointe.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Ballet (Intermediate/Advanced)
Join our Intermediate / Advanced Ballet program designed for older dancers that want to expand on the art of classical ballet.
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Acro Mini Session 1
Join our acro mini session designed for beginners to advanced students. Our mini session will be broken into two groups based off of skill. Our mini session will include daily conditioning and drills to improve their chosen skills.

The skills and drills that will be covered during mini session 1 will be:
GROUP 1: rolls, bridge, cartwheels, handstands
GROUP 2: back walkovers, front walkovers and tick-tocks

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills with our talented roster of instructors!
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:15 PM to 7:15 PM
NORCO STUDIO
Movement Mini Session 1
Join our movement mini session designed for beginners to intermediate students. Our mini session will be broken into two groups based off of skills. Our mini session will include daily conditioning and different dance styles from creative movement, ballet, jazz, tap, and acro.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills with our talented roster of instructors!
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:15 PM to 7:15 PM
NORCO STUDIO
Movement Mini Session 2
Join our movement mini session designed for beginners to intermediate students. Our mini session will be broken into two groups based off of skills. Our mini session will include daily conditioning and different dance styles from creative movement, ballet, jazz, tap, and acro.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills with our talented roster of instructors!
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:15 PM to 7:15 PM
NORCO STUDIO
Duet with Me Movement
Duet with Me Movement class will allow students to partake in class with a parent or assigned guardian assisting them in the movements. If you have multiple children, one adult must attend per child. This class will focus on the basic beginner movement and rhythm skills. It will break down the skills to smaller more achievable steps. Skills covered: Basic Positions of the Body, Jumping on two feet, Muscle Control through Balance, Table Top, Backward Skills, One foot Skills, Musicality
Friday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Adult Movement
This class will focus on the basic movement and rhythm skills. It will break down the skills to smaller more achievable steps. Modifications will be made for those that need it.
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Teen Movement / Conditioning
This class will focus on the more advanced movement and rhythm skills. This class is for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to build on the core strength and flexibility. During the class drills will also be done to help improve skills and movement.
Friday
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
NORCO STUDIO
Camp (Full-Day)
Red Riding Hood & Friends Production Full Day Camp
In Studio Teachers will take you through a two week production camp. The camp will be comprised of different dance styles along with choreography for the production of Red Riding Hood & Friends. Campers will participate in Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Conditioning, Pre-Pointe (focus on feet), Production Management, Craft, Dance Educational Games/Activities and Choreography. Campers will have to provide their own bagged lunch each day along with a water bottle. We will have water for them to refill their bottles throughout the day.

Dress Rehearsal at Lafon Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 26 (evening)
Performance at Lafon Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 27 (morning & afternoon)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
NORCO STUDIO
Mini Camp (Half-Day)
Red Riding Hood & Friends Production Half Day Mini Camp
In Studio Teachers will take you through a one week, half-day production camp. The camp will be comprised of different dance styles along with choreography for the production of Red Riding Hood & Friends. Campers will participate in Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Craft, Dance Educational Games/Activities and Choreography. Campers will have to provide their own water bottle. We will provide a snack each day of the mini camp.

Dress Rehearsal at Lafon Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 26 (evening)
Performance at Lafon Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 27 (morning & afternoon)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
NORCO STUDIO
Intensive Workshop
Red Riding Hood & Friends Production Intensive Workshop
Guest Teacher along with in studio Teachers will take you through a two week intensive. The intensive will be comprised of different dance styles along with choreography for the production of Red Riding Hood & Friends. Guest Teachers will be coming in for Specialize Styles, Ballet, Pointe, Conditioning and Production Management.

Dress Rehearsal at Lafon Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 26 (evening)
Performance at Lafon Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 27 (morning & afternoon)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
NORCO STUDIO