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2023-24 Season

Name
Days
Location
Twinkle Babies Mini Session
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
Lafayette
Twinkle Stars - Ballet/Tap Ages 5-6
Twinkle Bears - Ages 5-6
An age specific 60 minute class containing ballet, tap and jazz/creative movement. The purpose
of the class is to introduce young dancers to the three styles of dance and inspire movement and
creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will also learn basic steps and terminology in
all three styles. For example, all dancers will learn what a “plie” is and how to demonstrate one.
The use of fun, age appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. The use of
props such as hula hoops for the “freeze dance” makes the end of class the most fun! Placement
Notes: Twinkle Stars Dance™ 3-4 students must be at least 3 1/2 years old.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Lafayette
Primary Ballet/Tap/Jazz-Ages 6-8
Ballet, Tap and Jazz Combo class-Ages 6-8 Beginners

An age specific hour and half class containing ballet, tap and jazz. Using our Primary Ballet/tap/Jazz graded curriculum. The students must have mastered basic plie, tendu, grand battement, shuffle series from our Twinkle Star program. The purpose of the class is to continue learning these three styles of dance. Dancers will also learn basic steps and terminology.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Lafayette
Hip Hop 2 - Ages 8-11
Build upon the foundational techniques learned in the beginner class, focusing on advanced footwork, isolations, and more complex movements. Learn and master various hip hop choreographies that incorporate different styles, dynamics, and storytelling elements. Deepen the understanding of musicality, enabling students to connect more profoundly with the music and enhance their performances. Enhance freestyle skills, allowing students to improvise with confidence and creativity. Develop stage presence, projection, and expression, turning dance routines into captivating performances. Practice dancing in sync with a group, emphasizing precision and teamwork during group performances.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Lafayette
Hip-Hop 3 - Ages 12 and Up
Master complex and intricate hip hop techniques, including advanced body isolations, intricate footwork patterns, and challenging moves. Encourage students to develop their unique style and artistic voice, expressing emotions and narratives through their dance. Learn and execute sophisticated hip hop choreography, incorporating innovative concepts and themes. Deepen the understanding of music interpretation, enabling students to interpret various genres and experiment with musical nuances in their routines. Explore partner work and develop advanced synchronization and coordination with dance partners. Enhance stage presence, charisma, and audience engagement to deliver powerful and captivating performances. Prepare students for potential dance opportunities, auditions, competitions, or performances in the professional hip hop dance world
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Lafayette
Twinkle Babies Pre-Ballet/Tap - Ages 2-3
Twinkle Babies Pre-ballet/tap - Ages 2-4

Skill Building:
Skill Building is the essential base that all dancers need when they start out. They continue to fine tune these skills throughout their dance life. Curriculum

A thirty minute introductory dance class containing ballet, tap and creative movement. Young
dancers will learn the basic steps while learning how to follow direction and imitate movement
in a positive environment. Engaging music is used to get these little ones inspired to dance. The
use of props such as Twinkle bears enables the young dancers to use their
imagination, creativity and, most of all, have fun!

Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Lafayette
Tap/Jazz 2
Tap and Jazz - Ages 9-12
The class begins to transition young dancers into full structure of a standard ballet, tap and Jazz class with increased exercises and vocabulary. The focus of this class is to create good technical habits while building strength & flexibility. The class will prepare dancers for more advance movement and using the skills they learned in Ballet 1.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
Lafayette
Ballet 7
Five years of ballet required
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Basin Arts
Lafayette
Ballet 2
Ages 9-12 (2 yrs. ballet required)
The class begins to transition young dancers into full structure of a standard ballet, tap and Jazz class with increased exercises and vocabulary. The focus of this class is to create good technical habits while building strength & flexibility. The class will prepare dancers for more advance movement and using the skills they learned in Ballet 1. begins
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Lafayette
Ballet 8 (Pre-Pointe')
Six years of ballet required. This class will cover beginning pointe work at the barre and center floor.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Basin Arts
Lafayette
Jazz 7
Five years of Ballet required
Ages 13 & up
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
Lafayette
Jazz 3/4
Two years Ballet required
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
Lafayette
Ballet 3/4
Note this class is based on skill level rather than age.
Ages 9 & up
Dancers who already have a thorough knowledge of elementary ballet, tap & jazz. Dancers will have a strong foundation and begin to explore more advanced movements and concepts. Proper technique is emphasized through a full classes and dancers begin to learn musicality, projection/performance quality and artistic expression. This class is a continuation of Level 2/3.

Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Lafayette
Jazz 5/6
Ages - 10-14
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Lafayette
Advanced Jazz
Six years ballet required
Ages 14 & up
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio B
Lafayette
Ballet 5/6
Ages 10 & up
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
Lafayette
Power Tumbling I
Power Tumbling class is designed for ages 6-11.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
Lafayette
Twinkle Stars Ages 5-6
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Lafayette
Power Tumbling II
Power Tumbling class is designed for ages 6-11.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Lafayette
Twinkle Bears - Ballet/Tap/Jazz - Ages 3 1/2-4 1/2
Twinkle Stars-ages 4-5
An age specific 60 minute class containing ballet, tap and jazz/creative movement. The purpose
of the class is to introduce young dancers to the three styles of dance and inspire movement and
creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will also learn basic steps and terminology in
all three styles. For example, all dancers will learn what a “plie” is and how to demonstrate one.
The use of fun, age appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. The use of
props such as hula hoops for the “freeze dance” makes the end of class the most fun! Placement
Notes: Twinkle Stars must be 4 1/2 to enter this class group
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
Lafayette
Ballet 1
Ages 9-11
Beginners Dancers begin to move through the rudimentary structure of a standard ballet, tap and Jazz classes, including barre, center and across the floor practice, while greatly expanding their knowledge of movement and terminology. The goal for this class is to solidify basic movements and develop greater awareness of technical concepts.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Lafayette
Primary Ballet/Tap/Jazz-Ages 7-8
Ballet, Tap and Jazz Combo class-Ages 6-7-Beginners

An age specific hour and half class containing ballet, tap and jazz. Using our Primary Ballet/tap/Jazz graded curriculum. The students must have mastered basic plie, tendu, grand battement, shuffle series from our Twinkle Star program. The purpose of the class is to continue learning these three styles of dance. Dancers will also learn basic steps and terminology.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio A
Lafayette
Tap/Jazz 1
Ages 9-11
Beginners
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio B
Lafayette
Twinkle Babies Pre-Ballet/Tap - Ages 2-3
Twinkle Babies Pre-ballet/tap - Ages 2-3
A thirty minute introductory dance class containing ballet, tap and creative movement. Young
dancers will learn the basic steps while learning how to follow direction and imitate movement
in a positive environment. Engaging music is used to get these little guys inspired to dance. The
use of props such as Twinkle bears and hula hoops, enables the young dancers to use their
imagination, creativity and, most of all, have fun!
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Opelousas Studio
Opelousas
Twinkle Bears - Ballet/Tap - Ages 3 1/2-4 1/2
Twinkle Bears - Ages 3-4
An age specific 45 minute class containing ballet, tap and jazz/creative movement. The purpose
of the class is to introduce young dancers to the three styles of dance and inspire movement and
creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will also learn basic steps and terminology in
all three styles. For example, all dancers will learn what a “plie” is and how to demonstrate one.
The use of fun, age appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. The use of
props such as hula hoops for the “freeze dance” makes the end of class the most fun! Placement
Notes: Twinkle Stars Dance™ 3-4 students must be at least 3 1/2 years old.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Opelousas Studio
Opelousas
Twinkle Stars - Ballet/Tap/Jazz - Ages 5-6
Twinkle Stars-Ballet/Tap/Jazz-Ages 4-5
An age specific one hour class containing ballet, tap and jazz/creative movement. The purpose
of the class is to introduce young dancers to the three styles of dance and inspire movement and
creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will also learn basic steps and terminology in
all three styles. For example, all dancers will learn what a “plie” is and how to demonstrate one.
The use of fun, age appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. The use of
props such as hula hoops for the “freeze dance” makes the end of class the most fun! Placement
Notes: Twinkle Stars students must be at least 4 1/2 years old.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Opelousas Studio
Opelousas
Primary Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Ballet, Tap and Jazz Combo class-Ages 6-9

An age specific hour and half class containing ballet, tap and jazz. Using our Primary Ballet/tap/Jazz graded curriculum. The students must have mastered basic plie, tendu, grand battement, shuffle series from our Twinkle Star program. The purpose of the class is to continue learning these three styles of dance. Dancers will also learn basic steps and terminology.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:25 PM
Opelousas Studio
Opelousas
Ballet/Tap/Jazz 1/2
Ages 9-12
Wednesday
6:35 PM to 8:00 PM
Opelousas Studio
Opelousas
Twinkle Babies Pre-Ballet/Tap - Ages 2-3
Twinkle Babies Pre-ballet/tap - Ages 2-3
A thirty minute introductory dance class containing ballet, tap and creative movement. Young
dancers will learn the basic steps while learning how to follow direction and imitate movement
in a positive environment. Engaging music is used to get these little guys inspired to dance. The
use of props such as Twinkle bears and hula hoops, enables the young dancers to use their
imagination, creativity and, most of all, have fun!
Thursday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Opelousas Studio
Opelousas
Twinkle Bears - Ballet/Tap - Ages 3 1/2-4 1/2
Twinkle Bears - Ages 3-4
An age specific 45 minute class containing ballet, tap and jazz/creative movement. The purpose
of the class is to introduce young dancers to the three styles of dance and inspire movement and
creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will also learn basic steps and terminology in
all three styles. For example, all dancers will learn what a “plie” is and how to demonstrate one.
The use of fun, age appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. The use of
props such as hula hoops for the “freeze dance” makes the end of class the most fun! Placement
Notes: Twinkle Stars Dance™ 3-4 students must be at least 3 1/2 years old.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Opelousas Studio
Opelousas
Twinkle Stars - Ballet/Tap/Jazz - Ages 5-6
Twinkle Stars-Ballet/Tap/Jazz-Ages 4-5
An age specific one hour class containing ballet, tap and jazz/creative movement. The purpose
of the class is to introduce young dancers to the three styles of dance and inspire movement and
creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will also learn basic steps and terminology in
all three styles. For example, all dancers will learn what a “plie” is and how to demonstrate one.
The use of fun, age appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. The use of
props such as hula hoops for the “freeze dance” makes the end of class the most fun! Placement
Notes: Twinkle Stars students must be at least 4 1/2 years old.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Opelousas Studio
Opelousas