"We understand how precious time is, when you choose to share it with us we will ensure an enriching, enlightening and educating experience for your child. Recreational, company, and pre-professional classes are all equally important. Courses are designed specially for each path. We look forward to working together to find your best fit as you pursue a performing arts education with us.
--Lara Megan Weber
Recreational:
Preschool Creative Movement/Acrobatic Tumbling
This class is designed for our youngest students. Ages 2.5 to 5 years old. Thirty minutes of pre-primary acrobatic tumbling and thirty additional minutes of beginner dance and creative movement skills.
Performance Opportunity: This class will be in our annual Showcase in June.
Attire: Choice dancewear, pink ballet slipper, black Mary Jane style tap shoes, hair out of face.
1 hour class
Recreational:
Combo 1 & 2
Tap/Ballet/Jazz
This class comprised of three foundational dance styles in 20 minute sections, offered weekly, is the best way to achieve a general knowledge of dance, movement, and rhythm. This class will offer your child structure, discipline, friendship opportunities and fun!
Each of these sections is taught in the traditional sense introducing a classical ballet class, tap-ballet-jazz terminology and much more.
Performance Opportunity: This Class will be in our annual Showcase in June.
Attire: Choice dancewear, barefoot, pink ballet slipper, tap tap shoes, tan jazz shoes, hair in a braid or bun.
1 hour class meeting once per week
Recreational:
Combo 1 & 2
Hip Hop/Cheer
This is a great class for aspiring cheer and dance team students. Basic cheerleading stunts and movements will be introduced. A variety of hip hop combinations incorporating age appropriate music will keep your child moving and thinking on their feet.
Performance Opportunity: This Class will be in our annual Showcase in June.
Attire: Choice dance wear, clean white sneakers, hair in a braid or bun.
1 hour class meeting once per week
Recreational:
Musical Theater/ Lyrical/Contemporary
This recreational class does not have any perequisites. Students will enjoy a variety of styles introduced weekly through class instruction and combinations.
Performance Opportunity: This Class will be in our annual Showcase in June.
Attire: Choice dancewear, barefoot,hair in a braid or bun.
30 minute class meeting once per week
Recreational:
Acrobatic Tumbling
We are very proud of our acrobatic tumbling program. Students begin working their way through pre primary-level 8 throughout their time with us. Upon graduating from level 8 there are an additional 3 pre-professional levels that can be mastered.
Performance Opportunity: This Class will be in our annual Showcase in June
Attire: Choice dancewear, barefoot, hair must be in a bun or braid.
An interview or placement class will be administered to all new incoming students.
1 hour class meeting once per week
Company & Advanced Placement:
Company/Advanced is comprised of four teams:
Performance Team: Non traveling members (5-7 hours weekly)
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Mini Team: Ages 4-7 (2-4 Hours weekly)
Junior Team: Ages 8-11 (8-10 Hours Weekly)
Senior Team: Age 12 and up (10+hours weekly)
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Company members take the following classes: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acrobatic Tumbling, Improvisation, Pointe, Choreography Class, and Hip Hop.
Our company members are placed individually in the appropriate graded Ballet class and acrobatic tumbling tumbling level. They have the opportunity to graduate levels as they master skill work.
Our teams travel throughout the season to compete and attend convention classes taught by world renowned instructors. Our students have been recognized for their efforts as individual dancers and as a team, regionally and at the National Level.
Company members may be performance or traveling members, both attend company classes weekly, setting a higher standard for themselves and refining their craft.
Company is by invitation or audition each spring: contact us for interest.
Pre-Professional
This path is for dancers very dedicated who wish to dance in college or pursue a career in the field of performing arts following high school. In addition to all company classes these dancers will experience choreography and teaching opportunities. Other classes include Anatomy for dancers, dance history and much more. Students may choose this track and be invited to participate if they are currently a company member and meet all other classroom obligations.
Instrumental & Vocal
Guitar, piano, ukulele, and vocal lessons are offered. If you have interest in Instrumental or vocal lessons please email Shaunna Sturgeon to schedule a lesson.
Aerial Silk
Performance skills in the art of aerial silks can be a great way to express yourself and stay fit. Contact Hali Dawson for details.