Parent/Child Creative Dance

Nurturing Baby (3mos.-14mos.)

Baby’s first year is the most important for integration of the senses, movement development and emotional grounding.  Nurturing Baby is a creative dance class which draws upon the wisdom of the science of infant development and the art of dance. Parents will move baby’s through developmental patterns, rock/sway/and swing them to different music, use props of all kinds to encourage different types of large and small motor skills and learn exercises to take home for themselves and baby. Class is taught by Renee Adams.

Parent Toddler Creative Dance (14mos.-2 yrs.)

Songs and rhymes, props, musical variety and interactive games and circle dances will propel your toddlers motor and social development to the next level. Tentative at first, your toddler may spend the first couple classes taking in the new environment, but within a few weeks you will notice greater awareness of self, others, music and objects at home and in class.  Skill building includes rhythm (developed in the first 3 years of life), locomotor movements (including walking, hoping, tiptoeing, leaping and rolling)  non-locomotor movements (including bending, swaying, freezing, touching and balancing) and simple classroom etiquette. Class is taught by Renee Adams.

Creative Dance I , II (3-5 yrs.)

This class will focus on gross motor skill development and coordination through movement to music.  The curriculum will be ballet and tap based (alternating formats each week).  Students are required to wear any color leotard and tights or black jazz pants with fitted white or black t-shirt, leather ballet slippers and black tap shoes. Ballet skirts are optional.  Hair should be neatly secured away from the face.  Classes are taught by Jessica Allen.

Pre-Ballet/Tap Combo (Ages 5-7)

The curriculum will be ballet and tap based (alternating formats each week). This class will incorporate more formal ballet and tap, including barre work. We will also use fun images and games to learn the different motor skills needed for further classical ballet and tap study. Students are required to wear a pink leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers and black tap shoes. A pink ballet skirt is optional. Black jazz pants with fitted white or black t-shirt are also acceptable on tap days. Hair should be tied back in a bun or away from face if hair is short. Ballet classes are taught by Kim Graham. Tap classes are taught by Jessica Allen.

Pre-Ballet (5-7 yrs.)

This class will incorporate more formal ballet, including barre work.  We will also use fun images and games to learn the different motor skills needed for further classical ballet study.  Students are required to wear a pink leotard, pink tights, and pink leather ballet slippers.  A pink ballet skirt is optional.  Hair should be neatly tied back in a bun or away from face if hair is short. Class is taught by Kim Graham.

Ballet I (7-9 yrs.)

This class will be given in classical ballet format. The students will learn the classical ballet barre, as well as beginning center work.  The center work will focus on port de bras (arm positions), balances, basic turns, and jumps.  Students are required to wear a light blue leotard (any style), pink tights, and pink leather ballet slippers. A ballet skirt can be worn on the last class of every month.  Hair should be neatly tied back in a bun or away from face if hair is short. Class is taught by Kim Graham.

Ballet II (8-10 yrs.)

Prerequisite-Level I or at least 1 year ballet experience.  Class will be taught in classical ballet format (see Level I description).   The use of the head and arms at the barre will be introduced in this class, in addition to more complicated combinations and floor patterns in the center.  Students are required to wear a burgundy leotard, pink tights, and pink leather ballet slippers. A ballet skirt can be worn on the last class of every month.  Hair should be neatly tied back in a bun or away from face if hair is short. Class is taught by Kim Graham.

Ballet III/IV/V (9+ yrs.)

By audition only. Level III students are required to wear navy blue leotards.  Level IV students are required to wear black leotards. Level V are required to royal blue leotards. Classes are taught by Kim Graham.

Jazz

Jazz technique is an American born art form that highlights strength and flexibility in isolations, transitions, and presentation quality throughout warm up, skill building and choreography. Jazz dance combines the precision of ballet, with the excitement of pop culture, the grounding of African dance and the syncopation of jazz music. Dancers who train in jazz technique are able to pick up choreography in all forms of dance quickly, change choreographic styles with ease and increase their confidence and self esteem.

Jazz I (7-12 yrs.)

Jazz I will focus on positions of legs, arms and body as well as a culminate progression of skills including kicks, turns and jumps/leaps. Students are required to wear a leotard, tights or jazz pants, and jazz shoes. Class is taught by Renee Adams.

Jazz II (11+)

Jazz II will focus on greater awareness of movement quality, flexibility in mind and body for various types of choreography and skill combinations. Students are required to wear a leotard, tights or jazz pants, and jazz shoes. Class is taught by Renee Adams.

Lyrical/Contemporary

Lyrical/Contemporary technique uses the strength and line of ballet and combines it with the swing and power of jazz technique to train dancers in performance expression, versatility in technique and  fluidity in movement. Dancers who are fluid in lyrical dance have greater ability to show emotion and story line through the choreography. It is recommended (although not required) that you have at least one year of ballet technique.

Lyrical/Contemporary I (8-12 yrs.)

will focus on movement quality and clear positions and transitions. Students should wear a leotard, tights or jazz pants, and leather ballet shoes. Class is taught by Renee Adams.

Lyrical/Contemporary II (11+ yrs.)

will emphasize a dancer’s personal artistry and technique. Students should wear a leotard, tights or jazz pants, and leather ballet shoes. Class is taught by Renee Adams.

Hip Hop I (7-12 yrs.)

This class teaches rhythm, musicality, coordination, and age-appropriate hip hop choreography without suggestive music/movements. Hip Hop 1 is upbeat and great for kids who like to move. Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing, and non-marking sneakers. Class is taught by CaMicha Alexander.

Hip Hop II (11+)

This high-energy class uses the latest sounds in Hip-Hop, R&B and pop music together with movements influenced by some of today’s hottest video choreographers presented in an age-appropriate manner. The class begins with a basic warm-up to stretch and tone the body, followed by a fun and energetic routine.Students should wear loose, comfortable clothes, and non-marking sneakers. Class is taught by CaMicha Alexander.

Tap I (Ages 7-12)

This beginner level class will explore coordination, rhythm, basic tap steps, combinations and terminology.  Students are required to wear any color leotard and tights or black jazz pants with fitted white or black t-shirt and black tap shoes. Hair should be neatly secured away from the face.  Classes are taught by Jessica Allen.

Tap Fit

Whether you’re a first time tapper or dusting off those old tap shoes, this class is for you.  This class will incorporate beginner to intermediate tap steps, technique, choreography… and fun!  Students should wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Classes are taught by Nancy Kern.

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