2026 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Pre-Ballet &
Ready To Dance
Students focus on good posture and proper alignment. Simple stretches, isolation exercises, and sections of creative movement help to develop strength, flexibility and body awareness. Traveling movements such as gallops, skips and waltz steps encourage coordination and musicality. Listening skills and classroom etiquette are emphasized.
Primary Ballet
a continuation of the work begun in Pre-Ballet. Children will be expected to focus for a longer period on the more advanced exercises that will prepare them for the rigors of Ballet 1. We will also introduce elements of tap, which will further inform rhythm and the connections of sounds to body movement.
Ballet I
Students learn the basic ballet positions, the progression of a standard ballet barre, and the French vocabulary that defines all the steps in classical ballet. These students also move into beginning center work, away from the support of the barre.
Ballet II, III, IV
Students progress through these levels as through grades in any school: however, all students move at different rates. Some spend more than two years in one level while the mind and body learn to work together; some may progress much faster. When the student has learned the ballet technique appropriate for each level and when the student’s body has become strong enough to accomplish those movements, then, at the discretion of the instructor, the student is moved to the next level. Advancement is based on ability, not age. In this way the student begins to assimilate the layers of knowledge that form the foundation of ballet.
Primary Jazz
Jazz I, II, III, IV
Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well-rounded dancer.
Primary Tap
Tap I, II, III, IV
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement.
Contemporary & Modern
Teachers incorporate an eclectic blend of contemporary and
post-modern movement into their classes. Modern and Contemporary Dance forms allow students to explore their individual dance style outside of the structure of traditional ballet and jazz classes.
Acrobatics
Acro builds the dancer up through strength, flexibility, balance, limbering, and tumbling for safe execution of acrobatic movement in dance.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre introduces students to the exciting world of performance through acting, movement, voice, and creative expression. Students build confidence as they explore character development, improvisation, storytelling, and stage presence in a fun, supportive environment. Along the way, they develop communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills while gaining an appreciation for the art of theatre. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to participate, imagine, and have fun.
Power Pilates
Power Pilates is a dynamic 45-minute full-body workout that combines the precision of Pilates with the intensity of functional strength training. Led by Chelsea Mudiam, this class uses mat exercises, resistance bands, and free weights to build core strength, improve balance and posture, and increase muscular endurance. Designed for adults of all fitness levels, Power Pilates offers an energizing, results-driven workout that will challenge your body and leave you feeling stronger. Bring a mat, water, and get ready to sweat!
