Class Descriptions:
*Ages are as of Fall 2026. Ages for elementary through high school students are rough estimates based more on previous dance experience and levels. If you are coming to us from another studio and have previous dance experience, we may suggest trying out a few classes, so that we can place you in a class where you will feel happy, challenged, and inspired!
*Fall/Spring Season runs late August through mid June culminating in our June Spring Showcase. Dance students are enrolled for the full season.
*Summer Season is a different schedule. Please see our Summer Schedule for more info.
Twinkle Dance & Mini Hip-Hop Program: ages 3-6
Twinkle Dance 1 (3-4.5 yrs)
Twinkle Dance 2 (4.5 - 6 yrs)
Mini Hip-Hop (4.5 - 5.5 yrs)
Basics Program: ages 6-12
(*It is not uncommon for students to spend 2 years in a level before fully mastering that level.)
Basic Ballet 1 (6-8 yrs)
Basic Ballet 2-3 (8-11 yrs) *highly recommended twice/week
Basic Ballet 3 (8-13 yrs) *required twice/week (Pre Conservatory Class) NOT RETURNING 2026-2027 Season
Basic Hip-Hop (6-8 yrs)
Basic Jazz 1 (6-8 yrs) *includes: Commercial and Theatre Dance styles
Basic Acro (6-8 yrs) *includes acrobatics, tumbling, strengthening
Basic Tap (6-8 yrs)
Elite Ballet Conservatory Program: ages 9-18
*Ballet Conservatory Students are expected to dance in our Winter Nutcracker & June Spring Showcase.
(*It is not uncommon for students to spend 2-3 years in a level before fully mastering that level.)
Conservatory Ballet 1 (9-13 yrs) *required 1.5 hrs. twice/week, plus 1hr Stretch & Strengthening 1. By invitation Only. It's also required for our students to audition and perform in our Winter Nutcracker. *Convention 1 dancers required to take the Ballet Technique class at this level once/week.
Conservatory Ballet 2 (10-18 yrs) *required 1.5 hrs. twice/week, plus 1/2hr Stretch & Strengthening 1 & Pre Pointe. By invitation Only. It's also required for our students to audition and perform in our Winter Nutcracker. NOT RETURNING 2026-2027 SEASON.
Conservatory Ballet 3 (11-18 yrs) *required Ballet Technique classes 1.5 hrs twice/week, 1hr Stretch & Strengthening 2, either Pre Pointe or Basic Pointe & Contemporary (highly recommended). By invitation Only. It's also required for our students to audition and perform in our Winter Nutcracker. *Convention 2 dancers required to take the Ballet Technique class at this level once/week.
Conservatory Ballet/Pointe 4 (13-18) *required Ballet & Pointe Technique classes 1.5 hrs twice/week, 1hr/week Pointe 2, 1hr Stretch & Strengthening, 1 hr.Ballet Variations: Classic Ballet (Fall)/Neo-Classical-Contemporary Ballet Technique (Spring), & Contemporary NOT required but recommended. By invitation Only. It's also required for our students to audition and perform in our Winter Nutcracker.
Conservatory Ballet/Pointe 5 (13-18 yrs) *required Ballet & Pointe Technique classes 1.5 hrs twice/week, 1hr/week Pointe 2, 1hr Stretch & Strengthening, 1 hr.Ballet Variations: Classic Ballet (Fall)/Neo-Classical-Contemporary Ballet Technique (Spring), & Contemporary NOT required but recommended. By invitation Only. It's also required for our students to audition and perform in our Winter Nutcracker.
Conservatory Ballet/Pointe VI - Ballet/Pointe VII (12-18 yrs) **required Classical Ballet & Pointe Technique classes 1.75 hrs twice/week, Contemporary Ballet Technique class 1.5 hrs once/week, 1hr/week Ballet Variations, 1/2hr Stretch & Strengthening 2, Contemporary, Plus 8 week Partnering/Pas de Deux Workshop OR Character Dance Workshop. By invitation Only. It's also required for our students to audition and perform in our Winter Nutcracker.
Pre Pointe (10-15 yrs) *1/2 hr class required once a week in addition to your core ballet class requirements. By invitation Only.
Basic Pointe (11-18 yrs) *1 hr. required once a week in addition to your core ballet class requirements. By invitation Only.
Pointe 2 (13-18) *1 hr. required once a week in addition to your core ballet class requirements. By invitation Only.
Ballet Variations 1 & 2 (12-18 yrs) *required once a week in addition to your core ballet class requirements. By invitation Only.
Stretch & Strengthening 1 (ages 9-18 yrs) *1 hr/week *required once a week in addition to your core ballet class requirements. Required for Conservatory Ballet 1 & 2 AND Convention 1 Company
Stretch & Strengthening 2 (ages 10-18 yrs) *1hr/week *required once a week in addition to your core ballet class requirements. Required for Conservatory Ballet 3 & 4 and Convention 2 Company. *Highly Recommended for Conservatory Ballet 5.
Ballet Partnering/Pas de deux Workshop: (12-18 yrs) *required in addition to your core ballet class requirements. By invitation Only.
Recreational Ballet: ages 6-18
(*It is not uncommon for students to spend 2-3 years in a level before fully mastering that level.)
Basic Ballet 1 (6-8 yrs)
Basic Ballet 2-3 (8-11 yrs) *highly recommended twice/week
Intermediate Ballet (Recreational) (10-18 yrs) *1.5 hrs once/week
Hip-Hop: ages 6-18
(*It is not uncommon for students to spend 2-3 years in a level before fully mastering that level.)
Basic Hip-Hop (6-8 yrs)
Kids Hip-Hop 2 (9-12 yrs)
Kids Hip-Hop 3 (9-13 yrs)
Pre Teen/Teen Hip-Hop 2-3 (11 -18)
Hip-Hop 4 (12-18 yrs)
Contemporary: ages 7-18
(*It is not uncommon for students to spend 2-3 years in a level before fully mastering that level.)
Beginner/Advanced Beginner Teen Contemporary (12-18 yrs)
Contemporary 2 (9-14yrs)
Contemporary 3 (12-18 yrs)
Contemporary 4 (13-18 yrs)
Stretch & Strengthening 1 (ages 9-18 yrs) 1hr/week *highly recommended in addition to Contemporary/Modern
Stretch & Strengthening 2 (ages 11-18 yrs) 1 hr/week *highly recommended in addition to Contemporary/Modern
Commercial Jazz & Theatre Dance/Broadway Jazz: ages 6-18
(*It is not uncommon for students to spend 2-3 years in a level before fully mastering that level.)
Basic Jazz 1 (6-8 yrs) *includes: Commercial and Theatre Dance styles
Kids Jazz 2 (9-12 yrs) *includes: Commercial and Theatre Dance styles
Kids Jazz 3 (9-12 yrs) *includes: Commercial and Theatre Dance styles
Pre Teen/Teen Jazz 3 (11-18 yrs) *heavily concentrated in Commercial Jazz with some Theatre Dance styles mixed in.
Jazz 4 (13-18 yrs)*heavily concentrated in Commercial Jazz with some Theatre Dance styles mixed in.
Intermediate Theatre Dance/Broadway Jazz (9-18) *solely focusing on theatre dance jazz choreography. NOT RETURNING for the 2026-2027 SEASON
Stretch & Strengthening 1 (ages 9-18 yrs) 1hr/week *highly recommended in addition to Jazz
Stretch & Strengthening 2 (ages 10-18 yrs) 1 hr/week *highly recommended *highly recommended in addition to Jazz
Acro : ages 6-18
Basic Acro (6-8 yrs) *includes acrobatics, tumbling, strengthening
Acro 2 (ages 8-12)*includes acrobatics, tumbling, strengthening
Acro 3A (ages 9-16) *includes acrobatics, tumbling, strengthening. *(Acro 3A and 3B are the same levels. We are anticipating full classes, so we added two on the schedule. Students may choose to take it twice/week if desired, but it's not required.)
Acro 3B (ages 9-16) *includes acrobatics, tumbling, strengthening. *(Acro 3A and 3B are the same levels. We are anticipating full classes, so we added two on the schedule. Students may choose to take it twice/week if desired, but it's not required.)
Acro 4 (ages 13-18) *includes acrobatics, tumbling, strengthening
Tap: ages 6-18
(*It is not uncommon for students to spend 2-3 years in a level before fully mastering that level.)
Basic Tap (6-8 yrs)
Tap 2 NOT RETURNING For the 2026-2027 School Year.
Tap 3 (9-13)
Tap 4 (13-18)
Musical Theatre Dance: ages 9-18
Intermediate Theatre Dance/Broadway Jazz (9-18) *solely focusing on theatre dance jazz choreography. NOT RETURNING for the 2026-2027 School Year, but we plan to integrate Theatre Dance more into our Jazz Tech classes this season.
Winter Nutcracker Nutcracker & Commercial Dance Performance Company (by audition):
*Check Fall/Spring Schedule page for 2025-2026 Audition Dates!