Class Descriptions:
*Ages are as of Fall 2023. 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 setting up a Dance Placement so that we can place you in a class where you will feel happy, challenged, and inspired! Dance Placement is held in a positive, fun, and self-esteem building environment.
*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 Star Program: ages 3-6
Twinkle Babies (3-4yrs)
Twinkle Stars 1 (4 1/2-5 1/2 yrs)
Twinkle Stars 2 (5 1/2 - 6 1/2 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 (6-9 yrs)
Basic Ballet 2 (8-11) *required twice/week for students preparing to join our Ballet Conservatory Program, *highly recommended twice/week for recreational students
Basic Ballet 3 (ages 9-12) *required twice/week (Pre Conservatory Class)
Basic Hip-Hop (age 6-8)
Basic Upbeat Jazz 1 (6-8 yrs) *includes: Commercial and Theatre Dance styles
Basic Upbeat Jazz 2 (7-10 yrs) *includes: Commercial and Theatre Dance styles
Basic Contemporary Jazz (7-9 yrs) *includes Contemporary jazz and elements of Modern
Basic Acro (6-8 yrs) *includes acrobatics, tumbling, strengthening
Basic Tap 1 (6-8 yrs)
Basic Tap 2 (8-10)
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 I-II (9-18 yrs) *required 1.5 hrs. twice/week, plus 1/2hr Stretch & Strengthening 1 & Pre Pointe (*if ready). By invitation Only.
Conservatory Ballet III (12-18 yrs) *required Ballet Technique classes 1.5 hrs twice/week, 1hr/week Ballet Variations (Fall)/Contemporary Ballet Technique (Spring), 1/2hr Stretch & Strengthening 2, Contemporary/Modern (by recommended level), & Basic Pointe. By invitation Only.
Conservatory Ballet/Pointe IV/V (12-18 yrs) **required Ballet Technique classes 1.5 hrs twice/week, 1hr/week Ballet Variations(fall)/Contemporary Ballet Technique (Spring), 1/2hr Stretch & Strengthening 2, Contemporary/Modern (by recommended level), Plus 8 week Partnering/Pas de Deux Workshop OR Character Dance Workshop. By invitation Only.
Conservatory Ballet/Pointe VI - Ballet/Pointe VII (12-18 yrs) **required Classical Ballet Technique classes 1.5 hrs twice/week, Contemporary Ballet Technique class 1.5 hrs once/week, 1hr/week Ballet Variations, 1/2hr Stretch & Strengthening 2, Contemporary/Modern, Plus 8 week Partnering/Pas de Deux Workshop OR Character Dance Workshop. By invitation Only.
Pre Pointe (9-15 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.
Ballet Variations 1 (11-18 yrs) *required once a week in addition to your core ballet class requirements. By invitation Only.
Ballet Variations 2 (Fall)/Contemporary Ballet Technique (Spring): (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) *1/2 hr/week *required once a week in addition to your core ballet class requirements.
Stretch & Strengthening 2 (ages 10-18 yrs) *1/2 hr/week *required once a week in addition to your core ballet class requirements.
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 (6-9 yrs)
Basic Ballet 2 (8-11) *required twice/week for students preparing to join our Ballet Conservatory Program, *highly recommended twice/week for recreational students
Basic Ballet 3 (ages 9-12) *required twice/week (Pre Conservatory Class)
Advanced Beginner through Intermediate Ballet (Recreational) (10-18 yrs)
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 (age 6-8)
Boys Open Level Hip-Hop (9-13 yrs) NOT RETURNING 2023/2024
Kids Open Level Hip-Hop (9-11 yrs)
Pre Teen/Teen Beginner-Advanced Beginner Hip-Hop (ages 12-18)
Teen Hip-Hop 2 (12-18 yrs)
Teen Hip-Hop 3 (13-18 yrs)
Contemporary/Modern: ages 7-18
(*It is not uncommon for students to spend 2-3 years in a level before fully mastering that level.)
Basic Contemporary Jazz (7-9 yrs) *includes Contemporary jazz and elements of Modern
Contemporary/Modern 1-2 (10-18 yrs)
Contemporary/Modern 3 (11-18)
Contemporary/Modern 4 (12-18 yrs)
Stretch & Strengthening 1 (ages 9-18 yrs) 1/2 hr/week *highly recommended in addition to Contemporary/Modern
Stretch & Strengthening 2 (ages 10-18 yrs) 1/2 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 Upbeat Jazz 1 (6-8 yrs) *includes: Commercial and Theatre Dance styles
Basic Upbeat Jazz 2 (7-10 yrs) *includes: Commercial and Theatre Dance styles
Commercial (Upbeat) Jazz 2 (10-18 yrs)
Commercial (Upbeat) Jazz 3 (12-18 yrs)
Commercial (Upbeat) Jazz 4 (13-18 yrs)
Kids Beg/Adv. Beginner Theatre Dance/B’Way Jazz (9-12)
Teens Int/Adv Theatre Dance/B’Way Jazz (13-18)
Stretch & Strengthening 1 (ages 9-18 yrs) 1/2 hr/week *highly recommended in addition to Jazz
Stretch & Strengthening 2 (ages 10-18 yrs) 1/2 hr/week *highly recommended *highly recommended in addition to Jazz
Acro : ages 6-18
Basic Acro (6-8 yrs) *includes acrobatics, tumbling, strengthening
Kids/Teen Acro 1-2 (ages 9-18) *includes acrobatics, tumbling, strengthening
Kids/Teen Acro 3 (ages 10-18) *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)
Basic Tap 2 (7-10)
Pre Teen/Teen Beginner Tap (11-18 yrs) NOT RETURNING 2023-2024
Tap 2-3 (11-15)
Tap 4 (13-18yrs)
Musical Theatre Dance & Acting: ages 6-18
Kids Beg/Adv. Beginner Theatre Dance/B’Way Jazz (9-12)
Teens Int/Adv Theatre Dance/B’Way Jazz (13-18)
Nutcracker & Commercial Performance Company (by audition): *Check Fall/Spring Schedule page for 2023-2024 Audition Dates!