Combination Classes

3-4 yrs.: Introduction to dance in Ballet, Tap, & Acrobatics.  Children will use props such as tambourines, hats, pom poms, umbrellas to build hand/foot coordination.  Students learn discipline while having fun.

 

5-7 yrs.: prereq. =comb. 3-4 yrs or must be age 5

Students begin learning basics of Ballet as well as routines in Jazz + Tap.  It is also an introduction to all forms of dance.

 

6-8 yrs.: prereq. = combo 5-7 yrs

Students are learning basic technique in Ballet, Tap, jazz, & begin to apply technique in various routines & combinations.

 

Theatre Dance: Prereq. = must be in Ballet III or Ballet IV

Int/Adv. Students

Are exposed to dances from various Broadway shows

 

Acrobatics-Beg/Int.:

Students are introduced to cartwheels, back bends, limbers, hand stands, & headstands

 

Acrobatics-Int/Adv.: Prereq.= Beg. Acro & ability to do front limbers

 

Hip-Hop Beg.-no requirement

 

Hip-Hop Int.: Prereq.= Beg. Hip hop

 

Hip Hop Adv.: Prereq= Beg & Int. hip hop

 

Tap I- 7yrs. Older

Students begin with tap warm up & continue with combinations across the floor learning flap-shuffles-maxi fords-Irish draw backs& how to place them in a combination & routine.

 

Tap II:   Prereq.= Tap I

 

Tap III: Prereq. =Tap II

 

Tap IV: Prereq. =Tap III

 

Ballet I: 7 yrs. Older

Introduction to ballet. Students begin to build foundation of technique.  Students must be age 7.

 

Ballet II: Prereq. =Ballet I

Ability to complete pique turns, chainee turns across the floor

 

Ballet III: Prereq. =Ballet II

 

Ballet IV: Prereq. =Ballet III

 

PrePointe:

Students are on Pointe & are enrolled in a minimum of 3 ballet classes per week. Students must have approval of teacher to be admitted.