Dance Classes

Beginning Ballet

Students will be introduced to the fundamental exercises, techniques and steps of classical ballet.  Basic ballet terminology, correct body alignment, and simple adagio and allegro combinations are introduced in barre and center work.

Section 1: (ages 8-12) Wednesdays, 4:15-5:15pm  $180
Section 2: (ages 13-18) Mondays,     6:15-7:45pm  $225

Intermediate Ballet

Further study of classical ballet as taught in Beginning Ballet.  Emphasis will be placed on developing an aesthetic awareness of the art, understanding ballet terminology and perfecting technique.  Students will review basic exercises and terminology.

Section 2: (ages 13-18) Mondays, 4:30-6:00pm  $225

Theatre Dance

Students will learn the basics steps of theatre movement and how to learn combinations quickly.

Section 1: (ages 8-12) Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm  $180
Section 2: (ages 13-18) Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00pm $225

Beginning Tap

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals and traditional steps of tap dance with an emphasis on proper technique.  This will include such skills as dexterity of the feet, basic weight shift, balance, placement and turning.

Section 1: (ages 8-12) Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm  $180
Section 2: (ages 13-18) Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm  $180

Intermediate Tap

Students will expand upon the basic steps taught in Beginning Tap by combining skills and increasing tempo of execution.  Continued emphasis will be placed on proper technique, coordination and good, clean rhythmic sounds.

Section 2: (ages 13-18) Thursdays, 5:00-6:00pm  $180

Adult Tap

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals and traditional steps of tap dance with an emphasis on proper technique.  This will include such skills as dexterity of the feet, basic weight shift, balance, placement and turning.

Section 1: (ages 18+) Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm   $180