Class Descriptions
Dance with me 2+
Dance with Me 2+ is a fun and bonding dance class for students age 2, and their parent or caregiver. This class introduces young dancers to the dance studio through creative movement, rhythm, musicality, and social skills. Dance with Me 2+ meets once a week for 45 minutes.
Ages 2+ (as of September 5th 2023)
Hummingbirds (ages 3-4)
Students in this level are introduced to the art of dance through movement exploration, creative imagery, props, and musical identification. This is the first class dancers are independent of their parent or caregiver. Hummingbirds meet once a week for 1 hour.
Ages 3-4 (3 as of September 5th 2023)
Wrens (ages 4-5)
Wrens will dive deeper into the rhythm, and locomotor movements, and expand their imagination. In this level students are introduced to muscle identification, posture awareness, and beginning ballet concepts. Wrens meet once a week for 1 hour.
Ages 4-5 (4 as of September 5th 2023)
Robins (5-6)
Robins will further expand on the students’ creative exploration, strength building, teamwork, and discipline. The building blocks of basic ballet vocabulary and structure are introduced. Robins meet once a week for 1 hour.
Ages 5-6 (5 as of September 5th 2023)
Primary 6-7
Owls grow the ballet vocabulary and expand on the ballet class structure, with the barre introduced in the Spring. Creativity and deepening musical understanding continue to be explored. Owls meet once a week for 1 hour.
Ages 6-7 (6 as of September 5th 2023)
Pre-Professional Division
Level 1
The first level of the Pre-Professional Division, Level 1 continues to build on the ballet class structure and deepen the ballet vocabulary. This class aims to strengthen technique, stamina, and concentration for beginning ballet students. Level 1 meets twice a week for 1 hour.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 2
Level 2 builds on the skills and vocabulary mastered in Level 1, with class time extending by 15 minutes. Added emphasis is placed on posture, placement, and material retention. Level 2 meets twice a week for 1.25 hours.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 3
Level 3 builds on the skills and vocabulary mastered in prior levels, now attending more and with extended class times. Students are introduced to more challenging material, and higher demand is placed on execution of existing technique. Level 3 meets three times a week for 1.5 hours.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 4
Level 4 classes aim to strengthen technique, further expand vocabulary, and build strength in ankles and feet with Pre-Pointe. Pointe work is introduced at this level in the Spring Session. Level 4 meets three times a week for 1.5 hours with an optional Saturday class.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 5
Level 5 technique continues to build with more demanding material and advancing pointe work. Level 5 meets four times a week for 1.5-2 hours depending on the day with an optional Saturday class.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 6
Level 6 focuses on technique and the vocabulary deepens, with an emphasis placed on refining and growing pointe work execution with extended class times. Students in Level 6 are introduced to partnering work with the addition of Pas de Deux class. Level 6 meets five times a week for 1.5-2 hours depending on the day with an optional Saturday class.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 7
Level 7 attends 5 days a week, with an optional Saturday class. Technique and vocabulary deepens, with an emphasis placed on refining and growing pointe work execution with extended class times. Level 7 deepens partnering work with the continuation of the Pas de Deux class.
Enrollment by placement only
Boys Class
Open to all Boys in the Pre-Professional Division in addition to their assigned technique class. Focusing on strength, line, discipline, and quality of movement with a male instructor.
Enrollment by placement only
Additional Classes
Robins/Owls Jazz
Open to Robins and Owls, Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers also learn many fun dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. This class meets once a week for 1 hour.
Ages 5-7 (5 as of September 5th 2023)
Level 1/2/3 Jazz
Open to Pre-Professional Division students in Levels 1-3, Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers also learn many fun dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. This class meets once a week for 1 hour.
Levels 1-3
Level 4/5/6/7 Jazz
Open to Pre-Professional Division students in Levels 4-7, Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers also learn many fun dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. This class meets once a week for 1 hour.
Levels 4-7
Level 4/5/6/7 Modern
Open to Pre-Professional Division students in Levels 4-7, Modern class will incorporate many of the foundations of modern dance technique, including suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum and connecting breath with movement. Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work and improvisation. This class meets once a week for 1 hour.
Levels 4-7
Level 1/2/3 Modern
Open to Pre-Professional Division students in Levels 4-7, Modern class will incorporate many of the foundations of modern dance technique, including suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum and connecting breath with movement. Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work and improvisation. This class meets once a week for 1 hour.
Levels 1-3
Level 4/5 Pilates
Open to Pre-Professional students in Levels 4-5, Mat-based Pilates class focuses on strength, stability, posture, proper breath control, and flexibility. Each class will work to balance all muscle groups’ strength and flexibility, with an emphasis on challenging the core muscles. This class meets once a week for 45 minutes.
Levels 4-5
Level 6/7 Pilates
Open to Pre-Professional students in Levels 6-7, Mat-based Pilates class focuses on strength, stability, posture, proper breath control, and flexibility. Each class will work to balance all muscle groups’ strength and flexibility, with an emphasis on challenging the core muscles. This class meets once a week for 45 minutes.
Levels 6-7
Level 4/5/6/7 Saturday Ballet Technique
Open to Pre-Professional students in Levels 4-7, as an optional extra technique class. This class meets once a week for 1.5 hours.
Levels 4-7
