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Class Descriptions
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Mommy and Me: 18 Months-4 years
This class is a Parent/Toddler Dance Class for ages 18 months to 4 years old. It’s perfect for children who need some time to ease into a group setting with other children and adults. This 30- minute introductory dance class contains ballet, jazz, and creative movement. Young dancers and their parent/guardian learn how to follow direction and imitate movement in an active environment while having a great time. Parent/Caregiver participation required. Mommy and Me classes can wear anything comfortable. No street shoes allowed in studio.
Pre-Twinkle Stars Pre-school Dance: Ages 2.5-3 years
Classes are Twinkle Babies (Ballet/Flexibility), Tiny Buns (Ballet/Jazz/Acro), Twinkle Toes Morning (Ballet/Jazz/Acro), Twinkle Toes Evening (Ballet/Flexibility) Great first class for exploring the world of dance! Children are playfully engaged to move – cross-laterally and contra-laterally, for instance – and other ways shown by research to enhance brain development. Fun and positive instructors use music, stories and fun dance props to introduce ballet principles as new movement concepts are introduced each week. Social skills and self-esteem also are developed as children make new friends and enjoy each other through partner and group dancing. Yes, there’s a lot going on in these foundational classes!
Dress Code: Black Leotard with any color tutu, White Tights and Pink Leather Ballet Shoes without ties. No cloth slippers. Tap Combo classes will also need nude tap shoes. No street shoes allowed in studio. Boys wear black shorts or pants, light colored t-shirt or white and black ballet shoes.
Twinkle Star Dance: Ages 4-6 years
Classes: Ballet Swans, Ballet/Tap Combo, Get Rolling Preschool Acro, Intro to Dance, Intro to Team
Twinkle Stars is Built on 4 Pillars:
1). Creative Movement,
2). Skill Building,
3). Steps Across Floor,
4). SHOWTIME!
Twinkle Star Dance is an age-specific 45 or 60 minute class containing ballet, tap, and jazz/creative movement. The purpose of the class is to introduce young dancers to the three styles of dance and inspire movement and creativity within a positive environment. Dancers also learn basic steps and terminology in all three styles. For example, all dancers will learn what a plié is and how to demonstrate one. The use of fun, age-appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. The use of props such as maracas for the “freeze dance” makes the end of class the most fun!
Dress Code: Black Leotard with any color tutu, White Tights and Pink Leather Ballet Shoes without ties. No cloth slippers. Tap Combo classes will also need nude tap shoes. No street shoes allowed in studio. Boys wear black shorts or pants, light colored t-shirt or white and black ballet shoes.
Ballet / Pointe: All Ages
A classical based technique class that provides fundamentals to all dance forms. Pointe is for dancers 12 and up, and must be evaluated by instructors to ensure ankles are strong enough to go up.
Dress Code: Black Leotard, White Tights and Pink Ballet Shoes (any color tutu). Hair in bun for all ballet classes. Boys wear black pants, white shirts and black ballet shoes.
Musical Theater: All Ages
Welcome to musical theater and one of our most popular classes!! This class is a form of theatre that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. The story and emotional content of the piece – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through the words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. No dance experience required.
Dress Code: Jazz Pants or Comfortable clothing, and Black Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Jazz: All Ages
Based on ballet technique and legends like Bob Fosse, this fun and exciting dance form incorporates the whole body with dance combinations, turns, jumps, and leaps.
Dress Code: Jazz Pants, Shorts, or Leotard, and Tan Jazz Shoes
Hip Hop, Street Jazz & Breakdancing: All Ages
Hip Hop is a blend of today’s high energy “street style” movement typically performed to clean “popular rap music.” The style boasts everyone is capable of taking part and having fun!
Dress Code: Comfortable Pants and any color flat sole Hip-Hop Shoes like Converse. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Pom Class: Ages 5+
This class is for the dancer that wants to learn and excel at the technical aspects of dance pom! Emphasizing precise pom, kids, hip hop, and sideline techniques!
Dress Code: Shorts or leggings with dance bra/tank and nude jazz shoes. No outside shoes allowed in studio.
Modern / Lyrical: Ages 9 +
Based on ballet & jazz technique that are choreographed to lyrical aspects of music. Dance based on the teaching techniques of Alvin Ailey, Martha Graham, and others. This class is an advanced class for high school dancers.
Dress Code: Shorts, Dance bra or leotard, Tan Footless Tights and Foot Undies or no shoes.
Acro Dance: Ages 6+
This class is designed for the dancer that wants to learn a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context.
Dress Code: Leotard, tights, and feet undies or barefoot.
Hoop Theory: Ages 7+
This class requires strong upper body and must have 2 years of acro to take the dancer through the basics of learning aerial hoop.
Dress Code: All Black, Leotard and Leggings required. No shoes
Baton Class: Ages 6+
This class is designed for ages six and up that want to learn to twirl like a star. This baton class is for the student who has never twirled before or has had some classes. We will cover correct body positions, basic twirls, marching fundamentals and learn a fun team routine incorporating dance.
Dress Code: Leotard, tights, tan jazz shoes.
Dance Therapy Classes: Ages 12+
Dance Therapy works to help improve body image, self-esteem, depression, social anxiety, family conflict, relationship building, and much more! Dance movement therapy is a versatile form of therapy founded on the idea that motion and emotion are interconnected. The creative expression of dance therapy can bolster communication skills and inspire dynamic relationships. Taught by Ms. Joette who is in a graduate program for dance therapy and has a Masters of Fine Arts.
Dress Code: Any clothing that you can move in, No shoes, journal needed.
Belly Dance: Ages 10+ (adult class)
This class will cover fast traveling steps, isolations, combinations, figure 8’s, soft, flowing hands & arms and dance movement to a fantastic mix of exotic world rhythms. Improves flexibility, increase self-confidence, and brings out your inner dancer with this total body workout! This FUN and friendly class is great for ALL fitness levels, including Beginners!
Dress Code: Wear stretchy comfortable clothing such as leggings & a top. Shoes are optional or a jazz or dance shoe can be worn. No street shoes allowed in studios.
Slim and Tone: Ages 55+
This fun class is for the silver sneaker gal that wants to exercise and meet new friends! Class is 30 minute dance in jazz, swing, and fitness, 15 minute mat work, 15 minute free weights.
Dress Code: Anything comfortable, bring a mat, and a clean pair of tennis shoes. No outside shoes allowed in class.
Private Study
Private lessons are available year round and provide enormous educational benefits to dancers of every age and level of ability. Please contact us to schedule a teacher and reserve studio space. **Note: There is a 24 hour cancellation policy for privates.
