Class Descriptions

Ballet is a classical dance form with its own French terminology, techniques, and teaching methods. Originating during the 15th century, ballet focuses on developing good posture, improving balance, developing coordination, building strength, and increasing flexibility. Students learn ballet technique through a progressive series of exercises and steps while learning self-discipline, grace, and proper dance class etiquette.

Tap is a style of dance in which fitted shoes are worn with metal heel and toes to create audible beats.  Tap dance originated in the United States in the early 19th century at the crossroads of African and Irish American dance forms. 

Jazz dance has an expansive history beginning with African dance, continuing through the American jazz era in the 1920s, and into its present day forms. An ever-changing art form, jazz dance can pull a variety of techniques such as modern, ballet, African, Latin, and Caribbean dance styles. The music played in class can vary widely, from pop to instrumental to R&B. Jazz dance encourages creative style, body awareness, and fun! 

Hip-hop dance is a vibrant form of dance that combines a variety of freestyle movements to create a cultural piece of art. Through its three main styles of popping, locking, and breaking, hip-hop dance has evolved into one of the most popular and influential styles of dance.

Contemporary dance is a style of interpretive dance that embraces innovation, blending techniques from various genres, including classical ballet, jazz, modern, and lyrical. This class focuses on centering, strengthening the body, increasing flexibility, improving balance, proper placement, body alignment, fluidity and emotion.