Age is simply a guideline; progression is based on skills.
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Class Level Req. Age & Exp., Leotard Req. Classes/week
Pre-Ballet 3-6 Yr. Olds Lt. Pink 1
Ballet 1 6-10 Yr. Olds Turquoise 1
Ballet 1A 7 & Up Lt. Blue 1
Ballet 2 7 & Up Royal Blue 2
Ballet 2A* 7 & Up Lavender 2
Ballet 3 9 & Up Purple 3
Ballet 3A 10 & Up Burgundy 3
Teen/Adult Ballet Beg. 11 & Up Black 1
Ballet 4 12 & Up Hunter Green 3
Ballet 5 13 & Up Black 4
Pointe classes offered based on skill:
Pre/Beg Pointe
Beg/Int Pointe
Int/Adv Pointe
*Dancers will begin being considered for Pre Pointe at the Ballet 2A level.
*Beg. Pointe work begins at the Ballet 3 Level.
Pre-Ballet, Ballet 1, & Ballet 1A -- All leotards must be short sleeved/scoop neck.
ALL LEVELS: Lt. Pink footed tights & pink ballet Shoes (w/elastic). Leotards must be plain (no puffed or chiffon sleeves or attached skirts etc.) Pointe shoes must be pink. **Chiffon skirts are optional at all levels. Please check at the front desk for further skirt information. No leg warmers, T-shirts, plastic pants, etc., without permission of teacher. A dance sweater (wrap-around or form-fitting) may be worn in classes during warm up.
Boys: White t-shirt, black tights, & black Ballet shoes.
Hair must be worn in a neat bun at the back of the head – no ponytails – short hair & bangs must be neatly slicked back and pinned off the face.
Class Level Req. Age & Exp.
Mini Tap- Jazz 3-6 Yr. Olds (Pre Ballet is encouraged, not required)
Ch. Jazz 1 - 2 7-10 Yr. Olds
Ch. Jazz 3 - 4 9 & Up
Jazz 2 11 & Up
Jazz 3 12 & Up (Must take 2 classes/week)
Jazz 4 13 & Up (Must take 2 classes/week)
Jazz 5 14 & Up (Must take 2 classes/week)
Beg. Turns & Leaps 7-10 Yr. Olds (Ch. Jazz 1-4)
Int./Teen Turns & Leaps. 11-13 Yr. Olds (Jazz 2-4)
Senior Turns and Leaps 14 & Up (Jazz 5)
*All jazz students must be taking at least 1 Ballet class per week.
Jazz 3, 4, and 5 must take 2 Ballet classes per week.
Turns & Leaps: Dynamic Technique classes available to all Jazz dancers 7+
Dresscode
Mini Tap-Jazz: Any color leotard, any color tights, tap & jazz shoes
Jazz, Turns & Leaps: leotard & tights (any color), biker shorts, leggings, crop tops, form-fitting T-shirts (plain or dance-related); no leg warmers.
A dance sweater (wrap-around or form-fitting) may be worn in classes during warm-up.
Jazz shoes may be any color or style (special shoes may be required for performance).
Hair must be neat and not distracting to either student or teacher, i.e., bun, pony tail, etc.
Class Level Req. Age & Exp.
Mini Tap- Jazz 3-6 Yr. Olds
Ch. Tap 1 – 2 6-10 Yr. Olds
Ch. Tap 3 - 4 7-11 Yr. Olds (Min 1 Yr. Exp)
Adv. Ch. Tap 8-12 Yr. Olds (Min 2 Yr. Exp)
Teen/Adult Tap 11 & Up (Little or No Tap Exp)
Int. Tap 11 & Up (1 Yr. Tap Exp)
Adv. Tap 12 & Up (Min 3 Yr Tap Exp)
All tap shoes must have rubber.
Mini Tap-Jazz: Any color leotard, any color tights, tap & jazz shoes
Ch.Tap 1- 4, Adv: Red scoop neck, short sleeve leotard, pink tights, and black shoes.
Teen, Int, & Adv. Tap: Black leotard, beige or black tights.
Any kind of tap shoe is allowed for class, (certain style tap shoe may be required for performance).
Boys: Red t-shirt, black shorts or pants & black tap shoes.
Hair must be neat and not distracting to either student or teacher.
-— Hip Hop Combining fun choreography, cool beats, freestyle, and high-energy routines, this class is all about the dynamic moves and infectious rhythms of hip-hop.ip Hop —
Mini. Triple Threat 4 & Up
Triple Threat 9 & Up
Mini Hip Hop 4-9 Yr. Olds
Junior Hip Hop 8-11 Yr. Olds
Teen Hip Hop. 11-14 Yr. Olds
Senior Hip Hop 15 & Up
Hip Hop w/ Jai 11 & Up
Beg Acro Tumbling 4 & Up (level based)
Int Acro Tumbling Intermediate (level based)
Senior Acro Tumbling. Advanced (level based)
Rhythmic Gymnastics 8 & Up
Stretch & Strengthening 10 & Up
Triple Threat — A.K.A. Musical Theater: Singing, Dancing, & Acting. Musical Theater style class: Signing, Dancing, Acting, On-Camera opportunities, Concept Videos, etc. Singing, dancing, acting, and more! This class is perfect for any performers and pre-professionals.
Stretch & Strengthening — Interval strength and training for dancers. Interval strength and training for dancers. Bring a yoga mat and yoga blocks. Sneakers optional.
Rhythmic — Rhythmic gymnastics combines elements of dance, gymnastics, and acrobatics while using various apparatuses: hoop, ball, ribbon, etc. Focusing on strength, flexibility, coordination, and artistic expression
Acro Tumbling — Tumbling and acrobatics combining Strength, Flexibility, and Balance: rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings, flips, partnering, and combinations. They will gradually progress to more challenging moves as they gain strength, balance, and coordination.
Hip Hop — Combining fun choreography, cool beats, freestyle, and high-energy routines, this class is all about the dynamic moves and infectious rhythms of hip-hop. Focuses on building dance skills and musicality while fostering creativity and self-expression.
Hip Hop w/ Jai — Hip Hop, Fundamentals, Street Styles and more w/ Jiggy Jai. Through engaging warm-ups, exciting combinations, and interactive activities, dancers will gain confidence and develop their unique style.
Dress code
Hip Hop — Sweats or leggings (no skirts), T-shirts (plain or dance-related,) hoodies if there is a T-shirt under for when the dancer gets too hot, ball caps or beanies (optional). Sneakers (NO boots or Crocs), hair pulled off of face, i.e., bun, pony tail, braids, etc.
Acro/Tumbling, Rhythmic, Triple Threat — Leotard & tights (any color), biker shorts, leggings (short or long), crop tops, form fitting T-shirts (plain or dance-related,) black jazz shoes, (no shoes required for Acro/Tumbling)
Boys: Appropriate jazz clothes & jazz shoes
Hair must be neat and not distracting to either student or teacher: i.e. bun, pony tail, braids etc.
Class Level Req. Age
Adult Hip Hop 18 & Up
Stretch & Strengthening Mixed Ages
Teen/Adult Ballet Beginner, 13+
Teen/Adult Tap Beginner, 13+
Adults may pay Drop-in rates for Ballet and Tap, but the class will continue to progress even if they are unable to attend each week.
We have Ballet, Jazz, and Tap shoes available to borrow.
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