Mom/Dad and Me (Parent and Tot!)-This
fun class is for children ages 1-3 along with Mom or Dad. This is a great introduction to dancing for children just
developing their coordination. The teacher guides the parent/tot team in a way that makes discovering movement, balance
and listening skills easy and fun. This class is an excellent first group activity.
Ballet/Tap/Creative
Movement-Begins a combination of three disciplines for students ages 2-4. This class focuses on developing motor
skills, learning basic dance moves, using proper terminology, and creating a strong foundation in the fundamentals of movement
and expression.
Ballet/Tap/Jazz-Adds elements of jazz technique to the basic ballet and tap
disciplines of the previous class. This class focuses on applying basic dance knowledge to more specific dance stills.
Ballet-Emphasizes beauty and poise while developing strength, balance, flexibility and
discipline. Ballet is considered the basis of most other dance forms and a must-have for students who are serious about
performing or competing.
Company-Describes competition dancers specifically; dancers who
compete regionally and/or nationally. Competitive dancers dedicate many hours per week to their dance training, working
on choreographed routines, techniques, showmanship, expression and presentation.
Fitness/Conditioning-An
all around good workout for all ages and styles of dancers, based on stretching, strengthening, and toning of muscles, helping
keep dancers physically fit.
Floor Barre-Ballet technique and strengthening exercises
done while sitting or lying on the floor. Emphasis on: posture, alighnment and placement while inceasing flexibility,
rotation/turnout and strength. This is a very popular technique used to enhance other dance forms/classes for porfessional
and beginning dancers alike.
Flow-is a variety class of Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates.
Hip Hop-Is a continuously changing style of dance ranging from very placed isolations, to quick rhythmical
moves, to "pop and lock", to more casual pedestrian gestures, to jazz influenced moves, to very athletic floor work.
Each class takes on the particular style of the teacher and music. (Contemporary and with a strong beat.)
Jazz-A dance style that combines body isolations, strong technique, rhythmical and stylized movements, progressions
across the floor and various turns and leaps to a variety of music.
LA Jazz-The latest popular
jazz style in Los Angeles that combines emotional lyrical styling, modern release, ballet technique, quicker isolations of
African and hip hop, along with traditional jazz turns and stylized movements; almost "anything goes." Each
teacher has their own style preference, which often depends on music choice (usually Contemporary).
Liturgical-Contemporary,
modern, jazz, ballet and/or lyrical movements with choreography based on scripture and Christian lyrics to songs. It
is used in prayer, praise and worship performance in church settings and for spiritual expression of dancers during class.
Lyrical/Modern-Lyrical combines ballet and jazz disciplines and emphasizes emotional expression.
Modern is a free-spirited, expressive form of dance that combines natural movement with classical technique.
Pilates-Study of body placement and core strength through movement exercises, held positions and breath work.
Special Friends Class-Is for special needs children with a Parent of Para.
Tap-Emphasizes the mastery of fine motor skills through rhythmic movements of the feet. Tap, which is
showcased in Hollywood and on Broadway, is an enjoyable way to increase coordination and stay in shape.
Turns
and Leaps-Improving turns and leaps and helps all dancers with technique, balance and form, which can improve any style
of dance.
Musical Theater/Acting-Explores the skills of stage dancers and actors to enhance performance and develop expressions of character.
These classes are essential for students interested in performance and competition.
Ballroom, Latin,
Swing and County-(Rhythm and Smooth partner dances) All ages use partner dancing for recreational, social and competitive
purposes. Styles include, but are not limited to: Bolero, Cha-Cha, Country 2-step, East Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Hustle,
Lindy Hop, Mambo, Merengue, Night Club 2-step, Paso Doble, Polka, Quickstep, Rumba, Salsa, Samba, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Waltz
and West Coast Swing.