Class DESCRIPTIONS

Acrobatics uses strength and flexibility to perform conditioning exercises to prepare them for increased difficulty.  It teaches flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination.  Acro Instructors are certified by Acrobatic Arts and classes follow the Acrobatic Arts syllabus  Across dance combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements that are found in gymnastics. Acro dancers can bee seen using doing anything from handstands, cartwheels, rolls and handsprings to aerials and flips. Acro is defined by its athletic character and its unique choreography which blends dance and acrobatics. 

The Acrobatic Arts program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling.  Developed with input from professionals and experts in ballet, modern dance, jazz, contortion, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, sport acrobatics, yoga, acro yoga, pilates, physiotherapy, hand balancing and more.  Simple thoughtful progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls and summersaults to the advanced dancer tumbling effortlessly across the stage!

Ballet 1 teaches the fundamentals of classical ballet. This class is good for those exposed to pre-ballet and/or just beginning ballet. Exercises at the ballet barre, center of room and across the floor help dancers gain strength,  placement and posture. French Ballet vocabulary and proper technique is emphasized. 

These classes are designed to be developmental in nature. Imagine your child twirling with joy, tapping with excitement, leaping with delight, full of smiles and giggles.  Elements is our foundations combo class for the newest dancers. This class incorporates Tap, Ballet and Tumbling in each class. We rotate to keep the young dancer focused and moving the entire class time. Dancers will transition between Tap shoes and Ballet shoes each class. These dance classes give kids creative development, rhythmic skills and a foundation for motor development as well as imaginative play and FUN!! These dance classes allow children ages 3 years- 6 years old to move freely and develop a love of dance and music. 

Ballet/Tap class splits the class covering both styles weekly. Terminology and Vocabulary are taught and emphasized while still keeping the dancers engaged and having fun. Dancers will need both Tap and Ballet shoes. 

Dance Choreography is taught using fun upbeat music. Dancers will develop a strong technical foundation through understanding musical rhythm and precision. Both Jazz and Stage Performance terminology and vocabulary will be emphasized. Class incorporates stylized dance moves and dynamic steps such as jumps, turns, and kicks. Jazz is a very high-energy class that teaches students essential dance skills including body coordination, flexibility and self-expression. 

This fun and adorable class is for a care giver and their little one. The imagination, creativity and growth that comes from the dancing and exploring movement is incredible! In this class we will work on foundational movement and mirroring. The dancers will be able to work with their parent as well as their experienced teacher, we will al learn, grow and have fun together! Particiapants sing songs, exercise and dance together, work on gross motor skills, and enjoy quality time together. This class is designed for toddlers who have started walking up to 2 1/2 years old.