Children's Program

Grace and style are easiest learned at an early age. Our children's program focuses on making the basics of body movement and proper centering and alignment second nature, in a nurturing atmosphere of joy and delight.

Pre-Ballet
For ages 4 & 5. Ballet is the cornerstone of all dance, teaching posture, position, rhythm and grace. This introduction to ballet will teach your child to have flexibility and alignment through creative ballet and use of imagery. Floor work and barre work are included. Watch your child learn everything from all the basic positions, to a plie, and even a grande jete.

Beginning Ballet
For ages 6-8 the young child who has been introduced to pre-ballet and is more serious about continuing their study of this enchanting dance form.

Ballet I - IV
In these more advanced classes we work on the basics of ballet vocabulary: Barre work, center floor (adagio, port de bras, petit allegro, grand allegro).

Creative Dance
The essence of this class is the joy of expression through dance. Movement games, rhythm instruments, creative dramatics, all encourage physical expression. Hoops, scarves, balls, streamers etc. are used imaginatively.

Jazz Dance
All set to contemporary music, this energetic, and dynamic class will work on strength, flexibility, rhythm and coordination. End of year production gives children an extra sense of accomplishment!

Tap I - IV
Learn tap from the beginning. All the basic building blocks are taught in this fun class which uses music from the musical theater past and present. By the time you're done you'll know everything from a shuffle to a time step.
(Tap shoes necessary)

Then taking your tapping to the next "step"! This intermediate class involves more complicated techniques and combinations. Learn double and triple time steps and choreographed pieces.
(Tap shoes necessary)

Jazz I-IV
This unique Jazz dance class captures multiple jazz styles from modern to African to Latin to Caribbean to hip-hop beats. The class includes a warm-up to teach basic techniques, across-the-floor work, and a fun jazz dance combination in every class. The music is pumping, and it's tons of fun.