Classes.

Ballet & Tap Combo (Pre-School thru 2nd grade)  This excellent program is ideal for young dancers because it teaches the essential foundations of ballet and tap to develop grace and rhythm.  Classes incorporate stretching, movement, music and dance styles that are perfect for guiding young children in dance and performance skills. Our scheduling is set up so that dancers in preschool thru 2nd grade can take more than one class during the week of the same type and level at no extra charge.

Jazz and Tap Combo (3rd grade and Up)  This program is for the continuing students, teaching them a variety of jazz styles and more intricate tap steps/routines.

Classical Ballet and Pointe (7 yrs old and Up)    Classes stress barre, center work, jumps and turns, expanding the knowledge they learned in their early combo classes.  Dancers must dress in traditional Ballet attire: Pink Tights, Pink Split Sole Ballet Shoes, Leotard and hair in a bun.

*Hip Hop (Kindergarten and Up)  These popular classes teach the latest moves to the latest music with lots of high energy and enthusiasm.

Contemporary/Modern/Lyrical Jazz Technique and Styles (6th grade and up)
This class will focus on flexibility, turns, leaps, kicks and choreography within the context of  the various jazz styles.

ADULT CLASSES OFFERED:
Zumba – Wed 6:15 PM, Fri 6:00 PM, Sat 8:30 AM
Heart Rhythms Workout– Tue 6 AM and Thurs 6AM
Jazzercise – Sunday at 9:30 AM
Fitness by Ilene – Monday 9AM, Thurs 9AM
Hula/Hawaiian – Saturday at 10:30 AM

 

*Acting/ Musical Theatre (Ages 5 to 14 )  Students learn this important part of the performing arts including vocal and facial expression, developing characters, improvisation, stage directions, and Broadway and character dance styles.

Boys Classes (4 yrs old and Up)   Hip Hop/ Funk and Tap moves and music especially for the boys.

*Couples / Partners (Kindergarten thru High School)  Dancers work as partners in lifts, steps and movement.

*Irish Step Dance (2nd grade and Up)  Our Irish Dancers are a favorite on St. Patrick’s Day and at recitals.

*Clogging ( Middle School and Up)  A very fun, high energy dance style focusing on clogging footwork and choreography.

Voice (Kindergarten and Up)  Works on developing the technique for correct singing.

Tumbling (Pre-School and Up)  We are proud to have a working relationship with gymnastics coach Amy at Tahoe Tot Spot – ask about our referral program.

* Requires enrollment in additional class(es).

CLASSES FOR ADULTS

Tap   Hip Hop Workout    Zumba     Ballet

SHOE REQUIREMENTS:
Ballet – Pink Ballet shoes
Tap- (Pre-school through 2nd gr) Black Patent Leather Tap Shoes
Tap - (Third gr and up) Black Oxford style or Slip on Tap shoes…. NOT  shiny
Jazz (3rd, 4th & 5th grade) Tan slip on jazz shoes
Jazz (middle school and up) Foot undeez or last year’s jazz shoes for class until color and style are determined for recital
Hip Hop – Tennis/Athletic shoes ok for class until color and  style are determined for recital

Dancers need to wear appropriate dance clothing for the type of class…when in doubt, ask the instructor…..

 

OUR LESSON FEES REFLECT OUR COMMITMENT TO THE FAMILIES OF THIS COMMUNITY. OUR RATES FOR LESSONS ARE THE SAME AS  LAST SEASON.