Ballet Technique
Oldest codified technique to date; classes will focus primarily on developing a strong
technical foundation, while emphasizing proper alignment, strength, and musicality.
Pointe Technique
Novice Beginner Pointe is for our beginner dancer with no previous pointe experience.
The class will begin in ballet slippers, working on strengthening the foot, ankle,
alignment, and core support in preparation to begin en pointe. Class will transition
to pointe work once the instructor feels the student has obtained the required physical
strength to execute the technique properly. Participants must have a minimum of two
years consistent ballet training and attend two ballet technique classes a week.
Beginner Pointe is for experienced dancers wanting to increase their training in classical ballet. Participants must have prior experience in pointe work and attend two ballet technique classes a week. The instructor will evaluate participants on the first day to ensure the proper pointe shoes are worn and ensure the proper class level is correct.
Modern Technique
Derived from Ballet Technique, Modern Dance has evolved as a self-expressive art form
drawing influence from all dance forms past and present, as well as music, theater,
and the fine arts. Students will gain a strong technical base, in addition to enhance
their improvisational and partnering skills.
Jazz Technique
Classes will focus on strong Jazz technique, terminology and movement quality with
an emphasis on proper execution of Jazz isolations, syncopated rhythms and stylistic
approach in execution of movement.
Tap Technique
A truly American dance form, Tap dance is a combination of Irish Step Dancing and
African dance developed during the 1900s in the U.S. Students will be introduced to
basic tap dance technique, while developing rhythmic skills and musicality.
Hip Hop Technique
Hip Hop dance is a social style of dance derived from hip hop culture: music, clothing,
and language. Students will learn basic hip hop forms like popping, locking and breaking.
Isolation and Improvisation skills will also be taught.
Improvisation
This exploratory movement-based class provides a space for dancers to create and generate
movement inspired from a variety of guided prompts. Dancers will have the opportunity
to ignite their movement curiosity, while maintaining a heightened body awareness
in their journey into movement self-discovery.
Novice Beginner: New to dance with little to no prior knowledge of the technique of the intended class.
Beginner: New to dance or interested in re-establishing knowledge and technical skill. Instruction will move at a slow to moderate progression.
Advanced Beginner: Interested in re-establishing knowledge and technical skill. Instruction will move at a moderate progression.
Intermediate: Prior dance knowledge and experience is suggested. Instruction will move at a quicker pace at a moderate technical skill.
Advanced Intermediate: Prior dance knowledge and experience is required. Instruction will move at a quicker pace at an advanced technical skill.