Creative Movement (Ages 2-5)

  • A 45 minute pre-k class exploring the dynamics of space, time, shape, and flow. Designed to encourage creativity and motor skills, this class is a great way to introduce your child to dance technique.

    Class Attire: Comfortable clothing that allows for dynamic movement and hair must be secured neatly. Most of our dancers wear ballet attire.

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    *Please no dangly jewelry, fluffy tutus or shorts. Appropriate warm-up attire is welcome for the warm-up portion of class only.*

Pre-Pointe Ballet (Ages 11-Up)

  • This class requires a readiness assessment with the Studio Director before registering.

    Ballet is a classical dance form that is upheld with integrity within our studio. We focus heavily on technique and form while stressing the importance of expression and performance through the genre. Dancing on pointe requires proper spine alignment, turn out from the hips, strong ankles and good balance. In this class we prepare and introduce our students to this challenging and beautiful art form. Dancers must have at least two years of dance experience before participating in this class.

    Class Attire: Solid colored leotard, pink or black tights, pink ballet shoes, hair secured neatly in a bun.

Contemporary/Jazz (Ages 9-11)

  • This fun, upbeat class introduces young dancers to the basics of both Contemporary and Jazz dance! Dancers will explore rhythm, musicality, and expressive movement while building confidence, coordination, and creativity. Perfect for beginners ready to move and groove.

    Class Attire: Leotards encouraged, comfortable dance clothes (leggings, shorts with tights, fitted shirts), jazz shoes or lyrical shoes, and hair secured neatly.

Tap (Ages 5-9)

  • This beginner-friendly class introduces dancers to the exciting world of tap! Dancers will learn basic tap steps, rhythms, and combinations while developing musicality, coordination, and timing. Tap 1 is perfect for first-time tappers or those wanting to build a strong foundation in a fun, energetic environment.

    Class Attire: Leotards encouraged, comfortable dance clothes (leggings, shorts with tights, fitted shirts), tap shoes required, and hair secured neatly.

Hip Hop 2 (Ages 9-11)

  • Hip Hop is an explorative form of dance that plays with different rhythms and energetic movements. This form of dance is perfect for all levels! Class Attire: Comfortable clothing with sneakers that allow for dynamic movement, hair must be secured neatly.

Pre-Ballet (Ages 4-7)

  • Pre-ballet serves our students as a stepping stone from our Creative Movement class to our beginner-level Ballet class. Students will begin to build upon the the technical foundation that they began in Creative Movement while beginning to implement the discipline and poise of the classical ballet style.

    This 45-minute class is great for new students that fall into this age group and wish to concentrate on building their technique, or for students that wish to pursue ballet more intensely.

    Class Attire: Solid colored leotard, pink or black tights, pink ballet shoes, hair secured neatly in a bun.

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    *Please no dangly jewelry, fluffy tutus or shorts. Appropriate warm-up attire is welcome for the warm-up portion of class only.*

Pointe Ballet (Ages 11-Up)

  • Pointe Ballet is a classical dance style that focuses on strength, grace, and precise technique while dancing on the tips of the toes using specialized pointe shoes. This genre builds on a strong foundation of ballet training and emphasizes balance, control, and artistry. Pointe helps dancers develop confidence, poise, and the ability to perform with elegance. Prior ballet experience is required for registration, and instructor approval is necessary to ensure readiness and safety.

    Class Attire: Leotards are required, pink tights, ballet skirts optional, pointe shoes (fitted by a professional), and hair must be secured in a neat bun.

Contemporary/Jazz (Ages 11-13)

  • This fun, upbeat class introduces young dancers to the basics of both Contemporary and Jazz dance! Dancers will explore rhythm, musicality, and expressive movement while building confidence, coordination, and creativity. Perfect for beginners ready to move and groove.

    Class Attire: Leotards encouraged, comfortable dance clothes (leggings, shorts with tights, fitted shirts), jazz shoes or lyrical shoes, and hair secured neatly.

Clogging (Ages 8-13)

  • Clogging originated in the Appalachian Mountains as a mountain man’s folk dance. The roots of this quick step dance come from Irish step dancing (as seen in River Dance) and Holland’s wooden shoe dance. This fun and upbeat class is a great way to connect to our Appalachian culture. This class will focus on traditional Appalachian dance technique. We will have two separate times for beginners and intermediate dancers with a hoedown in the middle focusing on partner work. Dancers will also learn other traditional folk dances such as running set and Smooth Dancing.

    Dancers will need to purchase White Clogging shoes for this class

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Hip Hop 3 (Ages 12-Up)

  • Hip Hop is an explorative form of dance that plays with different rhythms and energetic movements. This form of dance is perfect for all levels! Class Attire: Comfortable clothing with sneakers that allow for dynamic movement, hair must be secured neatly.

Ballet 1 (Ages 8-11)

  • Ballet is a classical dance form that is upheld with integrity within our studio. We focus heavily on technique and form while stressing the importance of expression and performance through the genre.

    Class Attire: Solid colored leotard, pink or black tights, pink ballet shoes, hair secured neatly in a bun.

    Click here for Suggested Shoes

    *Please no dangly jewelry, fluffy tutus or shorts. Appropriate warm-up attire is welcome for the warm-up portion of class only.*

Contemporary/Jazz (Ages 5-8)

  • This fun, upbeat class introduces young dancers to the basics of both Contemporary and Jazz dance! Dancers will explore rhythm, musicality, and expressive movement while building confidence, coordination, and creativity. Perfect for beginners ready to move and groove.

    Class Attire: Leotards encouraged, comfortable dance clothes (leggings, shorts with tights, fitted shirts), jazz shoes or lyrical shoes, and hair secured neatly.

Contemporary/Jazz (Teen)

  • This fun, upbeat class introduces young dancers to the basics of both Contemporary and Jazz dance! Dancers will explore rhythm, musicality, and expressive movement while building confidence, coordination, and creativity. Perfect for beginners ready to move and groove.

    Class Attire: Leotards encouraged, comfortable dance clothes (leggings, shorts with tights, fitted shirts), jazz shoes or lyrical shoes, and hair secured neatly.

Hip Hop 1 (Ages 5-8)

  • Hip Hop is an explorative form of dance that plays with different rhythms and energetic movements. This form of dance is perfect for all levels! Class Attire: Comfortable clothing with sneakers that allow for dynamic movement, hair must be secured neatly.

We are a passionately shame free community. We believe mistakes are a natural and essential part of the learning process, and that fear only stunts growth. Every dancer brings their own unique strengths, and comparison is the thief of joy. We want our dancers to feel confident in who they are and grateful for the bodies they’ve been given. Above all, we want every student to leave class believing that they bring immense delight and beauty into the world—and that they are capable of doing hard things.