BTA

Designed for students between the ages of 3-7. This class will teach the students the disciplines of tap, ballet, and acrobatics/jazz. The class spends equal time on each discipline giving the student the chance to experience each and learn the basic through intermediate skills for their appropriate level. This is done in a disciplined but fun and creative atmosphere.

Girls Attire: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet skirt optional. Black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes.

Boys Attire: White shirt, black sweatpants, black tap shoes, black ballet shoes.

BALLET / JAZZ • TAP / JAZZ • HIP HOP / JAZZ

Designed as a stepping stone for students between a combination class and a full hour class. This class will give a more intense and comprehensive study of ballet and jazz, tap, or hip/hop preparing them for a higher level. Recommended for ages 6-8. By teacher placement.

Ballet / Jazz Attire: Black leotard, pink tights, ballet skirt optional. Pink ballet shoes
(Capezio or Bloch brand), hair must be in bun.

Tap / Jazz Attire: Black leotard, black tights. Black tap oxford’s and Black jazz shoes.

Hip Hop / Jazz Attire: Black leotard, black tights. Black jazz pants, capris and Black jazz shoes.

BALLET

The foundation of dance, will teach the student proper alignment and technique, which can be used in all dance forms. A student will develop discipline, confidence, strength, flexibility, elegance, and musicality as a member of the class. ALL CLASSES by teacher placement.

Girls Attire: Black leotard, theatrical pink tights only, pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio brand only, NO Spotlight or Payless), hair in bun or tightly pulled back, fitted ballet sweater and leg warmers (see instructor.)

Boys Attire: Black pants, black tight shirt, black ballet shoes.

JAZZ

This class will teach the student proper technique, lines, rhythm, flexibility, and performance skills. Students will be learning how to correctly isolate parts of the body then by putting these isolations together they will develop a strong foundation of traditional jazz. ALL CLASSES by teacher placement.

Girls Attire: Black leotard, black jazz pants, capris or shorts. NO t-shirts, sweatshirts past warm-up. NO flannel pants! Black slip-on jazz shoes. (Capezio, Leo, Bloch brand.) Hair tied back.

Boys Attire: Black pants, tight black shirt, black jazz shoes (see above for brand.)

CONTEMPORARY

Students will learn to use their bodies in a variety of ways. This class will focus on breathing, posture, and exploring the student’s emotions through their dance movement. This style of dance often involves a great deal of balance, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation. This class will focus on body placement from a wide variety of dance techniques, which will reflect the melting pot nature of contemporary dance.

Attire: Black leotard, black dance shorts, black jazz pants, or black capris. Dance paws, foot undies, or bare feet. Hair pulled back in a pony tail and off the face.

ACRO / JAZZ

A beginner class for Acrobatics. This class teaches the basics of acrobatics while still focusing on strength and flexibility. This class also incorporates basic jazz technique and performance skills.

Attire: Solid Black leotard or unitard ONLY. Black shorts. NO Jazz Pants. Dance paws or bare feet. Hair in low pony tail.

CHARACTER JAZZ

This class is designed to teach students proper technique, rhythm, flexibility, and performance skills. This class will emphasize different styles of character jazz. (i.e., Broadway Musicals) This class does not teach jazz techniques.

Girls Attire: Black leotard, black jazz pants, capris. NO t-shirts, sweatshirts past warm-up. NO flannel pants! Black slip-on jazz shoes. (Capezio, Leo, Bloch brand.) Hair tied back. **Advanced class will need character shoes color to be determined.

Boys Attire: Black pants, tight black shirt, black jazz shoes (see above for brand.)

PREPREP JAZZ

This class will prepare the student for possible company placement. Students will learn proper technique, tricks and performance skills at an accelerated rate. By teacher placement.

Girls Attire: Black leotard, black jazz pants,capris or black dance shorts. NO t-shirts, sweatshirts past warm-up. NO flannel pants! Black slip-on jazz shoes. Paws or Turners. (Capezio, Bloch brand.) Hair tied back.

Boys Attire: Black pants, tight black shirt, black jazz shoes (see above for brand.

TAP

This class is designed to give the student a solid curriculum of show tap, soft shoe tap, rhythmic tap and some styles of street tap. Student will learn the foundational steps and then learn to rhythmically perform in different combinations.

Attire: Black leotard, black jazz pants or black dance shorts.

Beginner – Advanced black Oxford tap shoes (ask teacher for recommendation if needed).

LYRICAL

This class will teach expressive movement that flows in continuity and requires a strong background in ballet and jazz. Dancers must have completed 2 years of ballet training.

Attire: Black leotard, black capris or shorts. Hair tied back. Bare feet, foot undies or dance paws may be worn.

ACROBATICS

This class will teach flexibility and strength. Acrobatics always has at least one hand in contact with the floor at all times. There is no ariel work. Student will learn the slow and controlled discipline of acrobatic tricks and contortions.

Attire: Solid Black leotard or unitard ONLY, black shorts. NO Jazz Pants. No shoes but can wear dance paws. Hair in low pony tail.

CHEER CAMP

Students will learn correct form for jumps, motions and basic tumbling skills. They will learn cheers and a dance. Bring a bagged lunch and a snack will be served. Students should wear exercise attire.