Dance

Core Dance Student Attire

Female Students:

• Pink ballet shoes (canvas split-sole recommended but not required)

• Leotard (solid color preferred)

• Ballet pink tights (convertible highly recommended for dancenastic students)

• Black patent tap shoes (no ribbons - elastic or velcro only)

Male Students:

• Black ballet shoes (canvas split-sole recommended but not required)

• Fitted t-shirt, shorts (solid color preferred)

• Black tap shoes

Dance Classes

Dance Baby!

This sweet class is for non-walking babies and their caregivers. A front-facing baby carrier is strongly recommended. This class will be held in the main gym, on the soft floor. Bare feet or socks only. No shoes. A fun new way to spend time with your little one and for them to start experiencing the benefits of music and movement!

Suggested Ages: Non-walking with required adult participation

Dance with Me!

A 45-minute class is creatively designed for young dancers and a parent or adult friend. The class consists of a floor warm-up, ballet, tap, and imaginative play throughout. Be prepared to take shoes off while we fly, twirl, boogie across the dance floor! All participants are invited to perform in our annual dance showcase.

Suggested Ages: 2 to 3-1/2 with required adult participation

Combo Ballet/Tap 1

This 45-minute class is the perfect introduction to dance for the Pre-K dancer! The class begins with 20 minutes of ballet, including a short warm-up, introduction to basic ballet terms, and practice across the floor. After a 5-minute break to grab a drink and change shoes, we continue with a 20-minute Tap class designed to introduce your dancer to basic tap steps and develop their sense of rhythm.

Suggested Ages: 3-1/2 to 5 (students must be potty trained and parents of 3-4 years old must remain on-site)

Combo Ballet/Tap 2

This 60-minute class is designed for your 5 to 7-year-old dancer. The class begins with 30 minutes of ballet, including stretching and barre exercises. Students will learn proper posture, body alignment, and ballet terminology.

Suggested Ages: 5 to 7

Combo 3 Ballet/Tap/JazzPop!

This 60 minute class is designed for kids 8 years old and up. The class is designed as a progression from our level 2 classes, however students that are new to dance can catch on quickly! Dancers will be challenged with more sophisticated combinations of movement patterns. Students will perform in 3 separate dances for our annual May dance showcase.

Suggested Ages: 8+

Combo 4 Tap/Jazz Pop!

This 60 minute class is designed for kids 8 years old and up who have progressed or been placed beyond our level 3 classes. Please note this class does not include ballet! Students will perform in 2 separate dances for our annual May dance showcase.

Suggested Ages: 9+

Ballet 4

This 75 minute ballet class is for dance competition team members as well as other dancers who are serious about their dance technique. Full barre and centre work is given. Students will perform in our annual May dance showcase.

Suggested Ages: 9+

DanceNastics 1

This 60 minute class is the perfect introduction to dance & gymnastics for the child that just can’t decide between the two! The class begins with 20 minutes of ballet, including a short warm-up, introduction to basic ballet terms and practice across the floor. We continue with a 20 minute Tap class designed to introduce your dancer to basic tap steps and develop their sense of rhythm. We then finish up in the gym learning the basic gymnastic skills on floor, beam & bars. Students will perform separate ballet, tap, and gymnastics dances in our annual May dance showcase.

Suggested Ages: 3.5-5 (Students must be potty trained. Parents of 3 & 4 yrs old must remain on site)

DanceNastics 2

This 60 minute class is designed for students who were previously enrolled in DanceNastics 1 and are ready to continue developing skills in all three areas of concentration. This class is 20 minutes of ballet, 20 minutes of tap, and 20 minutes in the gym. Students will perform separate ballet, tap, and gymnastics dances in our annual May dance showcase.

Suggested Ages: 6-8 (Students must be potty trained)