Classes
Inspiring the Love of Dance
- Proper class placement is essential in the continual progress of students
- That's Dancin' reserves the right to make a final proclamation on each dancer's level
- To safeguard the physical development of each dancer it is important that they attend class with students of similar abilities and experience
- New students with prior experience should call the studio for proper class placement
- If you are unsure of what class to register for, please contact the studio
- Classes are offered for ages 2.5 and up
- Classes are offered for both recreational and serious dancers
Few Things to Consider Before Registering:
Classes by Age
Classes by Age
| Age Group | Classes | Age Group | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 2.5-3 | Age 8-9 | ||
| Age 4-5 | Age 9-11 | ||
| Age 5-6 | Age 11+ | ||
| Age 6-7 | Competition | ||
| Age 7-8 | Adult |
Class Descriptions
for Toddlers
Twinkling Stars
(Ages 2.5 - 3.5)
A wonderful introduction to dance for our youngest students. Fundamental ballet and tap exercises are taught, and basic motor skills and rhythm exercises are reinforced. Dancers are encouraged to explore the use of their creative minds in relation to movement. This class is 45 minutes.
Broadway Stars
(Ages 4 - 5)
Dancers will focus on the fundamental movements found in two of the oldest and greatest dance genres. Through a more traditional structured dance class, dancers will explore the foundation of ballet technique and tap rhythm.
Ballet/Tap Combo
(Ages 5 - 6)
Dancers will focus on the fundamental movements found in two of the oldest and greatest dance genres. Through a more traditional structured dance class, dancers will explore the foundation of ballet technique and tap rhythm.
Hippity Hop
(Ages 5 - 7)
This class teaches fundamental hip-hop dance technique. Time will be spent learning beginning hip hop steps, isolations and introducing music, qualities, and steps that encompass the genre of dance. Dancers will work on learning different styles and tempos of hip-hop choreography each week.
Class Descriptions
for Tweens & Teenagers
Ballet
8+
Technical training of classical ballet, the basis of all dance movement. All of our classes embody a classical barre warm-up, center floor (adagio), and "across the floor work". Dancers will work towards understanding more complex footwork, new terminology and qualities of movement found in ballet.
Tap
8+
A syncopated stylized form of movement which develops coordination, rhythm and balance, stressing foot work. This class teaches fundamental tap technique. Time will be spent learning intermediate footwork, rhythms, more complex musicality and steps. Dancers will work on learning different styles and tempos of tap choreography.
Jazz
8+
Teaches the student contemporary and primitive styles. Although movements are less rigidly formalized than in ballet, the exercises teach and develop the ability to control and move each part of the body. Students will have an opportunity to explore more complex sequencing in center combinations and across the floor.
Pointe
8+
The technique of performing on toe (pointe) for classical and contemporary ballet. For advanced students with several years of ballet technique, upon recommendation of the instructor only. Students must also be enrolled in a ballet class.
Modern
8+
Modern Dance is comprised of highly individualized movements based upon personalized, ever-changing artistic standards. Dancers explore Martha Graham technique and focus on floor work, contractions, center, and across the floor.
Lyrical/Contemporary
8+
A beautiful blend of Ballet, Jazz, and Modern. Dancers learn the technique of Ballet, the rhythms of Jazz, and the emotion of Modern.
Hip Hop
8+
A funky, contemporary form of jazz with a sharp, street-smart edge that will add another dimension to your level of performance. This high energy class will focus on musicality and style as well as the history and culture of hip hop dance.
