Youth Division
ages 8 - 18
These classes offer opportunities for dancers to build on fundamental dance knowledge and technique. Dancers explore a variety of genres of dance, work on gaining and improving technique, and develop their sense of artistry.
Each class meets once weekly, and students are encouraged to register for more than one class, allowing them to grow in different dance genres.
Dancers participate in a spring dance showcase in early May unless otherwise noted. Dancers in our Youth Division also have the chance to audition for our Youth Ensemble Program. Discover more about this unique opportunity.
Ballet
Offers dancers a solid foundation of ballet vocabulary that emphasizes proper posture and alignment and increased strengthening of the legs and feet. Students in these classes also develop and increase their sense of artistry.
Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4
Modern
Combines the technique of modern dance - including contract-and-release, emotion-based improvisation, use of gravity to enhance movement, and pedestrian movement - with contemporary dance movement.
Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4
Jazz
Explores jazz dance fundamentals, combining the fun and energetic footwork, leaps, and turns of jazz dance with the fusion of ballet, modern, and jazz that makes up the unique genre of contemporary dance.
Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4
Pointe (by placement only)
Dancers must also be enrolled in two Level 3 or 4 ballet classes and have permission to enroll.
Levels 3 and 4
Improvisation and Composition
Levels 3 and 4
Tap
A rhythmic dance style focused on creating beats and sounds through footwork. Students develop timing, coordination, and musicality while learning to express rhythm through both movement and percussive sounds.
Ages 8 - 18
Acrobatic Dance
The ideal class for enhancing flexibility and strength while also improving dance skills. Not to be confused with gymnastics, incorporating acrobatics into contemporary dance involves movements that require balance, coordination, and agility.
Ages 8 - 18
Breakdance
An energetic and often acrobatic dance style incorporating intricate footwork and expressive pantomime. It's a fantastic way to build rhythm, strength, and flexibility while having fun.
Ages 8 - 13