Pre-Ballet and Creative Movement Class
3 year olds

Pre-Ballet, Pre-Tap, Pre-Jazz Classes
4 and 5 year  olds

Students are introduced to dance and will learn basic ballet steps with a combination of creative movements.  The students will develop a greater sense of  body awareness,  rhythm, flexibility and coordination  through a multidisciplinary approach, which will stimulate imagination and self-expression.  Lots of colorful props will be used.
 

A combination of creative movement, ballet, and tap will be taught as students are introduced to the world of dance.

Dress Code

Dress Code

Any colored leotard with optional skirt, and pink ballet slippers, white Capezio tap shoes, pink tights.

Kindergarten
Ballet, Tap and Jazz Classes

Acro

Students will be taught basic ballet technique and basic tap steps will be incorporated beginning with simple rhythms and sounds.                                  

                                        

Learn to do fundamental acrobatics such as, forward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, walkovers, aerials, and other while building dexterity, strength, and coordination.

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Ballet Classes

Students will learn classical ballet technique starting with the five basic positions and advancing from adagio to allegro.  Correct ballet terminology will be taught and proper alignment will be emphasized. (Please note:  Ballet is the foundation of dance and every student should take a ballet class each year).

Students, who have continuously studied ballet for three years or more, are at least 11 years of age, have completed an extensive study of ballet, and have developed strong technique, will be able to begin pointe.

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Irish Dance Classes

Traditional and progressive tap styles and combinations will be taught in progression.  Students will develop rhythm, timing, and coordination.

If your child enjoys Riverdance…

Students will be introduced to the foundations of Irish steps, from the  beginner through intermediate levels.  

Dress Code

Dress Code

Pink, black, or burgundy leotard, pink or tan tights, black tap shoes, optional black dance pants or dance shorts.    Hair must be worn away from the face.

Jazz Classes

Modern Dance Classes

All forms of jazz will be taught from classical , Broadway, to contemporary. Emphasis will be placed on control and motion of the body with freedom of style and expression. 

Unlike ballet, modern dance is an abstract way of playing with time, space, and shapes while moving through different levels.

Dress Code

Dress Code

Any colored leotard with optional skirt or black jazz pants, pink or tan tights, black jazz shoes .  Hair must be worn away from the face.

Hip Hop Classes

Students will learn funky, street, and the latest moves as seen on the popular music videos.  (Note:  Hip hop moves and music will be appropriate for children.)

This class is available for students, ages 10 up, who would like to learn about theatre arts. This class will combine the various forms of acting with singing and dance.

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Ballroom for Kids
(Hopewell Studio only)

Your child will learn to do social dances, classical ballroom dances, and Latin dances.

Dress Code

Dress Code

Any colored tank top or t-shirt, moveable pants, bare feet.

Dance clothing (ballroom shoes may need to be purchased)

Lyrical
(Hopewell Studio only)

Lyrical dance combines ballet with jazz. The dance may interpret a song
or respond to music to tell a story.

Dress Code

Dress Code

Dance clothing, footless tights, and bare feet

Wear comfortable clothes and tap shoes.

 Stretch, Conditioning, Jumps and Turns
(Hopewell Studio)

Dancers use leaps, jumps, and turns and other movements in their dance routines. This class will help dancers to improve their dance ability