Class Descriptions (2011 – 2012)

Ballet Co-Requisite – A Ballet class is required in order to take class.
** – Placement must be approved by instructor BEFORE registering for this class.

*BALLET* PRE BALLET – (Ages 3 ½ - 4 ½) Combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic Ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics. By exploring rhythms and styles, this class prepares children for all Level I classes, including Ballet, Jazz and Tap.BALLET I, II and III- (Ages 5 – 9) Placement is made according to age and experience.
BASIC BALLET TECHNIQUE I – (Ages 8 – 11) For Beginners. Introductory to Basic Ballet skills. No previous experience required.
BASIC BALLET TECHNIQUE II – (Ages 11 – 15) For Beginner to Intermediate. Focus on classical technique. Previous Ballet experience required.
BASIC BALLET TECHNIQUE III – (Ages Teen and Adults) Intermediate level. Focus on classical technique. Previous Ballet experience required.
BASIC POINTE – (Ages 13 & up) An introductory class for learning Basic Pointe Skills. Must be enrolled in a Ballet Technique class.
**BALLET PRE-POINTE – (Ages 8 – 10) with at least 2 years of ballet training in preparation for going up on pointe. Placement will be made at Instructor’s discretion.
**BALLET IV - C - (Ages 10 – 12) with at least 2 “consecutive” years of ballet training. Beginning Pointe will start upon teachers approval. Placement will be made at Instructor’s discretion.
**BALLET IV - B - (Ages 10 – 13) with at least 2 “consecutive” years of ballet training. An accelerated - Beginning Pointe. Placement will be made at Instructor’s discretion.
**BALLET IV - A – (Ages 11 – 13) with at least 1 yr. of Pointe experience. Placement will be made at Instructor’s discretion.
**BALLET V-TECH. (Ages 12 & up) Technique only. More than one ballet class per week is highly recommended. Must complete 2 years of Ballet V to move up to Ballet VI-B. Placement will be made at Instructor’s discretion.
**BALLET V- POINTE (Ages 12 & up) Pointe only. Must be taking a Ballet Technique class as well. Placement will be made at Instructor’s discretion.
**BALLET VI - B (Ages 12 & up) Upper level class. Tech. & Pointe. Follows 2 years of Ballet V Tech & Pt. Placement will be made at Instructor’s discretion.
**BALLET VI - A (Ages 12 & up) Upper level class. Advanced Tech. & Pointe. In preparation for our Pre-Professional level Ballet VII. Placement will be made at Instructor’s discretion.
**BALLET VII – (Ages 14 & up) Pre-Professional level. Most advanced level of Tech. & Pointe. Placement will be made at Instructor’s discretion.
**POINTE AND VARIATIONS Open to Ballet levels V, VI-B, VI-A, and VII. Gives dancers the opportunity to learn classical repertoire. Placement will be made at Instructor’s discretion.

*TAP*
JAZZ/TAP – (Ages 6-8) No previous experience is required. An introductory class to learning Jazz and Tap within one class.
INT. / ADV. TAP – (Ages 10 & up) With at least 2 years previous tap experience. Rhythm style tap – exploring the beats in music while incorporating your feet to blend the sounds.

*HIP HOP*
HIPPITY HOPPITY – (Ages 7- 9) Beginner Hip Hop. An introductory level of Hip Hop. Get’s the kids up and moving to various beats and sounds.
HIP HOP – (Ages 10 – 12) A high energy street dance with the use of today’s popular music and styles. Music is age-appropriate and all “radio” edited! No previous experience is required.
HIP HOP – (Ages 11 – 13) A high energy street dance with the use of today’s popular music and styles. Music is age-appropriate and all “radio” edited! No previous experience is required
HIP HOP – (Ages 14 – 18) A high energy street dance with the use of today’s popular music and styles. Music is age-appropriate and all “radio” edited! No previous experience is required
**JR. HIP HOP – (Ages 9 – 13) Int. / Adv. Level. Must have at least 3 yrs. previous Hip Hop experience. Placement will be made at Instructor’s discretion
** SR. HIP HOP – (Ages 14 & up) Most Advanced. Must have at least 4 -5 years Hip Hop experience. Placement will be made at Instructor’s discretion

*JAZZ / MODERN*
JAZZ/TAP COMBINATION – (Ages 6-8) An introductory class to learning two styles of dance within one class. No previous experience is required.
JAZZ TECHNIQUE – (Ages 9 – 12) An introductory class to learning basic Jazz technique using fun, high energy music. No previous Jazz experience required, however Ballet Technique is strongly recommended.
TEEN JAZZ TECHNIQUE – (Ages 13 and up) An introductory class to learning basic Jazz technique using fun, high energy music. No previous Jazz experience required, however Ballet Technique is strongly recommended.
JAZZ IV / V – (Ages 10 & up) Int./ Adv. Level. Must be enrolled in Ballet IV and/or Ballet V to take this class.
JAZZ VI / VII – (Ages 12 & up) Most Advanced. Must be enrolled in Ballet VI and/or Ballet VII to take this class.
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ - (Ages 12 & up) A specialty class of lyrical movement with a focus on expressive and interpretive dance; a fusion of three dance techniques. Must be enrolled in Ballet VI and/or Ballet VII to take this class.
MODERN - (Ages 12 & up) Explore the varying techniques in classical modern dance while being infused with current trends in modern dance. Must be enrolled in Ballet VI and/or Ballet VII to take this class.