Dance classes for ages 6 and 7
In this level, students will learn and review basic steps in a faster pace than our 3 – 5 year old classes. While working on basic steps, students will be introduced to more challenging combinations and skills. Instructors will work with students on their confidence, independence and overall stage presence.
Ballet
This 30 minute ballet class is a way to introduce your ballerina to the fundamentals of all dance styles. Dancers are introduced to the 5 positions of ballet, and will learn the beginning techniques of dance while at the barre, and learning combinations across the floor.
Class attire:
Girls may wear any style or color leotard, pink tights, and dance skirts permitted. Hair should be in a neat bun. Shoes required for class and Spring Show are pink ballet shoes.
Boys may wear any style fitted white t-shirt/tank top, fitted black shorts or black tights. If hair is long, it should be worn back and off the face. Shoes required for class and the Spring Show are black ballet shoes.
Hip Hop
In this 30 minute hip hop class, dancers learn how to isolate different parts of their bodies. Students will also learn basic footwork, tricks, and short combinations to their favorite songs.
Class attire:
Girls & boys may wear any style or color clothing. Nothing too loose. Something that covers the knee for protection is highly suggested. Hair pulled up and away from the face. Sneakers required for class. Shoes required for the Spring Show are clean, all white tennis shoes.
Jazz
During this 30 minute jazz class dancers will learn a variety of jazz techniques and styles through fun combinations and across the floor work to their favorite music.
Class attire:
Girls may wear any style or color leotard or tank top, dance shorts, skirt, or pants. Nothing too loose. Hair pulled up and away from the face. Shoes required for class and the Spring Show are tan jazz shoes.
Boys may wear any style or color leotard or tank top, dance shorts, skirt, or pants. Nothing too loose. Hair pulled up and away from the face. Shoes required for class and the Spring Show are black jazz shoes.
Tap
In this 30 minute tap class dancers will be introduced to this energetic and fun genre of dance. Dancers will learn the basic steps of tap, while learning how to hear different rhythms in music through fun combinations.
Class attire:
Girls may wear any style or color dance or athletic wear. Hair pulled up and away from the face. Shoes required for class and the Spring Show are tan, mary-jane tap shoes.
Boys may wear any style or color dance or athletic wear. If applicable, hair pulled up and away from the face. Shoes required for class and the Spring Show are black lace up tap shoes.