Pre-Pointe & Pointe classes are for the serious ballet student and require completion of pre-Pointe prior to being placed in a Pointe class. Students will learn about pointe shoes and how to sew and tie them correctly. Each class will consist of strengthening exercises to prepare the student to safely dance en Pointe.Pointe (Ballet) is for students at least 12 years old who have acquired an acceptable level of strength, flexibility, and endurance.  Dancing on pointe, is the act of standing on the tips of the toes while performing steps from ballet. Also known as pointe work, it is performed using hard–toed and stiff-shanked pointe shoes. Dancing on pointe requires strength and skill and is a central part of a female ballet dancer's training and repertoire. Placement in this class is at the teacher’s discretion.  To be on pointe, a student must take at least one Ballet class.

Tap develops rhythm and coordination with inimitable style.  Patterns of sound are made with the feet and include an emphasis on musicality. 

Jazz introduces students to syncopated rhythms, body isolations, and a repertoire of standard moves. Jazz has roots in Ballet and Modern, but also draws on the body isolations, rhythms and techniques of African dance. Along with Ballet and Modern, Jazz is crucial to the foundation of a career in dance.  

  Hip Hop is a blend of today’s high energy “street style” Movement. Typically performed to “popular music,” This style of dance has been sought after by teens, Preteens and the “young at heart.” This high-energy dance class is enjoyed by both boys and girls who want to learn the latest urban dance steps.  Influenced by some of today's hottest video choreography, these dances are presented in an age appropriate and level conscious manner while combining elements from traditional African, jazz, and street dance styles. The style boasts that everyone is capable of taking part and having fun! Sometimes percussive and other times it incorporates “house or club” dancing, making Hip Hop the latest Dance phenomenon.

Modern/Contemporary Fusion is a class combining the form and function of technique (pairing earthy/grounded concepts of modern dance with ballet and popular dance styles) with an inventive movement vocabulary.  This multi-level class is comprised of: center barre work in parallel and turned out positions-emphasizing clean technique and alignment, across the floor combinations, and class combinations that are added weekly.  Music selections span eras and styles. This form of dance is inspired by nature, music, art, and human emotions.

Musical Theater is a class that focuses more on different styles of theatrical dance. It involves learning combinations to music from Broadway Musicals in which there is a specific story that is being expressed in the dance. All musicals have a different story, therefore in musical theatre or Broadway style dance, you are always acting within the dance itself. This class is fun and exciting and students will be learning many different styles since the world of theatre dance is so versatile in styles. Some styles include: Luigi, Fosse, traditional, and comedy/character dance!

Turns, Leaps & Conditioning (TLC) class helps dancers of all levels stay in shape and learn some new exercises they can use all year to increase their strength and endurance (stamina), flexibility, grace and confidence. Classes will be designed to work each dancer’s body, concentrating on the core muscle groups so vital to helping dancers at all levels improve their technique and control, as well as avoid injury. Exercises and combinations will be designed to focus and develop such vital techniques as balance, control, extension and flexibility.  It’s good for our brain, too, because it develops and enhances memorization skills.  The class incorporates movements and techniques from ballet and jazz. This class will focus on increasing students flexibility, and focus on leaps and turns. And it’s fun!!! All students are encouraged to participate in these classes to improve their flexibility, strength and balance.

Move with Me (Caregiver and Me Class)

- Basic rhythms skills

- Gross motor movement

- Movement sequence

- Body awareness to any toddler accompanied by an adult

 Combination Classes  - Combination classes are a great way for students to experience different types of dance in a short amount of instructional time. Classes are available for students 2 year olds – 10 years old. The main focus of combination classes is on students having fun and enjoying dance as an everyday activity.

 Boys Dance Program  - Anyone who has tried a ballet class can attest to the fact that dancing develops strength, coordination and concentration. Even great football players like Walter Payton have studied dance to improve agility, balance and flexibility. At the Dancerz Stage we've made an effort to include boy's dance classes in our curriculum. Some of our classes, such as BOYS CLUB, are exclusively for boys. Other classes are suitable for both boys and girls.  Sign up for one of our boy's dance classes and give your child a creative, fun and rewarding experience. All BOYS CLUB classes are designed specifically with boys in mind. These dance classes are fun, exciting and use music and imagery that the boys can relate to. This unique class helps boys develop spatial awareness, promotes problem-solving, working with others and builds self-esteem. BOYS CLUB has the high energy and the non-stop action that young boys need in a learning environment focusing on Jazz/Hip Hop and Tap fundamentals.

 

 

 The Creative Choreographer class gives students the opportunity to explore their creative side and ideas to create dances. Students will be able to create dances through experimentation, improvisation as well as guided exercises and choreography techniques. Students will work on their own choreography for a Choreography Showcase performance.  All students will also work together in which they present their culminating group choreographic project at the end of year recital.

Tumbling serves as physical and conceptual prerequisite for more advanced gymnastic skills.  This class helps students gain strength and flexibility while safely focusing on the three fundamental tumbling skills:  balance and support, rotations, and springing and landing.