Classes for 8+ year olds
Level I
Ballet
Vaganova method ballet training. Kirova Ballet curriculum has been developed by world renown Prima ballerina Janna Kirova. Our syllabus follows a strict lesson plan, geared towards developing a complete dancer. Pre-Professional division is separated into Level IB, Level IA, Level IIB, Level IIA, Level IIIB and Level IIIA. Placement into each level is according to dancers skills and experience, not by age. Placements are determined during auditions. To schedule an audition, please call the studio. Level IB has 2 hours of ballet technique and 1 hour of ballet stretch weekly. Level IA has 3 hours of ballet technique,1 hour of pre-pointe and 1 hour of ballet stretch weekly.
LEVEL II
Ballet
Vaganova method ballet training. Kirova Ballet curriculum has been developed by world renown Prima ballerina Janna Kirova. Our syllabus follows a strict lesson plan, geared towards developing a complete dancer. Pre-Professional division is separated into Level IB, Level IA, Level IIB, Level IIA, Level IIIB and Level IIIA. Placement into each level is according to dancers skills and experience, not by age. Placements are determined during auditions. To schedule an audition, please call the studio. Level IIB has 3 hours of ballet technique, 1 hour of pointe and 1 hour of ballet stretch weekly. Level IIA has 3 hours of ballet technique, 1 hour of pointe, 1 hour of Jazz and 1 hour of ballet stretch weekly.
LEVEL III
Ballet
Vaganova method ballet training. Kirova Ballet curriculum has been developed by world renown Prima ballerina Janna Kirova. Our syllabus follows a strict lesson plan, geared towards developing a complete dancer. Pre-Professional division is separated into Level IB, Level IA, Level IIB, Level IIA, Level IIIB and Level IIIA. Placement into each level is according to dancers skills and experience, not by age. Placements are determined during auditions. To schedule an audition, please call the studio. Level IIIB has 4 hours of ballet technique, 1 hour of pointe, 1 hour of Jazz and 1 hour of ballet stretch weekly. Level IIIA has 4 hours of ballet technique, 2 hours of pointe, 1 hour of variation, 1 hour of stretch, 1 hour of jazz weekly.
OPEN BALLET
Ballet for beginners
A great class for children ages 8 and up to start ballet education. Class includes barre, stretching, adagio, allegro and center work. Class is at a perfect pace for children to learn the fundamentals properly and will prepare them for advancement into higher level classes. As we say, it is never too late to start ballet.
Jazz III-VI
Jazz class is fun way to explore different rhythm and movement, and builds on ballet technique. This high energy class is fun, challenging, fast paced and utilizes modern music. Jazz III is for previous ballet or jazz students, that are proficient in jazz technique for at least 2 years. This class is open for students 8+, no audition is necessary. Jazz IV is audition only, and recommended for previous ballet or jazz students, that are proficient in jazz technique for at least 3 years. Jazz V is audition only, and recommended for ballet students in Level I-III. Jazz VI is audition only, and recommended for ballet students in Level II-III and Pro-T.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop Intermediate
Hip Hop is a fun and upbeat class, originally evolved from street dance and incorporate a variety of music today. Hip hop has many styles and has no boundaries for creative movement, beat and imagination of the dancer. Many of our Intermediate Hip Hop students are also part of the Hip Hop Elite dance team that participates in variety of national competitions and performs and many events.
Jazz Funk
Jazz Funk is a mix of jazz and hip hop, many times electrified by the Caribbean and Latin music. Jazz Funk is considered a commercial dance style, and you have seen it in many commercials and music videos lately. This style of dance is an easy start for everyone, no classical dance training needed. If you want to dance like in music video, Jazz-funk fits the girls and boys who wish to dance.
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary utilizes elements from classical ballet, classic jazz and modern. The Contemporary dance is very emotional – allowing dancer to express his/her feelings through movement.
This class is open to dancers with previous ballet and jazz experience. Ballet technique is a must.
Class placement is by audition only.
This class is open to dancers with previous ballet and jazz experience. Ballet technique is a must.
Class placement is by audition only.
Musical Theater
For future Broadway stars yet to be discovered. This class focuses on Broadway musicals, teaching kids Broadway dance style, stage presence, vocals, acting. A super fun class, geared for beginner dancer, singer, actor… Teacher focuses on each skill individually, then merging them together into choreography.
Students have an opportunity to perform with world class Broadway entertainers throughout the year; join in Boradway specific Masterclasses and workshops.
Acro + Jazz Tricks
A fun class to supplement your jazz or contemporary routines. Working on flexibility, core strength while learning dance tricks: back bends, front and back walk overs, flipping, etc.
A class for everyone. Small group allows teacher to focus on each student individually and work on their progressions. Kids favorite dance class!