Classes
Preschool (Ages 2-6)

Pre-Dance Classes: (Age 2)

Children are introduced to the fundamentals of dance in a fun and creative way. Ballet vocabulary is mixed in with exercises, games and props to promote body awareness, coordination, balance and following directions. All children are encouraged to participate independently from parents/caregivers. Parents may watch their children throughout the entire class from our class observation windows. Class meets once a week for 30 minutes.

Pre-School 1 Classes: (Age 3)

Similar to Pre-Dance, this class also provides an introduction to standard classroom etiquette, body awareness, movement exploration in a fun and positive environment. Class meets once a week for 30 minutes. Pre-School 2* Classes: (Age 4) A continuation of Pre-School 1, Pre-School 2 also adds simple elements of tap to enhance the student's coordination and rhythm. Class meets once a week for 45 minutes.

Tap & Ballet*: (Ages 5 & 6)

This class provides an introduction on the fundamentals of both tap and ballet while emphasizing proper posture, coordination, musicality and good habits for physical exercise and fun. This class meets once a week for 45 minutes.

Pre-Ballet Level 1: (Ages 4 & 5)

A preparation for basic ballet study. Elementary positions and exercises are introduced. Posture, musicality and coordination are emphasized. Pre-Ballet starts to build a formal ballet vocabulary and instruction. This class meets once a week for 45 minutes.

Pre-Ballet Level 2: (Ages 5 & 6)

This class is a preparation for basic ballet study. Children continue the study of elementary positions and exercises. Posture, musicality and coordination are emphasized. Pre-Ballet starts to build a formal ballet vocabulary and instruction. This class meets once a week for 45 minutes.

Each program is customized and designed for the ability and attention span for the ages recommended. Children must be within the age range noted by September 30th of the current school year to participate.

What to Wear for Pre-Dance Classes:

Girls - pink leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes.*

Boys - white t-shirt, black tights or dark sweat pants or shorts and black ballet shoes.*

Hair should be neatly pulled back your child's face for class.

Jewelry, tutus and leg warmers are permitted in class at the discretion of the instructor, as long as they are not a distraction.

*Black tap shoes are needed for Pre-School 2 and all Tap & Ballet classes.