Preschool Classes
(Ages 3-5 Years)
Our Preschool classes provide an introduction to dance that includes tap, pre-ballet and pre-jazz. The class meets twice a week for 45 minutes each session. The curriculum is age-appropriate with attention to the development of coordination, cognitive ability, listening skills, responsibility and overall dance class etiquette. This class will learn and perform two dances in our annual production at the end of the year.
Attire/Shoes:
Any color/style of leotard with tights, skirts are optional. A dance bag is required. Pink or white ballet shoes and black patent tap shoes
COMBINATION CLASSES
(Ages 6-9 Years)
Our Combo Class is the next level of training following the Preschool Class. This class focuses primarily on the basics of ballet, the beginning of jazz techniques such as simple isolations and sharp movements and the basic fundamentals of tap. The main objective is to increase the students knowledge of terminology and technique in Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Students who have danced previously will have the opportunity to expand on their knowledge of the basic fundamentals of dance. This class meets once a week for 1.5 hours a week and the students will learn tap and jazz. Two dances will be taught and performed by the dancers at our annual production at the end of the year.
Attire/Shoes:
Any color/style of dancewear is acceptable. A dance bag is required.
Black jazz boots, black jazz taps
BALLET TECHNIQUE
(Ages 6 and Up)
Our ballet classes concentrate on correct placement and classical ballet technique. The class structure consists of barre work, followed by center floor work and ballet conditioning for the advanced classes. Students will focus on and develop important ballet skills such as strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, poise, and musicality. Students will grow technically and acquire artistry all the while learning ballet terminology. As this class is a technique class only, a dance will not be performed at the end of the year.
Attire/Shoes:
Black leotard and pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair secured back.
HIP HOP
(Ages 6 and Up)
This high energy dance class will go in depth with hip-hop training, including the latest dance trends and break-dancing moves. This class is great for the student who just wants to come & get funky as well as the serious dancer looking to improve their hip hop skills. One dance will be performed in our annual production at the end of the year.
Attire/Shoes:
Dance sneakers or tennis shoes, jazz pants, sweatpants, shorts with leotard/dance tops/t-shirts.
DANCE COMPANY
(Ages 6 and Up)
We have three age levels of Company for the intermediate/advanced dancer. Our classes offer a challenging and technical dance syllabus for the serious dancer. The Company classes include Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Ballet Technique. Dance Co. is required to attend dance conventions and participate in all performances and dance competitions that PE participates in. Dance Co. will perform approximately 4-6 dances in our annual production, depending on the number of additional classes they are enrolled in.
Attire/Shoes:
Any color dancewear is acceptable for Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop.
Ballet attire: black leotard and pink tights.
Black jazz boots, black jazz taps and pink ballet shoes.