Please Note: Combination Tap/Ballet classes are only offered through 3rd grade.
For 4th grade and up, each discipline is offered as a stand-alone class.
PRESCHOOL 3-4
DESCRIPTION: This introduction to dance is designed to develop gross motor skills through axial, locomotor, and cross-lateral exercises which aid in cognitive development through creative movement and imagination. Dancers will finish the year with foundational skills in tap and ballet and better body and spatial awareness.
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CLASS LENGTH: one hour/once a week with a performance opportunity of two dances in the June recital
AGE: Dancers must be three by August 1st.
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DRESS CODE:
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hair pulled away from face in a tight bun or ponytail
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any style black leotard
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tights - Color - Ballet Pink
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tap shoes - BLOCH Girls Tap-On Leather Tap Shoe #S0302G - Color - Black
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ballet shoes - BLOCH Child "Dansoft" Leather Full Sole #S0205G - Color - Pink
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pull-on dance skirts or shorts may be worn over leotard - Color - Black
TAP/BALLET I
DESCRIPTION: This combination tap and ballet class establishes proper technique by emphasizing correct posture and body placement. Dancers work on skills and combinations to prepare for performance.
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CLASS LENGTH: one hour/once a week with a performance opportunity of two dances in the June recital
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AGES: currently in Kindergarten - 1st grade (ages 5-6)
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DRESS CODE:
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hair pulled away from face in a tight bun or ponytail
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any style black leotard
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tights - Color - Light Suntan or Caramel (should be the color of the dancer's legs)
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tap shoes - BLOCH Girls Tap-On Leather Tap Shoe #S0302G - Color - Black
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ballet shoes - BLOCH Child "Dansoft" Leather Full Sole #S0205G - Color - Pink
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pull-on dance skirts or shorts may be worn over leotard - Color - Black
TAP/BALLET II
DESCRIPTION: This combination tap and ballet class uses the skills learned in level one and moves dancers into a deeper understanding of proper technique. Dancers build upon skills at the barre, increase strength and conditioning, and learn more difficult choreography. (must have taken TAP/BALLET I)
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CLASS LENGTH: 1.5 hours/once a week with a performance opportunity of two or more dances in the June recital
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AGES: currently in 2nd - 3rd grade (ages 7-10)
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DRESS CODE:
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same as TAP/BALLET I
DESCRIPTION: Advanced classes focus on intricate and complex barre exercises, center combinations, and across the floor progressions. Emphasis is placed on strength of technique and performance.
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CLASS LENGTH: minimum of 1.5 hours/once a week per discipline with a performance opportunity of two or more dances in the June recital. Classes can be longer according to level.
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AGES: 3rd grade and up - prior experience required
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DRESS CODE:
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hair pulled away from face in a tight bun or ponytail
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any style black leotard
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tights - Color - Light Suntan or Caramel (should be the color of the dancer's legs)
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tap shoes - BLOCH Girls Tap-On Leather Tap Shoe #S0302G - Color - Black
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AND Leo's Adult Giordano Spectator Tap Shoes #LS3004L​ (Do not order without prior approval.)
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ballet shoes - BLOCH Child "Dansoft" Leather Full Sole #S0205G - Color - Pink
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jazz shoes - BLOCH "Pulse" Slip-On Jazz Shoe​ - Color - Tan
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