
Limit 12 students per class (10 students for grades K and younger)
Theater Dance
Theater Dance is a wonderful program designed to introduce students to all types of dance seen in musical theater. From jazz, Fosse, tap, and, yes, even hip-hop, contemporary and classical Broadway musicals feature a wide array of dance styles that are essential for actors to be familiar with! Led by Carla Gerken, Theater Dance begins Fridays, March 5 from 4:30-5:30 for 10 weeks for grades 3-5.
Dance & Tea with Me! (ages 18 months and up)
A creative movement
class designed especially for little feet. Enjoy music from all around
the world, free movement, and creative play. Moms, dads, nannies,
or guardians are welcome to join in on the fun! Tea to follow class.
Creative Movement (ages 3-5)
Emphasis on self-expression & rhythm.
The class uses creative ways to challenge the child both mentally and
physically by using props, games, and cooperative learning techniques.
Ballet
Classical technique with a strong emphasis on placement,
alignment, coordination, and movement quality. Class is structured
with exercises at the barre, floor, and center; across the floor work;
and combination work to enhance performance with majesty and
grace. Develop artistry of movements as well as experience the joy
of dance in each class.
Jazz
Warm-ups include balance work, contractions, core work,
stretching, and conditioning. Across the floor includes jumps, leaps,
and turns with a focus on agility and style and supports the work in
the combination.
Pre-Ballet/Creative Movement (age 4)
Similar to our Creative Movement
class but with a very basic intro to ballet.
Modern
With a strong classical ballet influence, in its purest technical sense,
the movement is generally very fluid and balletic, although it does include the
dynamic highlights and tricks of jazz dance, with isolations, kicks and leaps.
Many movements are very weighted and to the earth.
Tap
A rhythm builder! Each class will include a warm up, a section dedicated
to helping the students pick up steps more quickly, development of
technique, and a routine.
Hip-Hop
High-impact and eclectic, covering a wide range of styles,
including breakdancing, popping and locking, and funk.
Irish Step
Irish Step Dance is the traditional folk dance of Ireland.
It has been practiced for hundreds of years. Students will learn two
steps for the reel and two more for the light jig. As students advance
the dance takes on lots of kicks and leaps. Good exercise and great fun!
Handi-Dance
Inspired by Handi-Racquet Tennis, founded in 1977 by Laury and Vicki Hammel, this class is designed for children with
disabilities. We'll study singing, acting, and movement and have a blast!
Dancer's Conditioning Class
This class is designed to meet the needs of any dancer's desire to create strength, increase flexibility and have fun doing it to music that makes you want to move. It includes Pilates and full-body toning, with an emphasis on core-conditioning to strength abdominals and back muscles for a dancer's posture and performance.
ZUMBA!
ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music & dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system – AND IT'S FUN!! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone the body. It is a mixture of easy-to-follow dance steps with body sculpting movements, including core conditioning and ending with a soothing stretch.
Limit 12 students per class (10 students for grades K and younger)
Musical Theater (age 4 thru grade 2)
This class introduces kid-favorite
Broadway musicals like "Annie", "The Sound of Music", and "The Lion King" to
our youngest stage stars. Learn the very basics of singing, dancing, and
acting in a musical.
Musical Theater I and II
Learn songs, scenes, and dances from Broadway
musicals. Emphasis on scene work from musicals and vocal/dance
performance techniques.
Musical Theater III and IV
We will study a variety of musicals through
challenging choreography, vocals, and scene work. Focus on auditions,
tackling a role once you've been cast, acting a song, building a strong vocal
and monologue repertoire, and cold readings.
Acting - Different levels have different points of concentration:
Acting I - The Basics of Acting
Improvisation, creative play, group scene work, and story making.Acting II - Acting and Production
A continuation of Acting I with an emphasis on character development through improvisation. During Semester 2, we will rehearse and perform scenes from a play.Acting III - Scenes and Monologues
A course to introduce the student to the physical and vocal techniques of acting, mental and emotional aspects of acting, and the creation of character through interpretation of monologues and scenes.Acting IV - Return to Improv!
Using improvisational exercises to explore, create, and develop your range as an actor. The last few months of the class we will focus on monologues and group work.Acting V - Acting and Directing
Using directing techniques as a means to enhance your acting skills.
Limit 18 students per class
Adult/Teen Jazz, Hip-Hop or Tap
Open to adults and teens
looking for a high-impact dance class suitable for all levels!
Diva Dance & Sing
Learn funky dance steps while singing along to your
favorite pop songs. Age appropriate and a total blast!







