class descriptions

Creative Movement for ages 3 OR 4

PRE BALLET FOR NEW STUDENTS AGES 5 OR 6

Students begin a more formal study of classical ballet through age appropriate skill development, creative expression, music appreciation, and the relationship between music and dance.   Creative Movement is mainly for our youngest dancers aged 3 or 4 to introduce movement and the basic fundamentals of Ballet.  Pre-Ballet focuses on more ballet technique for our new dancers aged 5 or 6.  Please note some dancers aged 4 may be placed in the Pre-Ballet classes depending on ability.  Each class costs $26.

Ballet AGES 5 AND UP - REQUIRED for all dancers (except adults)

Barre and floor techniques are taught at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels for students age 5 and up with some dance experience.  Students will receive great attention to alignment and proper placement.  Ballet presents a foundation for all other forms of dance and is considered a requirement for this reason.  Ballet is taught once a week for 60 minutes.

Pointe 1  OR  POINTE 2

Pointe is taught by permission only.  This class is for students who have completed several years of ballet and have a defined understanding of proper body placement.  It will consist of barre and center work designed to build strength and artistry en Pointe.  Pointe 1 is for our Advanced Pointe students.  Pointe 2 is for dancers wanting to start to learn to go en Pointe.  POINTE Is a 60 minute class

Tap

Tap is the most rhythmic of dance forms.  It is an excellent way to increase coordination of the mind and body, develop a sense of rhythm, timing, and expression.  TAP is offered to students age 5 and up.  TAP is generally a 30 or 45 minute class.

Jazz  

Jazz is truly the all-American dance form.  Jazz has borrowed from all other dance forms to develop a technique all its own.  Jazz has the widest variety of musical accompaniment from the classics to sounds of today.  JAZZ is offered to students 5 and up.  JAZZ is generally a 45 or 60 minute class.

Modern

Modern dance is taught using the Limon, Horton technique.  Modern dance is a deep exploration of your muscles and the understanding of how to use them in non-typical body positions.  Modern is offered to students age 10 and up.  MODERN is generally a 45 or 60 minute class.

Lyrical

Lyrical dance is the fusion of ballet and jazz technique.  A key element in looking at a lyrical piece is seeing the movements done in a flowing or continuous pattern.  Lyrical dance interprets music or words, showing the audience the emotion of the particular piece.  Lyrical is offered to students age 12 and up or to students with a certain required number of years of dance experience. LYRICAL is generally a 45 minute class.

HIP-HOP JAZZ

Jazz is truly the all-American dance form.  Jazz has borrowed from all other dance forms to develop a technique all its own.  Jazz has the widest variety of musical accompaniment from the classics to sounds of today.  HIP HOP JAZZ is offered to students 11 and up.  HIP-HOPJAZZ is also offered to younger students based on instructor discretion.  HIP HOP JAZZ is generally a 45 minute class.

PERFORMANCE BALLET
Performance Ballet is for students who wish to perform a ballet piece in the end of year show.  The class will be focused on the beauty of classical ballet in performance and will take techniques learned and apply them to a number.  Performance Ballet will be scheduled depending on interest.  PERF. BALLET is a 45 minute class.

COMPANY CLASS
Company Class is required for all dancers who are a part of peda, the Studio 22 Competitive Company.  This class provides an additional class for the Company dancers and also provides additional rehearsal time for Company numbers without disrupting normal classes.  COMPANY CLASS is a 60 minute class costing $5.

ADULT BALLET   OR   JAZZ   OR   TAP
Adult classes will be offered in Ballet, Jazz, and Tap.  These classes offer instruction for the beginner to the more experienced.  Each class costs $20.

RECREATIONAL TAP
Recreational Tap is for any adult wishing to learn some of the basics of tap in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.  This class will not perform in the end of year show.   Class costs $20.