Class Descriptions: Children and Teens
CREATIVE DANCE
This blend of movement, music, improvisation, and basic dance steps is an excellent introduction for the future study of dance techniques. Children learn fundamentals while developing their imagination.
LEVEL 1
Dance experience is not required.
LEVEL 2
One year of dance experience required.
BALLET
These classes introduce students to basic ballet vocabulary while developing strength, proper alignment, musicality, and the grace that is inherent in the form.
FUNDAMENTALS 1
This class will focus on basic ballet vocabulary. One year of dance experience recommended.
FUNDAMENTALS 2
One year of ballet fundamentals required.
LEVEL 1
One year of ballet required.
LEVEL 2
Two years of ballet required.
LEVEL 3
Three years of ballet required.
LEVEL 4
Four years of ballet required.
LEVEL 5
Five years of ballet required.
BEGINNING TEEN BALLET
This is an introductory class for teens; dance experience is not required.
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE TEEN BALLET
One year of ballet required.
INTERMEDIATE TEEN BALLET
Two years of ballet required.
JAZZ/HIP-HOP DANCE
These classes introduce students to basic jazz/hip-hop dance principles such as, syncopated rhythms and body isolations as well as classic jazz and funk moves.
LEVEL 1
Dance experience is not required.
LEVEL 2
One year of jazz dance required.
LEVEL 3
Two years of jazz dance required.
BEGINNING TEEN JAZZ/HIP-HOP DANCE
This is an introductory class for teens; dance experience is not required.
INTERMEDIATE TEEN JAZZ/HIP-HOP DANCE
One year of jazz dance is required.
MODERN DANCE
Our approach to modern dance at The School develops strong, creative dancers through the study of technique, improvisation and composition.
FUNDAMENTALS 1
This class continues working on the elements introduced in Creative Dance with a stronger focus on technique. One year of dance experience recommended.
FUNDAMENTALS 2
One year of modern dance fundamentals required.
LEVEL 1
One year of modern dance required.
LEVEL 2
Two years of modern dance required.
LEVEL 2 with Composition
This class focuses on modern dance technique and choreography skills. Two years of modern dance required.
LEVEL 3 with Composition
This class focuses on modern dance technique and choreography skills. Three years of modern dance required.
LEVEL 4
Four years of modern dance required.
LEVEL 5
Five years of modern dance required.
LEVEL 5 with Composition
This class focuses on modern dance technique and choreography skills. Five years of modern dance required.
STUDENT COMPANY
Five years of modern dance required; by invitation only.
BEGINNING TEEN MODERN
This is an introductory class for teens; dance experience is not required.
MUSIC & SINGING
Students will learn vocal production and singing. Classes introduce exercises in rhythm, solfege, ear training, and basic harmony. No dance or music experience required.
LEVEL 1
No experience required.
LEVEL 2
One year recommended.
TAP DANCE
These classes introduce students to basic tap dance technique while developing rhythmic skills, precision and musicality.
LEVEL 1
Dance experience is not required.
LEVEL 2
One year of tap dance required.
LEVEL 3
Two years of tap dance required.
LEVEL 4 - 5
Minimum three years of tap dance required.
BEGINNING TEEN TAP
This is an introductory class for teens; dance experience is not required.
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE TEEN TAP
One year of tap dance required.