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General Information

Tippy Toes Ballet

Tippy Toes Ballet

Tippy Toes Ballet

Tippy Toes Ballet is an introduction to classical ballet using creative, imaginative role-playing and fun props. This class may involve pretending to be animals, playing instruments to learn rhythm, learning balancing, skipping and running and techniques, or picking up “diamonds”  (shhh...they’re actually just feathers) from the ground to develop their hand-eye coordination. This class is suitable for both boys and girls who are having so much fun that they don't even realize that they are learning the fundamentals of ballet technique along the way 

Combo

Tippy Toes Ballet

Tippy Toes Ballet

In this type of class your child will be learning two types of skills.  One to enhance their dance technique.  The second to provide counting, rhythm and timing skills. In tap they will learn steps including toe-heel, heel-toe, stamps and shuffles as well as making as much noise as they can.  The ballet portion will introduce them to basic ballet concepts as well as creative movement exercises that increase balance and coordination.  The Jazz combo will introduce them to quick move concepts as well as turns and form. Our Youth Combination Classes perform a two routines in the annual performance. 

Ballet

Tippy Toes Ballet

Ballet

Classical ballet technique that includes Ballet barre, center, and across the floor work.  Our teachers focus on correct placement, technique and attitude that accompanies the art form. 

Ballet is the basis of all dance styles.  Once students reach Intermediate Level they may choose to work on pointe. 

Jazz

Tap or Clogging

Ballet

A fast paced class that includes warm up, across the floor technique and all the latest moves in jazz combinations.  Our Primary / Middle-School/High School Jazz students are building on the basics of jazz technique to popular and age appropriate music.  Some examples of the techniques our jazz students will learn include turns, kicks, leaps and body isolations. Dancers learn a dance for the annual performance. 

Tumbling

Tap or Clogging

Tap or Clogging

 We’ve known for a long time that kids love nothing more than attempting and perfecting new “tricks.”  Our Tumbling class is taught by our fully qualified Tumbling  teachers and the class levels for this discipline are skill-based. The levels are beginner, intermediate and advanced and once our students have mastered the skills in their level they move up to the next allowing them to develop their skills at their own pace. Dancers learn a tumbling/dance for the annual performance. Tumbling gives strength and flexibility. 

Tap or Clogging

Tap or Clogging

Tap or Clogging

In this class students would be learning the basics of tap or clogging technique as well as building on their sense of rhythm and their confidence when it comes to performances. Our tappers love dancing to popular, age-appropriate music and getting LOUD! Dancers learn a dance for the annual performance.  We teach traditional tap and occasionally crossover into rhythm tap.  Clogging technique is exciting, loud, and FAST!  

Classes age 3-4

Tippy Toes

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 1

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 1

 Tippy Toes Ballet for ages 3-5 is an introduction to classical ballet using creative, imaginative role-playing and fun props. This class may involve pretending to be animals, playing instruments to learn rhythm, learning balancing, skipping and running and techniques, or picking up “diamonds”  (shhh...they’re actually just feathers) from the ground to develop their hand-eye coordination. This class is suitable for both boys and girls who are having so much fun that they don't even realize that they are learning the fundamentals of ballet technique along the way   

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 1

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 1

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 1

  Starting at age 4, in this class your child will be learning super fun basic ballet and hip-hop skills in an imaginative way while also playing with props to help promote rhythm. In Hip Hop they will be making sassy moves in our fun, safe and educational environment. The ballet portion will introduce them to basic ballet concepts as well as creative movement exercises that increase balance and coordination. Our Youth Combination Classes perform a Ballet and Hip Hop routine in the annual performance.   

Classes age 5-6

Tippy Toes

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 1

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 1

 Tippy Toes Ballet ages 3-5 is an introduction to classical ballet using creative, imaginative role-playing and fun props. This class may involve pretending to be animals, playing instruments to learn rhythm, learning balancing, skipping and running and techniques, or picking up “diamonds”  (shhh...they’re actually just feathers) from the ground to develop their hand-eye coordination. This class is suitable for both boys and girls who are having so much fun that they don't even realize that they are learning the fundamentals of ballet technique along the way  

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 1

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 1

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 1

 In this class your child will be learning super fun basic ballet and hip-hop skills in an imaginative way while also playing with props to help promote rhythm. In Hip Hop they will be making sassy moves in our fun, safe and educational environment. The ballet portion will introduce them to basic ballet concepts as well as creative movement exercises that increase balance and coordination. Our Youth Combination Classes perform a Ballet and Hip Hop routine in the annual performance.  

Combo Ballet/Tap 1

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 1

Combo Ballet/Tap 1

 In this class your child will be learning super fun basic ballet and tap skills in an imaginative way while also playing with instruments to help promote rhythm. In tap they will learn steps including toe-heel, heel-toe, stamps and shuffles as well as making as much noise as they can in our fun, safe and educational environment. The ballet portion will introduce them to basic ballet concepts as well as creative movement exercises that increase balance and coordination. Our Youth Combination Classes perform a Ballet and Tap routine in the annual performance.  

Combo Jazz/Tap 1

Combo Jazz/Tap 1

Combo Ballet/Tap 1

  In this class your child will be learning super fun basic jazz and tap skills in an imaginative way while also playing with instruments to help promote rhythm. In tap they will learn steps including toe-heel, heel-toe, stamps and shuffles as well as making as much noise as they can in our fun, safe and educational environment. The jazz portion will introduce them to basic jazz concepts as well as creative movement exercises that increase balance and coordination in faster paced jazz steps . Our Youth Combination Classes perform a Jazz and Tap routine in the annual performance.   

Tumbling 1

Combo Jazz/Tap 1

Tumbling 1

 Our Tumbling class is taught by our fully qualified Tumbling  teachers and the class levels for this discipline are skill-based. The skills in this level are stretching, balance, and strengthening exercises, back bends, cartwheels, rolls and more. When students have mastered the skills in their level they move up to the next allowing them to develop their skills at their own pace. Dancers learn a tumbling/dance for the annual performance. 

Classes age 6-7

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 2

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 2

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 2

 In this class your child will be learning super fun basic ballet and hip-hop skills in an imaginative way while also playing with props to help promote rhythm. In Hip Hop they will be making sassy moves in our fun, safe and educational environment. The ballet portion will introduce them to basic ballet concepts as well as creative movement exercises that increase balance and coordination. Our Youth Combination Classes perform a Ballet and Hip Hop routine in the annual performance.  

Combo Ballet/Tap 2

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 2

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 2

 In this class your child will be learning super fun basic ballet and tap skills in an imaginative way while also playing with instruments to help promote rhythm. In tap they will learn steps including toe-heel, heel-toe, stamps and shuffles as well as making as much noise as they can in our fun, safe and educational environment. The ballet portion will introduce them to basic ballet concepts as well as creative movement exercises that increase balance and coordination. Our Youth Combination Classes perform a Ballet and Tap routine in the annual performance.   

Combo Jazz/Tap 2

Combo Jazz/Tap 2

Combo Jazz/Tap 2

 In this class your child will be learning super fun basic jazz and tap skills in an imaginative way while also playing with instruments to help promote rhythm. In tap they will learn steps including toe-heel, heel-toe, stamps and shuffles as well as making as much noise as they can in our fun, safe and educational environment. The jazz portion will introduce them to basic jazz concepts as well as creative movement exercises that increase balance and coordination in faster paced jazz steps . Our Youth Combination Classes perform a Jazz and Tap routine in the annual performance. 

Tumbling 1 or 2

Combo Jazz/Tap 2

Combo Jazz/Tap 2

 Our Tumbling class is taught by our fully qualified Tumbling  teachers and the class levels for this discipline are skill-based. The skills in this level are stretching, balance, and strengthening exercises, back bends, cartwheels, rolls and more. When students have mastered the skills in their level they move up to the next allowing them to develop their skills at their own pace. Dancers learn a tumbling/dance for the annual performance.  Tumbling 2 builds on the skills of 1 and adds round offs, one hand cartwheels, head stands and partner work.

ages 8-11, 12-14, 14-19

Advancement is by teacher recommendation

Level 1

  • Ballet 1
  • Jazz 1
  • Hip-Hop 1
  • Tap 1
  • Clogging 1 - must have 1 year of tap prior to registering
  • Musical Theater 1
  • Tumbling 2 or 3

Level 2

  • Ballet 2
  • Jazz 2
  • Hip-Hop 2
  • Tap 2
  • Clogging 1 - must have 1 year of tap prior to registering
  • Musical Theater 1
  • Lyrical 1 - must have had 1 year of ballet prior to registering
  • Tumbling 2 or 3

Level 3

  • Ballet 3
  • Pointe - must be evaluated by instructor before starting pointe
  • Jazz 3
  • Hip-Hop 2
  • Tap 3
  • Clogging 2 
  • Musical Theater 2
  • Lyrical 2
  • Tumbling 2,  3 or 4

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