PRESCHOOLERS/KINDERGARTENERS
Dancing Tots: In this class, basic ballet steps will be taught, along with creative movement and body recognition. This class stresses repetition for muscle strength and memory by combining dance games and fun music. This class is the perfect introduction for a mom free dance class.
Pre Ballet: A creative class for your little Ballerina. In this class dancers will learn the basic principles of ballet, gross motor skill development, imaginative movement exploration. This class is a great class for those younger dancers who do not like the noise of Tap class.
Pre Ballet/Tap: The perfect 45 minute program to welcome your child to the art of dance. This class is composed of fun filled songs that introduce your child to Tap and Ballet. Not only is this class the perfect “introduction” into the world of dance, it also develops socialization skills, listening skills, independence, and also helps with parent/child separation.
GRADE SCHOOLERS to 8th GRADE
Debut Hip Hop: Dancers develop musicality, creativity, listening skills and coordination. This non-stop, action-packed class includes hip hop, basic break dancing, and dance games that will have your kid moving to the beat! Don't be intimidated...these classes are great for boys and girls who want to be challenged, learn various styles of hip hop.
Debut Tap: Each class will enhance the dancer's knowledge of steps and combinations. Dancers will find their own artistry, through play and performance practice.
Debut Ballet: This class will teach basic ballet vocabulary and develop proper technique, Class will focus on basic principles of ballet, gross motor skill development, imaginative movement exploration..
Debut & Primary Lyrical: Lyrical dance combines elements of ballet and jazz, and the focus is on storytelling through movement and emotional connection to the lyrics of a song.
Debut & Primary Jazz: Dancers will continue learning the beginning steps of jazz and work on picking up choreography sequences that fuse style and technique. It is essential for leaps, turns, and floor work, and greatly aided by ballet. Jazz allows the freedom to develop a dancer’s individuality to its fullest.
Ballet 1 & 2: Dancers will perform various stretches to increase flexibility and an understanding of how their muscles coordinate to help them dance. They will spend time at the ballet barre and in the center of the room learning the positions of the arms and feet, as well as, learning basic ballet steps. Dancers will also be taught to travel from one corner of the room to the next by way of basic turns, jumps, and leaps. Dancers will act out various stories like in Creative Movement classes. Dancers will also learn to count music and dance on the correct musical counts. By the end of the season, they will know the names of several ballet steps and positions and will maintain proper ballet etiquette in class. As each level increases the combinations and skills will also increase.
Ballet 3 / 4: This summer class will build on basic ballet vocabulary and continue to develop proper technique, strength and flexibility. Class will focus on increasing strength and flexibility needed to advance to pointe work, while continuing to add to ballet vocabulary, grace and musicality.
Primary/Intermediate Contemporary: for our intermediate An expressive dance style that is a fusion of many different dance genres. Most notably, it has elements and techniques from styles like modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. During this curious yet focused class, dancers will explore basic floor work, intro to breath integration, proper body alignment, and more.
Primary Tap: The Tap classes will introduce new rhythm concepts and will explore more intricate combinations and techniques. Tap dancers will learn to listen and reproduce various sounds and patterns.
Hip Hop: Dancers develop musicality, creativity, listening skills and coordination. This non-stop, action-packed class includes hip hop, basic break dancing, and dance games that will have your kid moving to the beat! Don't be intimidated...these classes are great for boys and girls who want to be challenged, learn various styles of hip hop.
Intro to Musical Theatre and Musical Theatre 1: In this Class you will cover fundamentals of terminology, steps, and movements specific to Broadway. You'll learn basic choreography, often set to music from popular musicals. The class will emphasize the importance of synchrony and teamwork in a performance, preparing you for ensemble work on stage. You will also learn how to convey a story through facials and movement.
Intro to Contemporary: Contemporary dance is a dance genre which encourages the freedom of expression, improvisation, innovation and creative exploration of movement. We will also use improvisation games to inspire the student's own creative movement.
Stretch, Leaps & Turns 1: This class is for dancers who are working on their flexibility training while looking to improve their leaps, turns, and kicks. In this class dancers will learn the proper and safe technique to enhance their flexibility and the rest of class time is dedicated to learning new leap, turn, and kick sequences
8th GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOLERS
Acro 1 & 2: Registration for this class is upon teacher recommendation only. Drop in not allowed for this class full session registration is required.
This class will enhance students' agility, flexibility, & strength. Students must have basic acro skills for this class. Acro teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline, and concentration with a focus on acrobatic techniques. Students will learn such things as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, backbends, walkovers, balance, contortion tricks, and more!
Intermediate/Advanced and Elite Jazz: Focus on style and technique, including longer and more difficult combinations requiring more control, incorporating bigger leaps (seconds, switch, scissor, etc.), more turns (triple pirouettes, a la seconde turns, etc.) and higher kicks. Each class will consist of a warm-up, across the floor, proper jazz technique, and combinations. Dancers must be enrolled in a ballet class while enrolled in these levels.
Intermediate/Advanced and Elite Lyrical: Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz, with expressive motions that tell a story. Students will learn lyrical technique along with how to express emotion through movement. In this class students will learn the basic technique and terminology that will include a warm up, combinations across the floor, improv dance and progressions.
Stretch, Leaps & Turns 2: This class is for dancers who are working on their flexibility training while looking to improve their leaps, turns, and kicks. In this class dancers will learn the proper and safe technique to enhance their flexibility and the rest of class time is dedicated to learning new leap, turn, and kick sequence
Musical Theatre 2: In this Musical Theatre Class you will cover fundamentals of terminology, steps, and movements specific to Broadway. You'll learn basic choreography, often set to music from popular musicals. The class will emphasize the importance of synchrony and teamwork in a performance, preparing you for ensemble work on stage. You will also learn how to convey a story through facials and movement.
Ballet 5/6: Combined ballet levels of Ms.Carla’s classes from the 2024-2025 season. This class is for experienced ballet students.
Pointe: This class will include exercises at the barre and in the centre. Students will improve strength and learn more difficult movements, while improving step transitions, fluidity of movement, and presentation. All pointe dancers must take at least 1 ballet class.
Advanced/Elite Contemporary: for our Advanced Contemporary students Experimentation and improvisation often play a large part in creating contemporary movement. Understanding how your body moves through space, shifting of weight and momentum, floor work and overall body strength and control all play a critical role in this style of dance.
Intermediate/Advanced and Elite Tap: This combined class of Advanced and Elite Tappers will introduce new rhythm concepts and will explore more intricate combinations and techniques. Dancers will learn to listen and reproduce various sounds and patterns. This is a fast paced class.
AIM Tech: AIM Tech is a company class dedicated to helping competitive dancers improve technical understanding and execution. The class embodies technical and rudimental training across ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and modern. The class will also focus in on strengthening, stretching, conditioning, and helping dancers find methods to train on their own.
ADULT CLASSES
** Adults are welcome to take any of our middle/high school classes as well
Adult Dance Technique: Join us for our dynamic Adult Dance Technique class, where every week brings a new style of dance to explore. From the elegance of ballet and the syncopated rhythms of jazz to the expressive movements of contemporary dance and the infectious energy of hip-hop, each session offers a fresh opportunity to hone your skills. Led by experienced instructors, you'll delve into foundational techniques, mastering posture, alignment, and musicality across diverse genres. Whether you're a novice dancer or seasoned performer, our supportive environment encourages growth and artistic expression. Step into our studio and discover the joy of mastering multiple dance styles in a vibrant community of enthusiasts.
Adult Hip Hop: A high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today’s top video choreographers. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
Dancing Tots: In this class, basic ballet steps will be taught, along with creative movement and body recognition. This class stresses repetition for muscle strength and memory by combining dance games and fun music. This class is the perfect introduction for a mom free dance class.
Pre Ballet: A creative class for your little Ballerina. In this class dancers will learn the basic principles of ballet, gross motor skill development, imaginative movement exploration. This class is a great class for those younger dancers who do not like the noise of Tap class.
Pre Ballet/Tap: The perfect 45 minute program to welcome your child to the art of dance. This class is composed of fun filled songs that introduce your child to Tap and Ballet. Not only is this class the perfect “introduction” into the world of dance, it also develops socialization skills, listening skills, independence, and also helps with parent/child separation.
GRADE SCHOOLERS to 8th GRADE
Debut Hip Hop: Dancers develop musicality, creativity, listening skills and coordination. This non-stop, action-packed class includes hip hop, basic break dancing, and dance games that will have your kid moving to the beat! Don't be intimidated...these classes are great for boys and girls who want to be challenged, learn various styles of hip hop.
Debut Tap: Each class will enhance the dancer's knowledge of steps and combinations. Dancers will find their own artistry, through play and performance practice.
Debut Ballet: This class will teach basic ballet vocabulary and develop proper technique, Class will focus on basic principles of ballet, gross motor skill development, imaginative movement exploration..
Debut & Primary Lyrical: Lyrical dance combines elements of ballet and jazz, and the focus is on storytelling through movement and emotional connection to the lyrics of a song.
Debut & Primary Jazz: Dancers will continue learning the beginning steps of jazz and work on picking up choreography sequences that fuse style and technique. It is essential for leaps, turns, and floor work, and greatly aided by ballet. Jazz allows the freedom to develop a dancer’s individuality to its fullest.
Ballet 1 & 2: Dancers will perform various stretches to increase flexibility and an understanding of how their muscles coordinate to help them dance. They will spend time at the ballet barre and in the center of the room learning the positions of the arms and feet, as well as, learning basic ballet steps. Dancers will also be taught to travel from one corner of the room to the next by way of basic turns, jumps, and leaps. Dancers will act out various stories like in Creative Movement classes. Dancers will also learn to count music and dance on the correct musical counts. By the end of the season, they will know the names of several ballet steps and positions and will maintain proper ballet etiquette in class. As each level increases the combinations and skills will also increase.
Ballet 3 / 4: This summer class will build on basic ballet vocabulary and continue to develop proper technique, strength and flexibility. Class will focus on increasing strength and flexibility needed to advance to pointe work, while continuing to add to ballet vocabulary, grace and musicality.
Primary/Intermediate Contemporary: for our intermediate An expressive dance style that is a fusion of many different dance genres. Most notably, it has elements and techniques from styles like modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. During this curious yet focused class, dancers will explore basic floor work, intro to breath integration, proper body alignment, and more.
Primary Tap: The Tap classes will introduce new rhythm concepts and will explore more intricate combinations and techniques. Tap dancers will learn to listen and reproduce various sounds and patterns.
Hip Hop: Dancers develop musicality, creativity, listening skills and coordination. This non-stop, action-packed class includes hip hop, basic break dancing, and dance games that will have your kid moving to the beat! Don't be intimidated...these classes are great for boys and girls who want to be challenged, learn various styles of hip hop.
Intro to Musical Theatre and Musical Theatre 1: In this Class you will cover fundamentals of terminology, steps, and movements specific to Broadway. You'll learn basic choreography, often set to music from popular musicals. The class will emphasize the importance of synchrony and teamwork in a performance, preparing you for ensemble work on stage. You will also learn how to convey a story through facials and movement.
Intro to Contemporary: Contemporary dance is a dance genre which encourages the freedom of expression, improvisation, innovation and creative exploration of movement. We will also use improvisation games to inspire the student's own creative movement.
Stretch, Leaps & Turns 1: This class is for dancers who are working on their flexibility training while looking to improve their leaps, turns, and kicks. In this class dancers will learn the proper and safe technique to enhance their flexibility and the rest of class time is dedicated to learning new leap, turn, and kick sequences
8th GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOLERS
Acro 1 & 2: Registration for this class is upon teacher recommendation only. Drop in not allowed for this class full session registration is required.
This class will enhance students' agility, flexibility, & strength. Students must have basic acro skills for this class. Acro teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline, and concentration with a focus on acrobatic techniques. Students will learn such things as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, backbends, walkovers, balance, contortion tricks, and more!
Intermediate/Advanced and Elite Jazz: Focus on style and technique, including longer and more difficult combinations requiring more control, incorporating bigger leaps (seconds, switch, scissor, etc.), more turns (triple pirouettes, a la seconde turns, etc.) and higher kicks. Each class will consist of a warm-up, across the floor, proper jazz technique, and combinations. Dancers must be enrolled in a ballet class while enrolled in these levels.
Intermediate/Advanced and Elite Lyrical: Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz, with expressive motions that tell a story. Students will learn lyrical technique along with how to express emotion through movement. In this class students will learn the basic technique and terminology that will include a warm up, combinations across the floor, improv dance and progressions.
Stretch, Leaps & Turns 2: This class is for dancers who are working on their flexibility training while looking to improve their leaps, turns, and kicks. In this class dancers will learn the proper and safe technique to enhance their flexibility and the rest of class time is dedicated to learning new leap, turn, and kick sequence
Musical Theatre 2: In this Musical Theatre Class you will cover fundamentals of terminology, steps, and movements specific to Broadway. You'll learn basic choreography, often set to music from popular musicals. The class will emphasize the importance of synchrony and teamwork in a performance, preparing you for ensemble work on stage. You will also learn how to convey a story through facials and movement.
Ballet 5/6: Combined ballet levels of Ms.Carla’s classes from the 2024-2025 season. This class is for experienced ballet students.
Pointe: This class will include exercises at the barre and in the centre. Students will improve strength and learn more difficult movements, while improving step transitions, fluidity of movement, and presentation. All pointe dancers must take at least 1 ballet class.
Advanced/Elite Contemporary: for our Advanced Contemporary students Experimentation and improvisation often play a large part in creating contemporary movement. Understanding how your body moves through space, shifting of weight and momentum, floor work and overall body strength and control all play a critical role in this style of dance.
Intermediate/Advanced and Elite Tap: This combined class of Advanced and Elite Tappers will introduce new rhythm concepts and will explore more intricate combinations and techniques. Dancers will learn to listen and reproduce various sounds and patterns. This is a fast paced class.
AIM Tech: AIM Tech is a company class dedicated to helping competitive dancers improve technical understanding and execution. The class embodies technical and rudimental training across ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and modern. The class will also focus in on strengthening, stretching, conditioning, and helping dancers find methods to train on their own.
ADULT CLASSES
** Adults are welcome to take any of our middle/high school classes as well
Adult Dance Technique: Join us for our dynamic Adult Dance Technique class, where every week brings a new style of dance to explore. From the elegance of ballet and the syncopated rhythms of jazz to the expressive movements of contemporary dance and the infectious energy of hip-hop, each session offers a fresh opportunity to hone your skills. Led by experienced instructors, you'll delve into foundational techniques, mastering posture, alignment, and musicality across diverse genres. Whether you're a novice dancer or seasoned performer, our supportive environment encourages growth and artistic expression. Step into our studio and discover the joy of mastering multiple dance styles in a vibrant community of enthusiasts.
Adult Hip Hop: A high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today’s top video choreographers. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style.