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Class Descriptions and Dress Codes
Little Tots + Tots (Ages 18 months–3.5years)
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Description: In Creative Movement, dancers improve their coordination, gross and fine motor skills, and spatial awareness while learning how to find the beat of music, follow directions, and express themselves with props.
Dress Code: Creative Movement is designed to be fun, which means your dancer can wear whatever they are comfortable dancing in! Dancers can wear a leotard and dance skirt with pink tights and ballet slippers. Dancers can also wear other athletic-type wear and dance barefoot or other dance shoes such as jazz shoes.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :) her dance shoes such as jazz shoes.
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Description: In Move With Me, dancers will attend class with their parent/guardian while they gain the confidence to attend class by themselves, at which time they can enroll in Tots Creative Movement. Dancers will improve their coordination, gross and fine motor skills, and spatial awareness while learning how to find the beat of music, follow directions, and express themselves with props.
Dress Code: Move with Me is designed to be fun, which means your dancer can wear whatever they are comfortable dancing in! Dancers can wear a leotard and dance skirt with pink or skin-tone tights and ballet slippers. Dancers can also wear other athletic-type wear and dance barefoot or other dance shoes such as jazz shoes.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Dancers will learn the fundamentals of ballet each week, working towards a strong dance foundation while building on their physicality, balance, and technique. Your dancer will also be learning basic ballet terminology and developing their onstage performance skills.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Dance dress or leotard (any color) with dance shorts, leggings, or skirt, skin tone tights, skin tone ballet shoes
Option B: Fitted T-shirt or tank with dance shorts or skirt, skin tone ballet shoes
Hair should be worn up and away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including braids, puffs, twists, buns, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, sneakers for studio use only
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, sneakers for studio use only
Hair should be worn up and away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including braids, puffs, twists, buns, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Dancers will be introduced into the fundamentals of jazz through fun, movement, music, and choreography. Dancers will build coordination, confidence, musicality, and creativity while learning basic jazz steps in a fun and engaging environment.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone jazz shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, skin tone shoes
Hair should be worn up and away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including braids, puffs, twists, buns, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Dancers will be introduced to the basics of tap through fun, age-appropriate movement, rhythm, and musicality. Dancers will build coordination, confidence, and tap skills while having fun!
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, black tap shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, black tap shoes
Hair should be worn up and away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including braids, puffs, twists, buns, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
Preschool (Ages 3.5–4.5years)
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Description: Ballet is the foundational style of many dance styles. This class focuses on developing technique at the ballet barre, across the floor, and at the center of the room.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Leotard (any color), with or without skirt, skin tone tights, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Option B: White fitted t-shirt or tank top with black dance shorts or leggings, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Hair should be secured away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Hip Hop represents the ultimate form of personal expression. Sessions encompass warm-ups, floor movements, and style explorations such as popping, locking, waving, gliding, and more.
Dress Code: Dancers should wear loose fitting clothes and sneakers (only for studio use). Hair should be worn up and away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including braids, puffs, twists, buns, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Dancers will learn the fundamentals of jazz each week. Their classes will consist of improving their technique and flexibility in jazz.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone jazz shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, tan jazz shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Pom dance incorporates elements from various dance styles, including jazz and hip hop. Dancers often integrate jazz-inspired techniques such as kicks, turns, leaps, and extensions, combined with hip hop-inspired isolations and body movements. Poms to be provided by the dance studio for your dancer to borrow during class, but dancers will first learn how to execute their motions without poms.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone jazz shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, skin tone jazz shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Tap dance is a rhythmic and energetic style that teaches dancers to create sounds and patterns with their feet. Dancers will develop timing, coordination, musicality, and precision through fun warm-ups, across-the-floor exercises, and choreography. Perfect for building strong footwork and confidence, this class is great for dancers who love to move and make music with their steps!
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, black tap shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, black tap shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Dancers will learn new skills in acro, with the curriculum catered to each dancer since skills and comfort levels will vary. Mats will be used and instructors will be attentive to ensure the safety of every student.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, barefoot
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, barefoot
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
Primary (Kindergarten–2nd Grade)
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Description: Dancers will learn new skills in acro, with the curriculum catered to each dancer since skills and comfort levels will vary. Mats will be used and instructors will be attentive to ensure the safety of every student.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, barefoot
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, barefoot
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
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Description: Ballet is the foundational style of many dance styles. This class focuses on developing technique at the ballet barre, across the floor, and at the center of the room.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Leotard (any color), with or without skirt, skin tone tights, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Option B: White fitted t-shirt or tank top with black dance shorts or leggings, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
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Description: Dancers will continue to build onto ballet technique at an advanced level. Director Approval is Required!
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Leotard (any color), with or without skirt, skin tone tights, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Option B: White fitted t-shirt or tank top with black dance shorts or leggings, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
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Description: Dancers will explore musicality, dynamics, floor work, and performance quality while building confidence and developing their individual artistry.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Leotard (any color), with or without skirt, skin tone tights, skin tone turners or barefoot
Option B: White fitted t-shirt or tank top with black dance shorts or leggings, skin tone turners or barefoot
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
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Description: Hip Hop represents the ultimate form of personal expression. Sessions encompass warm-ups, floor movements, and style explorations such as popping, locking, waving, gliding, and more.
Dress Code: Dancers should wear loose fitting clothes and sneakers (only for studio use). Hair should be worn up and away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including braids, puffs, twists, buns, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Hip Hop represents the ultimate form of personal expression. Sessions encompass warm-ups, floor movements, and style explorations such as popping, locking, waving, gliding, and more.
Dress Code: Dancers should wear loose fitting clothes and sneakers (only for studio use). Hair should be worn up and away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including braids, puffs, twists, buns, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Pom dance incorporates elements from various dance styles, including jazz and hip hop. Dancers often integrate jazz-inspired techniques such as kicks, turns, leaps, and extensions, combined with hip hop-inspired isolations and body movements. Poms to be provided by the dance studio for your dancer to borrow during class, but dancers will first learn how to execute their motions without poms.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone jazz shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, skin tone jazz shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Tap dance is a rhythmic and energetic style that teaches dancers to create sounds and patterns with their feet. Dancers will develop timing, coordination, musicality, and precision through fun warm-ups, across-the-floor exercises, and choreography. Perfect for building strong footwork and confidence, this class is great for dancers who love to move and make music with their steps!
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, black tap shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, black tap shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Dancers will build their vocabulary through increasingly challenging steps, combinations, and footwork while strengthening coordination, timing, and performance quality.
Prerequisites:
Strong understanding of complex rhythms and syncopation
Proficiency/Mastery of:
Time steps (single, double, triple, traveling)
Pullbacks, wings, grab-offs, and pick-ups
Rolling shuffles, paradiddles, and riffs (multiple sounds)
Ability to execute fast footwork with clarity and tone variation
Improvisational tap and musical phrasing
Clean transitions between phrases and style blending (e.g., rhythm tap vs. Broadway)
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, black tap shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, black tap shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
Junior (3rd–5th Grade)
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Description: Dancers will learn new skills in acro, with the curriculum catered to each dancer since skills and comfort levels will vary. Mats will be used and instructors will be attentive to ensure the safety of every student.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, barefoot
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, barefoot
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Ballet is the foundational style of many dance styles. This class focuses on developing technique at the ballet barre, across the floor, and at the center of the room.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Leotard (any color), with or without skirt, skin tone tights, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Option B: White fitted t-shirt or tank top with black dance shorts or leggings, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Ballet is the foundational style of many dance styles. This class focuses on developing technique at the ballet barre, across the floor, and at the center of the room.
Prerequisites:
Strong foundational technique (clear understanding of positions, body alignment, and turnout)
Clean execution of barre and center combinations
Proficient in:
Pirouettes en dehors/en dedans (double/triple)
Fouetté turns
Piqué turns
Grand jetés, saut de chats, and tour jetés
Consistent use of proper port de bras
Pointe work (if applicable): proficiency in relevés, échappés, piqué turns on pointe
Musicality, artistry, and performance quality
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Leotard (any color), with or without skirt, skin tone tights, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Option B: White fitted t-shirt or tank top with black dance shorts or leggings, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Dancers will build strength, flexibility, and emotional expression while learning technique, improvisation, and choreography. A great choice for dancers who want to explore creativity and storytelling through movement while developing strong technical skills.
Prerequisites:
Strong technical base from ballet and jazz
Ability to seamlessly integrate emotion and storytelling into movement
Proficiency in:
Floor work (rolls, transitions, inversions)
Improvisation and structured improv
Turns in plié, attitude, à la seconde, and off-balance axis
Various leaps and directional changes
Strong musicality and expression
Strength and control in extensions, contractions, and release technique
Partnering or contact improvisation experience (optional but preferred)
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, turners optional
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, turners optional
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Hip Hop represents the ultimate form of personal expression. Sessions encompass warm-ups, floor movements, and style explorations such as popping, locking, waving, gliding, and more.
Dress Code: Dancers should wear loose fitting clothes and sneakers (only for studio use). Hair should be worn up and away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including braids, puffs, twists, buns, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Hip Hop represents the ultimate form of personal expression. Sessions encompass warm-ups, floor movements, and style explorations such as popping, locking, waving, gliding, and more.
Prerequisites:
Mastery of foundational styles (e.g., popping, locking, breaking, house)
Clean, precise isolations and rhythm control
Ability to pick up choreography quickly and perform with high energy and confidence
Strength in freestyle/improvisation
Intricate footwork (e.g., glides, foot stalls, threading)
Control of dynamics (hitting vs. milking, sharp vs. fluid)
Performance quality and personal style
Dress Code: Dancers should wear loose fitting clothes and sneakers (only for studio use). Hair should be worn up and away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including braids, puffs, twists, buns, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Leaps, Extensions, and Turns focuses on jazz technical skills across the floor and in the center of the room. Dancers will gain confidence in their skills under the direction of our experienced staff.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone or black jazz shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, black jazz shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Leaps, Extensions, and Turns focuses on jazz technical skills across the floor and in the center of the room. Dancers will gain confidence in their skills under the direction of our experienced staff.
Prerequisites:
Proficiency/Mastery of:
Grand jeté
Saut de chat
Calypso
Switch leaps
Tilt jumps
Strong flexibility and control in développé and extension lines (side, front, back)
Clean double pirouettes (en dehors and en dedans)
Advanced turns:
A la seconde turns (multiple)
Pencil turns, illusion turns, and coupé/attitude turns
Ability to connect turns into traveling combos
Strong core and spotting technique
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone or black jazz shoes, turners optional
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, black jazz shoes, turners optional
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Pom dance incorporates elements from various dance styles, including jazz and hip hop. Dancers often integrate jazz-inspired techniques such as kicks, turns, leaps, and extensions, combined with hip hop-inspired isolations and body movements. Poms are provided by the dance studio for your dancer to borrow during class, but dancers will first learn how to execute their motions without poms.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone jazz shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, skin tone jazz shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Pom dance incorporates elements from various dance styles, including jazz and hip hop. Dancers often integrate jazz-inspired techniques such as kicks, turns, leaps, and extensions, combined with hip hop-inspired isolations and body movements. Poms are provided by the dance studio for your dancer to borrow during class, but dancers will first learn how to execute their motions without poms.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone jazz shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, skin tone jazz shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Tap dance is a rhythmic and energetic style that teaches dancers to create sounds and patterns with their feet. Dancers will develop timing, coordination, musicality, and precision through fun warm-ups, across-the-floor exercises, and choreography. Perfect for building strong footwork and confidence, this class is great for dancers who love to move and make music with their steps!
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, black tap shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, black tap shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Dancers will explore more complex steps, intricate footwork, and challenging combinations while developing speed, precision, confidence, and individual style.
Prerequisites:
Strong understanding of complex rhythms and syncopation
Proficiency/Mastery of:
Time steps (single, double, triple, traveling)
Pullbacks, wings, grab-offs, and pick-ups
Rolling shuffles, paradiddles, and riffs (multiple sounds)
Ability to execute fast footwork with clarity and tone variation
Improvisational tap and musical phrasing
Clean transitions between phrases and style blending (e.g., rhythm tap vs. Broadway)
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, black tap shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, black tap shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Dancers will learn the fundamentals of jazz each week. Their classes will consist of improving their technique and flexibility in jazz.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, skin tone jazz shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Dancers will learn the fundamentals of jazz each week. Their classes will consist of improving their technique and flexibility in jazz.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone jazz shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, skin tone jazz shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Ballet is the foundational style of many dance styles. This class focuses on developing technique at the ballet barre, across the floor, and at the center of the room.
Prerequisites:
Strong foundational technique (clear understanding of positions, body alignment, and turnout)
Clean execution of barre and center combinations
Proficient in:
Pirouettes en dehors/en dedans (double/triple)
Fouetté turns
Piqué turns
Grand jetés, saut de chats, and tour jetés
Consistent use of proper port de bras
Pointe work (if applicable): proficiency in relevés, échappés, piqué turns on pointe
Musicality, artistry, and performance quality
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Leotard (any color), with or without skirt, skin tone tights, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Option B: White fitted t-shirt or tank top with black dance shorts or leggings, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
Teen (6th–8th Grade)
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Description: Dancers will learn new skills in acro, with the curriculum catered to each dancer since skills and comfort levels will vary. Mats will be used and instructors will be attentive to ensure the safety of every student.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, barefoot
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, barefoot
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Ballet is the foundational style of many dance styles. This class focuses on developing technique at the ballet barre, across the floor, and at the center of the room.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Leotard (any color), with or without skirt, skin tone tights, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Option B: White fitted t-shirt or tank top with black dance shorts or leggings, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Ballet is the foundational style of many dance styles. This class focuses on developing technique at the ballet barre, across the floor, and at the center of the room.
Prerequisites:
Strong foundational technique (clear understanding of positions, body alignment, and turnout)
Clean execution of barre and center combinations
Proficient in:
Pirouettes en dehors/en dedans (double/triple)
Fouetté turns
Piqué turns
Grand jetés, saut de chats, and tour jetés
Consistent use of proper port de bras
Pointe work (if applicable): proficiency in relevés, échappés, piqué turns on pointe
Musicality, artistry, and performance quality
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Leotard (any color), with or without skirt, skin tone tights, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Option B: White fitted t-shirt or tank top with black dance shorts or leggings, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Class Description: This dynamic class blends the expressive, fluid movement of contemporary dance with the sharp, high-energy style of jazz. Dancers will build strength, flexibility, and emotional expression while learning technique, improvisation, and choreography. A great choice for dancers who want to explore creativity and storytelling through movement while developing strong technical skills.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, jazz shoes, turners optional
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, jazz shoes, turners optional
Hair should be worn up and away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including braids, puffs, twists, buns, and locs.
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Description: Director Approval Required! Dancers will build strength, flexibility, and emotional expression while learning technique, improvisation, and choreography. A great choice for dancers who want to explore creativity and storytelling through movement while developing strong technical skills.
Prerequisites:
Strong technical base from ballet and jazz
Ability to seamlessly integrate emotion and storytelling into movement
Proficiency in:
Floor work (rolls, transitions, inversions)
Improvisation and structured improv
Turns in plié, attitude, à la seconde, and off-balance axis
Various leaps and directional changes
Strong musicality and expression
Strength and control in extensions, contractions, and release technique
Partnering or contact improvisation experience (optional but preferred)
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, turners optional
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, turners optional
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Hip Hop represents the ultimate form of personal expression. Sessions encompass warm-ups, floor movements, and style explorations such as popping, locking, waving, gliding, and more.
Dress Code: Dancers should wear loose fitting clothes and sneakers (only for studio use). Hair should be worn up and away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including braids, puffs, twists, buns, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Hip Hop represents the ultimate form of personal expression. Sessions encompass warm-ups, floor movements, and style explorations such as popping, locking, waving, gliding, and more.
Prerequisites:
Mastery of foundational styles (e.g., popping, locking, breaking, house)
Clean, precise isolations and rhythm control
Ability to pick up choreography quickly and perform with high energy and confidence
Strength in freestyle/improvisation
Intricate footwork (e.g., glides, foot stalls, threading)
Control of dynamics (hitting vs. milking, sharp vs. fluid)
Performance quality and personal style
Dress Code: Dancers should wear loose fitting clothes and sneakers (only for studio use). Hair should be worn up and away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including braids, puffs, twists, buns, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Leaps, Extensions, and Turns focuses on jazz technical skills across the floor and in the center of the room. Dancers will gain confidence in their skills under the direction of our experienced staff.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone or black jazz shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, black jazz shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Leaps, Extensions, and Turns focuses on jazz technical skills across the floor and in the center of the room. Dancers will gain confidence in their skills under the direction of our experienced staff.
Prerequisites:
Proficiency/Mastery of:
Grand jeté
Saut de chat
Calypso
Switch leaps
Tilt jumps
Strong flexibility and control in développé and extension lines (side, front, back)
Clean double pirouettes (en dehors and en dedans)
Advanced turns:
A la seconde turns (multiple)
Pencil turns, illusion turns, and coupé/attitude turns
Ability to connect turns into traveling combos
Strong core and spotting technique
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone or black jazz shoes, turners optional
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, black jazz shoes, turners optional
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Pom dance incorporates elements from various dance styles, including jazz and hip hop. Dancers often integrate jazz-inspired techniques such as kicks, turns, leaps, and extensions, combined with hip hop-inspired isolations and body movements. Poms are provided by the dance studio for your dancer to borrow during class, but dancers will first learn how to execute their motions without poms.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone jazz shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, skin tone jazz shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face. All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Pom dance incorporates elements from various dance styles, including jazz and hip hop. Dancers often integrate jazz-inspired techniques such as kicks, turns, leaps, and extensions, combined with hip hop-inspired isolations and body movements. Poms are provided by the dance studio for your dancer to borrow during class, but dancers will first learn how to execute their motions without poms.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone jazz shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, skin tone jazz shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Tap dance is a rhythmic and energetic style that teaches dancers to create sounds and patterns with their feet. Dancers will develop timing, coordination, musicality, and precision through fun warm-ups, across-the-floor exercises, and choreography. Perfect for building strong footwork and confidence, this class is great for dancers who love to move and make music with their steps!
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, black tap shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, black tap shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Dancers will explore more complex steps, intricate footwork, and challenging combinations while developing speed, precision, confidence, and individual style.
Prerequisites:
Strong understanding of complex rhythms and syncopation
Proficiency/Mastery of:
Time steps (single, double, triple, traveling)
Pullbacks, wings, grab-offs, and pick-ups
Rolling shuffles, paradiddles, and riffs (multiple sounds)
Ability to execute fast footwork with clarity and tone variation
Improvisational tap and musical phrasing
Clean transitions between phrases and style blending (e.g., rhythm tap vs. Broadway)
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, black tap shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, black tap shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Dancers will learn the fundamentals of jazz each week. Their classes will consist of improving their technique and flexibility in jazz.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone jazz shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, skin tone jazz shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Dancers will learn the fundamentals of jazz each week. Their classes will consist of improving their technique and flexibility in jazz.
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Fitted tank top, crop top, or leotard (any color) with dance shorts or leggings, skin tone tights optional, skin tone jazz shoes
Option B: T-shirt or tank with black pants or dance shorts, skin tone jazz shoes
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
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Description: Director Approval Required! Ballet is the foundational style of many dance styles. This class focuses on developing technique at the ballet barre, across the floor, and at the center of the room.
Prerequisites:
Strong foundational technique (clear understanding of positions, body alignment, and turnout)
Clean execution of barre and center combinations
Proficient in:
Pirouettes en dehors/en dedans (double/triple)
Fouetté turns
Piqué turns
Grand jetés, saut de chats, and tour jetés
Consistent use of proper port de bras
Pointe work (if applicable): proficiency in relevés, échappés, piqué turns on pointe
Musicality, artistry, and performance quality
Dress Code: Dancers may choose from the following attire options, based on comfort and preference:
Option A: Leotard (any color), with or without skirt, skin tone tights, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Option B: White fitted t-shirt or tank top with black dance shorts or leggings, skin tone or black ballet slippers
Hair should be secured away from the face All hair textures and styles are welcome, including buns, braids, puffs, twists, and locs.
If you need help with our dress code, click here to find our approved list of studio attire. You can use this for inspiration, or you can pick up any items you need for class :)
Senior (9th–12th Grade)