Dance Programs

Preschool Dance Program (Kindergarten Dance)
Our preschool dance programs are divided by age.

Level 1 Program
Ages 3 - 4. Kindergarten Dance 1 is an introduction to dance. The primary goal is to foster a love of movement. The creative component is quite large. Several fun or special activities happen in each class. For example, a scarf or flag dance at the end can facilitate the dancer's own physical expression. Taking part in dancing out a narrative helps children to understand that dancing is expression. It is a means of communicating feelings and actions. The vocabulary covered in Kindergarten Dance 1 are all steps which a 3 year old can master and they build self-confidence. The vocabulary is also set up to prepare students for Kindergarten Dance 2. Class length is 30 minutes, 1 time per week.

Level 2 Program
Ages 4 - 5. The level 2 class expands on the concepts of the level 1 class. By the end of the year in level 2 the students will be taught to dance set work independently of the teacher and they will memorize a few simple exercises and sequences. Class length is 30 minutes, 1 time per week.

Jazz and Hip Hop

Jazz
Jazz is a form of dance utilizing various styles of upbeat music both instrumental and vocal. This is a very contemporary type of dance which involves discipline as well as free form expression.

Classes are available for all ages and skill levels.

Urban Funk
Urban Funk is a jazzy, cutting edge energetic style which encompasses a vareity of techniques. This style has no limits, and is done to upbeat contemporary upbeat music.

Hip Hop
Hip Hop is the type of dancing you might see on the latest MTV music videos or out on the streets of LA. This style has very sharp and quick moves and is done to the latest hip hop songs.

Ballet

Ballet is the basis of all forms of dance. Ballet teaches proper body alignment, poise and grace. The intricate barre and center floor work strengthens a dancers muscles and molds them into technically disciplined dancers.

Acrobatics

Acrobatics is a combination of gymnastic moves, dance, balance and flexibility. These classes incorporate mats, unicycles, double stunts, and lots of fun. Our acro classes are geared towards the "cirque du soleil" style.

Drama
Our drama classes consist of improvasational acting, theatrical dialogue, introductory classes and intermediate classes.

Lyrical
Lyrical classes utilize many of the elements of both ballet and jazz to interpret the lyrics of a song in an expressive style.

Modern
Modern dance is a dance form developed in the early 20th century. Distinct from both ballet and other dance styles, it is a more contemporary and expressionist dance.

Art
Instruction in drawing, composition, painting, ceramics, and mosaics. Group and private classes available.

Recitals
This is the high point of the year for students and parents and a fun time is had by all. For information on our recital schedule, click here. For information on our recital location, click here.

Adult Classes

Jazz, Hip Hop, Drama, Art, Modern & Ballet
Ages 18 & up. Students in our adult classes learn moves and routines in a casual atmosphere. Our instructors understand the needs of adult students and approach the class differently from our children's programs. Many of our adult students use the programs for a fitness and social activity.