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Class Descriptions

Twinkle Tots for 2-3 year olds

A creative movement class introducing ballet basics, mat, singing, games, and more! Twinkle tots do not perform in the recital.

Combination Classes for 3-8 year olds

Combination classes are designed for the beginning dance students, combining ballet, tap and tumbling. These classes introduce your child to the joy of rhythm, movement, and coordination. They are offered to first, second and third year dance students between ages 3-8.

CJBT

Creative Jazz, Ballet & Tap is for third-year 6-7-year-olds, or by teacher recommendation.

BTJ I/II

Ballet, Tap, Jazz I/II is for fourth- and fifth-year 7-9-year-olds or by teacher recommendation. This class is taken over a two year span.

Ballet

For 9 year olds and up. Students learn the basics of ballet barre and center work, and they are exposed to French terminology that forms the basic universal language of ballet. Emphasis is on proper placement, correct body alignment, and development of poise and grace.

Tap

Students develop better coordination, rhythm, timing musicality, and strengthens the feet and legs.

Jazz

A stylized theatrical form of dancing that promotes good posture, strength, technique, and rhythm.

 

Lyrical

A combination of both jazz and ballet, lyrical uses the technique and discipline of ballet with the freedom of jazz. Students must be enrolled in at least one ballet class in addition to the lyrical class.

Hip Hop

A high-energy class that introduces many styles of urban street dance and teaches students how to find the rhythm and groove of different styles of music. Classes encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. This course also incorporates isolations and stretching exercises to enhance the student’s physical fitness.

Contemporary

A non-traditional, emotionally-driven exploration of motion that uses basic fundamentals of suspension, dynamics, fluidity, and freedom of expression. Dancers must be enrolled in a ballet class in addition to the contemporary class.

Musical Theater

The class incorporates learning songs from hit musicals, acting, and movement.

Cotillion Austin-Style

For boys and girls ages 10-13.  Cotillion provides training in basic etiquette, communication skills, and social dance education. Learn good manners and partner dance while having fun!

Adult Classes

It’s never too late to join a dance class – our youngest adult is 18, and our oldest is 94! We offer adult dance classes for beginning-advanced levels in tap, ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, praise dance and essentrics (stretch/exercise).

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