Classes We Offer

Twinkle tots

A creative movement class for 2-3 year olds. This class introduces ballet basics, mat, singing, games, and more! Please note this is NOT a mommy & me class. Twinkle tots do not perform in the recital.

Combo

Designed for the new, young student these classes combine ballet, tap and tumbling and introduce dancers to the joy of rhythm, movement, and coordination. Combo classes are offered to first, second and third year dance students between ages 3-8.

CJBT (Creative Jazz, Ballet, Tap)

Designed for dancers with three years of combo class experience. This class will continue with ballet and tap, while introducing jazz. Creative Jazz, Ballet & This class is offered to ages 6-8.

BTJ I & II (Ballet, Tap, Jazz)

This class is for dancers in their fourth and fifth year of dance and is offered to ages 7-9. This class is meant to be taken over a two year time 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

Type of dance characterized by using the sounds of metal taps affixed to the heel and toe of shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion, coupled with both characteristic and interpretative body movements. This develops coordination, rhythm and timing and strengthens the feet and legs.

Drill Prep

This class teaches skills for those interested in trying out for drill team or just to improve in their dance technique. Dancers will work on a precision form of jazz & kick technique, placement, musicality, strength and flexibility.

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

This class 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.

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, plus ballet, contemporary and hip hop.

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!