Ballet 6-7-8 Virtual classes begin March 30, 2020

Pointe Technique is part of classical ballet technique. En pointe, a dancer’s full body weight is supported on fully stretched feet and extended legs, on the tips of their toes. Pointe shoes enable a dancer to distribute weight more evenly throughout their foot and reduces the amount of pressure on toes.  The development of strength and good technique are gained through extensive training. Students practicing intensively may be ready for pointe work. Factors such as strength, age, years of training, body placement and alignment are important in determining whether or not a student is ready for pointe work.

 The Apprentice & Pre Professional Division elevates dancers to performance standards, through intense training. Upper level students focus on refining technical skills with strength and agility. Students show focus, interest, respect, good character and work ethic in classes and performances. Dancers must train diligently with a strong commitment to advancing in discipline, stamina and physical success.

 The Apprentice & Pre Professional Division elevates dancers to performance standards, through intense training. Upper level students focus on refining technical skills with strength and agility. Students show focus, interest, respect, good character and work ethic in classes and performances. Dancers must train diligently with a strong commitment to advancing in discipline, stamina and physical success. 

  Pointe Technique is part of classical ballet technique. En pointe, a dancer’s full body weight is supported on fully stretched feet and extended legs, on the tips of their toes. Pointe shoes enable a dancer to distribute weight more evenly throughout their foot and reduces the amount of pressure on toes.  The development of strength and good technique are gained through extensive training. Students practicing intensively may be ready for pointe work. Factors such as strength, age, years of training, body placement and alignment are important in determining whether or not a student is ready for pointe work. 

 Musical Theatre & Dance

classes to encourage students to layer their hidden talents. Students discover a new joy of expression with the use of lyrics, music, dramatics combined with their movement and formal dance training. This class teaches students to stretch their confidence in new areas of communicating and presenting.

 The Apprentice & Pre Professional Division elevates dancers to performance standards, through intense training. Upper level students focus on refining technical skills with strength and agility. Students show focus, interest, respect, good character and work ethic in classes and performances. Dancers must train diligently with a strong commitment to advancing in discipline, stamina and physical success. 

 To the Core is structured as a body conditioning class for dancers. Classes challenge students to work for stamina and build superfluous strength through their core muscles and upper body. This is all done while extending the use of legs and feet. 

   Jazz style of dance reinforces curriculum goals for our academy students. These classes offer students opportunity to enhance skills, promote self-esteem, self-efficacy, and maintain a positive self-image. Fast paced steps push students to stay focused, pick sequences up quickly while coordinating head, arms, legs with smooth transitions. 

 Supplementary classes in the Modern style of dance strengthen and tone while giving students the advantage of greater freedom in their movement.  The evolution of Modern dance began in the late 19th century with artistic shifts away from classical ballet. Growth in modern dance content was developed over generations; styles and techniques such as Graham and Horton are still taught worldwide, 

 The Apprentice & Pre Professional Division elevates dancers to performance standards, through intense training. Upper level students focus on refining technical skills with strength and agility. Students show focus, interest, respect, good character and work ethic in classes and performances. Dancers must train diligently with a strong commitment to advancing in discipline, stamina and physical success.