Pre-Ballet This 30 minute class is designed for 3 & 4 year olds, using creativity to emphasize flexibility,  posture, foot exercises, and the beginning elements of Ballet. Pre-Ballet/Tap 45 minute combination class introduces students age 4 & 5 to the technique in Ballet and Tap, while still developing motor skills, coordination, and rhythm. Ballet/Tap/Jazz ages 5&6 continues to develop their skills in tap and ballet and introduces students to jazz appropriate for their age Ballet Terminology, ballet history, proper technique and development is emphasized for students 6 & older. Ballet is the most beneficial form of dance and is the foundation for all other forms of dance and develops a dancer’s strength, balance, stamina, discipline, flexibility, poise, control, confidence, and  much more. Cecchetti  Method This class is more for the serious minded dance student. It is offered to students 8 and older. Cecchetti students, if interested, may take exams in front of register examiners after each level they complete. Pointe   This class is for students ages 12 & up with at least 2 years of Ballet training. This class requires the instructor’s approval. Students must be tested before determining if eligible for Pointe Tap Basic tap steps, turns, jumps  terminology, & tap combinations using basic to intricate rhythms. Jazz This free form of dance is great for flexibility and extension. Jazz class incorporates opening center stretches, across the floor motor skills and combinations for ages 6 & up. Hip Hop Hip Hop is a form of dance that is over 30 years old and has become a very popular style of dance. It combines funk and street styles along with jazz technique. It  is fast paced with warm-ups, centre technique  that will promote strength, and coordination. Lyrical uses a combination of strong ballet technique along with the expression of jazz and modern dance styles. It is expressive and technically challenging. Musical Theatre Students ages 8 & older will experience the combination of song, dance and acting in one up beat class. Class placements are determined by the student’s age and ability

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