Hair: for all classes students must have their hair securely pulled back away from the face and off the neck. Students in Ballet ages 3 and above need to have their in a bun. Hair that is loose and in a dancer’s eyes presents a significant distraction.
Introduction to Ballet and Jazz: Introduces the young student to dance. Students learn basic ballet and jazz and perform activities that promote imagination, rhythm, and coordination. Dancers have fun while they learn the basics and execute routines that develop memory, dance vocabulary, and coordination. Attire: leotards, tights, ballet shoes, skirts optional.
Ballet: Classes cover traditional ballet movements and vocabulary using classical music. Ballet is the foundation for dance and develops balance, grace, alignment, flexibility, and strength. Attire: leotard, tights, ballet shoes. Trainee classes speak to Michael Newton regarding leotards.
Pointe: Students with ballet experience only. Attire: leotard, tights. Please see instructor for proper fit of pointe shoes.
Jazz: An exciting mix of contemporary jazz and traditional techniques. Dancers learn to master the
essentials as well as more contemporary movements. Advanced classes explore a variety of jazz
and music styles. Attire: leotards, jazz pants, fitted dance tops, tights, dance shorts, jazz shoes or
jazz sneakers. Trainee class please speak to Sandra Morgan regarding leotard.
Lyrical Jazz: Dancers learn lyrical jazz techniques and vocabulary. The music is contemporary. Attire: leotards, jazz pants, fitted dance tops, tights, dance shorts, jazz shoes.
Tap: Teaches "rhythm tap" movement and vocabulary emphasizing creativity and style. Attire: leotards, jazz pants, fitted dance tops, tights, dance shorts, oxford style tap shoes.
Here are a few suppliers that we recommend:
The Dance Bag
Weissman's Designs for Dance
Brava Bodywear
Head to Toe Dancewear
Target (clothing only)
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