DANCE PROGRAMS


Ballet/Tap (Preschool Dance)  
Our preschool dance programs are divided by age: (2-3), (3-4), (4-5) & (5-6).  These are ballet based classes with tap added at the end. The teacher guides the student to learn in a way that makes discovering movement, balance and listening skills easy and fun.  By the end of the year the students will memorize simple exercises and sequences, and learn vocabulary that will prepare them for classes taken in the years to come.

Hip Hop Jr.
For ages (4-5)  &  (5-6), these are rhythm based classes that are high-energy and fun.  Classes are meant to compliment young dancers who are already taking or have taken Ballet/Tap classes.

Ballet
This Ballet develops grace, flexibility, balance, alignment, and strength. Ballet combines the enjoyment of movement, expression and sensitivity to music along with discipline. It is a basis for all dance and now gymnastics and skating.

{ Ballet I (6-9) and Beg. Ballet (Adult/ Teen/ Preteen) are our entry level classes usually taken for 1-2 years. Ballet II (6-9) and Beg. Int. Ballet (Adult/ Teen/ Preteen) students take 1-2 times a week. We also offer more advanced levels that are required to be taken twice week and usually will be recommended to take by the teacher.} 

Jazz
West Side Story paved the way for jazz. It has become an exciting adventure in dance with tense, high-paced movement using today’s music. Jazz is a ballet-based style of dance that emphasizes turns and leaps. Prior or current ballet training is strongly recommended.

{ Jazz I (6-9) and Jazz I (Adult/ Teen/ Preteen) are our entry level classes usually taken 1-2 years. Jazz II (6-9) and Jazz I/ II (Adult/ Teen/ Preteen) students take 1-2 times a week. We also offer more advanced levels of jazz that are required to be taken with a ballet & jazz technique class and usually will be recommended to take by the teacher.}

This year we are introducing an introduction to Modern.  This style of dance is usually done barefoot and has a variety of expressive elements.  (This type of  jazz dance class has only previously been offered as part of our advanced jazz curriculum.)  

Jazz Technique
Jazz Technique classes focus on increasing a student’s technical ability in their current jazz class.  A jazz class will also work on learning different routines every week while a technique class focuses on repetitive drills and turns, jumps, and other technical exercises. This class is usually taken with a ballet class and of course a jazz class.

{ Jazz Tech is offered to  (6-9) and (Adult/ Teen/ Preteen) Tech. I is usually taken with Tech. II and III usually will be recommended to take by the teacher. }

Hip Hop
This is one of the most popular classes in the school.  Students will learn the latest new dance moves. Hip Hop allows a student to move freely and funky. This class will enhance a dancer’s energy and enthusiasm for dance and focuses on building the basics including counting music, memorization of sequences and choreography and exploring rhythm through the use of the body.

{ Hip Hop I (6-9), Hip Hop I (9-12), and Hip Hop I (Adult, Teen) are our entry level classes usually taken 1-2 years. Hip Hop II (6-9) and Hip Hop I/ II (9-12) students usually take for 2-3 years. We also offer more advanced levels of hip hop that students will be recommended to take by the teacher. }

Tap
A stylized form of jazz with sound. At the developmental level, tap reinforces rhythm concepts. As the students advance in ability, they learn increasingly intricate combinations. Introduced in a quick 10 min fun spurt in our preschool classes,  a one hour Tap class requires a great deal of coordination and can be a challenging style of dance for those under 9 yrs of age.

Competition Dance Team
Students with talent, a high level of commitment and good team spirit are invited to participate in a variety of competitive classes. These students take 4-10 hours of dance per week and have an end goal of agency representation or a college dance scholarship in mind upon graduation. Students compete in dance competitions held around the Los Angeles area.  Private auditions only.  Please contact  the dance director if you are interested.

Jr. Dance Team
Any student interested in experiencing competition may register for our Jr. Dance Team like a regular class.  Rehearsals will be held on Saturday afternoons beginning in October and run until June.  Reserve your spot at the front desk for our Jr. Dance Team and you will be invited to an informational meeting in June & in September.  Jazz and Hip Hop groups of all ages (6- 18) will be formed.

Ballet Company
Any student interested in performing in a full length Ballet in February may participate in our Ballet Company.  Student must be enrolled in a ballet class to be able to be part of our company. We welcome all levels and ages (6-18).  Rehearsal will be held on Saturday afternoon beginning September.  Reserve your spot at the front desk for our Ballet Company and you will be invited to an informational meeting in June and in September.