Classes for Ages 7-10
Our enrichment programs for 7-10 yrs are 45 minute,1 hour classes or 1 1/4 hr Combo Classes designed for dancers ages 7 -10. These classes are more technically advanced and structured than our Creative Movement/Introduction to Dance classes and are the next step in your child's dance development. Classes are offered in Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre are all appropriate for dancers with no experience. Many of our programs run back to back so you can attend two classes for a perfect combination of dance, exposing your child to a variety of styles.
Our FALL-SPRING Schedule - 2025-26
Lyrical Jazz to the 9-15 yrs
Lyrical jazz is a dance style that combines jazz and ballet techniques with other styles like acrobatics and modern dance. It's often performed to music with lyrics, which inspire the dancer's movements and can convey strong emotions like love, joy, hurt, or anger. Lyrical jazz is known for its engaging choreography.
Ballet Wkshp (W/Jz Babies) 6-8 yrs.
Ballet II (W/ Minis) 8-11 yrs.
Ballet III (W/ JR's) 9-12 yrs.
Ballet is a technical and classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement. Ballet is a codified system of learning that creates beautiful body lines and fluidity of movement.
Hip Hop I/II 6-8 yrs. (Babies - Crew I)
Hip Hop II 8-11 yrs. (W/ Crew)
Hip Hop III 8-11 yrs. (W/ Minis Squad)
HIP HOP III/IV 9-12 yrs. (W/ JR's)
Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping which were created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States. The dance industry responded with a commercial, studio-based version of hip-hop—sometimes called “new style”—and a hip-hop influenced style of jazz dance called “jazz-funk”. What distinguishes hip-hop from other forms of dance is that it is often “freestyle” (improvisational) in nature and is always high energy, fun and funky!
JAZZ II 6 - 9 yrs. (W/ Jazz B's)
JAZZ III 8-11 yrs. (W/ Jazz Minis)
Jazz Style dance class combines rhythmic steps, body levels, isolations and arm movements to create a fast paced class to keep students moving. Focus and Fun, along with coordination are emphasized as dancers learn to combine movements, extend their body lines and remember spatial patterns. Great for Boys and Girls!
Kids Bop - 5-7 yrs.
Introduction to Hip Hop! Fun, funky, high energy class combines basic rhythmic steps and body levels with arm movements to create an aerobic dance class. Focus and Fun, along with coordination are emphasized as dancers learn to combine movements and remember spatial patterns. Great for Boys and Girls!
MODERN II/III - 9-12 yrs (W/ JR's)
Modern technique is based on the artistry of Martha Graham, Charles Weidman, Lester Horton and Jose Limon. It emphasizes organic body movements such as contraction, fall and recovery and suspension and release. A focus on floor-work builds strength and fluidity. Modern Dance explores movement, space, rhythm and the dancer’s creativity. Students become aware of the human body’s tremendous potential for expression through dance. This style is informed and inspired by nature, music, art and human emotions.
TAP I/II 7-10 yrs. (W/ Babies - Minis)
TAP III 9-12 yrs. (W/ JR's)
Tap is a dance technique that emphasizes rhythm variations, phrasing and syncopation created by metal taps on the balls and heels of each foot. The tap sounds are colored by volume, speed and style. Musicality, Rhythm and Timing are foundations of tap technique. Emphasis is placed on precision, speed, and clarity of sound with an upbeat and fun approach to rhythm and dance.