Programs

Introduce your young dancer to the basics of tap, ballet and jazz. This class is perfect for the beginner, allowing her/him to explore different dance disciplines while learning basic techniques. The benefits of dance are endless, offering the student enhanced self-esteem, improved coordination, and most of all, fun…so join us as we learn to plie’, jete’ and shuffle off to buffalo.

Attire:
Girls-Leotard–optional skirt, tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes and black tap shoes

This class serves as an introduction to hip hop dance. This class focuses on rhythm, musicality, creativity, coordination, body awareness, and basic hip hop technique. It is a great way to get kids moving and introduce them to the many benefits of the performing arts!

Attire:
Girls – fitted shirt, shorts/leggings, gym shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts/sweatpants, gym shoes

This class is designed for advanced dancers with previous technical training. This class will build off of prior knowledge and ability to develop precision and accuracy of technical skills. Students will work on proper alignment, strength, flexibility, understanding body awareness and mobility to help improve their execution leaps, turns, jumps, and other dance skills/tricks. Class will incorporate drills, exercises, across the floor combinations, floor work and more to really train and develop further in technical skills and ability.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, pink ballet shoes or tan jazz shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes or black jazz shoes

Pre-Ballet is the perfect class for this age, both mentally and physically. Class includes a thorough warm-up, proper stretching and the continuous development of the basics of ballet. There is no pre-requisite for this class.

Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

This class is designed for advanced dancers with previous technical training. This class will build off of prior knowledge and ability to develop precision and accuracy in technical skills. Students will work on proper alignment, strength, flexibility, understanding of body awareness and mobility to help improve their execution of leaps, turns, jumps and other dance skills/tricks. Class will incorporate drills, exercises, across the floor combinations, floor work and more to really train and develop further in technical skills and ability.

Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, pink ballet shoes or tan jazz shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes or black jazz shoes

Build on your confidence and dance technique as you explore the world of musical theater dance. This is a jazz-based class filled with Broadway style dancing and music. Classes incorporate the style of dance one would typically see on a Broadway stage. This form of dancing emphasizes learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and facial expressions.

Attire:
Girls – fitted shirt, shorts/leggings, Jazz shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts/sweatpants, Jazz shoes

Contemporary dance is an upbeat style of dance that involves aspects of movement from several different genres such as jazz, modern, and ballet. During this class express yourself through music, movement, and emotions. We will focus on how the body moves through space, musical exploration, and directional focus.

Attire: workout attire, dance attire, or a combination of both. Socks, lyrical shoes, or barefoot.

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult
Children, along with their parents are introduced to the world of dance and movement through activities that encourage expression, music appreciation, and creative fun. Our instructors will guide you step by step through this process while you enjoy dancing with your child and creating a special bond.

Attire:
Parents – Comfortable clothing & gym shoes
Children – comfortable clothing & ballet or gym shoes

It is never too late to learn to be graceful! Improve your flexibility, poise and posture. Relieve stress, burn calories and have fun at the same time through this peaceful and relaxing dance style. An intermediate level of dance will be taught during this class and will include a technical warm up, barre work and center work with combinations, all specific and appropriate to the level of training.

Attire:
Women–Leotard-optional skirt and tights or fitted shirt and shorts or leggings, ballet shoes
Men–Fitted shirt, athletic pants or shorts, ballet shoes

Enrich your child’s creativity, movement, coordination and confidence. This beginning dance class will introduce and reinforce the basic fundamentals of dance all while having fun.

Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

Pre-Ballet is the perfect class for this age, both mentally and physically. Class includes a thorough warm-up, proper stretching and the continuous development of the basics of ballet. There is no pre-requisite for this class.

Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

This class is an excellent introduction to many different styles of dance including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Students will gain a foundation and exposure to various styles of dance, keeping them excited, interested, and focused.
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes & black tap shoes

This fun and upbeat class inspires creativity and teaches the fundamentals of hip hop. Students will develop coordination, strength, dance technique, rhythm, and body awareness in a caring, exciting, nurturing environment. This class is an excellent way for children to be introduced to the many benefits of the performing arts.

Attire:
Girls – fitted shirt, shorts/leggings, gym shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts/sweatpants, gym shoes

This Class is designed for advanced dancers with previous technical training. This class will build off of prior knowledge and ability to develop precision and accuracy of technical skills. Students will work on proper alignment, strength, flexibility, understanding body awareness and mobility to help improve their execution leaps, turns, jumps, and other dance skills/tricks. Class will incorporate drills, exercises, across the floor combinations, floor work and more to really train and develop further in technical skills and ability.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, pink ballet shoes or tan jazz shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes or black jazz shoes

Develop poise, grace, and confidence! Level I will introduce and reinforce the basic fundamentals of Ballet. Advancement to higher levels of training will require teacher recommendation and are based upon the mastering the skills necessary to advance. Staying consistent in training throughout the year is the key to moving up through the levels.
*previous ballet experience recommended.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

It is never too late to learn to be graceful! Improve your flexibility, poise and posture. Relieve stress, burn calories and have fun at the same time through this peaceful and relaxing dance style. Beginning levels of dance will be taught during this class and will include a technical warm up, barre work and center work with combinations, all specific and appropriate to the level of training.

Attire:
Women–Leotard-optional skirt and tights or fitted shirt and shorts or leggings, ballet shoes
Men–Fitted shirt, athletic pants or shorts, ballet shoes

Are you ready to take the next step in your ballet training? In Pre-Pointe you will do exercises and training to prepare yourself to go onto pointe. Previous ballet experience and enrollment in our Intermediate Ballet class is required to participate in this class.

Attire:
Women–Leotard-optional skirt and tights or fitted shirt and shorts or leggings, ballet shoes
Men–Fitted shirt, athletic pants or shorts, ballet shoes

Bend, stretch, point and flex. The grace of ballet and flexibility of tumbling come together in this energetic class. Basic skills will be taught using engaging props in a fun and interactive environment.

Attire:
Girls – leotard, stirrup, footless or no tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

Hip Hop dance incorporates a variety of old and new urban, street, and pop dance styles. This dance style represents body movements that go with the beat and rhythm of the music. This class is a fun, fast paced and high energy class that focuses on rhythmic dancing, cardio, and may include floor work. Hip hop dance is very dynamic and helps the dancers improve flexibility, develop body balance, and coordination.
Attire:
Girls – fitted shirt, shorts/leggings, gym shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts/sweatpants, gym shoes

Ages 15 years & up
Ballroom dance is an enchanting style of partnered dance that features an array of formal and social dances. Performed in ballrooms and other social environments, it includes a diverse range of genres, such as waltz, tango, foxtrot, quickstep, cha-cha, and many others. Ballroom dance teaches valuable skills to children of all ages including respect, discipline, etiquette, balance, coordination, rhythm, and more. In this class dancers will learn beginner level ballroom dance technique and be introduced to a variety of ballroom dance genres.

Develop poise, grace, and confidence! Level I will introduce and reinforce the basic fundamentals of Ballet. Advancement to higher levels of training will require teacher recommendation and are based upon the mastering the skills necessary to advance. Staying consistent in training throughout the year is the key to moving up through the levels.
*previous ballet experience recommended.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

Ages 15 years & up
Ballroom dance is an enchanting style of partnered dance that features an array of formal and social dances. Performed in ballrooms and other social environments, it includes a diverse range of genres, such as waltz, tango, foxtrot, quickstep, cha-cha, and many others. Ballroom dance teaches valuable skills to children of all ages including respect, discipline, etiquette, balance, coordination, rhythm, and more. In this class dancers will learn beginner level ballroom dance technique and be introduced to a variety of ballroom dance genres.

Looking for something new to try? Pop and lock it as you learn some fun and upbeat new dance moves. You’ll definitely work up a sweat as our instructor guides you through beginning and continuing levels of hip hop technique and styles.

Attire:
Girls-fitted shirt, shorts or leggings, gym shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts or sweat pants, gym shoes

It is never too late to learn to be graceful! Improve your flexibility, poise and posture. Relieve stress, burn calories and have fun at the same time through this peaceful and relaxing dance style. Beginning levels of dance will be taught during this class and will include a technical warm up, barre work and center work with combinations, all specific and appropriate to the level of training.

Attire:
Women–Leotard-optional skirt and tights or fitted shirt and shorts or leggings, ballet shoes
Men–Fitted shirt, athletic pants or shorts, ballet shoes

This class is an excellent introduction to many different styles of dance including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Students will gain a foundation and exposure to various styles of dance, keeping them excited, interested, and focused.
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes & black tap shoes

This class is an excellent introduction to many different styles of dance including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Students will gain a foundation and exposure to various styles of dance, keeping them excited, interested, and focused.
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes & black tap shoes

Stretch and become more limber as your body develops the tools that it needs to become stronger. This is a way to correctly learn how to train your body to become pliable safely. Learn to relax, breathe correctly, and enjoy your time in class. In this one hour of active stretching you will burn between 240-356 calories. You will go through a series of floor and dance barre stretches to assist you in reaching any goals you may have.

Attire: Comfortable workout clothing, gym shoes, and please bring a yoga mat.

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult
Children, along with their parents are introduced to the world of dance and movement through activities that encourage expression, music appreciation, and creative fun. Our instructors will guide you step by step through this process while you enjoy dancing with your child and creating a special bond.

Attire:
Parents – Comfortable clothing & gym shoes
Children – comfortable clothing & ballet or gym shoes

Enrich your child’s creativity, movement, coordination and confidence. This beginning dance class will introduce and reinforce the basic fundamentals of dance all while having fun.

Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes