2026/2027 - RECITAL STUDENTS: CLASS DESCRIPTION

Ballet & Jazz Dance Program

Junior Dance 2: This class's curriculum includes progression in ballet technique, body awareness, and increased movement across the floor. Beginner/intermediate Jazz technique. Dancers perform ballet in the Recital shows. 

Ballet & Jazz 1 & 2: The class will focus on proper classical body placement and technique, working at the barre and in the center. Students will develop strength, grace, and flexibility. Jazz center work, technique, across-the-floor combinations, stretching, and coordination at intermediate level.

Ballet & Jazz 3 & 4: Students are invited into these tiers after demonstrating a complete understanding of prior years of training. Progress is determined by the student's ability to focus on posture, arm position, turnout, and body alignment. Pre-pointe exercises are introduced. Jazz at intermediate/advanced intensity across-the-floor jazz combinations.

Ballet/Pre-Pointe/Pointe and Jazz 5&6: Tier 5&6 students continue to develop strength in the feet, and the training becomes much more intense. Classes will focus on barre and center work, pirouettes, use of the head and upper body, the fluidity of port de bras, and the intricacies of small and large jumps. A beginner-to-advanced pointe syllabus is incorporated into this class. Ballet repertoire: choreography from classical ballets. Tier 5 Ballet Students have designated pre-pointe or pointe classes. Tier 6 Ballet Students must bring their pointe shoes to every ballet class. Jazz class focuses on proper across-the-floor and center-floor technique. Leaps/jump turns, advanced combinations, strength, and flexibility are emphasized in this class. To warm up for their jazz class, all Jazz Tier 6 students must enroll and attend the Lyrical class.

Additional Dance Styles

Junior 2 Tap: An introduction to and/or progression of tap technique and vocabulary learned in previous levels.

Tap 1 & 2: An introduction to and/or progression of tap technique and vocabulary learned in previous levels.

Tap 3 & 4: Intermediate tap curriculum corresponding to level classes.

Tap 5 & 6: Advanced tap curriculum corresponding to level classes.

Irish Tap I: Introduction to basic hard shoe Irish dancing.

Irish Tap II: Intermediate/Advanced hard shoe Irish dance curriculum.

Modern A-D: The modern technique used is designed to fortify, stretch, and lengthen the body in preparation for its use as an instrument of expressive dance. In Modern, students learn to expand their range of movement on a strong ballet foundation.

Lyrical: This dance style combines technical elements of ballet with jazz movement. This class focuses on the dancer's emotional expression, balance, sustained extensions, fluidity, and enhanced body lines.

Contemporary: This dance style combines the strong but controlled legwork of Ballet with elements of Modern Dance. It focuses on the body's contraction and release, and on unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. Contemporary movement includes floor work, fall-and-recovery, and the improvisational characteristics of Modern dance.

Musical Theatre 1-6: A fun-filled class that brings out your inner performer. Jazz warm-up, acting games, dance combinations, and lyrics from various musicals are taught.

Junior 2 Hip Hop:  Beginner-to-Intermediate Hip Hop curriculum. A rigorous warm-up and upper and lower-body conditioning will help prepare students for more intense movements.

Hip Hop 1-4: Beginner-to-Intermediate Hip Hop curriculum. A rigorous warm-up and upper and lower-body conditioning will help prepare students for more intense movements.

Hip Hop 5&6: Advanced Hip Hop curriculum. A rigorous warm-up and upper and lower-body conditioning will help prepare students for more intense movements.

Acro A-C: A dance style that combines classical dance techniques with acrobatic elements. It teaches flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination. Students perform conditioning exercises in this class to prepare them for increased difficulty. The Acro routines are performed on mats and include dance choreography, tumbling, partner skills, and balance elements.