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Dance Program

Class Descriptions
Creative Movement (Ages 2.5-3):
A breakdown of primary motor skill movement to fun and exciting activities. Through imagery and play the children learn cooperation, patience, gross motor skills, and self esteem. Includes some mat work. Length: 30 minutes.

Intro to Dance (Ages 3-4)
A children's class which incorporates Pre-Ballet and Creative Movement. An introduction of basic ballet steps and vocabulary while continuing primary motor skills to build self-assurance and confidence. Includes some mat work. Length: 45 minutes.

Pre-Dance (I-Ages 4-5; II-Ages 5-6)
A children's class which incorporates Pre-Ballet, Beginning Tap and Creative Movement. Class includes development of basic steps, vocabulary and movement, while maintaining a fun and positive atmosphere. Emphasis on cooperation, participation and encouragement. Length: 45 minutes-1 hour.

Combo (I-Ages 6-7; II-Ages 7-8; III-Ages 7-9)
A children's class which incorporates Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Class includes a breakdown of the basic dance steps with an emphasis on proper technique. Careful attention is given to positive encouragement while working on technical corrections. Length: 1-1.5 hours.

Ballet (Ages 8 & up)
A stylized, formal type of performance dancing, Ballet aims to create graceful patterns and involves rigorous training. It is the fundamental technique for all classes. Strongly recommended as an addition to any class. Length: 1-1.5 hours.

Jazz (Ages 8 & up)
Style is angular and disjointed. It employs hip isolations, shoulder shrugs and head rolls. Dance movements tend to be pedestrian, emphasizing walking, hand clapping, finger snapping and general body isolations. Length: 1 hour.

Tap (Ages 8 & up)
Movements of tap are concentrated in your feet and ankles. Wearing shoes with metal taps, you tap out the rhythm of the music you are dancing to. Arms, head and hands are important but complementary to the actions of the feet. Length: 1 hour.

Hip Hop (Ages 8 & up)
A form of street dance, the newest trend in jazz dance. Movements are bouncy, fast and funky. Extremely foot oriented but uses isolation movements, popping and break-dancing. Length: 1 hour.

Lyrical (Ages 8 & up)
Strongly influenced by ballet, its movements use the entire body, extending the body lines. Movement posses a flowing quality, although a strong pulse may be used to emphasize dynamics. Length: 1 hour.

Contemporary (Ages 10 & up)
Concentrates with expressing your own feelings, it is a very flexible kind of dance. Style that uses body contractions, flexed feet and off-center body shapes. 
Length: 1 hour.

Turns & Leaps (Level II & up)
A class designated to all turns and leap progressions. A great way to get extra help on advanced skills. Length: 1 hour.

Boys Classes (Ages 8 & up)
A combination class for boys ages 6 to 11. Focus on male choreography. Will introduce tradition technique as well as jazz, tap, hip hop and basic break dancing in the unique class for boys only. Length: 1 hour.

Acro/Gymnastics Program

Class Descriptions
Tumble Tots (Ages 2.5-4) (32 & 8 WEEK Program)
Description coming soon

Preschool Gymnastics (Ages 3-5) (32 & 8 WEEK Program)
Children will learn basic gymnastics skills and improve fine and gross motor skills in classes that blend physical and social development. In addition to listening, turn taking and following directions, we will introduce gymnastics terminology, additional basic gymnastics skills, body positions and the children will have greater exposure to gymnastic equipment. Length: 1 hour.

Elementary Gymnastics (Ages 6-8)
(Beginner/Intermediate Levels) Boys and Girls will focus on tumbling (forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, headstands and handstands), vault,  bars, balance beam,
trampoline.  This class begins to teach the fundamentals of gymnastics as well as enhancing self-esteem, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, form and focus. Length: 1 hour.

Gymnastics 1 (Ages 8-10)
Boys and Girls will continue the skills learned in the earlier classes and further focus on vault, tumbling (round-offs and back- walk- overs), bars (pull-over and back hip circle), and balance beam.  This class continues to teach the fundamentals of gymnastics as well as enhancing self-esteem, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, form and  focus. Length: 1 hour.

Gymnastics 2 (Ages 10+)
Description coming soon!

Acting Program

Class Descriptions
Acting Youth (Elemantary Ages)
The basic study of acting and theater techniques. Focus on the ability to follow directions in a stage environment, voice articulation, concentration skills, memorization, stage presence, poise and self confidence. Taught through the use of improvisational games, acting, improv, theater and technique games. Length: 1 hour.

Acting Real (MIddle School Ages)
A more in depth and intense study of acting and theater techniques. Focus on character development, monologues and scene studies. (must have either completed Acting Real or have instructor approval) Length: 1 hour.

Acting Out (High School)
A more in depth and intense study of acting and theater techniques. Focus on character development, monologues and scene studies. (must have either completed Acting Real or have instructor approval) Length: 1 hour.

Musical Theater Program

Class Descriptions
Musical Theater 1 (Elementary Ages)
Description coming soon. Please call for more information!

Musical Theater 2 (Middle School Ages)
Description coming soon. Please call for more information!

Musical Theater 3 (High School Ages)
Description coming soon. Please call for more information!

Musical Program

Class Descriptions
Music Class For Tots (2-3 yrs)
Designed to nurture the musical development of young children by motivating parents and caregivers to engage in musical activities with their child. Through teacher modeling, play, parent education, our a developmentally appropriate curricula, CDs, books, instruments, and activities.

Music Class For Preschoolers(3-5)
Designed to nurture the musical development of young children by motivating parents and caregivers to engage in musical activities with their child. Through teacher modeling, play, parent education, our a developmentally appropriate curricula, CDs, books, instruments, and activities.

Fitness Program

Class Descriptions
Kid Fit (32 & 8 WEEK Program)
This class is recommended for children at least 3-5 years old without parent participation. This class provides children an opportunity to safely explore their environment and introduces them to physical activity. Children will learn body positions and basic gymnastics skills. This is also a great environment to introduce children to important social skills such as listening, taking turns and following directions.

Awesome Abs
Description coming soon. Please call for more information!

Core Fit
This intense, non-impact class is designed to strengthen the abdominals and lower back. It is ideal for those wishing to slim down, tone and increase body awareness. Exercise balls, bands, and weights will be used to assist you inachieving greater muscular control and stability. A strong core makes for a strong body so get ready to rev up your core and work it from the inside out.

J.A.M. Session - (Just Add Music)
Start your workout here! or take your workout to a new level! This high energy class boasts a unique opportunity to master professionally choreographed dance moves to the songs you love. Dance to pop, hip hop, gospel, tribal, latin, swing, country, and anything with a beat that moves the soul! Increase your cardiovascular capacity, burn those calories and join the J.A.M. Session! It’s music in motion & you have the freedom to express it! EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE!

Zumba
Zumba fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system that will get your heart pumping and illuminate your spirit. The routines feature Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue, Mambo, Flamenco, Chachacha, Samba and more. Fast and slow rhythms tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix!

Pilates
Created by Joseph H. Pilates in the 1920’s, the Pilates method of conditioning is designed to create a stronger, longer, leaner body capable of moving with ease and grace through all stages of life. Students will learn the series of exercises performed on the mat beginning with the Pilates Basic 10. The work will enhance flexibility, coordination, and posture, as well as increase awareness of proper body alignment. Journey to optimum fitness the Pilates Way!

Yoga Gentle
A gentle fundamentals class using slow movement, stretching, and exploration of basic yoga postures. Class will consist of standing and seated asanas (poses), as well as breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques. Students will journey to a deep appreciation of the unique strength within, while relieving stress and relaxing the busy mind. Improve your health and mental awareness...start your yoga practice today!

Yoga Flow
An intermediate level Yoga practice! This dynamic class will build on the basic yoga asanas while creating greater balance, control and power in the practice. Students are challenged to connect fully to their individual practice while focusing on the energetic class flow. Class focuses on the development of grace, flexibility, core strength, balance, and muscular strength. Appropriate for all levels, modifications will be given to reach optimum success!

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