CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Ages 18-36 Months

Toddler Time is for your little one that can't sit still when there is music playing. The class is structured to help progress your toddler's physical, cognitive, verbal and social-emotional development with movement. You and your little one will explore basic dance concepts through stories, music, games, props, and obstacle course activities.

Ages 3 - 5

Creative Movement provides an exciting first solo dance opportunity for your little dancer. Classes will consist of basic dance skills incorporated with developmental concepts for this age group, including gross and fine motor skills, verbalizing ideas, and learning how to interact in a classroom setting.

Ages 3 - 5

Faith Based Creative Movement is a dance fundamentals class centered around Christian beliefs. Dancers will learn stories and concepts from the Bible while learning how to express their faith and celebrate Christ through their movement. Christian and fun children's music will be used in this class.

Ages 3 - 5, Kinder-2nd, 3rd-4th

Boys Creative Movement is a dance class made for just the boys. We will explore fundamental dance skills through concepts that many boys are interested in; trucks, dinosaurs, animals, and more! We will also work on basic tumbling and break dancing skills while trying to work out the extra energy from your active little man.

Ages 3 - 5

Little Ballerina is for those dancers who are ready to take the next step in their dance training beyond a Creative Movement class. While taking a dance class previously is encouraged, it is not required. In this class, littles will learn the fundamentals of Ballet technique and vocabulary in a fun and interactive way. Dancers will also get the time in class to move creatively.

Ages 3 - 5

Dance Preschool is made for the kinesthetic learner that may be struggling in a traditional preschool setting. In this class, dancers will learn preschool subjects like letters, numbers, shapes, and color through movement. We will use stories, games, and art to help your little mover solidify fundament educational concepts and prepare them for their future school experiences. Each class will also spend 10-15 minutes working on fine motor skills such as writing, building, cutting, etc..

Ages 3-5, Kinder, Grades 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, and 7th+

Acro is a version of tumbling taught with the goal of incorporating the tricks into dance choreography. Acro dancers learn traditional tumbling skills, while working on their flexibility, building strength, and developing overall coordination. Skills taught will include: bridges, forward and back rolls, walkovers, chin stands, cartwheels, handstands, headstands, and more. All skills are taught in trick families (skills that are scaffolded on each other; i.e. shoulder bridge - bridge - one legged bridge - back bend - etc.), so students needing to move faster than their peers will always be challenged to take it to the next level.

Please Note: Acro classes are not included in the end of year recital. This class will have their own in-class showcase at the end of each semester.

Grades Kinder - 2nd

Do you have a child with a flair for the dramatic? Musical Theater may be the class for them to show off their fabulous expressions! In this class, students will be trained as a triple threat in dance, acting, and vocal performance. Dancers will also work on Musical Theater Jazz technique to help them develop the razzle dazzle needed for Broadway.

Kinder

Pre-Ballet Contemporary is your dancer's first glimpse into the beautiful fusion of Ballet and Contemporary. Dancers will spend time learning fundamental barre, center, and across the floor concepts in an interactive and engaging way. By the end of the year, dancers will learn important vocabulary, alignment, discipline, and coordination to prepare themselves for continuing classes in Ballet Contemporary

Grades 1st - 2nd

Ballet Contemporary combines the technique, precision, and placement of Ballet with the articulation, fluidity, and groundedness of Contemporary. Dancers will go through the traditional Ballet class structure while integrating Contemporary concepts; for example, a plié exercise that also explores contracting through the spine. Both classical Ballet and Contemporary style music will be used in this class as a way to promote better understanding movement and musicality. At least once a month, dancers will also participate in a composition/improvisation exercise that helps them to train not only their technique, but also their creative abilities and dance voice.

Grades Kinder - 2nd, 3rd - 6th

Elevé's Ballet Contemporary fusion class but for dancers who are homeschooled! Get your dance training in during the day!

Ballet Contemporary combines the technique, precision, and placement of Ballet with the articulation, fluidity, and groundedness of Contemporary. Dancers will go through the traditional Ballet class structure while integrating Contemporary concepts; for example, a plié exercise that also explores contracting through the spine. Both classical Ballet and Contemporary style music will be used in this class as a way to promote better understanding movement and musicality. At least once a month, dancers will also participate in a composition/improvisation exercise that helps them to train not only their technique, but also their creative abilities and dance voice.

Level 2 (Grades 3rd-4th), Level 3 (Grades 5th-6th), and Level 4 (Grades 7th-12th)

Eleve's Ballet technique classes contain all the traditional elements of a Ballet class; barre, center, and across the floor. Each of these elements will be taught through Eleve's tested and tried Ballet curriculum based on the needs of that level. In addition to the vocabulary and technique of traditional Ballet, dancers will be trained to develop discipline, strength, agility, flexibility, musicality, and artistry. At least once a month, dancers will also participate in a composition/improvisation exercise that helps them to train not only their technique, but also their creative abilities and dance voice.

PLEASE NOTE: Dancers in Levels 2 - 4 are required to take two days of technique class per week. This year the schedule is allowing for you to choose what classes you would like to take. One of those classes must be a Ballet class while the other can be Contemporary, Musical Theater Jazz, or an additional Ballet class. Pre-Pointe and Acro do not count as a full technique classes as they are much shorter than required. They are, however, great classes to add on.

Levels 2 - 4

Is your ballerina looking forward to wearing pointe shoes? This class specifically targets the muscles, joints, and skills that will be needed for pointe work. In addition to being at least 12 years old, students hoping to go on pointe must be enrolled in a pre-pointe class for at least one year before being selected to go en pointe. Other requirements are available on request.

PLEASE NOTE: Pre-Pointe is meant to be taken in addition to a Ballet technique class on the same night. This class does not count towards the two technique class requirement for Levels 2 - 4.

Level 2 (Grades 3rd-4th), Level 3 (Grades 5th-6th), and Level 4 (Grades 7th-12th)

Contemporary dance is a melding together of many different dance genres, including Ballet, Jazz, and Modern. Dancers in this class will be lead through Contemporary technique concepts like ground work, fall and recovery, inversion, and contraction. Class will also consist of regular composition and improvisation work as well as technique building exercises to develop industry standard movements of turns, leaps, and kicks.

PLEASE NOTE: Dancers in Levels 2 - 4 are required to take two days of technique class per week. This year the schedule is allowing for you to choose what classes you would like to take. One of those classes must be a Ballet class while the other can be Contemporary, Musical Theater Jazz, or an additional Ballet class. Pre-Pointe and Acro do not count as a full technique classes as they are much shorter than required. They are, however, great classes to add on.

Level 2 (Grades 3rd-4th), Level 3 (Grades 5th-6th), and Level 4 (Grades 7th-12th)

This upbeat class teaches Jazz technique through the lens of Musical Theater. In addition to traditional Jazz techniques of isolation, contraction, and percussiveness, dancers will work on musicality, theatricality, and expressiveness to prepare them for Broadway! Both Musical Theater and fun upbeat music will be used for this class.

PLEASE NOTE: Dancers in Levels 2 - 4 are required to take two days of technique class per week. This year the schedule is allowing for you to choose what classes you would like to take. One of those classes must be a Ballet class while the other can be Contemporary, Musical Theater Jazz, or an additional Ballet class. Pre-Pointe and Acro do not count as a full technique classes as they are much shorter than required. They are, however, great classes to add on.

Adults need their time to dance, too! Join us for one of our adult class options! Drop ins are welcome! $10 per class or register for a month or full session for a slight discount.

Contemporary - every Tuesday night from 8:15pm - 9:15pm

Contemporary dance is a melding together of many different dance genres, including Ballet, Jazz, and Modern. Dancers in this class will be lead through Contemporary technique concepts like ground work, fall and recovery, inversion, and contraction. Class will also consist of regular composition and improvisation work as well as technique building exercises to develop industry standard movements of turns, leaps, and kicks.

Tap - every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday from 8:00pm - 9:00pm

This class is meant for the beginning to intermediate tap dancer. Learn from scratch or resurrect your skills with basic tap steps and techniques. Conquer combinations and full song choreography. Experience the pure joy of making rhythm with your feet, while creating as a group and enjoying some fantastic exercise. Tap shoes required. (Either flats or heels are great)

Int/Adv Ballet - every Friday from 6:00 - 7:30 in February and March only

Did you grow up taking ballet and miss the structure of a regular barre, moving through a large space, and the elegance and grandeur of the art? This class is for you! This class will be geared towards those who grew up doing ballet, and have around 5+ years of ballet experience. The combinations will be created so that students can adapt steps to your level but it would be hard for someone who doesn’t know the basic names and codifications of ballet technique. Possible opportunities for learning variations or small dances- This Spring series class will be 8 weeks with hopes of repeating other fall and spring series in the future. We look forward to dancing with you soon!