Students will discover the magic of imaginative play with live singing, structured explorations and skill development. This class offers an outlet for creative expression, physical growth, and social interaction. Children will explore the essence of movement that will lead to the discovery of multiple styles of dance. Music, movement, visuals and props will enhance your dancer’s love of the art form and this unique conceptual approach to dance education will provide the opportunity for cognitive growth. Portions of class will include developmentally appropriate ballet as outlined by the American Ballet Theatre (ABT®) Curriculum.

As a continuation of our DiscoverDance 1 classes, our students in this level will continue the exploration of concepts with more emphasis on physical growth, flexibility, and coordination. Short choreographic combinations assist in memory development as structured explorations continue to assist the development of problem solving and social interaction. Portions of class will include developmentally appropriate ballet as outlined by the American Ballet Theatre (ABT®) Curriculum. In addition to Ballet, students will be introduced to Tap. The combination of the two different styles of movement will not only be fun for the young student, but will be very beneficial for the parents by providing a sound basis for decisions regarding future dance training for their child.

Students at these levels continue to learn the fundamentals of Ballet as outlined by the American Ballet Theatre (ABT®) curriculum and may add Tap and/or Jazz to their curriculum. These classes offer an outlet for creative expression, physical growth and social interaction. Short choreographic combinations assist in memory development as structured explorations continue to assist in the development of problem solving and social interaction. 

As a continuation of our Fundamental/Beginning level classes, students in this level will continue to expand their Ballet technique as outlined by the American Ballet Theatre (ABT®) Curriculum. More emphasis will be placed on physical growth, flexibility and coordination. Students may add Modern Dance studies at this level.

Modern Dance is a dance discipline retaining some ballet technique, expanding upon it and freeing it to encompass total body movement and creative expression. Modern Dance may look jazz-like, balletic, lyrical or totally different thus creating its style from the mood being explored. A Ballet background is beneficial, but not mandatory. Tap, Jazz and Ballet students who would like to experience a totally different genre of dance to develop their style and strengthen their technique will enjoy Modern Dance. 

Variations 1 is open to all students enrolled in Intermediate Ballet/Pointe Classes. This curriculum will include choreography from well known Ballets as well as original choreographic works. Students will also learn about various Ballet Companies and famous Dancers, past and present. This class offers many extras to enhance our dancers’ Ballet knowledge and is an excellent addition to their Ballet education. This class must be taken with the preceding Intermediate Ballet/Pointe class on Thursday from 6:00-7:45PM in order to be properly warmed up for the Variations 1 Class.

Variations 2 will introduce Choreographic concepts to the Advanced Ballet/Pointe Students. Students enrolling in this elective class will learn excerpts from well known Ballets and will create original choreographic works. This class must be taken with the preceding Advanced Ballet/Pointe Class offered on Saturday from 9:30-11:15AM in order to be properly warmed up for the Variations 2 Class.