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We offer a variety of classes for children through adults:
• Acro-Dance • Ballet • Ballet Babies • Ballroom • Cheer/Pom • Hip Hop • Boys Only Hip Hop •
Jazz • Lyrical • Modern • Music Theatre • Pilates • Pointe • Tap • Yoga
Class Descriptions
Ballet Babies (age 2): In this class we focus on basic ballet moves, making it fun to learn by throwing in creative movement and props! Generally it is a class where we like to work independently with the children and succeed in getting the children to dance without their parent in the room. The instructor is very flexible with the babies, so if the child needs the parent in the room, it is certainly allowed as we are working to get the kids independent. This class really is all about fun, growth and development. The ballet babies do participate in the performance at the end of the session, only if you would like. Most times everyone does the show, but it is not a requirement for the babies. Though they do, in fact, steal the show!
Intro to Dance (age 3-4): This is a ballet & tap combination class, focusing on basic ballet & tap moves for pre-school age dancers!
Ballet Ia (age 4-5): This class is for beginner 4 & 5 year old dancers or for dancers who want to take Tap I and Ballet I with the ½ hour ballet class & ½ hour tap class equaling a perfect 1 hour dance lesson!
Ballet Ib (age 4-5): This class is for beginner age 4 & 5 dancers or dancers coming out of Intro to Dance, who want to focus on ballet and learn more moves in the extra 15 minutes of class. (Tap class can be added for 1 ¼ hours of total dance time)
Tap I (age 4-5): This class is for the beginner tap student age 4-5. This class is a level up from the Tap learned in Intro to Dance.
Ballet IIa (ages 6-8): Classical ballet, a mix of Russian and Cecchetti methods, gives young dancers poise and confidence, and focuses more on basic technique. This class is a level up from Ballet Ib (45 minutes long), adding more barre & advancing enchainment.
Ballet IIb (ages 6-8): Classical ballet, a mix of Russian and Cecchetti methods, gives young dancers poise and confidence, and focuses more on basic technique. Ballet IIb is for dancers who are advancing out of Ballet IIa and desire more of a challenge. This class is a level up from Ballet IIa (one hour long), adding advancing barre exercises & developing enchainment.
Tap II (ages 6-8): This class focuses on tap technique and fun! Students will brush up basic tap dance & learn some challenging steps! This class is for beginners & experienced 6-8 year old. Instructor will work at the pace of the dancers abilities!
Kid Hop (ages 6-8): Kerry’s Dance Stages version of a beginner Jazz class with a hip-hop twist! Hip hop is the latest trend in dance and this class will introduce dancers to funky, fast and fun moves to age appropriate music! Jazz technique is introduced and built upon to create exciting & hip routines!
Kid Hop n’ Tap (ages 6-8): A mix of Kid Hop & Tap II (only 1 hour long). Children will be introduced to the basics of both Tap & Jazz. This class is mainly for beginning dancers who would like to try both styles. This is a very basic class & performance routines are shorter than the routines the Kid hop & Tap II classes will perform.
Ballet III (ages 9-12): This class is for beginning to intermediate dancers, combining classical ballet technique with fun. Students will learn the etiquette of a ballet class, in a motivating & exciting environment.
Ballet IV (ages 9-Teen): This class is for intermediate dancers, studying classical ballet technique. Students will advance upon technique learned in Ballet III or Beginning Ballet class. Advancing barre & center floor exercises offer more of a challenge for the more serious ballet student.
Int/Adv Teen-Adult Ballet: This class is for advancing intermediate & advanced ballet dancers, studying classical ballet technique. Students are well placed and can invert combinations in center floor & corner work.
Pointe: Students must be of at least 12 years of age. Students must also have studied ballet extensively. This class is taken under instructor permission only. If students are strong enough they can advance to toe shoes, studying the art of ballet dance en pointe. Every student works at a different pace & the instructor will work individually on the strengths and weaknesses of each dancer.
Hip Hop: Everyone wants to be a part of this movement! Dance to the hottest beats with the coolest moves to age appropriate music for each class.
Jazz: Characterized by the use of improvisation and influenced by rhythms and techniques of jazz music, Jazz class enhances technique & skill. Learn to pas de bouree, chasse, battement & pirouette classic jazz style! Jazz hands required!
Lyrical/Contemporary: This class is for intermediate or higher level dancers. This is an expressive form of dance using a combination of classical ballet, jazz and modern dance. One year of either Jazz or Ballet training required.
Tap: A dance in which the rhythm is sounded out by the clicking taps on the heels and toes of a dancer's shoes. Students will learn to count music & use their tap shoes as an instrument!
Music Theatre Dance: Ever wanted to be an actor or actress? You have to know how to move as well as deliver those lines! This class introduces dancers to basic dance for the stage using Broadway tunes & other creative, theatrical music!
Acro-Dance: Use your acro skills, or learn them here and combine them with basic jazz technique for a unique, fun, exciting dance routine. Students will work on posture, flexibility & strength as well as acro & dance! Acro is a popular trend and a great add-on to your dance technique – just watch those dancers on “So You Think You Can Dance”!