Classes Offered

Pre-Dance/Children's Dance
An introduction to dance, its technique and discipline for the very young child. An awareness of movement is developed with the limbering of acrobatics, rhythmical movement to song and verse and the elementary of Ballet. Children 4 to 6 years of age.

Classical Ballet
Ballet for the beginning child from age 7 up to advanced levels. Basic Cecchetti methods used along with R.A.D. and Russian techniques. Individual attention and thoroughness stressed. A very disciplined form of dance study that is the basis for all dance. It is highly recommended as a starting point of dance education. Beginning age 7 years.

Pointe (Toe Dancing)
A form for the advancing ballet student. The technique of dancing ‘Sur Le pointe'...never before the age of 10 years and only as the physical capabilities develop. Recommended for the advancing dancer only.

Modern Jazz
Authentic Black jazz forms and contemporary dance, incorporated with Afro-Caribbean rhythm and modern dance. Free style and theatrical innovations stressed. Beginning
age 7 years.

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