The Dance Gallery Class Descriptions
Creative movement
Ages 3-5
Class time 45 minutes
Creative movement uses music and play to teach dance basics. Children begin to learn about turning, jumping, traveling, stretching and distinguishing between left and right in an easy going fun class.
Beginner Combo
Age 3-5
Class time 45 minutes
This combination class is an introduction to dance where the students learn jazz and tap. They also learn some ballet basics. This class offers a little bit of everything for our beginning dancers.
Beginner Combo
Age 6-7
Class time 1 hour
This is a combination class for students who are a little older. They study jazz and tap and some basic ballet. This class has everything to get an introduction to dance education.
Pre-ballet/Ballet I
Ages 5-6
Class time 45 minutes
This class is for Creative Movement graduates and Ages 5-6 who are beginning their ballet training. Students begin to learn ballet technique and terminology as well as working on movement basics. They will learn how to keep rhythm and how to count music. The class includes barre work, center work, and across the floor.
Ballet II through Advanced Ballet
Ages 7 and up
Class time 1 hour
These classes offer a full range of classical ballet technique including barre work, center work and across the floor. All classes teach the students the movement and terminology for each movement.
Pointe
Ages 10 and up
Class time 30 minutes
At the age of 10 our Ballet students will be evaluated for possible placement in the Pointe program. If their body is ready for the challenge of learning to dance in pointe shoes they will be offered to join a class. These classes take place after their regular ballet technique class.
Tap
Ages vary
Students are taught the technique and terminology of using shoes as well as the floor as a percussion instrument. It will show students the importance of proper technique to form the varying rhythms of tap steps.
Jazz
Ages vary
Jazz is classified by a broad range of dance styles all of which emphasize the execution of jazz isolations, rhythms and style performed to popular contemporary music and is used in many Broadway productions. This style requires flexibility, timing and musicality . It is not mandatory but students might also take a ballet class to develop the necessary technique to perform jazz properly.
Lyrical
Ages vary
Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. Lyrical dance is expressive and focused on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. It is the use of movement to interpret the words of a song. Ballet class is highly recommended in order to take a lyrical class.
Modern
Ages vary
Modern dance is a form developed in the 20th century which shreds the rigid control surrounding classical ballet, costumes and shoes for a more relaxed, free style of dance. It has a deliberate use of gravity in itʼs development which often has the dancer utilizing movements to the floor.
Contemporary
Ages vary
Contemporary dance is a compilation of different styles including lyrical, classical ballet and modern dance technique.
Hip-Hop
Ages 6 and up
This class offers up-to-date hip-hop technique taught in an age appropriate and fun was for beginners to adults.
Acro
Ages vary
Our program begins with tiny tumblers and graduates to advanced students performing handsprings, back tucks and so much more.
Modeling Technique
Ages vary
We offer training in basic runway modeling for the
various competitions attended by our studio’s competition team.
Competition Classes
Ages vary
The Dance Gallery has an award winning competition team. Interested students should inquire at the front desk. Potential students must be evaluated for placement in a class.
Mommy & Me
Ages 18 months-3 years
Class time 1 hour
Enjoy some quality time with your little ones! Mommy & Me is fun filled class that allows students and parents to interact in a playful environment. Through stretching and movement exercises, children will improve their gross motor skills and musicality. The teacher will keep the music and curriculum moving, while parents take and an active role in encouraging, supporting and keeping the little dancer on track. This class can be for Daddies and Nannies too!