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Youth Dance

Our programs offer a diverse and skill-building curriculum of professional, educational and fun classes. Emphasis in youth classes focuses on proper technique in styles ranging from ballet to hip hop, as well as fostering a love of dance.

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ClassDescriptionAges/GradesSessionMode of ClassMonTueWedThuFriSatSign Up
Ballet/Acro I (Beginners)This combination class will include 45 minutes of ballet technique and 45 minutes of acrobatics each week. As ballet is the foundation for most forms of dance this is the perfect addition to your dancer’s calendar. Acro will focus on stretching, musicality and building strength while improving your child’s confidence and coordination. Grade 1+2020-2021 School YearIn Person4-5:30pmSign Up Now
Ballet/Acro II (Intermediate)This class is for students with intermediate experience that can execute a clean cartwheel, handstand and bridge. This combination class will include 45 minutes of ballet technique and 45 minutes of acrobatics each week. As ballet is the foundation for most forms of dance ,this is the perfect addition to your dancer’s calendar. Acro will focus on stretching, musicality and building strength while improving your child’s confidence and coordination. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility and balance. Grade 1+2020-2021 School YearIn Person5:45-7:15pmSign Up Now
Ballet/Acro III (Advanced)This class is for students with advanced experience that can execute a clean walkover, aerial and feel comfortable working on a handspring. This combination class will include 45 minutes of ballet technique and 45 minutes of acrobatics each week. As ballet is the foundation for most forms of dance ,this is the perfect addition to your dancer’s calendar. Acro will focus on stretching, musicality and building strength while improving your child’s confidence and coordination. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility and balance. Grade 4+2020-2021 School YearIn Person5:45-7:15pmSign Up Now
Hip Hop: BoysBoyz Hip Hop is designed specifically for boys who love music, love to move, and want to develop their own sense of style. In Boyz Hip Hop, students will learn movements that have elements of poppin’, locking, and breaking, as well as freestyle movement. Hip Hop gives the dancer a freedom of expression while learning technique that defines the dance.Grade K-2Winter 2021In Person / Synchronous Virtual Broadcast4-4:55pmSign Up Now
Hip Hop - OnlineThis class is taught completely online over Zoom. Students will learn movements that have elements of poppin’, locking, and breaking, as well as freestyle movement. Hip Hop gives the dancer a freedom of expression while learning technique that defines the dance.Grade 3-5Winter 2021Virtual Only5-6pmSign Up Now
Hip Hop - OnlineThis class is taught completely online over Zoom. Students will learn movements that have elements of poppin’, locking, and breaking, as well as freestyle movement. Hip Hop gives the dancer a freedom of expression while learning technique that defines the dance.Grade K-2Winter 2021Virtual Only4-5pmSign Up Now
Hip Hop: TechniqueDancers will execute the fundamentals of hip hop dance and basic breaking progressions. This will include isolations, control and resistance while finding texture and levels in their movement.Grade 3-52020-2021 School YearIn Person / Synchronous Virtual Broadcast5-5:30pmSign Up Now
Hip Hop/PomsIn Hip Hop/Poms, students will learn movements that have elements of poppin’, locking, and breaking, as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. This combination class will include one Hip Hop dance and one Poms dance each session.Grade 3-5Winter 2021In Person / Synchronous Virtual Broadcast10:15-11:10amSign Up Now
Hip Hop/TricksDancers will execute the fundamentals of hip hop dance. This will include isolations, control and resistance while finding texture and levels in their movement. Dancers will also progress towards safely learning how to do baby freezes, headstands and more!Grade 3-6Winter 2021In Person / Synchronous Virtual Broadcast6:30-7:30pmSign Up Now
Music Video Dance (NEW FOR WINTER)Join Miss Ari in learning all the moves from some of your favorite music videos including “Rain On Me” by Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande, “Dynamite” by BTS and “Ice Cream” by Blackpink and Selena Gomez. 3 classes will be dedicated to learning one routine - and YES the moves are straight from the real music video. Don’t miss your chance to learn the breakdown and dance with the stars.Grade 4+Winter 2021In Person / Synchronous Virtual Broadcast6:30-7:30pmSign Up Now
Tap TrialEver wondered how to Shuffle off to Buffalo? Now is your chance! In this introduction to tap, dancers will have the opportunity to broaden their dance education. Just 30 minutes long makes this class a great addition to your students schedule.Grade 3-5Winter 2021In Person / Synchronous Virtual Broadcast5:15-5:45pmSign Up Now
TricksDancers will work on isolations, control and resistance while finding texture and levels in their movement. Dancers will also progress towards safely learning how to do baby freezes, headstands and more!Grade 4-7Winter 2021In Person7:15-8pmSign Up Now

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