Dance Class Descriptions

In our Parent Child Dance classes we aim to instill a love of dance into your young child while you get to share this special time with them and they have the security of having mom or dad with them. Children learn the “ABC’s” of dance in a progressive and creative environment. 

Children mobile and up with a parent or guardian

Our tiny Tumblers Class introduces children ages 3-5 to basic and age appropriate gymnastics and tumbling skills! this class will concentrate on building and strengthening students balance and motor coordination, while  safely strengthening their bodies and building their flexibility.

"Imagination will get you everywhere"

Performance Studios is a place where lifelong friendships can develop and grow, and the imagination of your child can run wild while still learning self-discipline and the structure that is necessary to become a successful and well-rounded student of the arts. 

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During our Combo I and II classes our students will have the opportunity to learn the foundations of Ballet and Tap in an imaginative environment filled with fun and laughter! 

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Combo I classes are for Children ages 1.5-3

Combo II classes are for children ages 3-4

In our combo III classes we continue with our "Imaginations get you everywhere" theme.  Children in this class begin to expand their knowledge of basic dance steps while being given the exposure of more stye options. Each of our Combo III classes includes Ballet plus the option of Tap, Jazz or Hip-hop.

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Combo III class is for children ages 5-6

This is a 90 minute class

Our Acro Classes Combine classic dance technique with tumbling and acrobatic elements. Thru out this class student will work on balance and tumbling skills as well as safely 

 building strength, flexibility and coordination.

Ballet students will learn techniques as well as terminology.  Classes include barre, center work, across the floor combinations and choreography during each class.  Pointe is available by invitation only for students who are experienced.  Teacher approval is required to join the class.

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dancethat combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.

A fast paced and energetic style of dance, Hip-hop dance is a style that has evolved from the hip-hop community and consists of popping, locking, breaking, house, and lyrical hip-hop.

From broadway to street to contemporary, our jazz classes are sure to keep you and your child moving to the beat! Students in our jazz classes learn traditional jazz teqhniques thru proper warm ups, isolations, and movements across the floor.  Each week the classes work on choreography that exposes them to the different styles of jazz.

This class will teach dancers techniques to help them improve and strengthen their leaps, jumps, and turns!  Students who register for his class must be registered for Ballet, Jazz or contemporary.

Ages 8 and up.

Join the ranks of dancers such as Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rodgers, and Ruby Keebler in a Performance Studios Tap Class!  In tap, dancers create music and rhythms with the taps attached to their shoes in an exhilarating and fun atmosphere!

Ensemble

Performance Studios Dance Ensembles include Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior Ensembles that perform at community events and local competitions.  They also have the opportunity to learn from Professional artists including Sharp Dance Company and Lesya Popil.  Anyone enrolled in our ensembles must be enrolled in one of the following: Ballet, Jazz or Contemporary.