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Dance Classes

BALLET -- Ballet is the basic building block for all types of dance. Beginning students are exposed to ballet in a fun way by executing skills, such as stretches, points, jumps, walks, skips, and arm motions. Students continue to develop technique, body placement, and flexibility.

POINTE -- Pointe is available to the advanced female dancer with instructor approval. She must demonstrate well developed technique and knowledge of ballet in addition to possessing appropriate posture, strength, foot form, weight, and age.

TAP -- Tap emphasizes rhythm, timing, and individual style.

CLOGGING -- Clogging is a dance that promotes the American spirit that formed it. Clogging provides many flexible uses such as exercise, stress relief, a positive influence and is appealing to people of all ages.

JAZZ / SWING -- Jazz and its variations feature dance fundamentals and freestyle movements, which help develop strength and creativity.

GYMNASTICS -- Gymnastics maintains natural flexibility through running, tumbling, stretching, bending, turning, rolling, and twisting. This results in greater balance, coordination, strength, and body awareness.

POMPON / CHEERLEADING -- Pompon and cheerleading classes focus on essential skills, motions, cheer techniques, dance, tumbling, jumps, and partner stunts. Mats are used while learning to promote safety. Competitions, camps, clinics, and private coaching are available.

COUNTRY WESTERN -- Instruction includes the Two-Step, Waltz, Triple Step, Cotton-Eyed Joe, Hoe Downs, and popular line dances.

BALLROOM DANCE -- Instruction includes the Swing, Waltz, Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Rumba, Tango, and Salsa.

TONING / AEROBICS -- Toning is a conditioning class with emphasis on improving overall strength and flexibility. The primary focus of aerobics is improved cardiovascular functioning.

BELLY DANCE - Middle Eastern or Oriental Dance is distinctly different from the many forms of folk dance. Across borders and cultures, "belly dance" is recognized as a dance style of its own. Belly Dance is identified by various hip movements, undulations, articulated isolations and shaking or quaking body movements which are employed in a range of dynamic and emotional expressions. The focus is on isolated movements of individual parts of the body while arms and hands move fluidly. Unusual strength and control is demonstrated in the belly area.

Country western, ballroom, and toning / aerobics are enjoyable for children and adults of all ages. No previous experience is necessary and no partner is required. Classes range from steps for beginner to steps for the advanced dancer or those seeking competitive classes.
Private and group instructions are available, as well as combination classes.

A sixty minute Combo Class consists of ballet, tap, and gymnastics. 

A ninety minute Combo Class consists of ballet, tap, jazz, and gymnastics.