Ballet is a classical form of dance that began in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century and later developed in France and Russia. It is known for its graceful movements, precise technique, and storytelling through dance. Traditional ballets are performed to classical music and often tell a story, while modern ballet can be more abstract. Today, ballet is practiced worldwide as both a performance art and a foundation for many other dance styles.

Level 1: We expect that you know the basic ballet positions and are familiar with terminology such as plié, chassé, and tendu.

Level 2: We expect that you are familiar with barre terminology and can execute combinations in the center as well as the diagonal.

The fundamentals class is to learn and refine the foundational positions, techniques, and combinations that ballet and jazz build upon. Together with the physical movements, you will learn about musicality and the biomechanical functions of the different ways we hold and move ourselves in jazz and ballet.

We recommend this course to anyone who wants to begin their dance journey!

Contemporary dance is a modern style of dance that developed in the mid-20th century, blending elements of ballet, modern, and jazz dance. It focuses on expression, creativity, and telling stories or emotions through movement. Contemporary dancers often use the floor, gravity, and natural, flowing motions, mixing both soft and sharp movements. This style encourages personal interpretation, making each performance unique.

Level 1: We expect that you know the basic ballet positions.

Level 2: We expect you are familiar with contemporary dance terminology and able to do floor work combinations.

Jazz is broad and lively and theatrical style of dance often seen in musicals, stage shows, and commercial performances. It combines the strong, sharp technique with expressive gestures, big movements, and a focus on entertaining an audience. Jazz often includes kicks, turns, jumps, and dynamic choreography set to upbeat or dramatic music. Costumes, facial expressions, and stage presence are just as important as the dance itself.

Level 1: We expect that you know the basic ballet positions and are familiar with terminology such as plié and chassé.

Level 2: We expect that you familiar with jazz terminology and able to perform combinations across the floor.

As we grow as a school we hope to add more styles to our schedule! In the near future we hope to add K-pop, Heels, and Graham-inspired Modern.

Have any suggestions for more styles? Send us an email!