Dance Classes
Mini Ballerina Ballet
Ages 3 – 4
This is a fun filled introduction to ballet for the tiny dancer. Creative and imaginary activities will inspire young dancers to move while learning important ballet and motor skills. This ballet class is 45 minutes long and offered in both morning and afternoon time slots.
Register today and your little star with big dreams will develop a love for dance and skills that will last a lifetime.
Tiny Tots Ballet and Tap
Ages 4 – 6
This is an introductory ballet class, and tap class, which incorporates tap, ballet and creative movement. Our primary goal is to instill the love of movement and expression of creative energy using music and imagery. Students taking tap lessons will learn fundamental tap steps and locomotor skills as well as participating in creative dances using props and music narratives. The tiny tots dance class is one hour long and meets one time per week. Tiny Tots dance classes are divided into Levels depending on how many years a student is enrolled. Typically we offer Levels I, II & III.
Ballet
Ages 7- adult
Classical ballet classes are the foundation for all dance forms. Ballet focuses on the fundamentals of technique, alignment, strength, and flexibility. Ballet classes are divided according to a set curriculum by skill and age level. Students advance as they master each level. A student does not necessarily advance to a new level each year. Starting ballet at a young age lays the groundwork for stronger dance abilities and refined motor skills by instilling proper technique and body awareness during the crucial developmental years. Sometimes it can take two or even three years to advance to the next level.
Pointe
Based on technique level not age
Pointe, or pointe ballet, classes are available to the advanced ballet dancer. Pre-Pointe is offered by invitation as an introductory class which will prepare the dancer for Pointe. These dance classes are only for the advanced dancer that has the technical training and strength necessary to handle the class.
Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tap for Kids
Ages 7- 10
This dance class is a great introduction to dance basics. Students will learn fundamentals of ballet (the foundation of all dance), basic jazz techniques and the latest hip-hop moves. This is a fun, high energy class! Students will learn the differences between these three important dance forms and be able to continue to more advanced levels.
Jazz
Ages 10 – Adult
Jazz dance classes are an exciting, fun style of dance which incorporates a basic ballet foundation in order to develop strength and agility. Students will learn a variety of Jazz styles from a classic style to contemporary. Music ranges from Broadway, upbeat to melodic and lyrical. The purpose is to develop a strong foundation which allows a student to become proficient in many jazz styles. Levels are divided by proficiency as well as age levels.
Tap
Ages 10 – Adult
Tap dance classes stress rhythm, sounds and style. Intricate patterns and rhythms will be incorporated as the dancer progresses. Many styles are taught from Broadway to rhythm tap. Tap classes are divided according to age and skill level. Tap is very helpful in developing a student’s fine motor coordination and the ability to listen and repeat accurate rhythms. It is strongly recommended to take jazz dance classes in conjunction with tap.
Hip Hop
Ages 10 – Adult
Hip Hop dance classes incorporate the latest trends in hip hop and break dancing. This is a high energy, upbeat style of dance as seen in many music videos. It is highly recommend that the Hip Hop dancer also take either a jazz or ballet class in order to develop their overall dance technique. The steps taught in Hip Hop do require a strong dance foundation in order to advance properly. Age appropriate movement and music are always utilized in class.
Lyrical Contemporary Dance
Ages 11 – Adult
Lyrical dance is a stylized form of Jazz dance which is fluid and balletic. This style will incorporate a sense of emotion through movement. This dance class is only recommended for dancers that have a strong foundation in Ballet and Jazz with a minimum of two years prior training. Ballet and/or Jazz classes must be taken simultaneously to keep the student’s foundation strong.
Contemporary Dance
Ages 11 – Adult
The contemporary dance classes are one of the newer styles of dance classes here at East West Music & Dance. Contemporary dance is a fusion of Jazz, Ballet and Modern. It incorporates the use of energy-breath and time-space. Dancers will explore unique choreography which will be both challenging and creative. This dance class is only recommended for dancers that have a strong foundation in Ballet and Jazz with a minimum of two years prior training. Ballet and/or Jazz classes must be taken simultaneously to keep the student’s foundation strong.
Acrobatic Dance
Ages 6 – Adult
Acrobatics is a form of movement which requires strength and flexibility. Acrobatic dancers will learn many similar skills that are taught in gymnastics along with dance movements. Students will use mats during class while learning basic skills. Eventually these skills transfer to the floor. Acrobatic technique will increase flexibility, strength, balance, limberness, and tumbling skills. All acrobatic students are required to take other dance technique classes to support their Acrobatics class. Classes are organized by age and skill level.
*Must to be taken in conjunction with a Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, or Contemporary dance class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it make a difference which dance studio you choose to enroll?
Yes. There are 4 critical factors that can make a difference in the quality of dance classes your child receives.
- Classes should be age appropriate
- Classes should be reasonably sized for optimal results
- Specialized floors should be used to prevent injury
- Good communication and customer service are key to a positive experience
See our “Choosing your Dance Studio” page for more information.
Does it matter what I wear to class?
Yes. We ask that everyone adhere to our studio dress code for each class which allows students to concentrate on dancing and not how they look. See our “What to Wear” page for more information.