Classes & Programs
Classes are offered to ages two and a half through 18, from beginner to advanced, recreational or competitive. All classes will participate in the end of year annual dance recital. Most often students are placed within their age groups. Contact Studio A for additional information regarding classes.
classes
Creative Movement
This class is an introduction of dance and movement to children ages 2.5-preschool. Body awareness, individuality, coordination, creativity, as well as basic aspects of tap and ballet are addressed in this class. 30 minutes weekly.
Jazz & Tumbling
Stemming from ballet but performed energetically. We focus on self-expression, flexibility, coordination and technique. Preschool-2nd grade. 30 minutes weekly.
Tap & Jazz Combo Classes
A continuation of tap and jazz technique and choreography for 3rd – 12th grade. During tap class we transform our feet into musical instruments exploring styles from Classical tap to Rhythmic tap. During jazz we focus on flexibility, coordination and technique. Students will learn different turns, jumps, leaps, and extensions while incorporating them into many different styles of jazz. 45 minutes weekly.
Hip Hop
This is a fun and upbeat class that focuses on coordination, strength and progression from basic combinations to intricate choreography influenced by the current pop culture. 4th-12th Grade. 30 minutes weekly. Schuyler location only.
Ballet/PrePointe
Pre-pointe is a continuation of Ballet after 2nd grade. Any dancer who is serious about continuing on to Pointe must take Pre-Pointe 3-4 years. Class includes barre and center floor work improving strength and flexibility while working on body alignment, balance and coordination. 45 minutes weekly. Schuyler location only.
Ballet & Tap Combo Classes
A fun Introduction and continuation of tap and ballet for Pre-schoolers through 3rd grade. Dancers will explore the basics of tap for the first half then switch to ballet for the remainder of class. Students will learn tap and ballet technique and vocabulary in a structured class environment. 45 minutes weekly.
Contemporary
A mixture of jazz and ballet, this class crosses into the contemporary style of lyrical dance. We embrace the foundations of lyrical while constantly pushing to evolve with the contemporary dance scene. 3rd-12th grade. 30 minutes weekly.
Ballet & Tap Combo Classes
A fun Introduction and continuation of tap and ballet for PreK through 2nd grade. Dancers will explore the basics of tap for the first half then switch to ballet for the remainder of class. Students will learn tap and ballet technique and vocabulary in a structured class environment. 45 minutes weekly.
Clogging
Clogging is offered to 3rd grade through 12th grade. This style of folk dance emphasizes the downbeat of the music to create percussive rhythms. 30 minutes weekly. Schuyler location only.
Pointe
A continuation of Pre-Pointe, students must have at least 3-4 years of experience. Proper technique, strength and dedication are required for this class. Dancers enrolled in Pointe must also take Ballet/PrePointe. 30 minutes weekly. Schuyler location only.