All dance classes have a suggested age, but placement is based on skill level and is determined by the Studio owner. Evaluations are required for any student wishing to move into a higher dance level.
2-7 Year olds
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Creative Movement (Age 2-3) (Ballet/Creative Play)
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This 30 minute Combo class allows the toddler time to explore movement through games, musical awareness, and creative play. The student will be introduced to stretching along with opportunities to explore different ways to move throughout a given space. Time will be given for creative expression. This class will help the children learn to appreciate music & movement. A great option for boys and girls! This class will not perform in the Spring Production but will have an in-house recital at The Studio.
Primary Ballet I (Age 3-4)
This 45 minute class allows the toddler time to explore movement through games, musical awareness, and basic ballet technique. The student will be introduced to stretching with opportunities to explore different ways to move throughout a given space. Time will be given for creative expression. This class will help the children learn to appreciate music & movement. A great option for boys and girls! This class WILL perform in the Spring Production.
Primary Ballet II (Age 5)
This is a 45 minute class where the student will learn basic ballet terminology and musical awareness. The student will explore movement and locomotor skills through games, stories, and free dance. This class will perform in the Spring Production. Students must be 4 years old by Sept 30th to enroll in Primary Ballet II.
Primary Ballet III (Ages 6 - 7)
This Ballet class will introduce basic technique and terminology of Ballet to the student. In this 45 minute class the student will begin the transition to Intermediate Ballet and creative expression will continue to be emphasized. This class will perform in the Spring Production. Students must be 5 years old by September 30th to enroll in Primary Ballet III.
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Bronze Tap (Ages 5 and up)
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In each Tap class, the student will work on musicality, creating rhythm, and forming clean sounds of tap steps appropriate for the level. The student will progress through the levels from building the foundation necessary for tap to learning more complex combinations and establishing mastery of steps previously taught.
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Primary Hip Hop (Ages 5 and up)
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Hip Hop, which originated in NYC in the 70's, has had a significant impact on the American culture and has spread rapidly around the globe. It is a high energy class that incorporates breaking, popping, and locking. Because of its roots, there is a freestyle element to Hip Hop that allows students to explore individual expression. We are proud to provide Hip Hop classes in which all of the choreography and music is clean and appropriate for all ages.
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Primary and Bronze Acro (Ages 4-7)
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Acrobatics is the perfect marriage of gymnastics and dance. Class time is divided between warm-up, strengthening, and execution of tumbling skills while integrating basic dance movement. Each level will focus on balance, flexibility, and expression through acrobatic movements combined with dance elements (from ballet, jazz, modern, and/or contemporary).
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Studio K Dance (Ages 6 & up)
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Our award winning competition Dance Ensemble is a fun and challenging way for kids to take their dancing to the next level. While we remain a "recreational" dance studio (i.e. our students are not required to dance five days a week), our Ensemble works hard and is recommended for students who are looking for more of a challenge. Each year our competition teams will compete routines in various disciplines including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, and Contemporary. All Ensemble members are required to take Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Ballet Technique. Auditions are held in the Spring, and our new Season begins in July, during our Summer Intensive.
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8 and Up
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Diamond Ballet
The first class in a graduated syllabus, Diamond Ballet teaches the beginning technique for ballet and is the basis for further study in the art. This class is for the student ready to learn the art & discipline of ballet. The student must be able to focus and take direction before beginning this class and be willing to work to build the strength needed for Ballet.
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Amethyst Ballet
These are graded classes and a student's advancement to a higher level is decided on skill level not on age. Students in Amethyst Ballet who are interested in pointe must take a minimum of 2 classes per week in order to dance en pointe. The 2 classes may be in their level or one level lower. A student is welcome to take one class per week to gain knowledge of ballet and perform in the Spring Show, however they will not be able to do pointe work.
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Pointe (Ages 11 & up)
A minimum of 1 year in Emerald, Sapphire, or Amethyst Ballet will be required before a dancer can be considered for Pointe. The Studio Pre Pointe is also highly recommended to prepare dancers for Pointe Evaluations. A doctor's note is required for all dancers.
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Silver, Gold, Platinum Tap
In each Tap class, the student will work on musicality, creating rhythm, and forming clean sounds of tap steps appropriate for the level. From Bronze Tap to Platinum Tap, the student will progress through the levels from building the foundation necessary for tap to learning more complex combinations and establishing mastery of steps previously taught.
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Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Amethyst Jazz
These are high energy classes. The student will work on isolations, stretches, footwork, turns, along with leaps and jumps. The student will move from focusing on musicality and counting of dance steps, to proper alignment and technique, and to more complex progressions. Students must be enrolled in a ballet technique class in order to take jazz classes.
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Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Amethyst Contemporary
Contemporary gives experienced dancers an opportunity to express themselves through emotion and style. A merging of ballet, jazz and modern dance techniques, contemporary is a highly technical dance form. Students must be enrolled in a ballet technique class in order to take contemporary class. Jazz is also highly recommended as a co-requisite.
Class placement is done by skill, not just age.
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Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Amethyst Hip Hop
Hip Hop, which originated in NYC in the 70's, has had a significant impact on the American culture and has spread rapidly around the globe. It is a high energy class that incorporates breaking, popping, and locking. Because of its roots, there is a freestyle element to Hip Hop that allows students to explore individual expression. We are proud to provide Hip Hop classes in which all of the choreography and music is clean and appropriate for all ages.
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Chrome, Silver, Gold, Titanium, Platinum Acro
Acrobatics is the perfect marriage of gymnastics and dance. Class time is divided between warm-up, strengthening, and execution of tumbling skills while integrating basic dance movement. Each level will focus on balance, flexibility, and expression through acrobatic movements (from cartwheels and headstands to walkovers and aerials) combined with dance elements (from ballet, jazz, modern, and/or contemporary).
Class placement is done by skill, not age.
Musical Theatre (Ages 8-11, 12-18)
Musical Theatre productions, or musicals, are performed around the world. This form of theatre combines singing, music, spoken dialogue, and dance to express the emotion of the story. Musical Theatre Dance will provide students an opportunity to explore acting, lip-synching, and choreography all in one. Students will work on warm-up exercises, character development, stage direction, and Broadway style dance. Students do not need to be able to sing.
Worship Through Dance
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Worship through dance is lyrical/contemporary class with a Christ-centered atmosphere. Students will participate in devotionals and prayer while also learning important dance disciplines.
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Junior and Teen Theatre Troupe
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In our Junior and Teen Theatre Troupe students use their imagination to ground themselves in character and expand their senses while using the space. They will learn acting techniques through improv games and scene work. Students will also learn about the History of Theatre.
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Studio K Dance (Ages 6 & up)
Our award winning competition Dance Ensemble is a fun and challenging way for kids to take their dancing to the next level. While we remain a "recreational" dance studio (i.e. our students are not required to dance five days a week), our Ensemble works hard and is recommended for students who are looking for more of a challenge. Each year our competition teams will compete routines in various disciplines including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, and Contemporary. All Ensemble members are required to take Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Ballet Technique. Auditions are held in the Spring, and our new Season begins in July, during our Summer Intensive.
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Leaps and Turns
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Leaps and Turns is a technique class designed to improve the overall ability of the student in all forms of dance. Students will work to increase extension, flexibility, turns with more precision and various leaps. Students will focus on a variety of leaps, jumps, chaînès, pirouettes, fouettès, etc., appropriate for age and level.
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Stretch and Strength
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This class includes a series of stretches to help your flexibility, range of motion, balance, and posture. It also, includes participating in cardio activities and various body weight and light weight exercises to increase overall strength.
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