Class Descriptions

Ballet

For Ballet descriptions, please click below to go to our Ballet Class page.

Pointe

Pointe Prep/Beginner Pointe

The students in this level have not yet started on pointe or have recently been approved for pointe shoes. Each class begins with foot strengthening exercises with a Thera-Band. Although mostly barre work, center is introduced with beginner pointe exercises (by approval).

Girls: Black leotard, pink transition tights, flat shoes/pointe shoes (by approval), hair in a bun.

Boys: White fitted shirt, black ballet shoes, black tights or black shorts with white or black socks, hair away from your face.

Intermediate Pointe

These students have completed at least one year of Pointe Prep/Beg Pointe. Each class begins with foot strengthening exercises with a Thera-Band. The students in this level have developed good execution of steps and show some discipline in their pointe work along with some consistent foot clarity. This class continues to builds strength and adds difficulty with each combination.

Girls: Black leotard, pink transition tights, and pointe shoes, with your hair in a bun. Warm-ups and skirts are at the discretion of the teacher.

Boys: Black transition tights, a white fitted shirt, and black ballet shoes, with your hair away from your face.

Advanced Pointe

The students in this level have completed at least 3 years of pointe training (Ballet 7). The students in this level have proper execution of steps and show discipline in their pointe work along with good foot placement and clarity of steps. This class still builds strength and adds difficulty with each combination.

Girls: Please wear a black leotard, pink transition tights, and pointe shoes, with your hair in a bun. Warm-ups and skirts are at the discretion of the teacher.

Boys: Please wear black transition tights, a white fitted shirt, and black ballet shoes, with your hair away from your face.

Acro

Acro I

Ages 6 and up

Acro I is for beginner level students that are new to Acro OR that do not yet have their backbend. This class will begin with stretching and conditioning. Students will learn control and balance tricks, such as backbends, rolls, headstands, cartwheels, etc. Goals for this class include building fitness awareness, supporting classmates, and having fun!

Dress code: leotard and tights, biketard, or unitard, white acrobatic shoes which can be purchased at Carolina Connection or under gymnastic shoes at discountdance.com

Acro II

Acro II is for intermediate level students that have their backbend or are working on standing up from one, or have their front walkover. This class features additional stretching and conditioning work, compared to the beginner Acro I class. Students will focus on walkovers and limber tricks, and begin learning more balance and power tricks, such as round-offs and front handsprings. Students will be placed in the class based on ability, not by age.

Dress code: leotard and tights, biketard, or unitard, white acrobatic shoes which can be purchased at Carolina Connection or under gymnastic shoes at discountdance.com

Acro III

Acro III is for intermediate/Advanced level students that have at least one walk-over or limber trick on their own. This class features additional stretching and conditioning work, compared to the Intermediate Acro II class. Students will be placed in the class based on ability, not by age.

Dress code: leotard and tights, biketard, or unitard, white acrobatic shoes which can be purchased at Carolina Connection or under gymnastic shoes at discountdance.com

Acro IV

Acro IV is for advanced level students with the most acro experience that can execute all walkovers and tricks on their own. This class features additional stretching and conditioning work, compared to the Intermediate Acro IV class. Students will be placed in the class based on ability, not by age.

Dress code: leotard and tights, biketard, or unitard, black acrobatic shoes which can be purchased at Carolina Connection or under gymnastic shoes at discountdance.com.

Contemporary

Jr. Contemporary

Ages: 10+

Contemporary dance involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern and ballet. This group is geared towards upper elementary/middle school students.

Girls: Solid-colored leotard, pink transition tights, pink ballet shoes. Socks and bare feet will be at the discretion of the teacher. Hair must be up and away from face. Shorts, leggings, and jazz pants are welcome. Street clothes are not acceptable.

Boys: Please wear black transition tights, black shorts, leggings or jazz pants, a solid-colored, fitted shirt, and black ballet shoes. Socks and bare feet will be at the discretion of the teacher. Have hair up/away from your face.

Sr. Contemporary

Ages: 14+

Contemporary dance involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern and ballet. This group is more geared towards students that are in high-school.

Combo Classes

Beginning Ballet/Tap Combo

Ages 4-6

Class will be divided between 25-30 min of Ballet, a small break for shoes and water, and 25-30 mins of Tap.

Girls: Please wear a pink or black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes, with your hair in a bun. Skirts are welcome.

Boys: Please wear black shorts, a white t-shirt, white socks, black ballet shoes and black tap shoes, with your hair away from your face.

Basic Ballet/Jazz Combo

Ages 7-11

A basic level class for those looking to try both Ballet and Jazz dance. Class will be divided between 25-30 min of Ballet, a small break for shoes and water, and 25-30 mins of Jazz.

Girls: Please wear a black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black jazz shoes, with your hair in a bun. Skirts and jazz pants are welcome.

Boys: Please wear black shorts, a white t-shirt, white or black socks, black ballet shoes and black jazz shoes, with your hair away from your face.

Tap

Basic Tap

Ages 7+

A basic level class for those looking to step into the exciting world of tap. This class is good for anyone new to tap, still learning the basics, or have only taken a year or 2 of tap. Learn the fundamental steps and put them together in combinations. Dancers will be building foot clarity and strength within each exercise.

Girls: Please wear a solid-colored leotard, pink tights or socks, black shorts, leggings, or jazz pants, black tap shoes, and your hair up and away from your face.

Boys: Please wear black shorts or jazz pants, a solid-colored t-shirt, white or black socks, black tap shoes, and your hair away from your face.

Other

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)

An innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that is designed to enhanced ballet students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise for all forms of dance. PBT can also help with injury prevention and rehabilitation. This class is recommended for Ballet levels 5-7. Please purchase the required band for this class from the Progressing Ballet Technique website (Strength: Purple).

Girls: Leotard, transition tights, barefoot, hair up and away from face

Boys: White t-shirt, black transition tights, barefoot, hair away from face

City Modern Ensemble Class

Ages 16+

An adult Modern class with City Modern Ensemble.

Attire: Anything you are comfortable dancing in.

Adult Salsa

Ages 16+

Salsa is a Latin American dance, associated with upbeat salsa music. It originated in the late Eastern Cuba and gained popularity in New York in 1960. Salsa is a mixture of Cuban dances, such as mambo, pachanga, and rumba, as well as American dance influence such as swing and tap. This dance is often performed with a partner but can be solo.

Attire: Anything you are comfortable dancing in.

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