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Ballet - Beginning (2/week)

Learn the fundamentals of ballet which help to develop self confidence, posture, and body awareness while serving as a foundation to all other forms of dance.

Ballet - Beginning (1/week)

Learn the fundamentals of ballet which help to develop self confidence, posture, and body awareness while serving as a foundation to all other forms of dance.

Ballet - Intermediate (1/week)*

For the dancer who isn't brand new to ballet but needs to brush up on dusty skills. Get reacquainted with this great dance form that keeps you in shape.

Ballet - Intermediate (2/week)

For the dancer who isn't brand new to ballet but needs to brush up on dusty skills. Get reacquainted with this great dance form that keeps you in shape

Barre Workout

This energetic and upbeat class uses ballet moves, and targets every muscle in your body. A combination of the ballet barre and fun, fast paced music, this class will help create long, lean, dancer-like muscles. Open to all levels.

Barre Workout*

This energetic and upbeat class is a total body workout that targets every muscle in your body and burns fat fast. A combination of the ballet barre and fun and fast paced music, this class will definitely make you break a sweat. This method is safe for joints, yet will create long, lean dancer-like muscles. In just one hour you will transform your body as well as clear your mind. Suitable for all levels from beginning to advanced.

Broadway Dance

Learn how to dance and move using popular broadway music from Hairspray to Mamma Mai! Students will learn how to act and improvise during sections of a song to fully embody a broadway performance.

Burlesque

This class is all about getting comfortable with your own body and learning to celebrate every move it makes. Have fun learning to work your hair, curves and attitude with choreography inspired by different artists from Fosse to Beyoncé.

Contemporary Ballet*

Ballet with a twist! This class focuses on the technical and strengthening elements of ballet while adding a contemporary flare including a more diversified use of the core and arms. Great for the beginning dancer or the more advanced looking for something new.

Contemporary Dance*

Introduction to contemporary dance as an expressive medium, this class builds technical skills at the beginning/intermediate level, enhancing coordination, flexibility, strength and posture. Pattern variations analyzed in time, space, design and kinetic sense.

Contemporary Dance

Jazz Dance - Beginning

Basic training and technique for the beginning jazz dancer. This class will feature across the floor patterns with fundamental turns, jumps, and fun combinations. Great for anyone who wants to learn this popular dance form.

Jazz Dance - Beginning*

Tap Dance - Beginning

Learn the fundamentals of tap dance, beginning with basic sounds and movements. Start building a tap dance vocabulary and work on developing accuracy and speed.

Jazz Dance - Intermediate

Training and technique for the progressive jazz dancer. This class will feature across the floor patterns with turns, jumps, and fun combinations. Great for anyone who wants to excel in this popular dance form.

Argentine Tango - Fundamentals*

Basic technique for social dancing including posture and balance, dance frame, leading and following, etc. You will be able to dance Argentine Tango by the end of the class.

Swing Performance Class

Learn fun and easy Swing choreography to use out dancing or for a group show performance~ No partner or dance experience necessary.

Ballroom - Beginning

Learn basic patterns and skills in Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, ChaCha, Salsa and Swing and NC 2-Step. Cost is per person.

Ballroom - Couples Beginning

Have fun and meet new people. Learn basic patterns and skills in 6 different ballroom dances. Get an aerobic workout with Hustle, Bolero, Samba, Polka, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Country 2-step and more. We finish the session off with a big party. Partner switching is mandatory in the class.

Forro - Brazilian Couples Dance

Forró is a Brazilian partner dance that is fun, sensual and easy to learn. Get to know the basics, including simple turns, spins and footwork patterns. Put your comfortable shoes on and get ready to dance Forró and meet new people!

Line Dancing

Scoot and shuffle in this fun interactive class. Students will learn dances such as Electric Slide and Cha Cha Slide.

Club Dance - Freestyle

Don't know any moves? Can't catch a beat? Gain rhythm, body control and learn how to change up your moves. Learn individual moves and how to dance with a partner. No partner necessary to take class. Taught mainly hip hop and 80s music. All levels welcome.

Irish Dance

This class will teach the basics of Irish step dance and technique, all to traditional Irish music. Irish dance is energetic, social and a great cardio workout. This class will introduce you to hardshoe (Riverdance), softshoe (balletic) and Ceili (partner) styles.

Latin Dance - Beginning

Get in on the popular Latin night club craze-- Salsa, Merengue, Tango and Bachata. Learn fun and easy patterns, turns, spins and dips. Meet some fantastic new people. Dress casual; this is a workout!

Latin Dance - Intermediate

Get in on the popular Latin night club craze — Salsa, Merengue, Tango and Bachata. Learn fun and easy patterns, turns, spins and dips. Meet some fantastic new people. Dress casual; this is a workout! Beginning Latin Couples must bring their own partner. Cost is per person.

Latin Dance - Couples Beginning

Get in on the popular Latin night club craze-- Salsa, Merengue, Tango, and Bachata. Learn fun and easy patterns, turns, spins, and dips. Meet some fantastic new people. Dress casual; this is a workout! Must bring your own partner.

Swing Dance - Beginning

Difficult, yet fun and creative! Learn the basics and styling tips EC Swing, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Charleston and St. Louis Shag.

Swing Dance - Intermediate

Difficult, yet fun and creative! Learn the basics and styling tips EC Swing, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Charleston and St. Louis Shag.

Swing Dance, Lindy Hop & Charleston - Beginning

Lindy Hop is the grandfather of all swing dances with roots back to the 1920s. In this class you’ll learn basic footwork including turns, dips and the Charleston. Learn this fun dance and start swingin’ your way through the night.

Swing Dance, Lindy Hop & Charleston - Intermediate

Lindy Hop is the grandfather of all swing dances with roots back to the 1920s. In this class you'll learn basic footwork including turns, dips, and the Charleston. Learn this fun dance and start swingin' your way through the night.

Go Go Dance

Learn the hottest, sexiest club dance moves. Learn how to move like a Pussy Cat Doll and get your heart rate up while you're at it. Learn footwork, body control, chest and hip isolations. Men and women welcome.

Hip Hop - Beginning

This class focuses on getting novice dancers to be more familiar with hip hop dance techniques. Based on fun and challenging choreography, students will learn the basis of body control, memory and pick up.

Hip Hop - Intermediate

This class focuses on fine-tuning dancers' hip hop technique with more challenging choreography. Should be familiar with beginner hip hop.

Ballet - Youth Level 1 (Age 5-7)

This class is for children ages 5-7. They will learn basic ballet positions and steps, simple locomotor movement, and use their own creativity to discover movement possibilities.

Ballet - Beginning (Age 8-12)

Children ages 8-12 will learn ballet fundamentals. This class will teach proper ballet technique, while improving posture, flexibility and coordination. No previous dance experience required.

Tiny Tot Dance (Age 3-5)

This dance class will introduce children to dance through imaginative and playful yet structured exploration. Students will improve their body awareness and musicality greatly in this class and must be comfortable being away from parents in a class environment.