Recreational Program
For individuals interested in learning about dance and growing their passion, recreational classes follow weekly classes where students learn movements based on their class and age. They work from September to June learning movements, combos, and a routine they get to present at our year end Recital!
Our recreational classes are between 30 to 60 minutes long depending on the age of the dancers. We offer many different styles starting at the age of 4 years old. Dancers between the ages of 6 months and 3 years are welcomed to participate in our twinkle toe classes which are introductory class to dance, more information below.
Students will be placed into one of our 7 groups depending on their age:
6 months to 3 years - Parent & Tot
2 to 3 years - Twinkle Toes
3 to 4 years - PeeWee
5 to 6 years - Cuties (For experienced dancers)
6 to 9 years - Mini
10 to 13 years - Junior
For pricing, please see our registration page for pricing.
Please see dress code for each style at the end of this page.
Programs Ages 6 Months to 5 Years
Parent & Tot Classes
During the week, we offer 30 minute parent & tot classes for ages 6 months to 3 years. Parent & Tot classes are a chance to give parents and babies a chance to learn some movement while having fun. We split parent & tot classes into 2 sessions held throughout the season; the fall session running from September to December and the winter session running from January to May. Please see our schedule for class days and times.
Twinkle Toes
Twinkle Toes is a class for our youngest independent dancers aged 2 to 3 years to give them a chance to have fun and explore the basics of movement and dance. Classes are high energy and include fun props such as shaker eggs, scarves, parachute, fusion balls, ribbons, and more. These classes give the young dancers a chance to develop physical skills through movement and musicality. Classes are offered in sessions running for 8 to 14 weeks throughout the season. Please click below for more information on sessions.
PeeWee
PeeWee classes are the age where dancers can start exploring the different styles of dance including; ballet, jazz, tap, acro/tumblers, and hip hop. Like the twinkle toe classes, PeeWee is offered in sessions to allow students to explore different styles throughout the season. Please click below for more information on sessions. PeeWee classes are offered between the ages of 3 to 4 years.
Class Styles
Ballet
Ages 4 to 18 years
Ballet is one of the core styles of dance which focuses on proper technique and body alignment. Ballet helps to build a foundation for the basics of balance, movement, coordination, and musicality. Ballet tends to be more slower paced and focused on repetition to help build muscle memory.
Jazz
Ages 4 to 18 years
Jazz is a more upbeat style of dance which combines fun and energetic movements together. Jazz builds off of the foundations of ballet by developing movements into more sharp and powerful movements. Jazz has multiple styles such as sassy or sharp to make the same moves different.
Acro
Ages 4 to 18 years
Acro follows closely to gymnastics with tumbling, limbering, and contortion. Acro takes jazz movements and adds a sense of precision and control. Students also will learn plenty of tricks such as cartwheels, somersaults, front walkovers, chin stands, and more depending on their age!
Tap
Ages 4 to 18 years
Tap uses a special type of shoes with metal plates on the heel and toe to make noise. Using their feet, dancers will create rhythms and sounds as though their feet are instruments. Tap class helps to build coordination, balance, and musicality.
Hip Hop
Ages 4 to 18 years
Hip hop is a high-energy class which gets students into a groove. Students will learn different styles of hip hop including break dancing, tutting, street style, popping, locking, and gliding. Hip hop helps to learn learning how to isolate parts of the body and groove to music.
Musical Theatre
Ages 6 to 18 years
Musical theatre combines the theatrical aspect of performing and dance movements from jazz together. For those who love acting and dance, musical theatre is a good choice. Musical theatre allows dancers to act, dance, and lip sync to create a story using music, the dance moves, and their expressions.
Dress Code
To ensure dancers can easily move around and participate in their classes, we ask dancers to follow their class dress codes.
Parent/Tot and Twinkle Toes
Dancers have the choice of wearing a dance leotard or wearing clothes which allow them to easily move and jump around the room. We encourage twinkle toes to have their hair back especially if it is long.
Acro
Dancers must attend class in a leotard or tight fitting clothing. Clothing can not interfere with any tricks or spotting by the teacher. Hair must be pulled out of the dancer's face. Please do not wear tights, socks, or shoes of any kind.
Ballet
Dancers are expected to attend class in a ballet leotard with pink/white tights and ballet shoes. Dancers may wear a ballet skirt or a ballet sweater overtop of their leotard. Hair must be out of the dancer's face preferably in a bun.
Jazz & Musical Theatre
Dancers are encouraged to wear a leotard or clothes they can easily move around in along with Jazz shoes. This may include t-shirts, tank tops, leggings, or shorts. Hair must be out of the dancer's face.
Tap
Dancers are encouraged to wear a leotard or clothes they can easily move around in along with tap shoes. Hair must be tucked out of the dancer's face.
Hip Hop
Dancers are encouraged to wear a leotard or clothes they can easily move around in. Track pants are strongly encouraged. Dancers must wear clean indoor running shoes which have not been worn outside. Hair is to be out of the dancer's face.
