Class Descriptions

Preschool 1

The Preschool 1 Class teaches ballet, tumbling and creative movement to 2-year-old students, who are new to dance. We will focus on gross motor skills, self-control, goal orientation, strength and flexibility, and social skills. Dance is a powerful teaching tool for this age group.
Attire: Girls: Pink leotard (skirt optional), pink dance tights and pink ballet shoes. Please put hair up and out of the face. Boys: Black pants, black t-shirt, black ballet shoes.

Preschool 2

The Preschool 2 Class teaches tap, ballet and creative movement/tumbling to 3-year-old students, who are new to dance. We will focus on training the musical ear, skill mastery, gross motor skills and self-confidence.
Attire: Girls: Pink leotard (skirt optional), pink dance tights, pink ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Please put hair up and out of the face. Boys: Black pants, black t-shirt, black ballet shoes, black tap shoes.

Preschool 3

Preschool 3 teaches tap, ballet and creative movement to 4 and 5 year-old students. Your child will learn choreography, mastery of skills, music memory, gross motor skills and gain in strength and flexibility.
Attire: Girls: Pink leotard (skirt optional), pink dance tights, pink ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Please put hair up and out of the face. Boys: Black pants, black t-shirt, black ballet shoes, black tap shoes.

Beginner Tap, Ballet and Jazz (BTBJ)

Beginner Tap, Ballet and Jazz (BTBJ) is for 5-7 year-old students. They will learn choreography for multiple dance disciplines. They will grow in strength, flexibility, alignment and attention to detail.
Attire: Girls: black leotard (skirt optional), pink tights, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes, tan jazz shoes and hair up in a bun. Boys: Black pants, black t-shirt, black ballet shoes, black tap shoes, tan jazz shoes.

Intermediate Tap, Ballet and Jazz (ITBJ)

Intermediate Tap, Ballet and Jazz (ITBJ) is for 7-9 year-old students. They will learn intermediate choreography for multiple dance disciplines. They will grow in stability, collaboration, grace and skill.
Attire: Girls: black leotard (skirt optional), pink tights, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes, tan jazz shoes and hair up in a bun. Boys: Black pants, black t-shirt, black ballet shoes, black tap shoes, tan jazz shoes.

Conditioning

This one hour class focuses on proper placement, building core strength, stability in joints, awareness of weaknesses and areas of inflexibility and increasing endurance. These exercises include, but are not limited to Pilates, strengthening, and stretching. This class is designed to give dancers the correct tools to apply throughout their week to any class as they work towards their dance goals. The skills learned in this class will improve turns, jumps and proper placement, which are substantial goals every dancer wants to achieve. Conditioning Class is designed to improve strength and prevent injuries in our dancers taking multiple classes. This class will not have a recital piece.
Attire: Girls: Black leotard, black leggings, all-black dance sneakers with black soles and logos, dance tank or dance t-shirt, and hair in a ponytail. Boys: Black pants, black t-shirt, all-black dance sneakers with black soles and logos.

Broadway

Broadway is designed to teach students Broadway-style dance. We incorporate show tunes and choreography from the great Broadway choreographers. One year of prior Jazz instruction is required to enroll in this class.
Attire: Girls: Black leotard (jazz shorts and skirts are optional), pink tights, tan jazz shoes and hair up in a bun. Broadway III needs tan character heels no higher than 2 inches. Boys: Black pants, black t-shirt, tan jazz shoes.

Ballet

Students will learn classical ballet techniques and terminology. The ballet curriculum is based on a combination of Russian and French methods. In all levels, students will be working towards correct alignment, strength, flexibility, musicality and grace. Technique will be age appropriate for all levels, concentrating on combinations that will be routine so they may be mastered by the end of the year.
Attire: Girls: Black leotard (skirts are optional), pink tights, pink ballet shoes and hair up in a bun. Jazz shorts are not allowed in this class. Boys: Black pants, black t-shirt, black ballet shoes.

Dance Company (GCDC)

Grace Conservatory Dance Company (GCDC) meets once weekly for rehearsal and choreography. Dancers must audition and be accepted before being added to this class.
Attire: Black leotard, pink convertible dance tights, tan jazz shoes, black jazz shorts or pants and hair in a bun.

Tap

Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. The class emphasis is on developing technique, producing clear sounds and speed of movement. As students progress, the curriculum will become increasingly more intricate and complex.
Attire: Girls: Black leotard (black jazz pants or jazz shorts optional), pink dance tights, black tap shoes and hair up in a bun. Boys: Black pants, black t-shirt and black tap shoes.

Jazz

Jazz class will focus on developing progressions and combinations. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, street and contemporary to develop a well-rounded technique and improve performance quality.
Attire: Girls: Black leotard (black jazz pants or jazz shorts optional), pink dance tights, tan jazz shoes and hair up in a bun. Boys: Black pants, black t-shirt and black tap shoes.

Pre-Pointe/Pointe

Pre-Pointe and Pointe class is the most advanced ballet class offered for students age 12-18 years-old. Students will only be allowed to join this class with the approval of the Ballet Artistic Director.
Attire: Black leotard (skirts are optional), pink dance tights, pink ballet shoes and hair up in a bun. Pre-Pointe and Pointe shoes are only to be purchased as a group with a fitting appointment with a local vendor.

Contemporary

Contemporary dance combines elements of ballet, lyrical and modern styles. Students will build strength and learn to improvise as they master fluid choreography.
Attire: Black leotard (black leggings optional), pink convertible dance tights, tan half-sole contemporary shoes and hair in a bun. Note: Some instructors prefer no shoes or beige socks. Talk to your instructor before making a purchase.

Hip Hop

Hip hop is a high-energy class that will encourage students to infuse individual style and personality into their movements. Class includes upper and lower body conditioning to build strength and stamina.
Attire: Girls: Black leotard, black leggings, all-black dance sneakers with black soles and logos, dance tank or dance t-shirt, and hair in a ponytail. Boys: Black pants, black t-shirt, all-black dance sneakers with black soles and logos.

Acro

Acro is for students looking to add tricks and skills to their repertoire. This class will include some jazz technique as well.
Attire: Girls: Black leotard (jazz shorts or jazz pants optional), pink convertible dance tights and no shoes. Hair in a bun. Boys: Black pants, black t-shirt and no shoes.

Leaps, Kicks, and Turns

Similar to jazz technique, in this class, we focus on different kinds of turns, jumps, leaps & kicks including more complicated combinations across the floor and center floor. This class is designed to elevate your dancer’s technique; therefore, there is no recital dance.
Attire: Black leotard (black jazz shorts optional), pink convertible tights, tan jazz shoes and hair in a bun.

Infant and Toddler Development

Come join us for a 45 minute musical movement class with your “wee” ones ages 6 month to 15 months old. You will explore music together through singing, movement and instrument exploration! A perfect way to bond and spend time together in a fun, nurturing and engaging atmosphere!

Painting and Drawing

A foray into another art genre – visual art! Learn the basics of design, layout, color combinations, and artistic techniques in drawing and painting. For ages 8 and above. This class does not participate in any performances throughout the year.
Attire: Comfortable clothing on which you don’t mind if it gets paint / charcoals.

PreBallet

Introduce your dancer to the beautiful art of ballet! This class will enhance your child’s coordination, balance and flexibility with the teaching of basic ballet positions, steps, and terminology through standing barre work and simple center floor exercises. This class is meant for dancers from 5-7 years old who have completed our Preschool classes or who do not have previous ballet experience.
Attire: Black leotard (skirts optional), pink tights, pink ballet shoes and hair up in a bun. Jazz shorts are not allowed in this class.

PreProfessional Ballet

Please follow this link to the PreProfessional Ballet page.

Conservatory Program

Please follow this link to the Conservatory Program page.