Ballet/Tap Combo Classes & 2’s Ballet Dancers will take a half hour of ballet and half hour of tap. Learning fundamentals of both techniques including positions, terminology, body alignment, rhythm and so much more. Two’s ballet will be a 45 minute class where dancers will learn positions, terminology and creative movement. Combo & two’s classes are separation. Dress Code: Leotard, tutu optional, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes (if in tap combo), hair up. We prefer pink leotard/tutus. Dance Workshop sells all required attire in the studio.

Tap is a dance in which the rhythm or variation is audibly tapped out with the toe or heel by a dancer wearing shoes with special hard soles with taps. Dress Code: black leotard, pink or beige tights, black tap shoes, hair in ponytail or bun, black shorts optional.  Boys: T-shirt, shorts, dance pants or sweatpants, black lace up tap shoes.

Jazz dance combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolation of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms. Jazz dance can take on many different characteristics and styles, including Street Jazz, Percussive, Broadway, Contemporary and Lyrical. Dress Code: black leotard, pink or beige tights, beige jazz shoes, hair in ponytail or bun, black shorts optional.  Boys: T-shirt, shorts, dance pants or sweatpants, black jazz shoes.

Ballet is a classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement. Dress Code for 2-7 year olds: leotard, tights, tutu, skirt, pink ballet slippers. Dress Code for all other ages: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in bun.  Boys: Fitted t-shirt/tank top, dance pants and black or white ballet slippers.

Modern is an expressive style of dance developed in early 1900s as a reaction to the formality of ballet. Dress Code: black leotard, footless tights, black shorts optional.  Boys: T-shirt, shorts, dance pants or sweatpants, bare feet.

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through  movement. Dress Code: black leotard, footless tights, black shorts optional.  Boys: T-shirt, shorts, dance pants or sweatpants, bare feet.

Lyrical is a style of dance created from the fusion of ballet with jazz. Lyrical dancing is performed to music with lyrics to inspire movements to express strong emotions the choreographer feels from the lyrics in the chosen song. Dress Code: black leotard, footless tights, black shorts optional. All dancers must have pirouette shoes.  Boys: T-shirt, shorts, dance pants or sweatpants, bare feet.

Pointe is the act of standing on the tips of the toes while performing ballet steps. Also known as pointe work, it is performed using hard–toed and stiff-shanked pointe shoes. Dancing on pointe requires strength and skill.  Dancers must take two ballet classes a week and receive permission to go up. Dress Code: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in bun.

Musical Theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical are communicated through the words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. Dress Code: black leotard, pink or beige tights, beige jazz shoes, hair in ponytail or bun, black shorts optional.  Boys: T-shirt, shorts, dance pants or sweatpants, black jazz shoes.

Hip Hop refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles including breaking, locking, popping and much more. Dress Code: leggings, sweatpants, shorts, tank top, t-shirt, sneakers. All dancers are required to purchase a specific sneaker for the end of year performance.  Boys: T-shirt, shorts or sweatpants, sneakers.