ELEMENTARY 1

Ballet & Tap Combination (First Grade or Older)

• Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 (JB)
• Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 (DMarino)

This level is graded by age and experience. The class consists of 45 minutes of ballet instruction and 15 minutes of tap instruction. The classical ballet portion emphasizes feet and arm positions, correct terminology, stretching, and introduction to proper technique. The tap portion emphasizes rhythm and counting which is invaluable to all areas of dance.

Elementary 1 Jazz Hip Hop (First Grade or Older)

• Tuesday 6:00 - 6:45 (KC)
• .Thursday 6:00 - 6:45 (JB)

This class is graded strictly by age and previous experience.  Popular music of today is used for instruction in this class with a main emphasis on jazz and hip hop techniques, stretching, coordination exercises and age appropriate jazz combinations. Ballet is not required in order to take jazz, but it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.