In our Ballet classes the student discovers the traditional ballet classroom setting, perfects the following: classwork at the barre, center and across the floor exercises, proper technique and terminology, jumps, leaps, turns, and learns proper preparations and finishes for exercises. Our curriculum looks thoroughly into the growth patterns of children ages 5 and up for our dancers health and wellbeing! Beginner-Advance classes available.
Jazz & Tap
Age: 10 and up | Time: 1.5 hour
This is a combination class of techniques in both jazz and tap.
Jazz: Jazz combines many styles and techniques from ethnic and contemporary dance to ballet. Our jazz classes explore jazz dance technique, terminology and style with an emphasis on proper technique, alignment and movement quality. It is a great workout and fun for all ages. We have curriculums and classes for Beginner-Advance Jazz Dance!
Tap: Tap dance is distinguished by percussive footwork and rhythms. Our tap classes stress the history and terminology of tap while also teaching musicality and rhythm. We have a curriculum and class for all levels of tap, Beginner-Advance!
Hip Hop
Age: 10 and up | Time: 1 hour
A freestyle, relaxed form of jazz. Hip-hop is a broad genre of dance, so many different styles are employed, similar to the dancing seen in popular culture today. No prior dancer experience is needed to take this class. It is a high energy class that is one of our most popular classes at OnStage Dance Studio!
Modern/Contemporary
Age: 10 and up | Time: 1 hour
Modern dance is a broad genre of western concert or theatrical dance. Modern dance is considered to have emerged as a rebellion of classical ballet. Contemporary dance is a newer genre of dance that emerged in the 20th century. Over the years the two have slowly merged and become hard to clearly define. In this class, students will explore traditional modern movement and technique as well as learn its history and some of its famous founders. The class is fused with the fluidity of the new movements of contemporary. It is a genre whose movements and choreography emotionally seem to captivate the audience! One of our favorites at OnStage!
Acro
Age: 10 and up | Time: 1 hour
Acro dance combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. Acro develops flexibility & strength. Tumbling and coordination exercises infused with aspects of dance will be introduced. Classes are leveled by age and ability.
Technique
Age: 10 and up | Time: 1 hour
A class which the correct "technique" of dance is taught. In this class, a student will learn the correct body placement, use of muscles, and the correct way to move allowing harder elements of dance to be performed. It is a class heavy with center work and across the floor combinations that include different turns, leaps and jumps! Essentials learned in this class can be applied and will be beneficial to all other areas of dance.
Note: This is a NON-PERFORMING class but recommended for all dancers.