New students may begin September - January only.
Young children begin to learn different rhythms, movements and motions to music while increasing their strength and flexibility. Coordination is developed through various locomotor activities. One parent must attend with the child
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or tight fitting pants or dance shorts, pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes.
This class will teach basic ballet techniques while enjoying playful and creative movement. Beautiful music, improvistation and story dances engage preschooler's active imagination, all while incorporating proper technique and termonology.
Attire: Solid colored leotard, pink footed tights, pink leather ballet shoes. Hair in a bun.
Get ready to move and groove! This upbeat and playful class introduces young dancers to the basics of rhythm and movement in a fun, high-energy environment. Kids will be encouraged to use their imagination, express themselves creatively, and build new friendships along the way. Perfect for little ones ready to hop into the world of hip hop!
Attire: Comfortable, loose fitting clothing. Clean sneakers.
As the perfect introduction to classical dance steps and movement; Ballet exposes students to the basic concepts and principles of dance. Learning Tap encourages musicality and coordination skills. This class is also open to 5 year olds with 1+ year of dance experience.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or tight fitting pants or dance shorts, pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes.
Bendy Bears is a beginner acro class. Dancers will develop motor skills, social skills and problem solving techniques through group dance and gymnastic skills.
Attire: Leotard, dance shorts optional. Boys can wear a form fitted shirt with shorts. Shoes will be discussed in class.
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Attire: Solid colored leotard, pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes & tan jazz shoes.
This Ballet & Tap combo class will be focusing on intermediate ballet and tap skills. We will be focusing on technique, flexibility, rhythm and musicality.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or dance shorts, ballet skirt or leggings. Dancers will need pink ballet and black tap shoes.
Come have fun with this dance class based on Broadway style dancing. We will work on facial expressions, body language and expressive movements that flow along with the given genre..
Attire: T-shirt and dance shorts/leggings. Tan Jazz shoes.
Fun rhythms and cool moves are introduced as the basics of Hip Hop, an American Jazz dance form, are taught. Strength and coordination are developed through exposure to different total body exercises. Hip Hop is an invigorating, full body workout danced to the latest and coolest music
Attire: Comfortable tshirt and shorts/pants. Clean sneakers.
Acro, short for acrobatics will combine dance with gymnastics elements such as rolls, walkovers, flips and even partner stunts. This class will build muscle, strengthen the body and push students out of their comfort zone.
Attire: Leotard with or without dance shorts. No loose clothing! Shoes will be discussed in class.
This Ballet & Tap combo class will be focusing on intermediate ballet and tap skills. We will be focusing on technique, flexibility, rhythm and musicality.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or dance shorts, ballet skirt or leggings. Dancers will need pink ballet and black tap shoes.
This Jazz class will be a high energy, expressive class where dancers will learn to dance together as a group combining fast paced feet movements with balance and coordination.
Attire: Leotard and dance shorts/skirt. Tan jazz shoes with nude footed tights. Hair should be up out of the face.
Musical Theater is a jazz based class filled with Broadway style dancing and music. Classes incorporate the style of dance one would typically see on a Broadway stage. This form of dancing emphasizes learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and facial expressions.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or dance shorts, tank top or t-shirt with leggings, black jazz shoes.
Fun rhythms and cool moves are introduced as the basics of Hip Hop, an American Jazz dance form, are taught. Strength and coordination are developed through exposure to different total body exercises. Hip Hop is an invigorating, full body workout danced to the latest and coolest music.
Attire: Comfortable, appropriate clothes to dance in - leggings or shorts and tshirt. Clean sneakers.
Contemporary is a style of expressive dance that fuses together several dance genres including, modern, jazz, lyrical and ballet. Dancers will be immersed in a wide variety of movement skills, emotions and choreography combinations.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or dance shorts, tank top or t-shirt with leggings. Shoe requirements: pirouettes.
Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps. In a Jazz class the dancers also learn many fun and trendy dance steps that are used for all forms of dance.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or dance shorts, ballet skirt or leggings. Dancers will need black jazz shoes.
Tap utilizes rhythm, syncopation and sound in addition to movement. An emphasis is placed on musicality, expression and improvisation.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or dance shorts, ballet skirt or leggings. Dancers will need black tap shoes.
Students will learn advanced ballet technique and terminology at the barre and practice ballet combinations in the center of the studio and across the floor.
Attire: Leotard, pink tights & pink ballet shoes.
Students will use their advanced ballet skills and apply them to beginning pointe technique. Students will practice pointe work at the barre, in the center of the studio and across the floor
Attire: Leotard, pink tights & pointe shoes. When purchasing pointe shoes, please buy elastic, ribbons and toe pads or covers.
2025 Dance Recital
Rehearsal: Thursday, June 12, 4:00pm
Recital: Friday, June 13, 6:30pm, (Students arrive at 5:45pm)
Location: Elmira High School, 777 S Main Street, Elmira NY 14904
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