INTENSIVE COre TECHNIQUE Classes

Serious dancers ages 6 and up may apply to participate in our Intensive program.

Young dancers should build a strong technical base in these three foundational styles before moving on to explore our other supplementary programs.

Core Technique classes are taken as part of our dance packages.

All Intensive students must attend 4 Core Technique classes including Ballet twice weekly as well as Jazz & Tap once per week

Ballet

The root of all dance!

In order to create strong, technical and dynamic dancers, ballet is an absolute must.  Correct body alignment, flexibility, and physical coordination will be stressed in our ballet classes, helping to foster strong, lean dancers enhanced by artistic expressiveness.  It is recommended that ALL dancers study ballet and build a foundation in this foremost core dance style before moving on to study stylized disciplines.

 Learn more about our Cecchetti Ballet classes.

TAP

Rhythm, Precision, Musicality!

Great fun for young and old.  Tap is an exciting form of dance in which dancers wear special shoes equipped with metal taps. Tap dancers use their feet like drums to create rhythmic patterns and timely beats.  Precise steps in rhythmic unison give students an opportunity to follow exact instruction and add their own personal flare.  Set to a variety of music including oldies, show tunes and modern pop, your child will obtain confidence, coordination and an appreciation for this classic and well-loved dance form.  Tap technique classes are also available. Dancers wishing to pursue Broadway style dance should first establish a foundation in tap. 

JAZZ

Free-spirited, lively and fun!

Jazz is quick, controlled movements that display technique and expression, and promote endurance and flexibility.  Jazz dance technique is based on the basics of the ballet technique.  As such, to excel in jazz dance, dancers must also master ballet technique.  In jazz dancing, the movements are big and exaggerated and dancers have the opportunity to express themselves, as the dancers typically convey an attitude to the audience through their dancing.  Jazz dance is always a crowd pleaser and is a form of dancing that is easily enjoyed and understood by an audience.  Jazz technique classes are also available. Dancers wishing to pursue Hip Hop, Broadway, Lyrical or Contemporary should first establish a foundation in jazz technique.