Classical Ballet: Ballet is the cornerstone for all other forms of dance.  Strong technique will be developed through barre and floor work.

Classical Pointe: Only after a strong foundation is established in ballet can one go on to pointe. 

Ballet/Tap Combo: For ages 4-5, this class offers students a chance to learn 2 styles of dance in one hour.

Ballet/Jazz Partnering: Friday night partnering will be a fun way to learn how to dance with another person.  A strong background in ballet/jazz is necessary to succeed in this class.  If you liked the movie "Dirty Dancing" with Patrick Swayze, this is definitely something to check out.  Some weeks we will focus on traditional ballet partnering (pas de deux) - and others we will have fun with some jazz partnering.

Rhythm Tap: Classes will focus on stong technique, exploring musicality and rhythm, an appreciation of the history of tap dancing, knowledge of the forefathers and current influences of hoofin', learning traditional/historical rhythm tap combinations (Shim Sham Shimmy, BS Chorus, Timesteps), and, of course, a bunch of flash steps thrown in at all angles.  High energy - Self-expression - lots of smiles...
"Tap dancers don't dance because they want to, they dance because they have to."
-Gregory Hines

Broadway Tap: Classes will focus on strong technique, precision, style, and speed.  Students will learn to work together as one unit, fostering stage presence, and being comfortable on stage. 

Tap Jam: An open-level class that will encourage dancers to expore their own style and personality through tap dance improvisation.  Pure fun through tap conversations.  The studio will be set up in a cool atmosphere - no overhead lights - just a lamp and some candles with some live musicians occasionally stopping by to jam as well.  This is a throwback to the old days of the Hoofer's Club in Harlem in the 1930s and 1940s.  Oh...and bring your iPod or a cd - we'll throw on your music and jam to that too!

LyRaBop: The name means "Lyrical Dancing to R&B Music with elements of Hip Hop."  This is a class developed by Lou Lasser to explore the way he likes to move to his favorite music.  Students should have a ballet/lyrical background with an interest in hip hop - or vice versa.  Challenging and cool...check it.

Hip Hop: This class focuses on style and rhythm.  Hip hop music is the present and future (and past - it's been around for about 30 years)...so dress appropriately - no leotards and tights :) - Your clothes and shell toes. 

Modern: An Alvin Ailey/Horton style modern dance class.  (Modern dance, in a nutshell, is a free-form style of ballet/lyrical.  The strict rules of ballet are thrown away for different strict rules of modern dance).  Focus on a proper warm-up for body placements, finding and keeping your center, developing personal style, building a free and strong body, and finding new ways for your body to flow through the music and movement.  A background in ballet is usually very helpful.  At the end of each class, expect 5 minutes of pure relaxation that your body will welcome.

Lyrical: Ballet's liberal cousin - it's more interpretive and free moving.

Ballroom Dancing: Couples and singles are welcome.