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Dance Dynamics
Class Descriptions & Dress Codes
Itty Bitties: Ages 18 months – 2 years
Teeny Tinies: Ages 3-4
Minis: Age 5 – Grade 1
Petites: Grades 2-3
Juniors: Grades 4-5
Pre-Teens: Grades 6-7
Teens: Grades 8-9
Seniors: Grades 10-12
BOUNCE-N-BOP
This fun class offers creative ways for our Itty Bitties to improve their motor skills and imagination through the use of props, music, and movement!
TIPPY TOE-N-TAP
Our Teeny Tinies will continue to improve their coordination and begin to develop grace and rhythm by being introduced to the basics of theatrical ballet & tap in this combo class!
MOVE-N-GROOVE
In this high-energy class, our Teeny Tiny dancers will move and groove while being introduced to basic stretching & strengthening exercises along with the fundamentals of hip hop!
BOYS HOP-N-STOMP
This exciting combo class is offered for our Teeny Tiny boys that would like to bust a move and stomp their feet while being taught the fundamentals of hip hop and tap!
TIP TOE-N-TAP
Our Minis will learn to turn & leap and tap their feet in this lively ballet & tap combo class!
BROADWAY BOUND
In this triple threat combo class, Minis will learn fun musical theatre style jazz routines to songs from their favorite musicals in addition to ballet & tap!
*STRETCH-N-STRENGTHEN
In this class, Minis & Petites will be given fun stretching and strengthening exercises to help them improve their overall flexibility and balance.
HEADED TO HOLLYWOOD
In our Petite triple threat combo class, dancers can show off their style while learning sassy jazz routines in addition to ballet and tap!
BALLET
This classical art form helps dancers with poise and grace as they strengthen their technique and work to improve balance, coordination, and a fluid movement quality. (Grades 4 & up)
TAP
This respected art form improves a dancer’s musicality as they use their feet to execute rhythms & sounds. (Ages 5 & up)
JAZZ
(must be enrolled in ballet)
This performance dance genre allows students to apply style and dynamics to their movement and help to sharpen their turn and leap skills. (Grades 4 & up)
HIP HOP
This urban style dance evolved from steps learned on the streets and includes various types of movement such as locking, popping, and groove. (Ages 5 & up)
CLOGGING
In this fast-paced, exciting genre that is similar to tap, dancers incorporate hip hop and pom arm movements while performing rapid footwork. (Ages 5 & up)
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY
(must be enrolled in ballet & jazz)
Dancers tell a story through self-expression by using ballet, jazz, and modern movements. (Grades 4 & up)
*PRE-POINTE
(must be enrolled in ballet)
In this technique class, dancers work on strengthening their feet, ankles and legs so that they become strong enough to wear pointe shoes in future years to come. (Grades 4 & up)
POINTE
(must be enrolled in ballet)
This is an advanced class for dancers that have strong ballet technique so that they are able to wear pointe shoes to allow them to dance safely on their toes. (Invitation Only)
*DANCE TEAM PREP CLASS
This class is designed to help a dancer work on the skills that it takes to become part of a High School Dance Team including jumps, turns, & strong arm movements. (Grades 6 & up)
*DANCE TEAM TURNS & LEAPS
This class is for the dancer that is already part of a High School/College Dance Team that would like to enhance their turns & leaps. (High School/College Dance Team Members)
*ZUMBA
This is a fun Latin-style dance workout class that will help build endurance for dancers, parents, or anyone that would like to stay in shape! (Grades 4 & up)
*Technique classes are designed to help a dancer work on a specific skill set and will not include leaning routines or choreography. Please Note: Technique classes will not participate in the end of the year Studio 2 Stage Recital.
Teeny Tinies: Ages 3-4
Minis: Age 5 – Grade 1
Petites: Grades 2-3
Juniors: Grades 4-5
Pre-Teens: Grades 6-7
Teens: Grades 8-9
Seniors: Grades 10-12
BOUNCE-N-BOP
This fun class offers creative ways for our Itty Bitties to improve their motor skills and imagination through the use of props, music, and movement!
- GIRLS: pink leather or canvas ballet shoes, pink tights, any color leotard, hair in bun or ponytail (may wear ballet skirt or tight fitting dance shorts)(may wear dance sweaters and let warmers)(no baggie clothes)(no street clothes)
- BOYS: black leather or canvas ballet shoes, tight fitting t-shirt or tank, athletic pants or shorts (may wear black tights)(no jeans)
TIPPY TOE-N-TAP
Our Teeny Tinies will continue to improve their coordination and begin to develop grace and rhythm by being introduced to the basics of theatrical ballet & tap in this combo class!
- GIRLS: pink leather or canvas ballet shoes, tan tap shoes, pink tights, any color leotard, hair in bun or ponytail (may wear ballet skirt or tight fitting dance shorts)(may wear dance sweaters and let warmers)(no baggie clothes)(no street clothes)
- BOYS: black leather or canvas ballet shoes, black jazz tap shoes, tight fitting t-shirt or tank, athletic pants or shorts (may wear black tights)(no jeans)
MOVE-N-GROOVE
In this high-energy class, our Teeny Tiny dancers will move and groove while being introduced to basic stretching & strengthening exercises along with the fundamentals of hip hop!
- GIRLS: silver glitter dance sneaker (may be purchased at the Upstairs Dancewear)(street shoes are not allowed on the dance floor), sweatpants, tight fitting top, hair in bun or ponytail (baggie clothes are allowed)(no jeans or skirts)(no street shoes allowed)
- BOYS: black low top vans or converse that are only to be worn in class (street shoes are not allowed on the dance floor), sweatpants, any top (baggie clothes are allowed)(no jeans)(no street shoes allowed)
BOYS HOP-N-STOMP
This exciting combo class is offered for our Teeny Tiny boys that would like to bust a move and stomp their feet while being taught the fundamentals of hip hop and tap!
- BOYS: black low top vans or converse that are only to be worn in class (street shoes are not allowed on the dance floor), sweatpants, any top (baggie clothes are allowed)(no jeans)(no street shoes allowed)
TIP TOE-N-TAP
Our Minis will learn to turn & leap and tap their feet in this lively ballet & tap combo class!
- GIRLS: pink leather or canvas ballet shoes, tan tap shoes, pink tights, any color leotard, hair in bun or ponytail (may wear ballet skirt or tight fitting dance shorts)(may wear dance sweaters and let warmers)(no baggie clothes)(no street clothes)
- BOYS: black leather or canvas ballet shoes, black jazz tap shoes, tight fitting t-shirt or tank, athletic pants or shorts (may wear black tights)(no jeans)
BROADWAY BOUND
In this triple threat combo class, Minis will learn fun musical theatre style jazz routines to songs from their favorite musicals in addition to ballet & tap!
- GIRLS: pink leather or canvas ballet shoes, tan tap shoes, pink tights, any color leotard, hair in bun or ponytail (may wear ballet skirt or tight fitting dance shorts)(may wear dance sweaters and leg warmers)(no baggie clothes)(no street clothes)
- BOYS: black leather or canvas ballet shoes, black jazz tap shoes, tight fitting t-shirt or tank, athletic pants or shorts (may wear black tights)(no jeans)
*STRETCH-N-STRENGTHEN
In this class, Minis & Petites will be given fun stretching and strengthening exercises to help them improve their overall flexibility and balance.
- GIRLS: tight fitting dance attire such as leotards, footless or convertible tights, spandex tops, spandex shorts, ect., hair in bun (no baggie clothes)(no street clothes)
- BOYS: tight fitting t-shirt or tank, athletic pants or shorts (no jeans)
HEADED TO HOLLYWOOD
In our Petite triple threat combo class, dancers can show off their style while learning sassy jazz routines in addition to ballet and tap!
- GIRLS: pink leather or canvas ballet shoes, black jazz tap shoes, tan jazz shoes, pink convertible tights, any color leotard, hair in bun or ponytail (may wear ballet skirt or tight fitting dance shorts)(may wear dance sweaters and let warmers)(no baggie clothes)(no street clothes)
- BOYS: black leather or canvas ballet shoes, black jazz tap shoes, tight fitting t-shirt or tank, athletic pants or shorts (may wear black tights)(no jeans)
BALLET
This classical art form helps dancers with poise and grace as they strengthen their technique and work to improve balance, coordination, and a fluid movement quality. (Grades 4 & up)
- GIRLS: pink leather or canvas ballet shoes, pink convertible tights, any color leotard, hair in bun (may wear a ballet skirt or tight fitting dance shorts)(may wear dance sweaters and let warmers)(no baggie clothes)(no street clothes)
- BOYS: black leather or canvas ballet shoes, tight fitting t-shirt or tank, athletic pants or shorts (may wear black tights)(no jeans)
TAP
This respected art form improves a dancer’s musicality as they use their feet to execute rhythms & sounds. (Ages 5 & up)
- GIRLS: black jazz tap shoes, dance attire, hair in bun or ponytail (baggie clothes are allowed)(no jeans or skirts)
- BOYS: black jazz tap shoes, dance attire (baggie clothes are allowed)(no jeans)
JAZZ
(must be enrolled in ballet)
This performance dance genre allows students to apply style and dynamics to their movement and help to sharpen their turn and leap skills. (Grades 4 & up)
- GIRLS: tan jazz shoes, tight fitting dance attire such as leotards, footless, convertible, or stirrup tights, spandex tops, spandex shorts, ect., hair in bun (no baggie clothes)(no street clothes)
- BOYS: black jazz shoes, tight fitting t-shirt or tank, athletic pants or shorts (no jeans)
HIP HOP
This urban style dance evolved from steps learned on the streets and includes various types of movement such as locking, popping, and groove. (Ages 5 & up)
- GIRLS(MINI, MINI/PETITE, PETITE/JR): silver glitter dance sneaker (may be purchased at the Upstairs Dancewear)(street shoes are not allowed on the dance floor), sweatpants, tight fitting top, hair in bun or ponytail (baggie clothes are allowed)(no jeans or skirts)(no street shoes allowed)
- GIRLS(JR/TEEN, TEEN/SR: black dance sneaker (may be purchased at the Upstairs Dancewear)(street shoes are not allowed on the dance floor), sweatpants, tight fitting top, hair in bun or ponytail (baggie clothes are allowed)(no jeans or skirts)(no street shoes allowed)
- BOYS: black low top vans or converse that are only to be worn in class (street shoes are not allowed on the dance floor), sweatpants, any top (baggie clothes are allowed)(no jeans)(no street shoes allowed)
CLOGGING
In this fast-paced, exciting genre that is similar to tap, dancers incorporate hip hop and pom arm movements while performing rapid footwork. (Ages 5 & up)
- GIRLS: white clogging shoes, shorts or capri pants, tight fitting top, hair in bun or ponytail (no baggie clothes)(no skirts or jeans)
- BOYS: white clogging shoes, dance attire (baggie clothes are allowed)(no jeans)
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY
(must be enrolled in ballet & jazz)
Dancers tell a story through self-expression by using ballet, jazz, and modern movements. (Grades 4 & up)
- GIRLS: canvas Capezio Pirouette shoes, tight fitting dance attire such as leotards, footless, convertible, or stirrup tights, spandex tops, spandex shorts, ect., hair in bun (no baggie clothes)(no street clothes)
- BOYS: canvas Capezio Pirouette shoes, tight fitting t-shirt or tank, athletic pants or shorts (no jeans)
*PRE-POINTE
(must be enrolled in ballet)
In this technique class, dancers work on strengthening their feet, ankles and legs so that they become strong enough to wear pointe shoes in future years to come. (Grades 4 & up)
- GIRLS: pink leather or canvas ballet shoes, pink convertible tights, any color leotard, hair in bun (may wear a ballet skirt or tight fitting dance shorts)(may wear dance sweaters and let warmers)(no baggie clothes)(no street clothes)
POINTE
(must be enrolled in ballet)
This is an advanced class for dancers that have strong ballet technique so that they are able to wear pointe shoes to allow them to dance safely on their toes. (Invitation Only)
- GIRLS: pink pointe shoes, pink convertible tights, any color leotard, hair in bun (may wear a ballet skirt or tight fitting dance shorts)(may wear dance sweaters and leg warmers)(no baggie clothes)(no street clothes)
*DANCE TEAM PREP CLASS
This class is designed to help a dancer work on the skills that it takes to become part of a High School Dance Team including jumps, turns, & strong arm movements. (Grades 6 & up)
- GIRLS: tan jazz shoes, tight fitting dance attire such as leotards, footless, convertible, or stirrup tights, spandex tops, spandex shorts, ect., hair in bun (no baggie clothes)(no street clothes)
- BOYS: black jazz shoes, tight fitting t-shirt or tank, athletic pants or shorts (no jeans)
*DANCE TEAM TURNS & LEAPS
This class is for the dancer that is already part of a High School/College Dance Team that would like to enhance their turns & leaps. (High School/College Dance Team Members)
- GIRLS: tan jazz shoes, tight fitting dance attire such as leotards, footless, convertible, or stirrup tights, spandex tops, spandex shorts, ect., hair in bun (no baggie clothes)(no street clothes)
- BOYS: black jazz shoes, tight fitting t-shirt or tank, athletic pants or shorts (no jeans)
*ZUMBA
This is a fun Latin-style dance workout class that will help build endurance for dancers, parents, or anyone that would like to stay in shape! (Grades 4 & up)
- GIRLS & BOYS: Sneakers that are only to be worn in class (street shoes are not allowed on the dance floor), any type of workout attire (no street shoes allowed)
*Technique classes are designed to help a dancer work on a specific skill set and will not include leaning routines or choreography. Please Note: Technique classes will not participate in the end of the year Studio 2 Stage Recital.