CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Social distancing guidelines are followed and class sizes are limited! PBT- Progressing Ballet Technique* (ages 6-15) Progressing Ballet Technique is a program developed by Marie Walton-Mahon to help students advance in all dance forms by training muscle memory. PBT focuses on core stability, weight placement and alignment. This class is highly encouraged for ALL of our dancers ages 6-15! Dancers must be signed up for at least one additional class to enroll. PBT is a technique-based only and does not do recital. *Additional $25 fee for equipment (PBK Kit purchased from Lejeune Dance Company). Dress Code: Girls- Black leotard, any colored tights (convertible, stirrup or footless, no shoes. Boys - White shirt, black shorts or pants, no shoes. Yoga Mat and PBT Kit. Wiggle and Move* (18 months - age 3) A creative movement program where students experience fun music activities that introduce basic dance movements. This class is WITH one parent, no siblings please unless they are enrolled in the class. Dress Code: Girls- Light pink leotard, pink ballet shoes or barefeet. NO satin slippers- must be leather or canvas. Tights optional. Boys - White shirt, black shorts or pants, black ballet shoes or bare feet.. Two-Twos (ages 2) Children will enhance motor skills in a fun environment while being introduced to pre-ballet skills. This class is WITH one parent, no siblings please unless they are enrolled in the class. Dress Code: Girls- Light pink leotard, pink ballet shoes or barefeet. NO satin slippers- must be leather or canvas. Tights optional. Boys - White shirt, black shorts or pants, black ballet shoes or bare feet.. Ballet, Tap, & Tumble (ages 3-6) This is a combination class where students will learn pre-ballet basics, pre-acrobatic skills, and rhythm in tap. Students will build on motor skills, balance and coordination while working on flexibility and strength. Dress Code: Girls- Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes. NO satin slippers- must be leather or canvas. LACE FREE TAP SHOES PLEASE, velcro preferred! Boys- black shorts or pants with white shirt, black leather or canvas ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Pre-Acrobatics (ages 3-5) This class focuses on the foundational skills of acro-dance. Dancers will learn basic dance skills, learn to count music, as well as beginner acro skills. Dress Code: Yoga mat required. Girls- Black leotard and tan footless or convertible tights required. Shorts or leggings optional (must be tight fitting, nothing loose). Hair must be pulled black. No jewelry. Boys- black shorts or pants and white shirt. Bare feet - no shoes. Ballet 1 & 2 (ages 6-15) Ballet is considered to be the foundation of Western artistic dance. It provides a disciplined, structured technique to choreographed movements. Dancers will learn proper body placement, strengthen muscles and build technique. We teach a combination of ballet methods including RAD and Vaganova. Dress Code: Girls- Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes (form fitting, not sized up please). NO satin slippers- must be leather or canvas. Boys - White shirt, black shorts or pants, black ballet shoes. Hip Hop (ages 4-15) Fun and upbeat to child-appropriate music! Classes begin with a large group warm-up and progress toward small group/individual isolations and coordination exercises, short combinations, floor work, and routines. Dress Code: Comfortable clothing, white sneakers NOT WORN OUTSIDE. Please get a pair of sneakers ONLY used for dance, brought in a bag. Acrobatics (ages 6-15) This class focuses on strength, conditioning and flexibility. Dancers will progress to tumbling technique and learn basic jazz dance skills. The class will do a group warm- up, strength and conditioning work, and then students will work on individual tricks. Dress Code: Yoga mat required. Girls- Black leotard and tan footless or convertible tights required. Shorts or leggings optional (must be tight fitting, nothing loose). Hair must be pulled black. No jewelry. Boys- black shorts or pants and white shirt. Bare feet - no shoes. Intro to Dance (ages 6-12) Dancers will get to experience multiple styles of dance while learning proper body placement, strengthening muscles and building technique. Great for homeschoolers! Dress Code: Girls- Black leotard, tan footless tights, pink ballet shoes, NO satin slippers- must be leather or canvas. Boys - White shirt, black shorts or pants, black ballet shoes. Jazz/Lyrical Combo (ages 6-15) Introduces and enhances the basic movements of jazz and lyrical dance in this combination class. In jazz, students will dance to fun, upbeat music while working on rhythm, pose and flexibility. In lyrical, the dancer's primary objective is to tell a story or convey emotions. Dress Code: Girls- Black leotard & tan tights. Skirt or shorts optional. Tan jazz boots. Hair pulled back. Boys- black shorts or pants with white shirt, black jazz shoes. Tap (ages 6-15) This class is for beginner tappers! Tap is a rhythmic framework for the feet and other body parts. Dancers will learn basic tap skills and technique. Dress Code: Girls- Black leotard & tan tights. Leggings or shorts optional. Tan, lace up tap shoes. Hair pulled back. Boys- black shorts or pants with white shirt, black tap shoes. Musical Theatre (ages 6-15) Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. This is a jazz-based class filled with Broadway style dancing and music! Dress Code: Girls- Black leotard & tan tights. Skirt or shorts optional. Tan jazz boots. Hair pulled back. Boys- black shorts or pants with white shirt, black jazz shoes..