CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

TuTu Cute Ballet (Pre-Ballet) Age 4/6
Classes are designed to prepare children for their first classical ballet class. Children will be introduced to arm, leg and feet positions, gentle stretches and appropriate body alignment, while exploring basic ballet technique and terminology. Creative expression will be emphasized at this level. Basic skills are repeated each week to develop a strong foundation for young dancers.

CLASS ATTIRE: Black leotard (any style), pink tights, pink ballet shoes (no slippers); hair must be pulled into a bun and secured tightly.

Little Steps-Tap/Ballet Combo Age 2/3 and 3/4
Children will be introduced to the same things as in TuTu Cute Ballet. Tap will be taught in a creative and imaginative environment to enhance the dancer’s skills while teaching them the primary movements. We will encourage the use of dance through imagination, song and movement. They will develop rhythm, coordination and confidence.

CLASS ATTIRE: Any color or style leotard, pink tights (optional), pink ballet shoes (no slippers), black patent tap shoes. Hair must be pulled back tightly in bun or pony-tail.

Little Steps - Tap/Jazz Combo Age 4/5 & 6/7
This class will introduce the technique in both disciplines in a fun and nurturing environment. We will encourage creativity while learning. Children will be introduced to arm, leg and feet positions, gentle stretches and appropriate body alignment, while exploring jazz & tap technique and terminology. Basic skills are repeated each week to develop a strong foundation for young dancers.

CLASS ATTIRE: Form fitting shirts or leotard, jazz pants, Capris, or shorts. Tights are optional. Black tap shoes and black jazz shoes. Hair must be pulled back into a bun or a pony-tail.

Tap Age 7 and up
Classes will emphasize rhythm, style and sound. Students will study basic tap steps, combinations and rhythms with an emphasis on developing proper tap technique and producing clear tap sounds. The students will develop coordination and rhythmic ability.

CLASS ATTIRE: Form fitting shirt or leotard, jazz pants, Capris, or shorts. No baggy pants, jeans, pajama pants or pants that hit the floor. We need to see your feet! Hair must be pulled back and secured very tight. We suggest that when you purchase tap shoes that you allow growing room for young dancers, 1/2 size larger will be more comfortable.

Jazz Age 7 and up
Classes will emphasize rhythm, coordination, strength, flexibility and isolation of movement. The focus will be on learning proper dance technique, as well as improving performance quality.

CLASS ATTIRE: Form fitting shirt or leotard, jazz pants, Capris, or shorts. No socks without shoes or sneakers can be worn. Jazz shoes only.) No baggy pants, jeans, pajama pantsor pants that hit the floor. We need to see your feet! We suggest that when you purchase Jazz shoes that you allow growing room for young dancers, 1/2 size larger will last longer. Hair must be pulled back and secured very tight.

Pre-Hip-Hop 4/5 Year
This class is designed to teach very young children the basics of isolation and coordination for Hip-Hop movements.

Hip-Hop-Ages 6 to Adult
This form of dance is seen on television in music videos. Hip-Hop evolved out of street and break dancing and is characterized by its athletic and bouncy style. Hip Hop is done primarily to Rap, R & B and Hip Hop Music. It enhances coordination, strength, quickness and endurance.

CLASS ATTIRE: Form fitting shirt, jazz pants, Capris, or shorts. No pajama pants, or jeans of any kind. Jazz shoes, Hip-Hop sneakers, No STREET Tennis Shoes. Hair pulled away from the face.

Ballet Age 7 and up: The Foundation of Dance
This will introduce classical dance form. Classes will emphasize technique and proper body alignment, as well as flexibility, strength, grace, coordination, musicality and performance quality. Students will also study ballet terminology and history. A slow and steady progress is encouraged and emphasized. Point will be offered to those students evaluated at the end of class.

CLASS ATTIRE: Black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes (no slippers). Hair must be pulled into a bun.

Please note: Placement is made at the discretion of the program director and faculty. The first two weeks are assessment weeks. At this time teachers may require a student to move to a different class on level and ability. If you or your child feel the level of his/her class is not appropriate after 2 weeks, an evaluation may be requested. All decisions are made by professionals and are with your child’s best interest in mind.

Please note: Dance Shoes are required for all dance classes. You will have a two week period from the time you register to purchase dance shoes.

TUITION

Registration Fees

New Student = $20;   Returning Student = $15

Registration Fee

New Students: A $20 registration fee is due upon registration for new students. The registration fee per family is $30 (Note: Registration fee will be waived for "Auto Pay" families).

Returning Students: A $15 registration fee is due upon registration for returning students. Returning families $25.

Discounts

Multiple Class & Family Discount: Discounts are available for students who are enrolled in multiple classes per week. Families that have more than one immediate family member enrolled in multiple classes per week. Please check the price list for the discounts.

Advance payment: A 5% discount is available if payment for the entire dance season is made at time of registration. (no refunds available)

Unlimited class rate: Once a student is enrolled in 5 classes per week, there is no charge for additional classes.