Our Oakley studio offers fun, family-friendly, and skill-building programs for beginners through advanced dancers. From the graceful technique of ballet to the high-energy excitement of hip hop and the strength-building challenge of acro and tumbling, we have something for every age and interest.

Every child can find a class they love!

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OUR CLASSES

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Ages 18 months - 6 years old

Tutu Cute
Pre-Ballet
Ages 4-6

Our PRE-BALLET 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.

Little Steps
Tap/Ballet Combo
Ages 3-5

In our LITTLE STEPS TAP/BALLET Combo class, 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.

TINY TUMBLERS
Ages 3-5

This class is designed to teach very young children the structure and  basics of tumbling  skills.   Children will be introduced to arm, leg and feet positions, gentle stretches and appropriate body alignment. Basic skills are repeated each week to develop a strong foundation for young dancers.

PRE-HIP HOP
Ages 4-6

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

Little Steps
Tap/Jazz Combo
Ages 6-7

This LITTLE STEPS - TAP/JAZZ Combo class will introduce the technique in both dance genres 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 Tap and Jazz technique and terminology. Basic skills are repeated each week to develop a strong foundation for young dancers.

CHEER DANCE
Ages 4 and up

This form of dance, children will be introduced to  pom style dance with cheer elements. Class will emphasize rhythm, coordination, strength, flexibility and isolation of movement. Dancer's will also be introduced to using poms while learning. 

Ages 7 years old and Up

Tap
Ages 7+

Our Tap classes emphasize rhythm, style and sound while wearing special tap dance shoes. Students will study the basic tap steps, combinations and rhythms, with an emphasis on developing proper technique and producing clear Tap sounds. The students will develop coordination and rhythmic ability.

Jazz
Ages 7+

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

Ballet
Ages 7+

Our Ballet class for older children 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.

HIP HOP
Ages 7+

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.

TUMBLING
Ages 6+

This class is designed to teach children the structure and  basics of tumbling  skills, Children will be introduced to arm, leg and feet positions, gentle stretches and appropriate body alignment. Basic skills are repeated each week to develop a strong foundation for dancers.

Please note: Placement is made at the discretion of the program Director and faculty. The first 2 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.