Summer enrollment now open! Recital 2024 - May 11 & 12
Dancers must be potty-trained before enrolling in a Pre-Dance class.
This class will include instruction in tap, ballet, creative movement, and tumbling skill builders. The primary goals of this class are developing coordination and spatial orientation, establishing a concept of rhythm and counting, supporting social skills such as sharing and cooperation, and encouraging creativity and self-exploration.
This class will include instruction in tap, ballet, creative movement, and tumbling skill builders. The primary goals of this class are developing coordination and spatial orientation, establishing a concept of rhythm and counting, supporting social skills such as sharing and cooperation, encouraging creativity and self-exploration, and using imagination to learn and grow. (Pre-K)
This class will include instruction in tap, ballet, creative movement, and tumbling skill builders. The primary goals of this class are developing coordination and spatial orientation, establishing a concept of rhythm and counting, supporting social skills such as sharing and cooperation, encouraging creativity and self-exploration, and using imagination to learn and grow. Dancers will also begin to learn more terminology in tap, ballet, and tumbling. (Kindergarten)
This class will include instruction in tap, ballet, and jazz with a focus on improving coordination, developing a sense of rhythm, and discovering the potential of the body in a fun and supportive environment. Dancers will start to dive deeper into tap, ballet, and jazz terminology. (1st grade)
This class will include instruction in tap, ballet, and jazz with a focus on improving coordination, developing a sense of rhythm, and discovering the potential of the body in a fun and supportive environment. Dancers will review and build upon the knowledge and technique learned in Beginner Dance I. (2nd grade)
This class will include instruction in tap, ballet, and jazz with a focus on improving coordination, developing a sense of rhythm, and discovering the potential of the body in a fun and supportive environment. Dancers will review and build upon the knowledge and technique learned in Beginner Dance I & II, helping to prepare dancers for Intermediate level classes. (3rd grade)
This class explores the technique and style of Hip Hop and Pop dance while building strength for floor skills and promoting individual expression through freestyle dance.
This class is for beginner levels working on cartwheels, handstands, backbends, limbers, and walkovers. Tumblers will also work on coordination and building strength throughout the body.
Dancers can be moved up to a different level at the discretion of the instructor.
This class is the first level of formal ballet training offered at S&S. Students are introduced to the theory and technique of classical ballet. The skills cultivated are integral in the development of proper body alignment, which is foundational for progress in all other dance styles.
In this class, students begin to examine Jazz as a unique dance style and develop beginning technique and performance skills.
Jazz class will build upon isolations, leaps, and turns using variations across the floor as well as center combinations. Dancers will begin to develop artistry in the style of Jazz as well as gain self-confidence.
This class explores the various styles of tap dance while developing technique, rhythm, and speed. Each tap class will begin with a warm-up that will also strengthen dancers’ feet, ankles, and shins. Following the warm-up will be across the floor exercises which will get each dancer moving in order to build his or her technical level.
Lyrical uses a combination of both jazz and ballet to create movement that conveys emotion and tells a story. This class trains dancers to use their technical skills to connect movement with meaning.
Concurrent enrollment in Intermediate Ballet is encouraged.
This class is for beginner-intermediate levels working on backbends, limbers, walkovers, and handsprings. Tumblers will also work on coordination and building strength throughout the body.
Recommended that tumblers are able to do cartwheels, forward and backward rolls, handstands, and bridges before enrolling.
Advanced Ballet students are trained in the theory and technique of classical ballet and have the option to prepare for work on Pointe. Dancers learn to unite technique with artistry while increasing body awareness.
Advanced Jazz students will focus heavily on turn, jumps, leaps, and jazz transitions as well as choreography retention skills. Dancers will learn different styles of Jazz within this class.
Concurrent enrollment in Advanced Ballet is encouraged.
Advanced Tap explores the various styles of tap dance while developing advanced technique, rhythm, and speed. Dancer’s will be challenged through different pieces of choreography to improve assimilation as well as develop special trick steps such as wings, pull-packs, and over-the-tops.
Advanced Ballet students who are interested in dancing on Pointe can do so at the invitation of the instructor. A dancer's readiness for Pointe is dependent upon the work ethic and motivation of the individual student, as well as the development of the dancer’s body.
Concurrent enrollment in Advanced Ballet is required.
Contemporary introduces advanced students to the art of contemporary dance. Contemporary dance utilizes the technique of ballet while challenging the body to expand its center of movement. This class builds core strength while improving technique and enhancing creativity.
Concurrent enrollment in Advanced Ballet is encouraged.
This class is for intermediate-advanced levels working on limbers, walkovers, handsprings, and aerials. Tumblers will also work on coordination and building strength throughout the body.
Recommended that tumblers are able to do cartwheels, handstands, and backbends to enroll.
Enroll your dancer/tumbler today and give them the gift of friendship, confidence, and hard work for a lifetime!
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