CLASS DESCRIPTION/DRESS CODE 2023-2024

PRE-DANCE I/II * An introduction to dance, which includes ballet, jazz, and tap. Applying the technique the students will use “barre work”, steps across the floor, and a dance combination to further their education.

JAZZ AND HIP HOP * Dancing to video and/or Broadway music incorporating isolations, barre work, center stretches, and traveling across the floor with technical moves ending with a dance combination.

TAP * A combination of styles and techniques for timing, speed, agility and rhythmic dynamics.

MODERN * A style of theatrical dance that breaks from the mold of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling.

LYRICAL * An expressive dance form combining ballet, jazz and modern techniques.

BALLET * A disciplined art form that demonstrates a graceful and precise way of movement. Ballet is a background necessary for all forms of dance.

POINTE * Dancing on pointe requires considerable strength and skill and is a central part of a ballerina’s repertory.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-DANCE, COMBINATION, TAP AND JAZZ, MODERN & HIP/HOP CLASSES

All dance wear requirements are expected by the third week of classes.

All female dancers are required to wear a leotard and tights for every class.

AGES 3-6 AGES Pink ballet shoes. Black patent leather tap shoes. Pink leotard (short or long sleeve, or tank-top style) and pink tights. No leotards with skirts attached No dance skirts or tutu. Boys need white T-shirt and sweat pants or shorts, black patent leather tap shoes and black ballet shoes.

5/6 Hip Hop Pink leotard (short or long sleeve, or tank-top style) and pink tights. No leotards with skirts attached. Pink ballet shoes

AGES 7&8 Tap – Bloch U shell buckle tan tap shoes. Jazz – Split-sole black jazz shoes. Black leotard with pink(required for ballet) or tan tights. No dance skirts. Biker shorts or jazz pants are allowed. (When wearing jazz pants instructors need to be able to see the dancer’s feet.) Boys need white T-shirt and sweat pants or shorts, black patent leather tap shoes and black ballet shoes.

All Students 9 and up:

Tap – Bloch U shell buckle tan tap shoes.

Jazz - Split-sole black jazz shoes

Hip Hop Jazz–Split-sole black jazz shoes - Black leotard or bike-a-tard is required for class. Biker shorts, jazz pants, form-fitting dance warm-up attire are allowed.

Boys – white T-shirt and sweat pants or shorts, Black split sole jazz shoes. Black lace-up tap shoes (see instructor). May also require tan slip-on booties for performance.

PROPER ATTIRE AND REQUIREMENTS BALLET AND LYRICAL

LYRICAL: ALL LEVELS Must take ballet

BALLET: ALL LEVELS Hair must be securely fastened away from the face and neck. Hair in bun for all Companies. Students may wear form fitting dance warm-ups. Dance skirts are reserved for Pointe class only. Black leotard any style, pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes with elastics sewn on. Pointe shoes must have ribbons sewn correctly and elastics if necessary. No shorts, baggy shirts, or loose-fitting warm-ups are allowed.

POINTE Pointe must be at least 11 years old Must take 2 ballet classes in addition to the Pointe class. Must be approved by the instructor and director to enter a Pointe Class Do not buy Pointe shoes if you are starting Pointe class for the first time until the teacher instructs you to do so.

***** T-shirts, sweats and shorts are not part of the dance attire and students will not dance that day.

***** Please put all names or initials in dancewear - shoes(inside of shoe please), dance bags and jackets.