PROGRAMS & CLASSES
At THE STUDIO we have many programs to accommodate different schedules, lifestyles and ages.
Full Year Dance Classes - Run from September through to the end of May with most classes participating in our Annual Dance Recitals. This includes our recreational program and our competitive program.
Semester Classes - We offer three separate semesters. Fall Semester with classes running September through November, Winter Semester with classes running January through March and Spring Semester with classes running April through June. These classes do not participate in any performances and have offerings for both adults and children taught in multiple styles.
PROGRAMS
Our recreational program consists of classes where dancers of all ages and abilities can benefit from all genres of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Acro Dance. Students will learn persistency, adaptability, responsibility and coordination; along with team building and creativity. We encourage all of our dancers to attend class regularly and practice dance outside of class.
Our recreational program underlines fun and staying active with a casual nature for children to pursue other interests outside of dance. Classes are offered to both full season and semester programs.
THE STUDIO’s competitive program is divided into different groups each year. Auditions are required annually to participate in our "COMPANY". Competitive dancers are required to enroll in certain classes based on their group placement to advance their technique and performance. Dancers only competing in Hip Hop are required to enroll in Grooving class. Competitive students are held to the highest expectations for attendance and work ethic in class.
Placement in a COMPANY is based on a dancer's strengths, skills and work ethic. We do our best to place dancers with similar talents together to help them grow and learn from each other. Our competitive groups are not based on age or years of experience but are determined from the outcome of our competitive auditions.
Competitive classes are only available for the full season program.
THE STUDIO offers adult dance fitness classes for any level or age over 18. Our classes are mixed with both alumni dancers and beginner level dancers - EVERYONE IS WELCOME! The purpose of adult dance is to have fun and keep active! Adult classes are offered for Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Heels, Dancehall, Contemporary, Parent & Preschooler and Barre Fitness.
Adult dance classes are part of our semester program and can run for 5 or 10 week series. Please view the schedule for more details.
THE STUDIO offers summer dance training for both recreational and competitive dancers. Our goal is to provide an educational, fun program which allows for dancers to continue training in the off-season.
Competitive Summer Dance Intensive:
(Welcome to all dancers who attended the 2025 COMPANY Auditions)
Ages 7+
August 11th - 15th, 2025
Recreational Summer Dance & Wellness Camp:
Ages 5.5+
August 18th - 22nd, 2025
CLASSES
In Tiny Dancers we move through 3 disciplines of dance. Students will begin with Ballet from September through December; this style builds the foundation of technique and students will learn/perform a dance that will partake in our annual Winter Production. From January through February, the focus will shift to creative movement, to learn the base for Modern, Contemporary and improvisational dance. Last but not least, we finish the season with Tap for March through May, where students gain musicality and rhythm. Students complete the year with a Tap performance in the annual Year End Recitals.
A style of dance that originated in the 15th century and is still one of the most popular forms today. Ballet is considered the foundation of most dance styles and has several different syllabi that are practiced around the world. At THE STUDIO we practice The Cecchetti Method of Ballet; recognized worldwide as one of the highest standards of training for teachers and dancers.
Recreational Levels (Level 2-5 require 2 ballet classes per week)
*Ages as of Jan. 1st in the upcoming dance season*
Tiny Dancers (3-5 yrs)
Pre-Primary (5-6 yrs)
Primary (7 yrs)
Level 1 (8 yrs)
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4A
Level 4B
Adult (18+)
**Placement in Level 2 Ballet and up is based on skill and ability. An assessment is required for dancers new to THE STUDIO.**
Competitive Levels (Required enrollment of Exam Ballet and Open Ballet)
Intermediate Ballet
Open Ballet
Pre-Pointe
Pointe
Jazz is a performance-based style that arose in the US in the mid 20th century. Jazz dance expands on African-American vernacular styles that were paired with Jazz music. Jazz is now taught with an emphasis on strength and flexibility that is developed through proper technique. It has expanded to be comprised of mostly pop and rock sounds with African rhythms. At THE STUDIO we teach the latest in commercial Jazz styles.
Recreational Levels
*Age as of Jan. 1st of the upcoming dance season*
Pre-Primary (5-6 yrs)
Primary (7 yrs)
Level 1/2 (8-9 yrs)
Level 3/4 (9-12 yrs)
Adult (18+)
Competitive Levels
For competitive level placement an audition is required. We hold public auditions each year in June but can accommodate private auditions if necessary. Please inquire with the Studio Directors for more information.
(Required enrollment in Ballet, Jumps & Turns, Stretch & Strengthen.)
Tap dance is a creation of rhythms produced by Tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. Thought to have originated in the 1700s, Tap dance evolved from African-American and Irish culture. Your feet are your instrument! Dancers are strongly encouraged to enroll in Jazz and Hip Hop styles to master the flow of Tap.
Recreational Levels
*Ages as of Jan. 1st in the upcoming dance season*
Tiny Dancers (3-5 yrs)
Pre-Primary (5-6 yrs)
Primary (7 yrs)
Competitive Levels
For competitive level placement an audition is required. We hold public auditions each year in June but can accommodate private auditions if necessary. Please enquire with the Studio Directors for more information.
(Required enrollment is determined at the Studio Director's discretion. Please contact the office if your dancer is interested in competitive Tap.)
Lyrical encapsulates a variety of dance styles including Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Acro. The purpose of Lyrical is to explore and express the lyrics of a song; it is the embodiment of words. Lyrical dancers develop a learning of stage presence, flow and emotional awareness. Lyrical can be used as a tool for therapeutic relief through music and dance. Dancers interested in Lyrical are encouraged to enroll in Ballet and Jazz to support their training.
Recreational Levels
*Age as of Jan. 1st of the upcoming dance season*
Pre-Primary (5-6 yrs)
Primary (7 yrs)
Level 1/2 (8-10 yrs)
Level 3/4 (10-12 yrs)
Competitive Levels
For competitive level placement an audition is required. We hold public auditions each year in June but can accommodate private auditions if necessary. Please inquire with the Studio Directors for more information.
(Required enrollment in Ballet, Jumps & Turns, Stretch & Strengthen.)
Modern dance is a free, expressive dance style developed in the early 20th century as a reaction to Classical Ballet. Modern dancers utilize Ballet technique without restriction to form a style based on the choreographer’s inner feelings. Modern dance strengthens improvisation, floor work, jumps and partnering through seamless movement. THE STUDIO offers Modern dance to competitive dancers only with a requirement of Ballet and Jazz.
Competitive Levels
For competitive level placement an audition is required. We hold public auditions each year in June but can accommodate private auditions if necessary. Please inquire with the Studio Directors for more information.
(Required enrollment in Ballet, Jumps & Turns, Stretch & Strengthen.)
Contemporary dance is a genre of dance performance that developed during the mid-twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the more dominant genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world, with particularly strong popularity in the US and Europe. Although originally informed by and borrowing from Classical Ballet, Modern and Jazz styles, it has come to incorporate elements from many styles of dance. Due to its technical similarities, it is often perceived to be closely related to Modern, Lyrical and other classical concert dance styles.
Recreational Levels:
Adult (18+)
Competitive Levels
For competitive level placement an audition is required. We hold public auditions each year in June but can accommodate private auditions if necessary. Please inquire with the Studio Directors for more information.
(Required enrollment in Ballet, Jumps & Turns, Stretch & Strengthen.)
Hip Hop dance is a fusion genre which incorporates several elements of street dancing and art. Taken from the streets of New York City and inspired by African movement, Hip Hop has become extremely popular in today’s world. THE STUDIO offers classes which speak to a more commercial style of Hip Hop with a Jazz funk flare. Grooving class will be mandatory for any competitive Hip Hop dancer.
Recreational Levels
*Ages as of Jan. 1 of the upcoming dance season*
Pre-Primary (5-6 yrs)
Primary (7 yrs)
Level 1/2 (8-10 yrs)
Level 3/4 (10-12 yrs)
Teen (12+ yrs)
Competitive Levels
For competitive level placement an audition is required. We hold public auditions each year in June but can accommodate private auditions if necessary. Please inquire with the Studio Directors for more information.
(Required enrollment in Grooving.)
Grooving focuses on musicality and the creative interpretation of Hip Hop music. Students will be taught each fundamental style of Hip Hop. This is a joint class comprised of all competitive levels and open to recreational Hip Hoppers looking for more opportunity to dance.
Recreational Levels
Level 1-4 Hip-Hop and Teen Hip Hop (Ages 12+) are welcome to take Grooving as an additional Hip Hop class.
Competitive Levels
For competitive level placement an audition is required. We hold public auditions each year in June but can accommodate private auditions if necessary. Please inquire with the Studio Directors for more information.
Musical Theatre is rooted in the history of Broadway dancing. A combination of dance, song and acting – Musical Theatre is a triple threat performance. Dancers learn expression of face and body, along with Jazz technique.
Recreational Levels
*Age as of Jan. 1st of the upcoming dance season*
Pre-Primary (5-6 yrs)
Primary (7 yrs)
Level 1/2 (8-9 yrs)
Level 3/4 (9-12 yrs)
Competitive Levels
For competitive level placement an audition is required. We hold public auditions each year in June but can accommodate private auditions if necessary. Please inquire with the Studio Directors for more information.
(Required enrollment in Ballet, Jumps & Turns, Stretch & Strengthen.)
Acro Dance is a unique form of movement that is similar to gymnastics. Dancers will learn to focus on strength and flexibility, as they learn to properly execute acrobatic skills such as cartwheels, bridges, splits, hand and elbow balances etc. Choreographed routines will be comprised of Acro tricks and Jazz movements. We strongly recommend that dancers enroll in Ballet and Jazz to compliment their Acro Dance training.
Recreational Levels
*Age as of Jan. 1st of the upcoming dance season*
Pre-Primary (5-6 yrs)
Primary (7 yrs)
Level 1/2 (8-9 yrs)
Level 3/4 (9-12 yrs)
Competitive Levels
Tier 1 Acro Tech - Placement based on ability and skills, not age.
Tier 2 Acro Tech - Placement based on ability and skills, not age.
Stretch & Strengthen is a mandatory class for all competitive COMPANY members. The purpose is to increase flexibility while building the muscular strength required to execute proper technique in all genres of dance. This is a joint class comprised of all competitive levels.
Recreational Levels
None
Competitive Levels
For competitive level placement an audition is required. We hold public auditions each year in June but can accommodate private auditions if necessary. Please inquire with the Studio Directors for more information.
Jumps & Turns is a mandatory class for all competitive COMPANY members. Similar to “Jazz Tech” class, Jumps & Turns focuses solely on developing power and enhancing the proper technique required to execute various jumps and turns in the genre of Jazz.
Recreational Levels
None
Competitive Levels
For competitive level placement an audition is required. We hold public auditions each year in June but can accommodate private auditions if necessary. Please inquire with the studio directors for more information.
Technique is a mix of both Jumps & Turns and Stretch & Strengthen and a mandatory class for our youngest age of competitive dancers. Students focus to develop the appropriate and correct execution of skills to build a strong Jazz foundation. Dancers can expect a full warm-up and stretch, strength building exercises, learning new combinations of steps and across-the-floor skill development. Students will gain strength, flexibility and a proper understanding of safely executing difficult dance skills.
Recreational Levels:
If your child is interested in Technique as a secondary class to their recreational combo class, please contact the office to inquire. This class would be limited to dancers ages 8+ actively enrolled in a Level 1-4 class.
Competitive Levels
For competitive level placement an audition is required. We hold public auditions each year in June but can accommodate private auditions if necessary. Please inquire with the Studio Directors for more information.
Industry Prep is an open choreography class for competitive dancers with a goal of preparing students to pick up choreo quickly and efficiently in a convention and/or audition setting. Students will learn new choreographic pieces in varying genres of dance on a regular basis with rotating teachers to encourage the well rounded development of this skill.
Recreational Levels:
None.
Competitive Levels
For competitive level placement an audition is required. We hold public auditions each year in June but can accommodate private auditions if necessary. Please inquire with the Studio Directors for more information.
Regardless of your orientation and confidence level, we are all beautiful and powerful... especially with a pair of heels on! Adult Heels is an inclusive, beginner Heels class meant to empower. This class will explore elements of Burlesque, Latin, Jazz and Hip Hop with the goal of building high self-esteem and releasing your inner fierceness! Creative, sexy and fun, this class will build strength and coordination and get you strutting your way in and out of class.
Recreational Levels:
Adult (18+)
Barre Fitness is a combination of Ballet inspired steps done using body weight, resistance bands and light hand weights. We tick all the boxes of cardio, building coordination and toning muscle all while having fun! Low impact movements paired with high repetition to exhaust the muscles is what builds the long lean muscles of dancers.
Recreational Levels:
Adult (18+)
Bring your little one with you to explore the wonders of dance and music! This class is for children 1-3 years old and their parent/guardian, and involves a basic interactive introduction to movement, music and body awareness. This class allows you to meet other families and experience a fun new activity together!
Recreational Levels:
Adult (18+) w/ Toddlers (1-3 yrs)