SCHEDULE

(ages 3-5) Designed for the young dancer interested in learning ballet, this class is the foundation for every form of dance. At this age leg muscles and bones are not fully developed for intense ballet training, therefore students learn beginning level exercises. Self-discipline, posture, strength, stamina and poise are a few of the skills taught in this class.

(ages 5 & up) Ballet is considered the foundation of artistic dance. Its meticulous attention to technical detail makes it invaluable for any serious dancer. Combining proper alignment and body placement, seamless transitions through standard arm, leg and feet placements, and astute sense of timing, it trains dancers to be clean and versatile performers.

(ages 6 & up) Using a wide range of music this form of dance involves muscle toning, stretching and rhythm exercises. Students learn various forms of movement and the terminology utilized in this form of dance.

(ages 6 & up) Tap dance is a lively art form. It has evolved from many cultures. Tap allows a dancer to express themselves through their feet and many different variations of steps and rhythms. It is a story of the feet.

(ages 7 & up) Lyrical dance is a beautiful blend of ballet, modern and jazz dance. Students learn the technique of ballet, the rhythms of jazz and the emotions of modern dance. Using diverse music selection dancers create a story or express a mood or theme of the music and its lyrics. Dancers don’t express how they are feeling with voice, but rather, facial expressions and body dynamics. You become the story through dancing.

(ages 7 & up) This is a fast moving and high energy class. It will teach you the newest movements that you see in many music videos and other professional performances.

This program is an exciting and stimulation introduction to music and dance. This program is designed to enhance motor skills, music appreciation and creativity. It is structured for the parent and child to participate and experience the class together.

(ages 3-5) This class consists of a variety of activities to develop the young child’s concentration and love of music. It is designed to teach young ones the fundamentals of dancing, including discipline, movement, rhythm, and timing. Children will be exposed to group dynamics which will mold them for performing with teams in the future.

(ages 2-3) This class is a creative movement class that incorporates learning to balance, count music and help our youngsters with their coordination. Little Elite is a fun and positive class for your child’s first dance experience.

Elite is excited to announce our official start date for tumbling. We will begin our tumbling class on Saturday, October 18th. The cost is $40.00 per month. There are no family discounts or class discounts offered for tumbling. It is a seperate fee.