Baton Twirling

Group classes ages four through adult. Classes are 30-minutes long and scheduled weekly. Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, poise and gracefulness, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. These 30-minute classes involve all aspects of baton twirling, from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive movements. Dance and tumbling moves are incorporated in these classes and students will learn a combination of dance-twirl movements and routines.

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Combination Classes

Ages 2 ½ through 5. Students will learn the fundamentals of baton twirling, jazz, dance, marching, and tumbling. The 30-minute class is geared toward keeping the students interested and "active" while learning. This class helps to promote memory and learning as well. It also gives the student and parent an idea as to which areas of study the child prefers.

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Corps

(Competitive Baton and Dance) Students will learn competitive baton and dance routines designed for competition. Students in the advanced twirling classes are also members of the corps, following the same philosophy for teamwork and discipline. Juvenile and Senior Twirling Corps meet weekly for 2 hours of baton. Other corps groups meet 1 time a week for 30-45 min baton classes and 30 minute jazz classes. Additional practices are held in the months of June and July. Corps include: Senior Corps (12+), Juvenile "A" Corps (8-12), Juvenile "B" Corps (8-12), Tiny Tot Corps (7-9), Pee Wee Corps (6-8), Micro Minnies 1, 2, 3, & 4 (4-7).

The Advanced Juvenile, Junior, and Senior Dance Corps meet 1 time per week for 1 ½ hours of dance. The Dance Corps members learn multiple dance routines throughout the year for performances and competitions. Additional practices are held in the months of June and July.

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Tumbling

Group classes ages four through adult. Classes are 30-minutes (beg/int) and 45-minutes (advanced) and meet one time per week. Tumbling classes include proper and safe warm-ups, all levels and degrees of tumbling skills, dance movements, and dance combinations.

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Ballet

These classes meet weekly for 30-minutes (Intermediate/Advanced classes meet for 45 minutes to an hour). The student will learn the fundamental of ballet and combine these dance movements in both classical and lyrical dance routines. The ballet class will teach the student total body discipline, balance, grace, movement, flexibility, and appreciation of the many different music types.

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Jazz

Classes meet weekly for 30-minutes (Intermediate/Advanced classes meet for 45 minutes to an hour). Classes are available for all levels of dancing: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and adult (classes available based on interest). Competition in jazz is available for select classes- students competing in jazz must be in a ballet class as well. Students competing in jazz must remain in summer sessions for both jazz and ballet and attend all extra rehearsals and practices as well.

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Tap

Classes meet weekly for 30-minutes (beginner/intermediate) and 45-minute (advanced) classes. Students will learn both the fundamentals and intracacies of tap, along with a good sense of rhythm and synchronization. An upbeat atmosphere is used to teach students the importance of self-confidence and a positive attitude.

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Hip Hop

Classes meet weekly for 30-minutes. Classes are available for ages 5+, including adult classes. Hip Hop is a fast-paced, high energy street dance. Students learn multiple dance combinations in an upbeat atmosphere, in which they are able to discover their own unique style.

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Modeling

Beginner and Advanced modeling classes are taught as a 6-week session for 45-minutes per class. Students learn runway and pageant modeling with emphasis on posture, posing, walking, pivots, turns, poise, and self-improvement. Students participating in two 6-week sessions will be included in the annual runway fashion show.

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Private Lessons

Private lessons are available on a limited basis in solo twirling, strutting, modeling, tumbling, tap, or dance. The instructor develops individual routines suited for each student's ability. The instructor critiques the individual's routines while developing the student's maximum potential.