"Our classes offer students the opportunity to achieve coordination,
poise, grace, self-confidence, and discipline of the mind and body."
DEBUT
Debut Dance Program
Designed to provide a strong foundation in dance and movement for 3-7 year olds. Our experienced staff of instructors uses educational activities and a theme-based curriculum to inspire young dancers, while incorporating a strong foundation and a desire to learn.
- Preschool Debut - A one-hour long class for our youngest 3-4 year old students. Ballet and tap fundamentals include positions, carriage, rhythm, musicality, coordination, opposites, directions, creative expressions, and showmanship. Tumbling and balance beam foster flexibility, fine, and gross motor skills.
- Debut Dance I - Builds on the fundamentals learned in Preschool dance and adds new steps. Debut Dance I students are 4-6 year old students with 1-2 years experience. Jazz is added to our curriculum, and students can choose a one-hour long class that includes two dance techniques. We recommend that dancers attend two one-hour classes per week.
- Debut Dance II - Reinforces skills learned in previous classes and adds new styles and steps. Debut Dance II students are 5-7 year old students with 2-4 years experience. Musical Theatre is added to our curriculum, and a ballet barre is introduced. Dancers are encouraged to attend two to three one-hour classes per week.
PREP
Preparatory Program
For students interested in a fun, challenging activity. Dancers are placed according to age, and may join regardless of their skill level.
- Youth Classes - One-hour classes in various dance techniques are the perfect introduction to dance for students of all ages.
- Adult Dance - Classes offered for the 'mature' student in ballet, tap, & jazz technique.
PRO
Pre-Professional Program
For students interested in disciplined technical training. These classes are defined by stricter etiquette and dress code. Dancers are expected to be enthusiastic, hard working, and able to apply correction to improve technique. Acceptance and placement is dependent upon instructor approval.
- Ballet Technique - The foundation for all dance forms. This class is required for students taking all Jazz, Lyrical, and Pointe classes. A minimum of 3-5 hours per week is required for pre-professional and competitive level dancers.
- Pointe Technique - For female dancers achieving the necessary ballet training. Admittance requires instructor permission and two ballet tech classes per week.
- Conditioning and Cardio - These classes focus on the technique of leaps and turns while building strength and endurance and are excellent for competitive or pre-professional dancers.
- Contemporary Technique - Designed for the intermediate-advanced level dancer to emphasize correct body alignment and flexibility. Dancers must have a strong ballet foundation to incorporate facial and body emotions with dance technique.
- Tricks & Acro - Tricks & Acro
- Hip Hop - Freestyle movement that incorporates pop and lock with jazz to create a unique dance form.
- Jazz Technique - Styles taught include lyrical, musical theatre, and stylized jazz. Jazz incorporates body isolations, turns and leaps.
- Lyrical Technique - Designed for the intermediate-advanced level dancer to emphasize correct body alignment and flexibility. Dancers must have a strong ballet foundation to incorporate facial and body emotions with dance technique.
- Tap Technique - Learn rhythm, style and sound through basic tap steps, time steps, combinations and rhythms.
PAC
Performing Arts Company
Dance.tech Performing Arts Company Members, known as the Power PAC, are pre-professional level Dance.tech students who choose to further their dance education with local performances and regional competitions. Audition required.
- PAC Rehearsal - Performance Arts Company rehearsals.