Class Descriptions

Ballet

Ballet I & Ballet IA
Classes are designed to give a good foundation in proper ballet technique using more barre and center work with emphasis on promoting a good work attitude while promoting self-confidence. Ballet IA students are strongly encouraged to attend at least two ballet classes per week.

Ballet II, IIA, III, Intermediate, and Advanced
Classes are divided by ability and experience with an emphasis on barre technique, center, and performance. Vaganova I syllabus.

Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Pointe
Prerequisite: Previous ballet training and evaluation by instructor, ages ten and up
All students taking pointe are required to take a minimum of two ballet technique classes per week. Students must maintain a healthy weight.

Character
Pre-requisite: Must be level II ballet student.
The study of folk dance from various countries. A foundation for classical ballet performance where elaborated folk dancing is used.

Variation/Adage/Pas de Deux
From classical ballets offered to advanced level ballet dancers who take unlimited level ballet classes. Good, strong technique is required to participate in partnering. Must be evaluated by instructor before attending class.

Modern

Modern I, II
Prerequisite: Students should have at least 2 concurrent years of ballet.
Co-requisite: Modern I: Ballet IIA, III, or Teen Ballet
Co-requisite: Modern II: Intermediate or Advanced Ballet
Exceptions are at the instructor's discretion.
Modern dance is comprised of highly individualized movements based upon personalized, ever-changing artistic standards. It can help give a grace and poise to all movements and expand awareness and appreciation of the way the student and others move.

Tap

Tap  I, IA, II, IIA, III
Basic-advanced level classes designed to give a good foundation in proper tap technique with emphasis on “Broadway” or theatrical styles.

Intermediate & Advanced Jazz
Co-requisite: Must attend at least one ballet class per week.
Advanced level prepares dancers for competition, college, and/or professional career opportunities.

Jazz

Jazz  I, IA, II, IIA, III
Basic-advanced level classes designed to give a good foundation in proper jazz technique with emphasis on “Broadway” or theatrical styles.

Intermediate and Advanced Jazz
Co-requisite: Must attend at least one ballet class per week.
Advanced level prepares dancers for competition, college, and/or professional career opportunities.

Early Childhood

Introduction to Dance, ages 3-4, 4-5
An exploratory class combining tap and ballet or jazz preparing students for basic ballet, jazz and tap techniques. Designed to promote basic motor skills development, while teaching coordination, confidence, and music appreciation. A great first class!

Pre-Ballet, ages 5-6
An introduction to basic ballet techniques through beginning barre and center work. Foundation classes emphasizing proper posture, coordination, music awareness, and basic ballet moves.

Tap/Jazz Combo, ages 5-6
An introduction to basic tap and jazz. Foundation classes emphasizing proper posture, coordination, music awareness, and basic tap and jazz moves.

Hip-Hop

Junior Hip Hop
For ages 8 to 10 years old. Introduces jazz techniques with age-appropriate music and social dance movements.

Beginner Hip Hop
Incorporates jazz technique with contemporary social dance movement. Movements can be construed as suggestive. *Not recommended for young dancers.

Intermediate Hip Hop
Builds on previous training in jazz techniques and further incorporates contemporary social dance movement. Movements can be construed as suggestive. *Not recommended for young dancers.

Advanced Hip Hop
Furthers understanding of jazz techniques and expression of individual style with contemporary social dance movement. Movements can be construed as suggestive. *Not recommended for young dancers.

Lyrical

Junior Lyrical
Pre-requisite:
Class combines ballet and jazz.

Lyrical
Prerequisite: Ballet IIA & up
An interpretive dance that combines ballet and jazz techniques. Students will learn to emote through music and dance.

Musical Theater

Junior Musical Theater
Pre-requisite: Jazz IIA and up, at least three concurrent years of tap, jazz & ballet experience and current enrollment in at least two of the three disciplines. Exceptions are at the teacher's discretion.
Class focuses on all aspects of performance: singing, acting, and dance.

Intermediate Musical Theater
Pre-requisite:Intermediate Jazz, at least three concurrent years of tap, jazz & ballet experience and current enrollment in at least two of the three disciplines. Exceptions are at the teacher's discretion.
Class focuses on all aspects of performance: singing, acting, and dance.

Senior Musical Theater
Pre-requisite: Int/Adv Jazz, at least three concurrent years of tap, jazz & ballet experience and current enrollment in at least two of the three disciplines. Exceptions are at the teacher's discretion.
Class focuses on all aspects of performance: singing, acting, and dance.

Teen & Adult

Teen Ballet, Teen/Adult Tap, and Teen/Adult Jazz
This class is for those students who wish to begin at an older age. Emphasis is on basic technique development. It is a good class for those who wish to get in shape, have fun, and not follow a more serious course of study.

Pilates
Exercise and strenghtening classes focused on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. Teaches awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and helps strengthen the deep torso muscles. Weeky classes taught by Certified Pilates Instructor, Kristine Antis.

Adult Exercise Ballet
This class is for adults who wish to begin or begin again at an older age. Emphasis is on basic technique development. It is a good class for those who wish to get in shape or just have fun.

Adult Intermediate Ballet
This class is for adults who have completed at least two years of ballet. Class moves at a faster pace than Adult Exercise Ballet. Not for the beginner.

Celtic

Prerequisite: Must be at least six years of age.

Hard and soft shoe traditional Irish dancing. Special master classes for those interested in feisanna.

All Celtic classes are directed by Lisa Hunt and run on a separate tuition scale from Institute for Dance, Inc. For more information Click Here!

Student Teachers & Teacher's Assistants

Student Teachers
Student Teachers positions are open to all students currently enrolled in level 3 and above classes.

Teacher's Assistants
Contact the studio for more information.

Private

Private Class
Available through prearrangement with instructor. Offers the student who needs additional training or special attention to work one-on-one with the instructor. Please schedule conference time in the office to discuss arrangements. Sixty to ninety-minute classes available. Payment is made to the instructor.

Semi-Private Class
Specially scheduled class for two students who desire additional training or special attention. Good opportunity to work on student choreography with the help from the Artistic Director or Instructor.