Class Descriptions
Creative Movement
This class is an introduction to ballet and tap through creative movement to enhance learning. This class is perfect for a first time little one. This is a 30 minute class. Ballet and tap shoes are required along with a leotard and tights.
Pre Ballet & Tap
Pre Ballet and Tap is a 45 min. combination class divided into a half hour ballet class and a half hour tap class focusing on ballet and tap fundamentals for toddlers. This combination class for preschool age children concentrates on the development of coordination, balance and the teachings of the basic ballet and tap technique suitable for their age and ability level. Although structured, your child will enjoy the fun associated with learning. Toddler based music will be used while learning to express themselves through dance. Our studio provides a warm, safe and family-like atmosphere to ensure the happiness of you and your child.
Dress requirements: leotard, tights, ballet skirt (optional), ballet/tap shoes, and hair in bun or ponytail.
Level 1 and Level 1/2
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Tumbling, Acro, Cheer, Lyrical & Hip Hop
Level 1 and Level 1/2 offer 30 minute classes. This combination class will introduce your child to the basic technique for all dance disciplines. You may choose from this array of subjects for your child. Our studio offers a nurturing and family-like atmosphere to encourage and assist your child to reach his or her optimum ability level and enjoyment of dance.
Dress requirements: leotard, tights, ballet skirt optional, ballet, jazz and tap shoes and hair in bun or ponytail. Jazz pants may be worn for jazz portion of the class. For Hip Hop, students are to wear sweapants and flat bottomed sneakers.
Level 2
Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop, Cheer, Lyrical & Tumbling, Acro and Musical Theatre
Level 2 most often is for a student who has completed two years of level 1. Each subject/class is 30 minutes and you may pick which subjects your child wishes to take. At this second level of dance instruction, each class curriculum is enhanced with structured technique, progression work along with more combinations and routines.
Dress requirements: leotard, tights, ballet skirt optional, ballet, hip hop shoes, sneakers and tap shoes and hair in bun or ponytail. Jazz pants or sweatpants with tee or tank shirt may be worn for the hip hop portion of class.
Level 3/4
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acting, Cheer, Musical Theatre, & Tumbling/Acro
Each class is 45 minutes and you may pick which subjects your child wishes to take. This class is mainly for students with at least level one and level two experience at JPSD. In these classes your child will be taught proper technique, combinations, progressions and routines.
Dress requirements: leotard, tights, ballet skirt optional, ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop shoes (or sneakers) and hair in bun or ponytail. Jazz pants may be worn for jazz or sweatpants with tee or tank may be worn for hip hop portion of class.
Level 5
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Cheer, Musical Theatre, Acro & Contemporary Level 5 offers the above-mentioned subjects at an intermediate level. Core classes (ballet, tap and jazz) are 45 minutes where add on subjects are 30 minutes. All classes are tailored to fit the needs of each dancer's ability level. The classes will focus on technique, progressions and combinations suited at this level of training.
Dress requirements: leotard, tights, ballet skirt (optional), ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and hip hop shoes (or sneakers) and hair in bun or ponytail. Leggings may be worn for jazz classes, and sweatpants with tee or tank and sweatpants may be worn for hip hop portion of class.
Level 6/7/8 and 9 & competitive levels (intermediate to advanced)
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Pointe & Pre Pointe, Acting, Musical Theatre, Acro
All subjects offered above will be taught at an intermediate to advanced pace being 60 minutes per subject, with exception to an 80 minute ballet class.
Dress requirements: All ballet students are required to wear black leotards (ballet skirt or boy shorts are optional) and ballet pink tights. Pink Ballet shoes are required. For all other subjects please refer to our descriptions above.
Adult level (ages 18+) Jazz, Tap and Ballet
All levels of ability are welcome to take ballet, tap and jazz