Ballet I/Jazz I Combination Class
Instructor: Melissa Morelli

Students will learn the basics of ballet while also learning basic jazz movements as many of the steps are borrowed from ballet. This fun and stress relieving class will explore the movement differences between musical theatre, hip-hop and funk, lyrical and contemporary dance. Gain strength, flexibility, coordination, and grace while having a great time!

Ballet II
Instructor: Emily Scott

Emily Scott brings a wealth of dance training and teaching experience to this intermediate ballet class. Practice the basic elements at the barre and then apply this training to center combinations developing balance, coordination and flexibility at the same time. The instructor will use a variety of music styles to provide the students with a number of expressive interpretations of classical and contemporary ballet. Prior experience in ballet is necessary for registration in this class.

Belly Dance
Instructor; Garnett Kepler

Experience the ancient undulating qualities that this dance is famous for. You will be introduced to movements synonymous with folkloric and modern Egyptian styles, learning how to combine body isolations with traveling steps. Additional emphasis will be placed on Arab culture and customs as expressed through the dance.

Hip-Hop Ages 6-8 and Ages 9-12
Instructor: Micha Hickey

Join Micha for an introduction to hip-hop dance. Students will begin with a high-energy warm-up, move across the floor and learn a dance to their favorite pop music. Each class will get their heart rates pumping and their minds actively engaged. You won’t want to miss one minute of this exhilarating style of dance!

Hip-Hop/Urban Jazz
Instructor: Shane Marie King

Shane Marie King teaches a style of dance that began on the streets of New York and has evolved to become popular culture. A combination of R&B, Rap, and Dance music inspires this fresh and funky dance style as seen in music videos today. Students will learn a long combination, adding more choreography each week. These combinations will be created from other movement that is learned while moving across the floor and during the warm-up.

Jazz III
Instructor: Shane Marie King

This class is for the experienced dancer and will concentrate on proper form, technique and quality of movement. Jazz dancing relates to the rhythms composed with African influences. It represents the popular culture, and as the culture changes, so does the appearance of jazz dance. Prepare to move at a fast pace and to work up a sweat!

Rumba
Instructor: Bryan Grochowski

Also titled the “dance of love”, learning the Rumba is a prerequisite for good Latin dancing. You will learn the Cuban Motion essential in most Latin dances. Usually a slower ballroom dance, the Rumba will allow students to work at a comfortable pace (especially beginners). The Rumba is used by good dancers everywhere and provides interesting variety suited to a limited space. Neat, attractive, precise footwork gives you confidence in your dancing. The Rumba will sharpen your sense of rhythm, timing, and muscular control.

Salsa
Instructor: Bryan Grochowski

Salsa is the Spanish word for "sauce" denoting a "spicy" and "hot" flavor to this popular dance style. Having originated from Mambo its exciting music also reflects the fusion of an Afro-Cuban beat with enhanced jazz textures. Salsa is a casual, adaptable dance with varied texturing and a 'must learn' for anyone wanting to go out to a Latin club or travel to a Latin American destination.

Tap I
Instructor: Melissa Morelli

This class will explore the rhythms produced by your feet while learning beginning tap terminology and rhythms. We will expand upon the rhythms and syncopation as the class progresses. Jazz music in the 1920’s helped to revolutionize tap dancing, providing further rhythmic complexity to the original movement. Tap shoes are required.