Classes
Our full year program runs September through until the end of May. We offer both a recreational program and a competitive program. We offer the following full year programs:
Preschool Combo: introducing children to dance
This program works with children ages 3 to 5 to develop their imagination, body awareness, directional awareness and use of space in a fun environment. As the children progress they are taught the basic dance movements and skills in ballet and tap through singing and dance oriented games.
This program works with children ages 3 to 5 to develop their imagination, body awareness, directional awareness and use of space in a fun environment. As the children progress they are taught the basic dance movements and skills in ballet and tap through singing and dance oriented games.
Tap – ages 4 and up
Tap is distinguished by percussive footwork that emphasizes rhythmic patterns on the floor. Students develop technical elements and rhythmic footwork through creative combinations and choreography. A.D.A.P.T. exams are offered for our competitive students.
Tap is distinguished by percussive footwork that emphasizes rhythmic patterns on the floor. Students develop technical elements and rhythmic footwork through creative combinations and choreography. A.D.A.P.T. exams are offered for our competitive students.
Jazz – ages 6 and up
Jazz is a very energetic and physical dance style. It emphasizes body lines, flexibility, fast accurate footwork and exaggeration of individual body parts. Jazz technique and style are taught through challenging combinations. A.D.A.P.T exams are offered for our competitive students.
Ballet – ages 4 and up
Our program uses the Royal Academy of Ballet syllabus which originates in England and is taught worldwide. Ballet technique is taught to work on improving alignment, strength, flexibility and musicality. R.A.D exams are offered for our competitive students.
Pre-Pointe & Pointe
Students begin by taking class on demi pointe and will be allowed to go on pointe when the teacher deems the students ready.
Jazz is a very energetic and physical dance style. It emphasizes body lines, flexibility, fast accurate footwork and exaggeration of individual body parts. Jazz technique and style are taught through challenging combinations. A.D.A.P.T exams are offered for our competitive students.
Ballet – ages 4 and up
Our program uses the Royal Academy of Ballet syllabus which originates in England and is taught worldwide. Ballet technique is taught to work on improving alignment, strength, flexibility and musicality. R.A.D exams are offered for our competitive students.
Pre-Pointe & Pointe
Students begin by taking class on demi pointe and will be allowed to go on pointe when the teacher deems the students ready.
Lyrical
An expressive movement class using a combination of ballet, jazz and modern dance forms. Emphasis is placed on musical interpretation and emotion.
An expressive movement class using a combination of ballet, jazz and modern dance forms. Emphasis is placed on musical interpretation and emotion.
Modern
This class will focus on different styles and techniques incorporating jazz and new creative ideas.
This class will focus on different styles and techniques incorporating jazz and new creative ideas.
Hip Hop
Students learn technical elements using the most current funk/hip hop combinations. Hip Hop originated in New York in the 1980’s and has evolved into the very popular dance style you see on TV commercials and music videos today.
Students learn technical elements using the most current funk/hip hop combinations. Hip Hop originated in New York in the 1980’s and has evolved into the very popular dance style you see on TV commercials and music videos today.
Musical Theatre
This program teaches a popular dance style that combines song, dance and stage/theatre performance. Drama activities are an essential element of the overall program and performers do sing in a group setting.
This program teaches a popular dance style that combines song, dance and stage/theatre performance. Drama activities are an essential element of the overall program and performers do sing in a group setting.
Stretch & Strength – classes run September -December
Highly recommended for competitive students. Focuses on improving dancers’ flexibility, strength and their understanding of jumps and turns. This in turn helps keep dancers injury free.
8 week programs offered throughout the season
We have numerous 8 week programs that we run consecutively throughout our dance season to accommodate those not wanting to commit to a full year program. Our 8 week students will not be in our final production at the end of the year and therefore do not require a costume. The following is a list of 8 week programs we currently offer at Dance Traxx Studio:
• Preschool Combo – ages 3-5 (daytime classes and Saturday morning classes available)
• Adult Ballroom
• Adult Tap
• Adult Hip Hop
Highly recommended for competitive students. Focuses on improving dancers’ flexibility, strength and their understanding of jumps and turns. This in turn helps keep dancers injury free.
8 week programs offered throughout the season
We have numerous 8 week programs that we run consecutively throughout our dance season to accommodate those not wanting to commit to a full year program. Our 8 week students will not be in our final production at the end of the year and therefore do not require a costume. The following is a list of 8 week programs we currently offer at Dance Traxx Studio:
• Preschool Combo – ages 3-5 (daytime classes and Saturday morning classes available)
• Adult Ballroom
• Adult Tap
• Adult Hip Hop
• Adult Stretch & Strength