WEE DANCE (ages 18 to 35 months)

Wee Dance is a 45 minute class that promotes bonding between children ages 18 to 35 months and their adult caregivers. This class provides an introduction into the dance studio setting in a relaxed environment, utilizing a structured yet fun and creative approach.

Wee Dance incorporates the use of music, movement, simple acrobatics, partnering activities and props to encourage the development of rhythm, coordination, balance, flexibility and spatial awareness. Age appropriate activities help build self-confidence and increase social, communication and listening skills.

One adult caregiver - mom, dad, a grandparent or nanny - is required to stay with each child for the duration of the class. Participation in the Just Dance Revue is optional.

TEENY TINY DANCERS (ages 3 to 4)

Our Teeny Tiny Dancers program is uniquely designed to teach some of our youngest dancers the basic techniques of dance through creative instructional methods.

Children ages 3 & 4 will be introduced to foundational skills in the areas of tap, ballet and tumbling while developing natural rhythm, motor skills, and music appreciation. The creative teaching methods used will encourage self-expression, confidence, and a love for dance!

TAP & BALLET (ages 5 to 8)

This is a great combination class that we strongly recommend for our 5 to 8 year-olds. This class will establish a solid foundation in both tap & ballet and prepare students to enter our tap and/or ballet program by the time they reach the age of 9.

APPRENTICE JAZZ (ages 5 to 6)

Basic skills, technique and terminology of jazz are introduced and mastered. This class will lay the foundations of strength, flexibility, balance and agility - the backbone of a strong dancer.

JUNIOR JAZZ (ages 7 to 8)

A continuation of skills, technique and terminology from Apprentice Jazz. This class will take students to the next level of strength, flexibility, balance and agility.

PRE-TEEN JAZZ (ages 9 to 10)

A continuation of skills, technique and terminology from the two previous levels. Dancers will increase flexibility, balance and agility as well as develop stronger leg and core muscles.

TEEN JAZZ (ages 11 to 13)

A continuation of skills, technique and terminology from the three previous levels. Focus is placed on mastering more advanced moves as well as the ability to learn and execute choreography at a faster pace.

SENIOR JAZZ (ages 14 and up)

A continuation of skills, technique and terminology from the four previous levels. Choreography is technical, strong and bursting with passion and energy.

TAP PROGRAM (dancers must be 9 years of age with previous tap experience to enter the tap program)

Students must know basic tap terminology and be able to execute basic tap movements at the barre as well as center floor to enter into the first course of our tap program. Student progression into the next course will be based on teacher recommendation.  

Tap I - Emphasis on musicality, clarity of tap sounds and proper technique.

Tap II - Mastery level of technical skills will escalate as well as speed.

BALLET PROGRAM (dancers must be 9 years of age with previous ballet experience to enter the ballet program)

The foundation of dance, the center and basis for every subject in dance. Without the technique and discipline learned in ballet, none of the other subjects would be possible. Ballet teaches control, stability, poise and grace - characteristics every dancer should assume.  

Ballet I - Basic principles of ballet are taught in this class. Positions of the feet, arms and head are reviewed every week. The dancer learns his or her barre routine, which is continually rehearsed to instill the above principles. Center floor and across the floor work are also part of this class. The dancer is able to take what he or she has learned at the barre and apply it to the routines without using the barre.

Ballet II - This is a continuation of the Ballet I class. Barre work is done every week with the emphasis on challenging the dancer's speed and memory. Dancers are expected to be able to perform everything learned at the barre in their center floor routines, doing so with grace and poise. This class is taught at a faster pace than the beginner class.

Beginner Pointe - The basic and fundamental techniques of ballet are reviewed with the dancer. She is taught, in depth, the theories of balance and how to use core muscles to drive dance movements. She will need to have many years of experience in previous ballet classes. Dancers are evaluated by the teacher for placement in this class.

Advanced Pointe - A continuation of beginner pointe, with the expectation that the dancer has mastered balancing and understands proper us of core muscles. Placement for this class is evaluated and decided upon by the teacher.

LYRICAL (14 and up)

This class teaches dancers to think on their feet and learn to dance from the heart. Dancers are able to interpret music and dance according to how the music makes them feel. Across the floor work is performed so the dancers can work on advanced leaps, jumps and turns. A solid foundation in ballet is required for this class.

HIP-HOP

These classes are relatively fast-paced and challenging and allow students to emphasize their creative rhythmic talents. Hip-hop encourages students to create their own style of expression to music. This style of dance is not as thoroughly structured as most dance subjects. Therefore, all students are required to have previous experience in jazz or hip-hop before enrolling in this class. Basically, hip-hop should be viewed as a supplementary class for an experienced dancer.

COMPANY

The Just Dance Company is composed of a limited number of dancers who have that competitive edge. Dancers are required to travel to two out-of-town conventions per year. These dancers are required to take a minimum of three classes per week - jazz, ballet and tap. Company members are required to attend several additional practices scheduled throughout the year. Students are chosen for Company based upon their attendance, participation, ability and personality in class. Placement is by invitation only, depending upon availability. New or transfer students will be scheduled for an audition, again, depending upon availability.