A complete guide to the classes we offer...

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Combo Classes

Ages 2-6. No registration restrictions.

Movement & Music

Movement & Music is designed for children ages 2-3. Dance skills will be introduced, as well as creative movement and musicality. Through games, props and exercises, young girls and boys will experiment with rhythm and movement. This is not a mommy-and-me class, but incorporates similar practices. Space is limited & children who are potty trained are encouraged.

Length: 45 minutes

Dress Code: non constricting attire. Student needs to be able to move freely. Bare feet or ballet slippers

***This is a non recital class.

Tiny Toes

Tiny Toes combo classes are geared towards 3-4 year olds who are ready to be introduced to several different styles of dance. This gives your little one a fun start to the world of dance in a slightly more focused atmosphere. Styles of dance taught in this combination class will include ballet, tap and jazz. Side note: We also offer an 30-minute hip hop/tumbling option for our Tiny Toes.         

Length: 45 minutes

Dress Code: females: leotard, tights, skirt, spandex shorts, leggings, etc. Hair up... males: athletic shorts or pants, tanks or tees. // Shoes... females: pink or skin tone ballet slippers (black for males) and tan tap shoes (black for males) (Capezio or Bloch tan taps with elastic are recommended). For hip hop/tumble: see Hip Hop below.

***All Tiny Toes classes will have one routine for Spring Recital.

KinderStarz

Kinder Starz combo classes are geared towards dancers in preschool and Kindergarten. Similar in structure to the Tiny Toes combo class, but more advanced and structured. The combo classes explore ballet, tap and jazz. Side note: We also offer two 30-minute, non-combination classes for our KinderStarz… KinderStarz Hip Hop and KinderStarz Tumble.

Length: 60 minutes

Dress Code: For Combo classes: See Tiny Toes Dress Code // For Hip Hop and Tumble: see Hip Hop Below

***All KinderStarz combo classes and KinderStarz hip hop will have one routine for Spring Recital.


Conditional Enrollment Classes…

Dancers must meet a minimum number of classes per week to enroll.

Ballet

Ballet is the technical backbone for most forms of dance we teach at Artistry. It emphasizes the development of technique, musicality, coordination, discipline and artistry. Ballet classes are devised to break down steps and properly set up the dancer to gradually advance. Our ballet program is headed by Ballet Director, Z Payne. Mini Ballet meets once a week, but all other levels of ballet have two weekly classes. To enroll in a ballet class, dancers must be enrolled in each time the class meets. Enrollment in a ballet class is limited to dancers taking a minimum number of classes per week.

Length (hours per week): Mini: 45 min (1 class) / Junior: 1 hour and 45 min (2 classes) / Teen: 2 hours and 30 min (2 classes) / Senior: 2 hours and 45-mintues (2 classes)

Dress Code: females: pink or skin color tights, black leotard, hair in low or high, slick bun. ballet skirt optional // males: black tights/leggings, black tanks or form fitting tees. Dress code is strictly enforced. Shoes need to be pink/skin color, canvas ballet slippers with sewn elastic for females and black, canvas ballet slippers for males.

***Ballet classes will perform in Spring Recital.


Contemporary

Contemporary is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood of the music to elicit movements from the dancers. Students have a warm up focusing on core strength, flexibility, and movement of the back. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations. Elements of Modern dance are very integrated within our contemporary class. Improv techniques and choreography will be class focuses as well. Enrollment in a contemporary class is limited to dancers taking a minimum number of hours per week.

Class Length: Mini and Junior: 45 min each / Teen and Senior: 1 hour each

Dress Code: No street clothes. Self-expression encouraged. Dancers must be able to move freely. Half ballet shoes/Pirouettes (skin color) or dance socks. Dancers will also spend time barefoot.

***Contemporary classes will perform in Spring Recital.


Jazz

Jazz is an upbeat, high energy dance style that incorporates many technical tricks such as kicks, leaps and turns. Dancers will start with a warm up at center and move into across the floor combinations where jazz technique will be the focus. Students will learn to engage their core and back to create sharp movements all while staying grounded through transitions. Improv techniques, conditioning and choreography will be class focuses as well. Enrollment in a contemporary class is limited to dancers taking a minimum number of hours per week.

Class Length: 45 minutes each

Dress Code: Leggings, jazz pants, or dance shorts with tank top, leotard, or other form-fitting top. Self-expression encouraged. Dancers must be able to move freely. Hair in ponytail and/or hair up and away from the face. Half ballet shoes (skin color) (Capezio Pirouette II, canvas).

***Jazz classes will perform in Spring Recital.


Modern

Modern class will hold space for play, curiosity, and power! Dancers will start with a part structure and guided improvisation warm-up, emphasizing the senses and moving in indulgent ways. Following the warmup, the class will do phrase work in the center focusing on exploring movement pathways such as spirals, undercurves, and over curves that move in and out of the floor. After the center, dancers will practice how these concepts locomote in space through highly physical phrase work and self-exploration.

Class Length: Junior, Teen/Senior: 45 minutes each

Dress Code: Bare feet. Comfortable clothing with shoulders covered.

***Performance in recital is TBD


Pointe

Pointe is based in ballet technique, but the ballerina’s weight is supported on the fullest extension of the foot. Supporting the feet are specialized pointe shoes. While the shoe supports the dancer’s weight, being proficient in ballet technique such as posture, alignment, balance, etc. is necessary. Permission is required for this class as well as pre-pointe. Enrollment in a Pre-Pointe or Pointe class is limited to dancers taking a certain number of hours per week. Pointe classes must be taken in conjunction with a ballet class.

Class Length: Pointe schedule based on dancers enrolled. Contact the studio for more information.

Dress Code: Refer to ballet dress code. Shoes are to be properly fitted and must be approved by Artistry’s Ballet Director, Ms. Z. Please do not wear shoes until they are approved in case they need to be returned.

***Performance in recital is TBD


Technique and Turns, Leaps, Legs

Technique and Turn, Leaps, Legs are an extension of each other although both are not required. Technique will focus on strength, alignment, agility (etc) exercises to build power and awareness when executing skills. Turns, Leaps, Legs will be more application of dance tricks including pirouettes, turns in second, leaps, jumps, extensions and kicks.

Class Length: 45 minutes each

Dress Code: form fitting attire (no baggy pants, shorts or tops) and hair up. Dancers may choose a slip on jazz shoe, half ballet shoes, Foot Undeez/Paws or dance socks. Much of the class can be done barefoot as well.

***These are technique only classes and will not perform at recital.


Stretch & Flex and Heated Deep Stretch

Stretch & Flex classes are 30-minute semi-private lessons that focus on strength and conditioning for artistic athletes. Given the small size of the class, we’re able to give each dancer specific exercises to target their specific needs. Our Heated Deep Stretch class allows for time to lengthen muscles and exercise breathing techniques.

Class Length: Stretch & Flex: 30 minutes each / Heated Deep Stretch: 45 minutes

Dress Code: Dancers must be able to move freely. Form fitting attire preferred.

***This is a technique only class and will not perform at recital.


Movement Variations

An Artistry favorite! Movement Variations classes will allow students to explore a wide variety of choreographic movement through choreography, guided improv and exercises. Dancers will learn combinations from both Artistry faculty and guest artists. Some Guest Artists may require additional single class charges. Charges would be between $10 and $20 and would be communicated beforehand. Attendance to paid classes is optional. Enrollment in Movement Variations is limited to students taking 3 classes per week.

Class Length: Junior: 45 minutes, Teen and Senior: 1 hour each

Dress Code: Dancers must be able to move freely. Dress code may change depending on the style and instructor.

***This is a weekly combo class and will not perform at recital.


Open Enrollment Classes…

No enrollment restrictions.

Hip Hop

Hip hop is a combination of street dance and jazz funk. While ballet technique is not stressed, hip hop has innovative technique of its own including isometrics and dynamics. Both will be explored in this high energy class. Tricks/breakdancing will also be a focus. All movements and music featured in a hip hop class are age appropriate. Enrollment in a Hip Hop class is open to any student. 

Class Length: Tiny Toes: combined with tumble for 30 minutes / KinderStarz: 30 minutes // 1st-3rd Grade, 4th-5th grade, Middle School and High School: 45 minutes each

Dress Code: athletic wear or dancewear that allows range of motion (leggings, joggers, athletic shorts, etc). Self-expression encouraged. Comfortable tennis shoes with minimal traction. No bare feet. Ponytail and/or hair up and away from the face.

***Hip Hop classes will perform in Spring Recital. Tiny Toes recital performance TBD.


Dance Acro

Acrobatics as they relate to dance are the focus in Dance Acro classes. Skills may include chest/elbow stands, walkovers, tricks, handsprings, aerials, etc. All skills are practiced on mats and with spotters. Enrollment in an Acro Class is open to any student.

Class Length: Tiny Toes: combined with Hip Hop for 30 minutes / KinderStarz: 30 min / Elementary and Middle/High: 45 min each

Dress Code: form fitting attire, no baggy pants, shorts or tops, hair up. Bare feet.

***This is a technique only class and will not perform at recital.


Basics Classes

We offer three Basics classes, geared to teens and seniors… Contemporary Basics, Jazz Basics and Technique Basics. For general description, see genres above. Basics classes will be more repetitious with more simple exercises, really allowing the dancer to fine tune their skills OR build a more solid foundation. Basics classes are geared to both the advanced level dancer and a more recreational level dancer.

Class Length: Contemporary and Jazz Basics: 45 minutes each / Technique Basics: 1 hour

Dress Code: Dancers need to be able to move freely. Half ballet shoes (skin color) (Capezio Pirouette II, canvas). These shoes may not be required every day.

***Mini/Junior class will perform at Recital. Teen/Senior classes’ Recital participation is TBD.


Have Questions?

Contact the studio at artistrydancealliance@gmail.com!