Electives

This class establishes a strong dance foundation for young male students and parallels the course of the Ballet 1 curriculum, but in an encouraging boys-only environment. Boys’ Dance meets once a week as a stand alone elective course, or as part of the Ballet I curriculum.

This technique course explores the core elements of Hip Hop dance practice. Students will learn the internalization of the groove and how it’s integrated within Hip Hop dance vocabulary from old school party dances to social media trends. 

This technique course explores the core elements of Hip Hop dance practice. Students will learn the internalization of the groove through bounces, rocks, waves and rolls, and how they’re integrated within Hip Hop dance vocabulary – from old school party dances to social media trends. 

This class is designed for young students who want to deepen their dance skills for Musical Theatre, Ballet, Modern and Tap dance. Luigi, Horton and ballet techniques are used to provide strength and develop strong alignment and versatility of movement. Each week a set warm up leads to across the floor and combination. This class meets once weekly. 

This once weekly class is designed to give dancers who want to deepen their tap study or increase their versatility in dance. It is essential for serious Musical Theatre students who need tap training to be competitive and gives those who love to tap a weekly class. Basic Technique, terminology and music skills are practiced weekly. All levels are welcome in this class. 

Dancers enrolled in Ballet VI have the option of adding on to their training with this elective course, Ballet VI: Pointe. Dancers are encouraged to show up early and take the Ballet V technique class from 4-5:30pm.