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 class serves as a bridge and introduction to dancers currently on the waitlist for Colburn’s Ballet I and II curriculum and is suitable for students ages 7-9 who are new to ballet or students looking to maintain their early training. This 60-minute class introduces students to basic ballet steps while facing the barre, age-appropriate stretching and conditioning exercises, and center work that includes jumping, traveling through space, and improving balance. All elements of class emphasize musicality and proper alignment and technique fundamentals. Students are also encouraged to explore their sense of artistry and develop their imagination through the simplest of movements. The class features live piano accompaniment. 

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.