Dance Class Descriptions  in printable format [.pdf]

                   Hip Hop Dance  A high energy street/funk class that teaches the most current styles of west coast hip hop.  The class includes a thorough warm-up, strength elements, hip hop progressions, and a new combination every week.  The music is fresh, the pace is fast, and the style is hot- this is not your grandparents dance class.

                   Hip Hop Aerobics  (Begins Oct.17)This class combines aerobics and a formatted hip hop class.  Boost your heart rate, burn fat,get tone, tighten muscles, and increase energy.  This hip hop aerobic class is bursting with style and energy…you are going to sweatand have fun doing it! You’ll learn some fresh new moves that will really spice up your workout.  The class is designed for women & men.

                   Street Jazz  You'll have a great time dancing in this class!  Along with a complete warm-up and jazz technique it combines attitude, street style and easy to follow combinations.  Dancing to hot fresh music we will break down all of the steps and combine them into one dynamic routine that you can take anywhere!.

                   Modern  Our modern class introduces the fundamental principles of Modern dance and will build week to week.  Basic movement concepts such as over curve/under curve and contraction/release of the torso, articulation of the sping, modenr dance vocabulatry, musicality and rhythmn are explored.  Teachers incorporate a blend of contemporary and post-modern movement into their classes.  Students are strongly encourged to take ballet along with this class.

                   Pilates  Pilates strengthens the muscles that support the spine (the neck, shoulders, abs, hips, and thighs) to bring balance into the body.  Most body aches and pains are due to muscular imbalance.  Pilates helps to realign the spine in order to decrease tension, increase flexibility, and strengthen the body from the inside out.  Baby sitting available during our day time class.

                   Shining Starz Play Group  This 90minute class for the entire family is “One Stop Fun!!” Our trained instructor will mix a bit of structured dance & tumble time along with a time that you and your family can explore our gym with our fun equipment, including ribbons, balls, hoops, scarves, balloons and much more. If you are already involved in a play group…you are going to invite your whole group, bring your friends and take a break from your house and busy schedule!  Although the entire class is filled with fun for all…no matter what age… we will be promoting core body strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and rhythm; as well as building the basic motor-and early social – and emotional confidence skill development with infants & toddlers.  Not sure if you can make it every week?  No problem!  Punch cards are available.

                   Fine Arts Day Care  This one-of-a-kind fine arts day care explores the arts in a positive loving atmosphere.  Along with dance (ballet, tap, & jazz), tumbling, cheer & art we introduce hip-hop, musical theatre & drama (imagination station).  Don’t worry! We take time for rest & relaxation during our snack and story time.  Child attends one day a week.  Offered on Tuesday & Wednesday’s from 9am – 12 (so that you still have the option of additional pre-school programs), not to mention a “great break” for mom to shop, get her nails & hair done...or what ever she has week to week!  More information available at our front desk but sign up early!  These fill up quickly!

                   Recreational Cheer  Skills, drills and strength are stressed in this beginner cheerleading class to help develop tumbling skills and jumps utilized in all cheerleading teams   and competitive cheerleading. Our Cheer and Tumble instructors work with athletes of all skill and age levels to enhance their performance and and ability. Emphasis is placed on team building & fun! 

                   Creative Dance  This class is a pre-school favorite!  They are “free to be me”.  Imagination is the basis of this class from their warm-up to their cool down and everything in between.  Feel the music!  Through moving we learn about the space around us and each other.  Let’s go!  Children move freely with streamers, balloons, scarves & hoops to music & stories. 

                   Funky Tap  Funky tap alternates between the techniques of tap with the funk of jazz and hip-hop.  Tap dancing is the class by which an infinite number of rhythms are created with the toes and heels. This exciting class improves techniques of coordination, concentration, and movement. The class progresses in gradual steps to insure rapid improvement in all ages. The improvement includes endurance, and aerobic capabilities as well as speed.

                   Leaps, Turns, Strength & Flexibility  (LTSF) This is a class created to focus solely on technique.  The student is able to work on his/her particular weakness, as well as improving their individual strengths.  Jumps, kicks, turns, leaps, and stretching are jam packed into one exciting and energetic class.  Improvement and self esteem are immediately elevated.

                   Lyrical  Lyrical is offered to the ballet based student who wishes to enhance their style in a more expressive way. This is a beautiful form of dance that brings a contemporary & dramatic style along with amazing control. It brings a fabulous awareness of body placement and movement.

                   Ballet  Ballet is the foundation from which all dancing is built upon. By learning the fundamental techniques of this beautiful art form, any student, from young child to young adult, will have the base to perform any and all styles of dance. An added plus in strengthening posture, balance, and flexibility, is the tremendous improvement in form and discipline for all athletics in all that participate in this class.

• Jazz/Tap/Hip Hop: Solid leotard, or 1/2 top with jazz/Capri style pant.
• Shoes: Slip on or tie. Tap 1 - black patent leather, tie; Tap 2 & up - black jazz tap oxford.
• Hip Hop: Dance sneakers or tennis shoes.
• Lyrical: Solid leotard, skirt tights. Tan jazz or lyrical sandal.
• Ballet: 1-Lt Pink Leotard, 2-Lt. Blue leotard, 3-Dark Green, Master & Jr. Co. Burgundy.
• Ballet Shoes: Pink ballet shoes with strings tied in a double knot, cut approx. 2 1/2 in length and tucked insides shoe, elastic must be sewn on ballet shoes. POINTS SHOES: Need to be specially fitted.
• Tumble: Elastic shorts, capri's, tank top, or leotard. No tights. bare feet or tumble shoes.

*NOTE about Ballet: Everyone must wear tights. Hair needs to be in a bun if possible. No baggy shorts or loose fitting clothes. No two piece outfits. Leg warmers & skirts are fine.