Bloom Division

Students in the bloom division already have a strong root foundation through completing our classes in the roots division. Teacher recommendation and placement is required for the bloom division.

Beginning level technique- Level 6 (typically age 9+): At this level a more in depth study of each genre begins. Dancers at this level should already have a good understanding of ballet, tap, and jazz. The focus begins to shift from learning new steps to perfecting the way each step is executed. New more difficult steps will be learned as well at this level.

• In ballet classes posture and body alignment become the focus at this level, as well as increasing movement vocabulary.

• In jazz class the focus is on increasing flexibility, leaps, turns, and jumps.

• In tap class rhythm and learning more advanced core steps of tap dancing are focused on.

Recommendation is required to enroll in this level.

Intermediate and Advanced

Intermediate typically ages 11+ and Advanced age 14+           

Ballet:  Dancers at this level are diving deeper into their understanding of classical ballet technique as they begin preparing for pointe work. Dancers at this level should already have a good knowledge of ballet positions, vocabulary, and body positioning. The focus at this level is hip alignment, building endurance and strength, as well as increasing repertoire and technical knowledge.

Two ballet classes are recommended for this level.

Modern: Dancers at this stage of their dance education have a firm grasp on posture, while modern dance further helps dancers learn different ways of movement. This class will focus on gaining knowledge of contract and release methods of modern technique. Enrollment in ballet is required.

Tap: Dancers will continue learning and perfecting tap technique and rhythm. Dancer will be challenged with more difficult exercise and choreography.

Jazz: In this level dancers will be exposed to different styles of jazz. A good technique foundation is ideal for dancers who consider enrolling for the class. 

Enrollment in ballet is highly recommended.

Pre-Pointe, Pointe, and Variations: Permission is required for enrollment in this advanced class which is focused on specific strengthening of the body for pointe work. In addition to preparing for pointe work students will learn various classical ballet variations, thus increasing their knowledge and repertoire. Enrollment in two ballet classes is required for pointe work.

Hiphop 2 and Hiphop 3

Hiphop 2 a continuation of hiphop 1 and moves further in depth into different style of hiphop and history of the genre. In this level dancers work on hard hitting movement with a faster pace and intricate footwork. Hiphop 3 is a continuation of hiphop 2 and continues to add more advanced skills.

Completion of 2 years of hiphop 1 or recommendation is required for hiphop 2. Dancers do not need to train in other genres of dance for hiphop. Recommendation is needed for hiphop 3.