The Studio School of Dance believes that dance provides a foundation for success in life. The skills learned in the dance classroom transfer to other areas of a student’s life. Dance classes increase the child’s well-being by improving his/her physical development and intellectual skills and by increasing self-discipline. The Studio offers a holistic approach to movement discovery, including pre-professional training and classes for those new to dance. The Studio also offers adult classes, workshops, and fitness classes for everyone to enjoy. 

STUDENTS MUST REACH THE CLASS AGE BY AUGUST 21ST.

Petite Dance Program

This program merges creativity and dance techniques as well as helps younger dancers gain the following skills: Physical: Coordination, refinement of gross and fine motor skills, understanding of space and their bodies; Social: Listening, responding, taking turns, working cooperatively, sharing with others; Cognitive: Recognizing, recalling, identifying, differentiating, and sequencing.

• Mommy + Me : (Ages: 18 months – 2 years) A classic introduction to the world of dance – the studio, the mirrors, the music, the teacher, the ballet slippers — and the movement! Children learn to follow the gentle physical lead of their teacher and to funnel their desire to dance into actual skill with some help from their parents. Posture and traditional class etiquette/comportment begin from the moment they step into class. Music played in class ranges from classical piano ballet music to symphonic and Disney.

• Creative Movement: (Ages: 2 years-3 years) Classical Ballet while being introduced to the exciting world of dance — the studio, the mirrors, the music, the teacher — and the movement! Children learn to follow the gentle physical lead of their teacher and to funnel their desire to dance into actual skill. They will learn how to engage in an activity independent of their parent and begin to refine coordination and cognitive reasoning abilities. Music played in class ranges from classical piano and symphonic to Disney and Broadway.

• Petite Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Tumbling: (Ages: 3 years-4 years) Classical Ballet, Tap Tumbling while being introduced in separate  45 min classes to the exciting world of dance – the studio, the mirrors, the music, the teacher — and the movement! An introduction to concepts designed especially to train the preschooler with an emphasis on coordination, rhythm, timing, and self-expression through basic dance techniques in a loving and nurturing atmosphere. Children will learn the structure of a class. They will learn how to wait their turn patiently, respectfully, and quietly and to take turns graciously. They will learn how to appreciate and respect each other’s efforts and how to listen and implement information effectively.

• Pre- Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Tumbling: (Ages: 4-5 years An introduction to Ballet, Jazz, Tap and/or Tumbling concepts in separate 45 min classes designed especially to train the dancer with an emphasis on coordination, rhythm, timing, and self-expression through basic dance techniques in a loving and nurturing atmosphere. Children will learn the structure of a dance class and proper classroom etiquette. They will learn how to wait their turn patiently, respectfully and quietly and to take turns graciously. They will learn how to appreciate and respect each other’s efforts and how to listen and implement information effectively

• Ballet Level I : (Ages: 6-7 years) This 1-hour class bridges a student’s transition from the Primary Program to a more structured class environment. They are introduced to an increased level of formal training consisting of the barre and center work. The posture, placement, and presence of the classical ballet will be emphasized. The practice exercises introduced at this level for alignment, flexibility, and coordination will develop a strong foundation of physical and cognitive understanding necessary for Classical Ballet training. Inspirational and classical music provide an enriching and stimulating environment. The class will serve to expand and nurture the dancers’ creative talent. Besides the fun of movement, students will learn discipline through participation in the classroom structure and mutual respect for their fellow students. Class concludes with reverence.

• Ballet II: (Ages: 7-8 years) This 1- hour class continues to bridge a student’s transition from the Primary Program to a more structured class environment. They continue an increased level of formal training consisting of the barre and center work. The posture, placement, and presence of the classical ballet will be emphasized. The practice exercises introduced at this level for alignment, flexibility, and coordination will develop a strong foundation of physical and cognitive understanding necessary for Classical Ballet training. Inspirational and classical music provide an enriching and stimulating environment. The class will serve to expand and nurture the dancers’ creative talent. Besides the fun of movement, students will learn discipline through participation in the classroom structure and mutual respect for their fellow students. Class concludes with a reverence

The Academy

Developed with the highest level of artistic excellence, our program supports dancers interested in taking multiple dance classes per week in different styles. The Academy program is centered around a strong ballet curriculum but will allow dancers to explore other genres of dance. This program offers the opportunity to tailor schedules based on their age and technical needs. Although this program offers some “flexibility” to the dancers’ schedule, a certain level of commitment will be expected for the dancer to gain something from their training. A placement class is required

Ages: 8-17 years

• Ballet Beginning – Advanced: Students will be introduced to building the strength, flexibility and control needed to execute beginning ballet technique. Each class will include barre exercises and may include some combinations in center. This class will move slowly and focus on building clean technique. Students will be introduced to the proper etiquette of the ballet class room. Technique may include, but is not limited to basic barre repertoire, battements, various turns, extensions, leaps and small jumps.

• Pointe Beginning – Advanced  

• Jazz Beginning – Advanced: Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz while reviewing basic technique fundamentals. This class is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor, and combinations. Technique may include, but is not limited to battements, various turning preparations, extensions, beginning leaps and small jumps.

• Modern Beginning – Advanced: The class teaches students the basic fundamentals of Horton technique. This class will stretch and strengthen different areas of the body and will include flat backs, lateral stretches, release swings, leg swings, and lunges. Progressions of turns and jumps are taught to emphasize musicality and dynamics.  

• Contemporary Beginning – Advanced: Contemporary is an expressive form of dance utilizing movement vocabulary from ballet, jazz, lyrical and modern techniques. Students will be exposed to a variety of movement qualities, musical rhythms, and emotional interpretations. Classes will consist of a proper warm-up, across the floor progressions, center combinations, and improvisation exercises.  

• Hip Hop Beginning – Advanced: Hip Hop is a high energy dance style, originating from funk and street dance. Class will focus on different stylized techniques, rhythm, and isolation. Hip Hop class encourages dancers to engage in freestyle to help build style and confidence.

Tumbling Program

Our tumbling is very much geared toward progressions. We break down the skills into smaller more achievable steps. We work on memorizing the basic gymnastics positions. Jumping on two feet and muscle control through balance. We only focus on the tabletop and not the bridge due to the strain on their backs at such a young age. In the beginning, we introduce backward skills making sure to lift them by their hips.

The primary class is a step up to putting those progressions together to complete the skills. We will move from skills on an incline to the floor mat. We also introduce the bridge after age 4. Running skills and backward skills on the flat floor mat. We will also use progressions if needed.

Intermediate and advanced will run through a list of skills weekly and we try to encourage them and build confidence through conditioning in strength and flexibility. We expect much more follow-through and less need for me to spot them.
Many more difficult skills require drills to help with body awareness and muscle memory.

Circus Arts Program

Classes will cover aerial technique, fundamentals, and theory, and emphasize gaining the right kind of strength and active flexibility for aerial. We will begin each class with ground conditioning and then move on to new aerial skills and phrases, with a focus on increasing our vocabulary and our understanding of the apparatus with deliberate progressions and individual feedback. Classes are offered in 6-week sessions.

Adult Dance/ Fitness Program

It’s never too late to learn dance, get back into dance or even join a fitness class. We are proud to introduce our new Adult Dance/ Fitness Program.  This live instructed program will provide our members with a variety of dance and fitness classes during the week. If you are looking to learn Ballet, Latin, Modern or Hip Hop fitness classes, we can provide that.  All of our adult classes are offered in 6-week sessions.

Art Program

The Art Program is a partnership between The Studio School of Dance and Barnitz Art. The weekly Saturday morning sessions are an ideal environment for making art. It supports kids ‘creativity, builds their self-esteem, and rewards their parents with artwork created by their children. Our course will cover a range of mediums & techniques. The lessons are broken down into 6-week sessions. Our classes will max out at 8-10 students to ensure an intimate learning environment.