DANCE CLASSES

Dance Works Studio is proud to offer classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical,  Pointe, Hip Hop, Creative Movement, Pilates, Technique, Conditioning and Contemporary Dance. Whether you are a recreational student looking for something new and exciting to try or you are looking to take your training to the next level. Dance Works Studio has a program for you.  Below is a description meant to help guide you in finding the class which is right fit for you or your child.  

Creative: 15 minute creative movement class where your child can dance around to
magical tunes and be the fairy princess she dreams to be. This is a short structured class to
introduce our youngest students into the world of dance. Most often this class is used in tandem
with our 30 minute Creative Gym program.

Pre- K Ages 3.5-4: An introduction to ballet, where the focus will be on learning positions, and basic ballet steps in a 30 minute class. This class can be scheduled in tandem with our Pre-K gymnastics program.

Ballet/Tap/Jazz 5-7 yr olds: (Note must be 6 yrs old as of June 2006) This One hour combo class is designed for the developing attention span of kindergraden and 1st grade students. Classeswill continue to build the ballet skills and vocabulary learned in Pre-K as well as provide an introduction to tap and jazz. - Meets once weekly;

Ballet:   A classical form of dance which focuses on body alignment and technique. Barre, center, floor and progressions (movement across the floor are used to develop technique. Classes are in general held for 45 minute sessions.

Tap- A rhythmic style of dane, using special shoes accent sounds and rhytms. Great for building balance and coordination.

Jazz: An energentic style of dance, which uses ballet technique combined with current styles of dance. Class is upbeat and uses both classical (broadway/musical theater) and current styles of music.

Hip Hop: A relaxed free style form of dance which uses students individaul rhythm and style as current break dance and frestyle moves.

Pointe: Advanced level ballet class which focuses on ballet technique at the barre and in the center. Dancers must have permission prior to enrolling in this class.

Pre-Company -Company are open to all dancers by reccomendation only. Please see your instructor if you
are interested in any of our intensive level classes.

Pre-Company Ages 5-7: At least one year of experience required. 3 -45 minute single discipline classses. Classes offered  Meets twice weekly. Classes offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop.

Company E- Ages 7-9  This company meets twice a week and includes a 1.5 hour tap & jazz class
and one separate 45 minute ballet class. Classes offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip Hop.

Company D- Ages 8-9:  Meets thrice weekly. Pre-requisite: 3+ years experience or
permission of instructor. 1.5 hr Tap/Jazz class and two seperate 45 minute ballet classes a week. Classes offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern and Hip Hop.

Company CII Ages 10-13: : . Class meets three times weekly. Each discipline is taught in a 45 minute or one hr
block of time. At least one ballet class is required of this level.  Classes offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern and Hip Hop.

Company CI Ages 10-14:.Pre-requisite: 5+ yrs of experience or permission of instructor. Meets
four times weekly. Each discipline is broken up into 45 min. or 1 hr classes. Two ballet classes and two technique classes are required of this level. Classes offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern and Hip Hop.

Company B Ages 11 and up. Pre-requisite: 5+ years. Meets Three/Four times
weekly. Each discipline is broken up into 45 min. or 1 hr classes. Two Ballet Classes Weekly are required of this level. Classes offered in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern and Hip Hop.

Company A 12 and up: Pre-requisite: 5+ years. Meets Three/Four times weekly. Each discipline is broken up into 45 min. or 1 hr classes. Two Ballet Classes Weekly are required of this level. Classes offered in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern and Hip Hop.

Boys Basic and Jazz- Ages 8+ All boys: Separate Ballet and Jazz classes are each 30 minutes in length. 

Adult classes in  Hip Hop, Jazz and Lyrical are open to any adult age 18 and over.

Production- - Is open to any pre-company/ company dancer.This class serves as an introduction to competition and performance dance. Participating students will also be honored by being cast in the annual recital's opening number

Beginner AcroDance-Competition Ages 7 and up: Open to Gymnasts Levels 1-3  Class includes a combination of both dance and gymnastics choreography. Focus is on transition between dance and gymnastics.

Intermediate AcroDance: Open to Gymnasts and Dancers Levels 4-5. Class includes a combination of dance and gymnastics, perfect for gymnasts who would like to try a dabble in dance before commiting to a full set of classes.

Advanced AcroDance-Competition Ages 10 and up: Open to Gymnasts Level 6 and up.
 Class includes a combination of both dance and gymnastics choreography. Focus is on transition between dance and gymnastics.

Large Group Lyrical/Tap Company classes are comprised of our Intensive Level
dancers who have completed the audition process and meet the prescribed prerequisits. In order to eligible for 2008/2009 Large Groups students must be in Company A,B or CI and take a minimum of two ballet classes weekly and a class in that particular style.

Dance Works Studio and WFG Tri County Gymnastics 50223B Highway 96 Youngsville Nc 27588 919-556-5445 wfgymdw@yahoo.com