DanceWorks Recreational Dance Classes

We 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. 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.

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

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.