Adult Ballroom
Instructor: Marie Pederson
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Make Friday night your night out with this Adult Ballroom class. An introduction to basic ballroom styles. Foundational movements will be taught in classic ballroom dances such as the waltz, tango, fox trot and more. No experience necessary, bring your two left feet! No partner necessary, but you can bring one for free! Same price for singles or couples. Bring your kiddos along and take advantage of our drop-in babysitting service while you dance.

Ballet I
Instructor: Carol Cullum
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This introduction to Ballet technique will emphasize basic terminology and classical technique. Ballet I will include barre and center work with a focus on alignment and basic body positions. This class is recommended for ages 8 up with less than 3 years of ballet experience.

Ballet II
Instructor: Carol Cullum
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This class will build on the foundations of Ballet I by continuing work on alignment and positioning. Dancers will also be introduced to increasing challenges as the year progresses, including petit and grand allegro, pirouettes, and adagio work. This class is recommended for ages 11 years and older or younger students with a minimum of three years of ballet training.

Ballet III
Instructor: Sarah Beth Byrum
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This class is designed for the serious ballet student who has completed sufficient training to integrate their technique in to not only barre and centre work, but complex progressions and choreography as well. Class will include petit and grand allegro and adagio. This class is recommended for teen dancers with a minimum of four years of ballet training.

Ballroom I
Instructor: Marie Pederson
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An introduction to basic ballroom styles. Foundational movements will be taught in classic ballroom dances such as the waltz, tango, fox trot and more. This class is recommended for teen dancers and no prior dance experience is required. Dancers who have taken one year of Ballroom I are encouraged to repeat this class. Advancement in to Ballroom II is by teacher permission only.

Ballroom II
Instructor: Keri Pilgrim
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This class will continue to work on classic ballroom and latin dances at a more advanced level. More advanced sequencing and partnering will be required and placement in Ballroom II is by teacher permission only. This class is recommended for teen dancers with a minimum of two years of ballroom training.

Bellydancing
Instructor: Christina
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Bellydancing is a dance that is designed for the body of any age, size or shape. It tones and exercises the body with stretching and low-impact aerobics. You will learn how to shimmy, snake your arms, undulate your torso, and work different parts of your body in isolation, all while listening to exotic and upbeat music in a safe learning environment. Have fun and get fit while you study the ancient art of Bellydancing! Bring a scarf to class to tie around your hips.

Boys Hip Hop I
Instructor: Librado Biasca
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This is a boys only class. This is a basic introduction to hip hop movement and styles for beginning level male dancers. Dance in a supportive environment with other boys who love dance as much as you do! This class is recommended for elementary school aged boys.

Boys Hip Hop II
Instructor: Librado Biasca
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This is a boys only class. This is a more advanced class to build on the foundations set in the Boys Hip Hop I. This is a class with a hip hop style for boys only and is taught with a masculine movement style. This class is recommended for middle to high school aged boys.

Boys Hip Hop III
Instructor: Librado
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This is a boys only class. Designed for teen to adult male dancers who already have prior dance experience. Work on developing a hip hop and R & B feel within a masculine movement style. This class will perform and compete as a group.

Dance Sampler I
Instructor: Sarah Beth Byrum/Marie Pederson
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The dance sampler classes explore the basics of three different idioms - ballet, jazz, and tap. Students are taught technique and skill building in all three styles, as well as choreographed dances. A strong emphasis is placed on terminology, a fundamental understanding of music and its relationship to movement, and alignment and positioning. The goal of the dance sampler classes is to build a solid foundation in dance for young dancers to build on as they continue their study. This class is recommended for ages 3-5 years.

Dance Sampler II
Instructor: Marie Pederson
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The dance sampler classes explore the basics of three different idioms - ballet, jazz, and tap. Students are taught technique and skill building in all three styles, as well as choreographed dances. A strong emphasis is placed on terminology, a fundamental understanding of music and its relationship to movement, and alignment and positioning. The goal of the dance sampler classes is to build a solid foundation in dance for young dancers to build on as they continue their study. This class is recommended for ages 5-7 years.

FORCE Team
Instructor: Sarah Beth Byrum
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The FORCE team is our highest level of team placement. Team members on FORCE should be prepared to not only dance at an advanced level, but also make dance their first priority in all aspects of their life. Dancers are expected to be motivated and dedicated to their dance study both on and off the dance floor by being exemplary models of dance training. Dancers must be confident in dance styles of jazz, hip hop, ballet, and contemporary. A minimum of three hours of training per week is required, with four or more hours of training highly recommended.

Fusion Company Class
Instructor: Sarah Beth Byrum
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This is a high level Modern/Contemporary only dance company with a primary focus on a college age group. Dancers in their Senior Year (age 17 & up) can request placement in this company. The focus is on small company work taking entertainment in to artistry. Dancers must have multiple years of dance experience, a high level of flexibility and technique, and an ability to convey a message through their dancing. The Fusion Contemporary Company will not begin until October. A placement audition is required to be a company member.

Hip Hop II
Instructor: Librado
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This class will expand on the basic hip hop styles taught in the level one class while incorporating more difficult sequencing and rhythm work. This class is recommended for teen dancers. No experience necessary.

Hip Hop III
Instructor: Sarah Foster
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Hip Hop III is designed for experienced dancers who have mastered intermediate level steps and are ready to integrate their training in to more advanced choreography and sequencing. This class is recommended for teen dancers with a minimum of four years of dance experience.

Hip Hoppin'
Instructor: Christa Linz
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This is a basic introduction to the fun and energetic styles of jazz and hip hop for our youngest dancers. More athletic style movement and a faster pace in class will keep these kids moving! This class is for ages 5-7 years.

Jazz II
Instructor: Marie Pederson
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Continuing jazz dancers will increase their movement vocabulary to include jumps, turns, extensions and more. This class is recommended for middle to high school dancers, or younger students with a minimum of two years of jazz training.

Jazz III
Instructor: Staff
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Jazz III dancers will achieve a higher level of jazz skills including advanced jumps and multiple turns. Extensions, flexibility, alignment, and balance will be emphasized in all aspects of the class. This class is recommended for teen dancers with a minimum of four years of experience.

Jazz/Hip Hop I
Instructor: Christa Linz
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Beginning Jazz students will be expected to understand basic sequencing, weight change, and beginning level turns. This will be coupled with upbeat athletic movements and isolations in a hip hop style. This class is recommended for ages 8-10 years, or older students with no prior dance experience.

Lyrical Jazz
Instructor: Marie Pederson
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Lyrical Jazz is a perfect blend between ballet and jazz styles. Dancers will learn the technique, placement, and alignment of classical ballet while dancing to more contemporary music. Lyrical jazz is expressive movement, allowing dancers to tell a story and relate to their audience through dance. This class is recommended for teen dancers or younger dancers with two or more years of dance experience.

Modern III
Instructor: Sarah Beth Byrum
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This class is recommended for dancers with prior dance training who would like to encompass Modern or Contemporary dance styles in to their repertory. Strong ballet and lyrical technique work required. A minimum of four years of dance study is recommended before taking this class.

Musical Theatre I
Instructor: Christina/ Marie Pederson
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This class is designed for the dancer who wants to expand their knowledge to include training in the area of Broadway style dance. The class will focus on the type of movement and performance skills needed for stage. Music selections will be from well known musicals and give students the opportunity to experience the "triple threat" of singing, dancing, and acting. Focus will be on the dance component of Broadway styles.

Musical Theatre II
Instructor: Marie Pederson
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This class is designed for the dancer who wants to expand their knowledge to include training in the area of Broadway style dance. The class will focus on the type of movement and performance skills needed for stage. Music selections will be from well known musicals and give students the opportunity to experience the "triple threat" of singing, dancing, and acting. Focus will be on the dance component of Broadway styles.

Pre-Ballet
Instructor: Carol Cullum
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Pre-Ballet class focuses on developing proper ballet technique and is specifically for our younger dancers. This class will be a basic introduction to ballet with an emphasis on classical terminology and technique. This class will instill a love for ballet in our young dancers in a creative, fun, and supportive environment.

PULSE Team
Instructor: Sarah Beth Byrum
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This team class is by audition or invitation only. Our Pulse team is designed for dancers to add to their dance training by increasing their performances throughout the year and dancing at a higher level of dedication and focus. Dancers should already have a solid basis in dance and have well developed technique. They should be able to quickly pick up on choreography and sequencing. Skills that should be demonstrated include clean single turns, well-placed extensions, and clean weight transfers. Dancers should show energy and enthusiasm both on and off stage and understand musicality and performance skills. If you are interested in our performance teams, please contact the studio directly.

Tap
Instructor: Marie Pederson
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Tap is a perfect compliment to any dancer's training. Develop your sense of musicality by exploring tap sequencing, rhythms, and syncopations.

Tap I
Instructor: Marie Pederson
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This class is a basic introduction to tap dance. Basic sequencing, rhythms, and syncopations will be taught at the beginning level. This class is recommended for ages 8-10 years, or older dancers with no prior tap dance experience.

Tap II
Instructor: Marie Pederson
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This class will increase upon the foundation set in Tap I by expanding the tap vocabulary to include more complicated patterning, riffs, and traveling sequences. This class is recommended for ages 11 years or older, or younger students with a minimum of two years of tap training.

Tap III
Instructor: Marie Pederson
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This class is for more advanced tappers who are confident in their mastery of beginning and intermediate level tap steps. Complicated sequencing and patterns will be integrated as well as allowing tappers the opportunity to work on improvisation. This class is recommended for teen dancers with a minimum of four years tap experience.

Teen Hip Hop
Instructor: Librado Biasca
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This class will have students showing off on the dance floor in no time with basic pops, syncopations, and other isolation work. Learn hip hop dance and incorporate a smooth R & B style. Emphasis will be put on performance skills and dance technique while giving dancers the opportunity to improvise as well. This class is recommended for teen dancers. No experience necessary.

Toddlers & Tutus
Instructor: Marie Pederson/Sarah Beth Byrum
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Grab your tutus and get ready to dance! This is the perfect introductory class to have your little one loving dance. Dancers will learn ballet and jazz movements while developing their gross and fine motor skills. Work with educated instructors who understand early childhood development. Develop a healthy body and mind at this early age that will last them a lifetime! This class will begin as a Mommy-and-Me (or Daddy and me) with interaction and assistance from parents in the class. As the year progresses, the class will transition our dancers in to being comfortable in an independent class situation.

VIBE Team
Instructor: Sarah Beth Byrum/Marie Pederson
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Our VIBE team is for continuing team members who are experienced dancers with multiple years of dance training. VIBE members should be well rounded in their study and confident in multiple areas of dance, including jazz, hip hop, ballet and contemporary. VIBE members should be prepared to make dance their first priority in scheduling and commitment and will perform extensively as well as competing during the year. A minimum of two hours of training per week is required, with three or more hours of training per week highly recommended. If you are interested in our performance teams, please contact the studio directly.