Dance Classes
Mini & Me
(18 months- 3 years)
Do you know a toddler loves to dance, wiggle, and groove? Dance, sing and grow with your little one during this 45 minute class. These sessions are meant to be an introduction to dance, incorporating creative movement and promoting body awareness and coordination. Through the use of props, games and songs, your child will be encouraged to explore their creativity with you by their side! 1 adult per child.
6 week sessions
Pre-K Program
(ages 3-5)
A perfect fit for younger childrens looking to explore the world of dance! The 45 minute class inspires creativity, teaches coordination & musicality, and introduces the fundamentals of ballet, tap and tumbling. Students will develop coordination, strength, dance technique, rhythm, and body awareness in a caring, nurturing environment. This class is a great way for children to gain self-confidence, listening and learning skills in a social setting with his/her peers!
Year – Round classes
Beginner Ballet & Tap
(ages 5-7)
A beginner level class where your student will explore the basics of ballet and tap. They will be learning the early positions of the feet and arms, as well as introductory steps during this 1 hour class. Teachers will focus on teaching rhythm, body awareness, while building confidence and growing their love of dance!
Year- Round classes
Ballet
Beginner / Advanced Beginner levels focuses on the basics of ballet including proper placement and posture; body positions, plies, tendus, battements, and port de bras. Emphasis will be placed on learning technique and terminology, as well as fostering an appreciation and enjoyment of movement.
Intermediate and Advanced levels continue the study of fundamentals, and build upon their expression, precision, and artistry. Did you know that ballet is the foundation of all other dance forms and can strongly enhance any athletic activity?
1 hour – 1.5 hour Year – Round Classes
Tap
Beginning level classes focus on learning basic rhythm patterns starting with simple combinations that include shuffles, flaps, stomps, etc.
Intermediate / Advanced levels combine these in more complex rhythm and mixed meter combinations. All levels emphasize clarity of rhythm and sound, and the development of style through the use of the whole body. Ballet class is required for those new to tap.
Half Hour classes offered Year Round
Jazz
All jazz classes will have a strong foundation in ballet with an emphasis on correct body alignment and technique. Jazz classes will focus on turns, jumps, leaps, increased flexibility, strength and an overall development of style. Ballet class is required for those new to jazz.
Half Hour Classes offered Year – Round
Lyrical
This class combines the technical elements of classical ballet with the freedom, fluidity, expressiveness and airier aspects of movement. Must have 2 years of ballet experience in order to register for lyrical classes.
Half Hour Classes offered Year – Round
Pre-Pointe
Pre-Pointe is a ballet strengthening class for dancers who are serious about advancing their ballet training. Classes focus on ankle and strength exercises for students who want to begin pointe work. Students must take technique ballet classes along with pre-pointe.
*This class is upon recommendation by the Vivian’s Dance Studio staff/directors.
Pointe
Intermediate / Advanced dancers who have completed the pre-pointe training program will transition into ballet classes wearing pointe shoes. Instruction will provide pointe dancers with technique and training to further their ballet careers.
*This program is by recommendation by the VIvian’s Dance Studio staff/ directors.
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