Creative Movers

Creative Movers - Baby Ballet Ages 2-3

Our Creative Movement class strikes a perfect balance between structure and creativity. In this division we begin carefully laying the earliest foundation of ballet technique, but we always compliment our class work with fun, imaginative activities that keep young dancers captivated, engaged, and utterly in love with ballet.  


Tiny Dancers

Tiny Dancers - Intro to Dance Ages 3-4

Perfect for the beginner dancer. They will learn the fundamentals of ballet and tap. Infused with creative movement for self expression for the joy of dancing.


Mini classes

Mini Ballet/Hip-Hop, Mini Lyrical/Acro, Mini Jazz/Acro and Mini Ballet/Tap Ages 5-7

This combo class prepares students to perform on a stage. Our teachers focus on developing coordination, spatial and body awareness, musicality, terminology and working with their peers diving deeper into new styles.


ACRO

Tiny Acro Ages 3-4, Mini Acro Ages 5-6, Youth Acro Ages 7-9 and Jr Acro Ages 9-11, Teen Ages 12+

The students will learn technique and terminology similar to a mat gymnastics class, flexibility and core strength exercises, and choreography. Acro is a great class for students wanting to strengthen their core, improve their balance, and learn gymnastics and cirque technique. Students can expect to learn back bends, walk overs, aerials, cartwheels, and more. Since Acro combines dance skills with gymnastics, students are recommended to take a traditional dance class in addition to Acro so they can combine their Acro skills with choreography easily.


BALLET

Youth Ballet Ages 7-9 , Jr Ballet Ages 9-11, Teen Ballet Ages 12+

This class is the foundation for all other styles of dance. This class incorporates barre work, jumps, turns, leaps, technique, across the floor combinations, and center work. This class also establishes discipline, posture, and much more.


CONTEMPORARY

Youth Contemporary Ages 7-9, Jr Contemporary Ages 10+, Teen Contemporary Ages 12+

Creative expression that includes a multitude of dance genres including jazz, lyrical, ballet and modern. Contemporary dance breaks the conventional dance style movements with fluidity, emotions, and energy. This class is perfect for the dancer who loves unique movements.


HIP-HOP

Youth Hip-Hop Ages 7-9 , Jr Hip-Hop Ages 10-12 and Teen Hip-Hop Ages 13+

Learn fun, fresh, and funky moves in Hip-Hop. This class is specifically designed for Elementary students ages 5 to 12 years old. Classes will be divided into proper age groups. Students will learn teamwork, coordination, proper dance technique and terminology. Personal dance development is our priority.



JAZZ


TAP

Youth Jazz ages 7-9, Jr Jazz ages 9-11, Teen Jazz Ages 12+

Sass, energy and style. Upbeat music, styles deriving from Broadway, ballet technique and funk.


Youth Tap Ages 7-9 and Jr/Teen Tap Ages 10+

Kids love tap! Combine coordinated footwork with rhythmic sounds using your feet to dance to fun music. (Miss Kay and Miss Albree LOVE to tap)


Lyrical

Youth Lyrical Ages 7-9, Jr Lyrical Ages 9-11, Teen Lyrical Ages 12+

Our lyrical class takes a mixture of ballet and jazz movements dancing to the lyrics and meaning of a song. Lyrical dances are expressive utilizing lifts, strength, beauty and grace during a performance.


THEATER DancE


SKills class

 

OFFSITE Classes

Youth Theater Dance ages 7-9 and Jr/Teen Theater Dance ages 10+

Dance to the tunes of Broadway and Musical Theater! Learn classic Broadway moves and learn to act while you dance.


 

Youth Skills Ages 7-9, Jr Skills 9-11, Teen Skills Ages 12+

This technique class works on all varieties of jumps, leaps and turns. Students do not perform in recital or performances. Every skill learned in this class can be applied to all styles of dance. Designed for dancers 6+.

 

Offsite Classes

Kids love dance at school. They learn fun, fresh movements while using creative expression with body coordination and teamwork.

Two performances during the season: a winter showcase and a formal annual dance recital in the spring. Both will happen offsite on a stage. Weekly classes unless school is closed.

Listen to hear why our dancers choose Kay’s Dance!