ScheduleandClasses

Introduce your child to the magic of motion and music with this fun-filled class. Dancers will be introduced to dance class etiquette, vocabulary, warm-ups for beginners, essential strengthening exercises and large motor skills.

This class is an unforgettable experience for moms and their special little sweetheart(s). Dancers will get to use lassos, balls, capes, and pirate gear as move and groove to music.

Do you have a very active child? Would you like to get you child really ready for an afternoon nap? This class is perfect for dancers with LOTS OF ENERGY!!! We will run, jump, kick and wiggle to music. We will focus on “freestyling” to music as opposed to conventional “choreography”. This is a “punch card” class that allows dancers to drop in at their convenience – come in all you’d like or only once a week.

Does your child love to dance with you? Have you always wanted to learn dance, but never had the opportunity? Well now is your time!!! This class is a combo class for the student and their parent. We will learn tap and ballet the first semester, then tap and jazz the second semester. This is a great class for timid, first-time dancers who may not have the confidence to dance on their own. Parents have the option of dancing or observing. Tuition includes child and dancer.

This is an accelerated dance class meant for dancers who are attending Kinder Ballet twice a week. We will explore ballet vocabulary and etiquette while learning warm-up, center floor and across the floor routines. This class will serve as a strong foundation for learning principles of dance.

This is an excellent class for beginning students who would like a fun and whimsical approach to ballet. Dancers will be captivated by the literature of real life and fictional ballerinas we share in class. We will incorporate theatre into each of our warm-up, center floor and across-the-floor routines.

This is an accelerated dance class meant for students attending Kinder Tap/Jazz twice a week. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of balance, rhythm, carriage and self expression. We will work on refining dancers’ shuffles, cramp rolls and Tap students will learn combinations which include shuffles, f’laps, and cramp rolls

This class is designed to carefully nurture a beginning dancer. Dancers will learn principles of tap and jazz dance including balance, rhythm, left and right orientation, turning and footwork. A great way to introduce your child to the wonderful word of dance.

A great class for dancers young dancers with previous dance experience or older, first-time dancers. In jazz class dancers will learn the fundamentals of turning, kicking and footwork. In tap class will focus on variations on cramp rolls, shuffles, dixies and buffaloes.

Does your child love to sing around the house? Your child could be ready for the stage after this pre-theatre experience. Students will learn the principles of proper singing technique while learning a repertoire music classics both old and new.

Dancers will prefect turns, time steps, shuffle runs and grab-offs. Advanced tap students will learn the art of showmanship. Previous tap experience necessary. By audition only.

Don’t ever be bored again while trying to burn calories! This dance class is for women and men who would like an alternative to the traditional forms of exercise. Each dancer will get a CD that includes an hour’s worth of music you can dance to at home. Every working adult (in or out of the home) needs to experience the mood-elevating benefit of this class!!!!!!!!!!!!

This will be the hottest class of the year! Dancers will be learning the fundamentals of American Style ballroom including waltz, tango, foxtrot, cha cha and rumba.  We will be learning ballroom history and terminology as well as learning to differentiate the music that goes with each dance style.  A partner is strongly recommended but not required.

Imagine little girls in flowing skirts and dashing young men in white, button-downed shirts. The spectacular youth on Team Ballroom will learn the fundamentals of American Style ballroom and will learn group choreography to be showcased at community events and WSU athletic events throughout the year. A partner is strongly recommended but not required.

This exciting group consists of beginning and continuing dancers in first grade and above and is a prerequisite for the Showstoppers Dance Team. Dance experience is not necessary but it is strongly recommended that each dancer take a Level 1 or 2 Jazz/Tap class in conjunction with Superstars Dance Team. Team members will learn the fundamentals of group performance including self expression, precision, flexibility and agility. A great way to build strength and endurance in young dancers!

The members of Showstoppers Dance Team are a unique group of dedicated, disciplined and dynamic dancers who LOVE to work hard – and it shows! In this class dancers will learn and fine-tune their choreography for performances. Showstoppers are required to take Advanced Jazz on Tuesdays in conjunction with this choreography class.

This is a great class for college-aged dancers who want to maintain or rekindle their passion for dance. This class will focus on advanced jazz technique and contemporary hip hop. Dancers will build strength and flexibility and will have the option of performing as a dance team at WSU athletic events.

This class is a requirement for all Showstoppers Dance Team members or may be taken as an advanced jazz class for non-team members. Students will develop advanced skills in jazz technique including balance, strength, flexibility, agility and endurance while turning, leaping and kicking.