Class Descriptions

 

Ages 2.5-4: Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo Class; Tumble & Hip-Hop Combination 

The ballet, tap & jazz combo class will be offered to dancers who will be a minimum of 2 1/2 years of age by September 1 (dancers are divided into classes by age). The 45 minute combination class will focus on simple to intermediate dance technique in ballet/tap/jazz/, coordination, flexibility, creativity and imagination. Required class attire consists of a leotard, skirt/shorts and convertible tights; additionally, the purchase of ballet shoes, tap shoes, or jazz shoes may be required for class (all required attire should be purchased through Carolina Dance Company; please see Shoe Requirements for detailed shoe & attire information). Students enrolled in the ballet, tap & jazz class will perform in a minimum of 2 spring recital pieces (the purchase of one recital costume will be required to participate in the recital; costume price will range from $75-$95).

The Tumble & Hip-Hop Combination is a 45 minute class that meets once a week and is also offered to students ages 2..5-4. Tumbling & Hip-Hop classes will focus on flexibility, coordination, balance and strength and basic dance skills; skills will include rolls, bridges, cartwheels, skipping, galloping & chasse. All tumbling time will be spent on tumbling mats. Required attire includes a leotard, dance shorts, footless tights and bare feet for girls or gym shorts, a fitted top & bare feet for boys. Required attire should be purchased through Carolina Dance Company; please see the Shoe Requirements page for detailed information. Students enrolled in tumbling & kid-hop will participate in 2 dances in the spring recital (the purchase of one costume will be required to participate in the recital; costume price will range from $75-$95).

Ages 5-9: Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combination; Hip-Hop; Acro

The Ballet, Tap & Jazz Combination class is offered to dancers who will be a minimum of 5 years old by September 1. This combo class is initially divided by age (5, 6, 7, 8-9), and then by skill level as necessary. The 60-minute Ballet, Tap & Jazz Class will build fundamentals for tap and jazz while introducing vocabulary and technical elements of Ballet. Required class attire consists of a leotard, tights, dance skirt or dance shorts, ballet shoes, tap shoes and slip-on jazz shoes (all dance attire should be purchased through Carolina Dance Company; please see Shoe Requirements for detailed shoe and attire information).  Dancers enrolled in the Ballet, Tap & Jazz Combo Class will perform in 1 tap dance, 1 ballet dance and 1 jazz dance during the spring recital (the purchase of one costume will be required to participate in the recital; costume price will range from $75-$95).

Dancers who will be a minimum of 5 years old on September 1 are eligible to take Hip-Hop. This is a 45 minute class that will teach basic hip-hop elements. Up-beat, kid friendly music will be used during class. Class requirements include a leotard, dance shorts, convertible tights and hip-hop sneakers (required attire should be purchased through Carolina Dance Company; please see Shoe Requirements for detailed shoe and attire information). Dancers enrolled in Hip-Hop will perform in one or two routines in the spring dance recital, depending on the progression of the class (the purchase of one costume will be required to participate in the recital; costume price will range from $75-$95).

Ages 10 & Up: Ballet/Lyrical Combination, Tap/Jazz Combination; Hip-Hop; Acro

The Ballet/Lyrical Combination class is offered to dancers who will be a minimum of 10 years old by September 1. The 45-minute Ballet/Lyrical Class will continue to build a strong foundation for the technical elements of Ballet. Dancers will be shown & encouraged to use proper ballet technique throughout their class. Required class attire consists of a leotard, tights, dance skirt or dance shorts, and canvas half-sole shoes (all dance attire should be purchased through Carolina Dance Company; please see Shoe Requirements for detailed shoe and attire information).  Dancers enrolled in the Ballet/Lyrical Combination will perform in 1 ballet routine & 1 lyrical routine during the spring recital (the purchase of one costume will be required to participate in the recital; costume price will range from $75-$95).

The Tap/Jazz Combination class is offered to dancers who will be a minimum of 10 years old by September 1. The 60-minute Tap/Jazz Class will continue to build a strong foundation for the technical elements of both Tap & Jazz. Dancers will be shown & encouraged to use proper technique throughout their class. Required class attire consists of a leotard, tights, dance skirt or dance shorts, tan slip-on jazz shoes, & black split-sole tap shoes (all dance attire should be purchased through Carolina Dance Company; please see Shoe Requirements for detailed shoe and attire information).  Dancers enrolled in the Tap/Jazz Combination will perform in 1 tap routine & 1 jazz routine during the spring recital (the purchase of one costume will be required to participate in the recital; costume price will range from $75-$95).

Dancers who will be a minimum of 10 years old on September 1 are eligible to take Hip-Hop II. This is a 45 minute class that will teach basic hip-hop elements. Up-beat, kid friendly music will be used during class. Class requirements include a leotard, dance shorts, convertible tights and hip-hop sneakers (required attire should be purchased through Carolina Dance Company; please see Shoe Requirements for detailed shoe and attire information). Dancers enrolled in Hip-Hop will perform in one or two routines in the spring dance recital, depending on the progression of the class (the purchase of one costume will be required to participate in the recital; costume price will range from $75-$95).