Enrichment classes such as You & Me, Saturday Drop Off, and Afternoon Italian Club, offer a fun, open-level environment where children learn Italian naturally through projects, stories, music, and games. With longer sessions, kids build confidence and communication skills as they explore, play, and create at their own pace.
Age group: 6-8 years old. Children must be 6 years old by September to enroll. Jazz & Tap Level I is a dynamic and structured program designed for young dancers who are ready to build a solid technical foundation while discovering the excitement and versatility of jazz and tap dance. Through engaging, age-appropriate instruction, students develop coordination, rhythm, musicality, confidence, and performance skills in a focused and encouraging classroom environment. The curriculum introduces the fundamental vocabulary and technique of both jazz and tap. In jazz, students explore proper body alignment, flexibility, strength, locomotor movements, turns, jumps, and expressive performance. In tap, dancers develop rhythmic precision, timing, coordination, weight transfer, and clear articulation of basic tap steps while learning to “play” the music with their feet. Each class follows a progressive structure that combines technical exercises, across-the-floor progressions, rhythm studies, choreography, and creative movement. Students strengthen their listening skills, spatial awareness, memory, and classroom discipline while learning the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and respect for both their teachers and fellow dancers. Instruction emphasizes quality of movement, musical interpretation, and proper technique, helping students develop confidence while encouraging individual artistry and a genuine enjoyment of dance. Students participate in two annual stage performances , providing valuable opportunities to build stage presence, apply classroom training, and experience the excitement of performing before an audience in a professional theater setting. Jazz & Tap Level I is an excellent next step for children who are ready for a structured dance education, offering a balanced approach that combines technical excellence, creativity, and the joy of movement in a positive, school-oriented environment.
Age group: 2-4 years old. Children must be 2 years old by September to enroll. This distinguished early childhood ballet program offers a refined introduction to the art of classical dance within a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. Grounded in the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) National Training Curriculum and thoughtfully informed by the foundational principles of the Vaganova method , the curriculum cultivates musicality, coordination, balance, posture, body awareness, and expressive movement while honoring each child's natural stage of development. Through imaginative storytelling, purposeful creative movement, and carefully structured musical activities, young dancers develop concentration, spatial awareness, confidence, and the ability to follow instruction with increasing independence. Each lesson is intentionally designed to foster discipline, curiosity, and a genuine appreciation for the artistry and elegance of ballet, while supporting cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth. Instruction is led by an ABT Certified Teacher , ensuring that every child receives age-appropriate training founded on internationally recognized pedagogical standards. With meticulous attention to technical preparation and artistic development, students establish the essential foundations that will support future classical ballet training and lifelong excellence in dance. Throughout the season, select in-studio demonstration classes and informal performance opportunities may be presented, offering families the privilege of witnessing their child's artistic growth, confidence, and developing love for the classical arts in an inspiring and supportive setting.
Age group: 6-10 years old. Please note that this class is 2 hours long. Step into the exciting and elegant world of rhythmic gymnastics —where dance meets athleticism in a beautifully expressive sport. This dynamic program introduces students to the fundamentals of rhythmic movement through fun, skill-based training that builds strength, flexibility, coordination, and grace . Led by a certified and experienced rhythmic gymnastics coach , students will work with traditional apparatus such as hoops, balls, scarves, and ribbons , while developing core gymnastics skills including bridges, splits, cartwheels, jumps, and handstands . Each session incorporates: Stretching and flexibility training Muscle conditioning and strength work Creative movement and musicality exercises Apparatus technique and routine structure Students will not only build foundational skills but also begin preparation for local and regional competitions , learning performance techniques, choreography, and routine composition in a motivating and supportive environment. Perfect for beginners and young gymnasts ready to explore the artistry and discipline of rhythmic gymnastics.