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Pre-School- Pre Ballet and Tap warm-up stretching, Dance, music, vocal, rhythm & counting skills set to age appropriate music.  Pre Kindergarten, approximately ages  2 ½ - 4 years old.

Tiny Tot Tumbling – stretching, forward rolls, various pre level skills, poses & coordination.  Examples would be splits, cartwheel, etc.   Approximately ages 2 ½ - 4 years old.

Grammar – Kindergarten – 1^st grade.  Ballet & Tap
First introduction to barre plie releve in 1^st and 2^nd position, tendu and piques from 1^st position, etc.
Center Cecchetti technique is introduced at this level.  Feet and arm positions and basic body positions, age appropriate ballet music, basic technique introduced and stretching emphasized. 

Grammar Tap – understanding the tap shoe as a percussion instrument, understanding basic tap with age appropriate music.  ** Grammar is the transition between Pre-School and graded level classes.  We recommend usually 2 years of Grammar.  Approximately ages 5 – 7 years old

Level- is a graded system of various dance styles:
                Ballet – is Cecchetti technique of classical ballet.  Proper Barre, center and cross floor turns and leaps.
                Jazz - We teach American Jazz.  Jazz is based on ballet technique and style is influenced by music.  Our movements, steps and combinations are the classic technique; they are tasteful including music selection.
                Tap – Understanding the shoe as a percussion instrument, while part is treble and bass.  Classical tap, proper stance, dynamics, rhythm influenced by music.  The shoes have metal plates on the ball and heel creating metallic rhythmic sound.

Lyric – used to be a description of a dance discipline such as “Lyrical Ballet”  “Lyrical Jazz” or “Lyrical Tap” the music influenced the style and movement which was interpreted by the feel of music as well as the lyrics of the song selection.  In the early to mid 80’s it evolved into its own discipline.  Lyric is best described as a cross between ballet and Jazz with description arm, facial and body movement.

Acrobats – Like gymnastics but no apparatus floor work:  Instead of a sport, it is an art form.  Very similar just different in style.   Warm-up, stretching, cartwheels, backbends, walkovers, flips, back extensions, back handsprings, etc.

Hip Hop - Hip hop dancing is an ideal way to express one's creativeness. It features self impressions and the dances come from the soul. The dancing represents body movements that go with the beat and rhythm of hip hop music.

Voice Class- This class is designed to teach the basics of voice and music in general. It is perfect for the beginner and allows the student a chance to see if he/ she would like to pursue further study. This class will not only teach students proper breathing techniques and voice placement, but will give them the basic knowledge of styles and genres. It will also teach them the basics of reading music. Do not be alarmed if your student does not come home sounding like Demi Levato or Justin Beiber after a few lessons. The first few lessons will focus mainly on teaching students how to read music and basic techniques of singing.

Private Voice- This class is designed for singers who have demonstrated natural talent and a desire to move forward with an in-depth study of the voice. It is my wish that singers leave my studio well rounded and ready to step into a university setting or a career with the skills to be successful. Learning different styles and genres will be a requirement. It will be my responsibility to help the student learn how to develop characters and connect with their audience. I have seen many incredible singers who could have won a competition or a job, but have lost out to less talented singers based on their lack of connection to a character or lyrics.

Age and Voice- Why 14 to start private lessons? Well, this has a lot to do with development and vocal stability. The norm is after puberty when the voice has settled into a more stable environment. This is especially true of young males, but a young woman’s voice can be just as unstable. Before this age, a teacher is really trying to teach proper technique so bad habits don’t form and to correct any fledgling habits from taking hold as a young singer develops. Of course, there are exceptions, and I will be more than happy to evaluate your child’s readiness on a case by case basis.