Class Descriptions | On Pointe Performing Arts Studio, LLC

Ballet

TuTu Pretty, Beautiful, & Elegant

Ballet is the basis for all dance forms. It teaches the strong foundation that is needed by all dancers. This style incorporates grace, coordination, and strength. It is danced to classical music. Students must be 3 years old.

Pointe

Intermediate & Advanced Ballet

This is an extended form of ballet. Pointe work is when a ballet dancer supports all her body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes. Students must be 12 years old and in Advanced or Intermediate Ballet. Pointe shoes must be approved by the teacher. All Pointe students must have prior approval of the teacher.

Tap

Happy Feet, Broadway, & Advanced

Tap is a form of dance that deals with rhythms of the feet. This style teaches rhythm as well as a broad vocabulary of steps and combinations. Many types of music are used. Students must be 6 years old.

Jazz

Jazz Combo

Jazz is a funkier, quicker form of dance. This style is energetic and danced to popular music. Students must be 9 years old by the start of the season.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop Combo

This style is often seen in music videos. Hip Hop refers to street dance styles that include a wide range of styles – primarily breaking, locking and popping. Students must be 6 years old.

Contemporary

Contemporary 1 & 2

Contemporary is based off Ballet and Jazz. This style of dance is inspired to express strong emotions one feels within the lyrics of a song. Various forms of music are used. Students must be 9 years old and are recommended to take ballet class or have ballet experience.

Tumble

Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced

Tumble is a style of dance that combines dance technique with acrobatic tricks and tumbling. Students will learn flexibility, tricks, strength, and muscle control. Students must be 6 years old and are recommended to take another style of dance. They will be placed in class according to their ability.

Creative Movement

TuTu Cute

TuTu Cute is an engaging class that helps your preschooler learn age-appropriate dance steps in a creative, vibrant, and fun atmosphere. This class focuses on creative movement, props, songs, and games to introduce dance technique. Tiny dancers must be 3-5 years old.

Teams

Company Dance Team

Our company dance team is an amazing opportunity for any aspiring dancer age 11-18! Dancers will develop technical dance skills while gaining experience performing on stage & at various venues, along with building confidence, strength and passion.

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