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 9 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 by striking the floor. This style includes various techniques, from basic steps to complex combinations to create sound. Many types of music are used. Students must be 6 years old.

Ballet / Hip Hop

Ballet / Hip Hop Combo

This class combines Ballet and Hip-Hop to allow young dancers to explore movement and music. Students learn beginner ballet technique and funky hip-hop skills through creative, vibrant, and fun combinations. Tiny dancers must be 6-8 years old.

Hip Hop / Jazz

Hip Hop / Jazz Combo

This class combines Hip-Hop and Jazz. Hip-Hop is often seen in music videos and refers to street dance styles that include a wide range of styles – primarily breaking, locking, and popping. Jazz is a funkier, quicker form of dance. The body is used in many different ways. Jazz is danced to more popular music. Students must be 9 years old.

Contemporary

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 10 years old and are recommended to take ballet class or have ballet experience.

Tumble

Beginner & Intermediate

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.

Private Lessons

In a one-on-one, personalized, supportive environment, dancers can work on technical skills, learn new styles, improve their artistry, gain confidence, and much more. Private lessons are available to dancers of any age or level, with multiple styles to choose from. Dancers have the opportunity to perform a solo in the year-end recital.

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.

Adult

Adult Dance Fitness

Jam to popular songs with easy-to-follow fitness moves. No dance experience required! Our adult dance fitness class is for every level. Bring your friends and family to bust a move.

There are two sessions: (1) September to December, and (2) February to May. You must register again for the 2nd session in January. Each session is $80 and must be paid in full. There is no registration fee.