"The next time you look into the mirror, just look at the way the ears rest next to the head; look at the way the hairline grows; think of all the little bones in your wrist. It is a miracle. And the dance is a celebration of that miracle."
— Martha Graham , Dancer-choreographer
Classes Offered
All classes are 60 minutes, unless indicated otherwise.
ARC: ARC classes have an Attendance Requirement Contract that must be signed by students (and guardians for those under 18) at registration. These classes may also have a prerequisite, or require attendance in multiple classes to keep up technique.
Dance
- Ballet 2-3: This 45-minute class is designed for our youngest dancers, who want to express their independence without the assistance of their parent. Dancers will have fun learning ballet movements and their proper terms all while dancing to popular children's music and playing movement games. Each student will also learn valuable social skills such as, taking turns, sharing, and staying in your space bubble. Props, such as, boas, ribbons, and maracas are used to enhance the learning experience.
- Ballet [I] 4-5: The foundation of all dance styles, this hour-long class is a fantastic introductory class. Children will learn the most basic steps and vocabulary in a nurturing, fun environment, mostly following the Vaganova system, with a few alterations. Mixed into the hour is the use of creative exercises and games to encourage imaginations, performing skills, vocabulary, and step-recall.
- Ballet [I] 5-7: This is the perfect age to begin laying the foundation of all dance styles - ballet. Students in this class are capable of learning a lot of the basic vocabulary and steps (turns, leaps, positions, etc.) that will help them in future dance classes, as well as building grace and strength helping them in everyday life. This class is a great mixture of work, fun, and work disguised as fun.
- Ballet [I] 7-10: The foundation of all dance styles. Mostly following the Vaganova system, with a few alterations, technique is taught with a focus on understanding the body and how it works, coordination, musicality, strength, flexibility, etiquette, and discipline. Steps and vocabulary increase by level.
- Ballet (all levels): The foundation of all dance styles. Technique is taught under the Vaganova System, focusing on the understanding of the body, its use in the dance style, coordination, musicality, strength building, flexibility and discipline. Introduction of steps and vocabulary increases by level.
- Ballet (Int/Adv) 13+: ARC See ballet (all levels) description above.
- Barre Workout: This class is a pure technique class. Dancers will spend an hour at the Barre doing various series of ballet exercises. This class is great for anyone who wants to continue ballet for the fitness aspects or for anyone looking to improve their skills and advance their ballet level. (offered twice a week: Mondays & Saturdays)
- Pointe: ARC Taught under the Vaganova System. Focuses on ballet technique while working on strengthening ankles and feet, learning to control one's body on pointe. Class admittance based on instructor and owner approval.
- Ballet/Broadway Combo [I] 3-4: This hour-long class is a great introductory to two different styles of dance and a wonderful way to keep our youngest students’ attention for a full hour! The main focus is ballet, which is the foundation of all dance styles and movement. The secondary style, Broadway, is very energetic, fun and showy. Children will learn the most basic steps and vocabulary in a nurturing, fun environment. Mixed into the hour is the use of creative exercises and games to encourage imaginations, performing skills, vocabulary, and step-recall, making this class a highlight of each students’ week.
- Ballet/Tap Combo 4-5: This class offers foundations in two dance styles for the younger student in need of variety. Students learn basic vocabulary and steps for both ballet and tap, plus fun movement games, rhythm, musicality, routines, and class structure.
- D-TECH: Barre Workout 13+: (Dancer's Technique) If you are looking to improve your technique as a dancer, are a retired ballerina, or just want a low-impact workout this class is for you! Dancers will start at the barre doing various exercises to strengthen those awkward muscles that we only use in dance, but that give us those nice long legs. You’ll move into repetition of turns with assistance of the barre, which is great for beginners. Then eventually get into some conditioning of the core and back. Everyone works at their own pace and combinations are tailored for your specific needs. Anyone at any age can take this class and be successful at it.
- D-TECH: Leaps & Turns 9+: (Dancer's Technique) Feeling dizzy when you turn, having trouble staying up on that double/triple pirouttes, need some new exciting tricks? This is your class. Learn some key techniques that will guarantee you nail those turns. Get some essential stretches that will help the extension and height of those jetés. Also work on some innovative combinations of leaps and turns that will enhance your skill level in all styles of dance. Some more advanced steps include fouetté turns, second turns, switch leaps, reverse leaps and more. Remember it’s always good to brush up on those basics.
- D-TECH: Pro Intensive 9+: (Dancer's Technique): A 90-minute performance based class for dancers who are looking to take their training to the next level. Class focuses on intense technique and execution of turns, leaps, jumps and progressions while also working flexibility and endurance through intense stretching/toning excersises. Recommended for any dancer who is interesed in competitive dance experience and/or improving flexibility and technique. 45 minutes--stretching/toning; 45 minutes---technique based training.
- Ballroom and Latin Dance Class 7-16: A fun way to learn to partner up and learn how to dance like the stars. You will learn coordination, movement, and dancing steps (cha cha, samba, rumba, jive, swing, tango, salsa, waltz, foxtrot and more). No partner needed for these group classes.
- Ballroom and Latin Dance Class 16+: A fun way to learn to partner up and learn how to dance like the stars. You will learn coordination, movement, and dancing steps. All are great for social events or even competitions. Bring a partner or come stag, all are welcome!
- Ballet/Broadway Combo [I] 3-4: This hour-long class is a great introductory to two different styles of dance and a wonderful way to keep our youngest students’ attention for a full hour! The main focus is ballet, which is the foundation of all dance styles and movement. The secondary style, Broadway, is very energetic, fun and showy. Children will learn the most basic steps and vocabulary in a nurturing, fun environment. Mixed into the hour is the use of creative exercises and games to encourage imaginations, performing skills, vocabulary, and step-recall, making this class a highlight of each students’ week.
- Broadway Babies 3-4: (With parents) A fun 45-minute class where you can share the joy of dancing, singing and acting with your little thespian. Your child will enhance their movement, singing and imaginative abilities. Class focuses on learning, songs, simple choreography and acting out scenes from popular Broadway plays, such as Annie and The Wizard of Oz. Children will also play dress up, dance with props and use their own creativity to make up original stories.
- Broadway Jazz [I] 5-7: A fun, one hour, class that involves learning body placement, stretches, basic jazz technique, and involves individual expression. Broadway soundtracks and music are used in this class. This class also includes basic acting exercises and singing along with the movement.
- Broadway Jazz [I] 6-8: Very stylized, show-themed numbers are the concentration of this class. Children will learn the most basic dance steps and vocabulary in a nurturing, fun environment. Creative exercises are used to encourage imaginations, performing skills, vocabulary, and step-recall. Steps and vocabulary increase by level.
- Broadway Jazz [II-III] 8-12: Very stylized, show-themed numbers are the concentration of this class. Turns, leaps, core strength, flexibility, and attack and follow-through of movement are a focus in the warm-up, across-the-floor, center work, and combinations. A very heavy emphasis is placed on performance skills and the ability to pick up choreography and style. Singing and acting skills will be exercised from time to time in this class. Steps and vocabulary increase by level.
- Broadway Jazz [Int] 13+: High energy class that involves proper body placement and alignment, stretches, and jazz technique while improving flexibility, strength, and musicality. Dancers also incorporate their individual expression and develop their personal style through characterization work. Broadway soundtracks and music are used in this class. This class also includes basic acting exercises and singing along with the movement. Must also be enrolled in one ballet class per week.
- Company 9-18: ARC (By audition only: Must be enrolled in 5 weekly classes)
- 2 Ballet classes [II-III]/(Int) or higher
- Jazz [III]/(Int) or higher
- Tap
- Hip-Hop [II-III]/(Int) or higher
This group is for the dedicated dancer who displays drive and an unwavering work ethic. Continued growth in technique and performance skills and a great attitude are required. Company has a duel purpose of competing in dance competitions and community events through out the year (Junior Company = ages 9-12; Senior Company = ages 13-18).
- D-TECH: Pro Intensive 9+: (Dancer's Technique): A 90-minute performance based class for dancers who are looking to take their training to the next level. Class focuses on intense technique and execution of turns, leaps, jumps and progressions while also working flexibility and endurance through intense stretching/toning excersises. Recommended for any dancer who is interesed in competitive dance experience and/or improving flexibility and technique. 45 minutes--stretching/toning; 45 minutes---technique based training.
- Contemporary Jazz (II-III) 8-12: A mix of jazz, ballet, and modern, this one-hour class will focus on technique, correct body placement, core strength, musicality, and exploring the fusion of 3 dance styles in warm up, across the floor, center work, and combinations. Ballet requirement for contemporary- must be enrolled in one ballet class per week.
- Contemporary Jazz (Int) 13+: A mix of jazz, ballet, and modern, this one-hour class will focus on technique, correct body placement, core strength, musicality, and exploring the fusion of 3 dance styles in warm up, across the floor, center work, and combinations. Ballet requirement for contemporary- must be enrolled in one ballet class per week.
- Flamenco 7+: ARC Passionate and vibrant dance style with coordinated footwork, arm work, handwork and skirt work. Flamenco dance and music consists of several rhythms, which are taught one by one, in its entirety. Commitment and emotional vulnerability are required for this class. All levels are offered.
- Hawaiian: Basic footwork, hip and hand movements associated with Hawaiian, Tahitian, and Maori dance are covered, along with the Hawaiian and Tahitian words for the movements. In addition, students memorize Hawaiian chants (Hula Kahiko) to accompany their dances. All levels will learn the four foundation numbers (Kawika, Lili'u E, Kalakaua, and Aia La O Pele) and Hula au'ana numbers - modern hula, Tahitian O'tea (drum dances) and Tahitian Aparima (Tahitian "hand dance" similar to hula). Intermediate and advanced classes will also learn to use the Hawaiian implements: ipu, uli uli, pu'ili and kala'au.
- Half-Pint Hip-Hopâ„¢ 2-4: Yes your little one can be funky too! This high-energy class is all about learning rhythm, body awareness, spatial awareness (staying in your space bubble), and simple choreography. Your hip hopper will enhance their coordination, musicality and creative thought while dancing to children's music set to a hip hop beat.
- Hip Hop I: Fun, relaxed, and energetic learning environment to learn simple and effective hip-hop.
- Hip Hop II/III: For an experienced dancer who is looking to grow in a fun and energetic learning environment. Monday 5pm class is ARC.
- Hip Hop (open): Advanced, intricate, and diverse styles in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Hip Hop/Jazz Funk 5+: (Brianne) A combination of hip hop choreography and jazz technique, with heavy emphasis on performing choreography and transitions at 150%, hip hop "attitude", core strength, and self discipline. This class will teach basic jazz fundamentals, musicality, and reference all styles of dance. We start with the basics and move forward based on the ability of the class. Most of all...we must have fun!
- Hip Hop/Jazz Funk (Int/Adv) 13+: Consists of fresh and innovative choreography brought by two distinctive style of dancers, fused into one class. It requires energy, discipline, and complete effort, while encouraging self-confidence, growth and character development.
- Lyrical Hip Hop: A popular dance style that emphasizes linear movements and focuses on mastering musicality. It is a good way for young ballet and jazz dancers to be introduced to hip hop.
- Stepping: A form of percussive dance in which the participant's entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps. Though stepping may be performed by an individual, it is generally performed by groups of three or more, often in arrangements that resemble military formations. Stepping may also draw from elements of gymnastics, tap dance, march, or African and Caribbean dance, or include advanced stunts as a part of individual routines. Some forms of stepping include the use of props, such as canes, rhythm sticks and/or fire and blindfolds. The tradition of African American stepping is rooted within the competitive schoolyard song and dance rituals practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, beginning in the mid-1900s.
- Urban Jazz: A fusion of Hip Hop and Jazz Funk. It incorporates the hard hitting, high energy style of Hip Hop while keeping the foundation of technique and body lines from jazz. This is a high energy class for the disciplined dancer that requires all the students to try their best and have fun! You won't be disappointed!
- Poppin 8+: Work on isolations, hits, and overall style. Learn some funky poppin - one step at a time. A great skill for hip hop dancers!
- Jazz (all levels) 5+: Hip and fun, this class works a dancer's technique, lines, strength, flexibility, style and performance.
- Jazz [I] 7-9: A one-hour class that teaches the basics of jazz technique. This class focuses on proper body placement, learning musicality, stretching, fundamental movements, and gaining confidence.
- Jazz [I-II] 8-12: Hip and fun, this class works a dancer's technique and lines. Turns, leaps, core strength, flexibility, and attack and follow-through of movement are a focus in the warm-up, across the floor, center work, and combinations. Steps and vocabulary increase by level.
- Jazz [II-III] 8-12: Fun and energetic, this class assumes students already have an intermediate understanding of jazz technique and vocabulary, This class will continue to progress into more advanced technique, working on flexibility, core strength, turns, leaps, musicality, and quality of movement.
- Urban Jazz: A fusion of Hip Hop and Jazz Funk. It incorporates the hard hitting, high energy style of Hip Hop while keeping the foundation of technique and body lines from jazz. This is a high energy class for the disciplined dancer that requires all the students to try their best and have fun! You won't be disappointed!
- D-TECH: Leaps & Turns 9+: (Dancer's Technique) Feeling dizzy when you turn, having trouble staying up on that double/triple pirouttes, need some new exciting tricks? This is your class. Learn some key techniques that will guarantee you nail those turns. Get some essential stretches that will help the extension and height of those jetés. Also work on some innovative combinations of leaps and turns that will enhance your skill level in all styles of dance. Some more advanced steps include fouetté turns, second turns, switch leaps, reverse leaps and more. Remember it’s always good to brush up on those basics.
- D-TECH: Pro Intensive 9+: (Dancer's Technique): A 90-minute performance based class for dancers who are looking to take their training to the next level. Class focuses on intense technique and execution of turns, leaps, jumps and progressions while also working flexibility and endurance through intense stretching/toning excersises. Recommended for any dancer who is interesed in competitive dance experience and/or improving flexibility and technique. 45 minutes--stretching/toning; 45 minutes---technique based training.
- Lyrical: A cross between Ballet & Jazz, lyrical gives dancers the opportunity to dance with a little more freedom and style while enhancing their technique. Dancers will be able to work on their flexibility, technique and musicality. This is an amazing class to express “you”!
- Musical Sketch Comedy Show 7-18: ARC Students will write and perform their own musical sketch comedy show. Collaborative efforts of the students under the specialized guidance of several instructors create an amazing learning and performing opportunity for students. Must attend all Saturday classes, tech & dress rehearsals, and performances.
- Musical Theatre Workshop 7-18: ARC Spring 2009 production will be Schoolhouse Rock A 12-week session where students will learn full musical- theatre scenes. Students will be acting, singing and dancing! This workshop concludes with a performance.
- Ballet/Tap Combo 4-5: This class offers foundations in two dance styles for the younger student in need of variety. Students learn basic vocabulary and steps for both ballet and tap, plus fun movement games, rhythm, musicality, routines, and class structure.
- Tap [I-II] 5-7: Fast paced and energetic, this rhythmic class focuses on basic tap vocabulary and steps. Performance skills and musicality are emphasized. Steps and vocabulary increase by level.
- Tap (Int) 10-16: ARC Fast paced and energetic, this rhythmic class already has an understanding of basic and intermediate tap vocabulary and steps. More intricate rhythms and musicality are required of the student, as well as performance skills, as the class works towards more advanced technique and steps.
- Tap (Beg) Adult 18+: A fun, one-hour class that teaches the fundamentals of how to create different sounds and rhythms. This class will increase strength, stamina, and coordination. There is a focus on clarity of sound and as students' progress they will gain control and speed and will work more on syncopation.
- Tap (Beg) 13-18: A one-hour rhythmic class that will teach the fundamentals of tap technique and vocabulary. As students progress, the class will focus on clarity, control, musicality, and more complex rhythms.
- Tap (Int) Adult 16+: A one-hour rhythmic class that focuses on expanding tap vocabulary and steps. Students are required to handle more complex rhythms and musicality as the class progresses into more advanced technique.
- Tap (Adv) 13+: ARC High energy and fast paced, this class will focus on complex rhythms and steps. Musicality, clarity, performance skills, and advanced technique will be emphasized.
- Turns and Leaps 13+: (Pre-requisite: Must be enrolled in either jazz or ballet class or both in addition to this class.) Increase knowledge of ballet and jazz technique while working on pirouettes, jetes, tricks, proper body placement and alignment, and increasing flexibility.
- D-TECH: Barre Workout 13+: (Dancer's Technique) If you are looking to improve your technique as a dancer, are a retired ballerina, or just want a low-impact workout this class is for you! Dancers will start at the barre doing various exercises to strengthen those awkward muscles that we only use in dance, but that give us those nice long legs. You’ll move into repetition of turns with assistance of the barre, which is great for beginners. Then eventually get into some conditioning of the core and back. Everyone works at their own pace and combinations are tailored for your specific needs. Anyone at any age can take this class and be successful at it.
- D-TECH: Leaps & Turns 9+: (Dancer's Technique) Feeling dizzy when you turn, having trouble staying up on that double/triple pirouttes, need some new exciting tricks? This is your class. Learn some key techniques that will guarantee you nail those turns. Get some essential stretches that will help the extension and height of those jetés. Also work on some innovative combinations of leaps and turns that will enhance your skill level in all styles of dance. Some more advanced steps include fouetté turns, second turns, switch leaps, reverse leaps and more. Remember it’s always good to brush up on those basics.
- D-TECH: Pro Intensive 9+: (Dancer's Technique): A 90-minute performance based class for dancers who are looking to take their training to the next level. Class focuses on intense technique and execution of turns, leaps, jumps and progressions while also working flexibility and endurance through intense stretching/toning excersises. Recommended for any dancer who is interesed in competitive dance experience and/or improving flexibility and technique. 45 minutes--stretching/toning; 45 minutes---technique based training.
Acting
- Youth Acting/Improv 7-10: The primary focus of this class is improvisation skills that are as useful in life as in acting. Students will build confidence, learn valuable communication skills, team working abilities, accountability, and creative problem solving. The best part of improv is that it’s so much fun students don’t even realize that they’re learning. The class also touches on scene work, monologues, auditioning, and other important foundations of performing. Because of the team aspect of improv and acting, students are expected to attend class regularly and be responsible for keeping up with scripts and memorizing lines.
- Youth Acting/Improv 11-18: Students in this class will learn a strong foundation in performing with a focus on improvisation and will be expected to use that foundation to build higher performance skills and life skills. This class is primarily an improv class that also touches on scene work, monologues, creating sketches, and auditioning. Because of the team aspect of improv and acting, students are expected to attend class regularly and be responsible for keeping up with scripts and memorizing lines.
- Private Coaching:
Private coaching may be scheduled for the following:
- Audition Prep
- Monologues
- Dialects
- Prep work (Before showing up to set or rehearsal for film, television or stage)
- Cold Reading Technique
We can also help you with the following:
- Putting an audition on tape
- Filming a scene for a demo reel
- Casting a project
- Providing space for rehearsal, casting and filming
- Youth Acting 6-8: This is a great class for building confidence, teamwork, and fun. Students at this age are capable of a lot and theater games encourage imagination while focusing the students’ energy on specific goals. This class covers improvisation, pantomime, sketch, voice, and blocking. Students have so much fun they don’t realize how much they are learning.
- Musical Sketch Comedy Show 7-18: ARC Students will write and perform their own musical sketch comedy show. Collaborative efforts of the students under the specialized guidance of several instructors create an amazing learning and performing opportunity for students. Must attend all Saturday classes, tech & dress rehearsals, and performances.
- Musical Theatre Workshop 7-18: ARC Spring 2009 production will be Schoolhouse Rock A 12-week session where students will learn full musical- theatre scenes. Students will be acting, singing and dancing! This workshop concludes with a performance.
Music
- Musical Sketch Comedy Show 7-18: ARC Students will write and perform their own musical sketch comedy show. Collaborative efforts of the students under the specialized guidance of several instructors create an amazing learning and performing opportunity for students. Must attend all Saturday classes, tech & dress rehearsals, and performances.
- Musical Theatre Workshop 7-18: ARC Spring 2009 production will be Schoolhouse Rock A 12-week session where students will learn full musical- theatre scenes. Students will be acting, singing and dancing! This workshop concludes with a performance.
- Vocal Ensemble Workshop: An 8-week session where students will learn…The end of this workshop will coincide with our music recital where students will be able to display their vocal talents.
- Voice Lessons 6+: Private lessons with a classically trained recording artist whose voice has been heard on stage, film, television and commercials. Learn proper vocal technique to apply to all styles of music from musical theatre, pop, jazz, classical and more!
Fitness
- Cardio Dance: A one hour, high energy, cardiovascular workout incorporating dance, resistance training, and stretching.
- Bootcamp: Work with a personal trainer that will push your body to the limit.
- Zumba: An aerobic workout mixing body sculpting movements with dance steps derived from cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton, hip hop, mambo, rumba, flamenco, and calypso and Salsaton. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms, targeting areas such as the glutes, legs, arms, abdominals, and the heart.
- Barre Workout: This class is a pure technique class. Dancers will spend an hour at the Barre doing various series of ballet exercises. This class is great for anyone who wants to continue ballet for the fitness aspects or for anyone looking to improve their skills and advance their ballet level. (offered twice a week: Mondays & Saturdays)
- Dancer's Stretch and Tone: (Pre-requisite: Must be enrolled in either jazz or ballet or both in addition to this class.) Explore how to stretch at your full potential and how to get the most out of each stretch. This class incorporates basic to advanced stretches as well as light conditioning of the arms, legs, and abdominal muscles. Great for increasing flexibility, increasing strength, and increasing muscle tone.
- Pilates/Yoga: A combination class practicing both Pilates and yoga.
- Bootcamp: Work with a personal trainer that will push your body to the limit.
- D-TECH: Barre Workout 13+: (Dancer's Technique) If you are looking to improve your technique as a dancer, are a retired ballerina, or just want a low-impact workout this class is for you! Dancers will start at the barre doing various exercises to strengthen those awkward muscles that we only use in dance, but that give us those nice long legs. You’ll move into repetition of turns with assistance of the barre, which is great for beginners. Then eventually get into some conditioning of the core and back. Everyone works at their own pace and combinations are tailored for your specific needs. Anyone at any age can take this class and be successful at it.
- D-TECH: Pro Intensive 9+: (Dancer's Technique): A 90-minute performance based class for dancers who are looking to take their training to the next level. Class focuses on intense technique and execution of turns, leaps, jumps and progressions while also working flexibility and endurance through intense stretching/toning excersises. Recommended for any dancer who is interesed in competitive dance experience and/or improving flexibility and technique. 45 minutes--stretching/toning; 45 minutes---technique based training.
If you have any questions about classes please contact us.