Hippity Hop

Ages 3-6

Even our youngest dancers can express themselves and their attitude to today’s music through high energy and fun filled choreography in this new 30 minute class. Key elements will include rhythm exploration, musicality and exploring the child’s natural sense of music, movement and style. Hop into Spring with this new and exciting class! (All music and movement specifically chosen to be age appropriate.)

Broadway Babes NEW!

Ages 2.5 - 3

This 45 minute drop-off class will feature developmentally appropraite movement activities, singing exercises, and creative play, games using props, costumes, and instruments underscored by everyone's favorite show tunes! The perfect first class experience designed to help increase verbal, motor, and social skills in a fun-filled environment. This class will inspire the imagination and nurture the young love of theatre.

Combo Classes

Pre-K 1 Combo: Ages 3, Pre-K 2 Combo: Ages 4, Kinder Combo: Ages 5-6

An energetic, creative and nurturing dance experience focused on introducing both Ballet and Tap techniques to a wide range of musical styles. Key elements will include rhythm exploration, musicality and expanding on the child’s natural sense of music and movement. A perfect first dance class experience incorporating instruments, props and creative movement. All classes incorporate the Leap-n-Learn Syllabus, an early Childhood Dance and Development Curriculum.

Ballet (Level 1 - 5)

Ages 7 and up

Exploring of the art of classical ballet, students will dance a full barre and center followed by (for qualified students) a pointe barre and either center pointe work or coaching in a classical variation. This class will focus on building strength, increasing working turnout and extension, and refining the dancer's classical technique.

Jazz (Levels 1-5)

Ages 7 and up

Focuses on building both technical and performance skills. The class will begin with a warm-up, followed by center work, floor work, stretching, and progressions across the floor. Students will explore choreographic styles ranging from theatrical to contemporary.

Hip Hop

Ages 5 and up

Express yourself and your attitude to today’s music through high energy and fun-filled choreography. Discover the history and culture of hip hop through trends that shaped the form as we know it, both past and present. (All music and movements is specifically chosen to be age appropriate.)

Lyrical (Levels 3 - 5)

Ages 7 and up

Combines classical Ballet technique with Modern and Jazz dance choreographed to contemporary music with a strong emphasis on self-expression and interpreting the story of the song. Focus is on building both a technically and artistically strong dancer.

Stretch, Leaps, Turns

Combined

This course is designed for dance company members only. Students will work hard to build strength and hone their classical technique skills by focusing on these key dance principles.

Tap Levels 1 - 5

Tap Levels 1 – 5

Learn how to mix technique and rhythm with combinations across the floor. Develop speed, style, rhythmical consciousness and physical coordination. Choreographic styles from rhythm tap to the more theatrical styles will be covered.

Competitive Dance Companies*

Ages 9 and up

This is an opportunity for the more experienced dancer to put the techniques learned in class into practice. Learn a selection of well choreographed competition dances, perform in different styles and expose yourself to other performers at state, regional and national competition levels. Dedication, commitment, and teamwork are not only expected, but are the key components in any successful performing group.

*(Audition Only – see guidelines for Audition Info. Placement is made at the discretion of the Director. See F&C Company sheet detailing specific age levels, guidelines and course requirements.)

Zumba

Taught by our own Rahmael Magny, certified in Zumba since 2007, The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba® class! (taken from zumba.com)