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Dance & Baton

BALLET CLASSES

Pre-Ballet - (Ages 3-5)
  • This class enhances balance, coordination, rhythm and dance. The dancers will learn basic skills of ballet.

Ballet 1 - (Ages 6-13)
  • For beginner/intermediate ballet students, this class further develops ballet technique through barre and center work

Ballet Fundamentals - (Ages 4-8)
  • For beginner ballet dancers, this class teaches the fundamentals of ballet vocabulary, movement and alignment.

Attire: Leotard, tights, ballet shirt and ballet shoes are required.

JAZZ CLASSES

Jazz 1 - (Ages 6-13)*
  • For beginner/intermediate dancers, this is a technical jazz class which works to further develop jazz technique.

Jazz Fundamentals - (Ages 5-10)
  • An introduction to basic jazz dance technique. Dancers will learn jazz vocabulary, movement and choreography.

Baton Dance Techniques*
  • Learn dance routines to be applied to baton twirling. Must be signed up for baton class.

Attire: Please wear comfortable clothing, nothing baggy, and jazz shoes are required.

*Instructor approval recommended

BATON TWIRLER PROGRAM

Divisions
  • Heartbreakers - Beginners (Ages 5-7)
  • Sweetheart Twirlers - Intermediate (Ages 7-12)
  • YMCA Twirlers - Int/Advanced (Ages 10+)
  • Dazzler Baton Corps - Advanced (Ages 12+)

Attire: Please wear stretchy clothing and tennis shoes to class. Batons may be purchased from the instructor. Intermediate and advanced twirlers wear their hair on top of head.