Class Descriptions

Descriptions

Pre-School and Tiny Tot

Pre-school classes consist of students ages 3 and 4, and Tiny Tot classes consist of students ages 5 and 6. These introductory dance classes are structured to teach 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap. Also included in the class curriculum are creative movement, locomotor skills and rhythms. We strive to develop their creativity and love of dance, along with the appropriate basic technique and body awareness skills.

Classical Ballet

Ballet is the foundation for dance and an excellent and necessary foundation for other forms of dance. Proper technique and terms are emphasized in all classes. Barre, center floor, and across floor combinations are taught to achieve a progression of advancement for the student. Classes are taught at the appropriate age and technique levels. Classical ballet is taught to ages 3 through adult.

Contemporary Ballet

Contemporary ballet is a form of dance influenced by both classical ballet and modern dance. It takes its technique from classical ballet, although it permits a greater range of movement that may not adhere to the strict body lines set forth by ballet technique. Many of its concepts come from the ideas and innovations of 20th century modern dance, including floorwork and contemporary music.

Pointe

Pointe classes are by invitation only to advanced ballet students. Students must have very strong ballet technique and a proper level of physical strength determined by the instructor.

Tap

Tap classes are geared to teach basic steps, correct terminology and the understanding of rhythmic patterns. Barre, center floor, and across floor combinations are taught to achieve a progression of advancement for the student. Tap combinations are constructed into routines at the appropriate age and technique levels. Tap is taught to ages 3 through adult.

Jazz

Jazz classes start with warm-ups and stretching techniques at the barre and center floor. Classes consist of basic jazz movements including isolations, turns, and leaps. Barre, center floor, and across floor combinations are taught to achieve a progression of advancement for the student. Lyrical and contemporary styles of jazz are offered in older student classes. It is imperative that successful jazz dancers have a strong ballet background. Jazz is taught to ages 7 through adult.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop classes offer a wide world of funk and street dance. Technique and combinations are taught in a progressive manner. Hip Hop classes encourage creative movement and self-expression. Hip Hop is offered to ages in Level 1 through adult. Level 1 students and up must take jazz in order to add hip hop.

Adult Classes

Adult classes are currrently offered in ballet and ballroom only. These classes are conveniently offered in the evenings and are geared towards the adult who always wanted to take dance, or the college student who wants to continue taking dance classes. Classes are structured with warm-ups, technique and fun combinations. More advanced adults are welcome to try our advanced hip hop class as well.

Ballroom

If you have a special event coming up or just always wanted to learn to partner dance, this is the class for you. Ballroom classes teach couples the fox trot, waltz, swing, mambo, cha cha and country western forms of dance just to name of few. Classes are taught in 6 week sessions.

JSOD Dance Classes

JSOD offers a wide variety of dance classes. Classes are offered to ages 3 through adult. All classes are arranged according to age and ability and focus on the love of dance through discipline and fun!

JSOD offers a combination ballet and tap class for ages 3 through 10. Jazz can be added when the student turns 7 and hip hop can be added when the student turns 9.