Class Descriptions
Combo = tap, ballet and creative movement. The ideal way to start your youngest ELITE dancer! And YES! At ELITE the 2 year olds do start learning REAL dance steps. Starting at "pre 2" years
Prep = tap, ballet and jazz (20mins of each style). A class that prepares your dancer for more intense dancing by focusing on 3 of the basics of dance
Ballet = the foundation of dance...classical ballet offers your dancer longevity, strength, poise, flexibility and a technical base that will assure them a future in dance. Recommended for ALL dancers; recreational or professional
Pointe = An extension of ballet, dancing "en pointe" is every girls dream. Dancers are invited to join this class based on technical background, ballet knowledge and ability
*PrePointe = The class that will intensify the training needed to receive pointe shoes. Strengthening ankles, feet, calves and core. Working in the studio with dancers already "en pointe" gives our youth the perfect setting to study and focus on what it will take to dance "en pointe"
Jazz = jazz technique, stretching, strengthening, progressions and jazz choreography all rolled into an hour class
Tap = classes consist of warm-up, progressions and combinations. Learn to make music with your feet
*Contemporary/Lyrical = a compilation of dance including modern, classical ballet and lyrical. A fusion of movement and technique. Warm-up to combo this class takes the dancer through an exciting emotional journey in dance
*Jumps & Turns = take this class to work on exactly that! Become the most competitive dancer by focusing on unlimited turning and the tricks of jumping that will wow every crowd
Hip Hop = turn your dance hour into a party learning the newest moves, styles and attitudes. A great work out for any age
*Stretch = an intensive 30 minutes of lengthening muscles, breathing techniques and gaining flexibility. Perfect for all ages and ability levels, recommended for dancers who participate in all styles of dance
ALL ELITE classes are invited to perform in two outstanding studio performances a year!
*denotes non performing classes