Classes, Levels & Styles 

Little Journee’s

The class is offered to girls and boys ages 18 Months to 2 years old. Little Journee’s will help the parent and child adjust to new group activities and introduce your child to natural rhythms and first-step motor skills. Suitable games, music, and props will motivate self-discovery. In a simulated environment, your child can benefit physically and emotionally while interacting with students. The dress code is very relaxed. Dance attire or comfortable exercising clothing are both welcome. Non-skid socks or bare feet are recommended for the little ones. Socks are okay for participating adults. Adults may be required to help with lifts and light spotting at the teacher's discretion. 

The JuJu’s & JuJu Acrobatics 

The Juju’s Combo is a fun-filled introductory ballet/tap combination class. This class balances age-appropriate dance training with creative concepts which enable the students to enjoy the learning process. Motor skill development and self-confidence are also significant advantages gained from this class. The teacher will decide what style or styles this class will be performing in the year-end recital. 

Acrobatics for students ages 3-6 is a style of dance that combines classical dance techniques with precision acrobatic elements. Forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, bridges, cartwheels and round-offs, and more are set goals the students are expected to master during this curriculum. Prep for Backhand Springs and no-handed tumbling will start as the student advances their skills and is handled on a case by case basis. 

The Mini Combo Classes 

The Mini Combo Classes is a formal introduction to dance through combinations of various dance genres for girls and boys. Choice of genres includes ballet, tap, acrobatics, jazz, and hip hop. This class will enhance the dancer’s spatial and musical awareness. A gentle but more structured curriculum is presented at this level as your child becomes ready for more traditional training.

Primary Classes

Acrobatics/Tumble: 

Acrobatics for students ages 3-6 is a style of dance that combines classical dance techniques with precision acrobatic elements. Forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, bridges, cartwheels and round-offs, and more are set goals the students are expected to master during this curriculum. Prep for Backhand Springs and no-handed tumbling will start as the student advances their skills and is handled on a case by case basis. 

Acrobatics for ages 6-18 will focus mainly on acrobatic technique, with some incorporated dance techniques. Students should previously understand basic acro skills such as cartwheels, forward and backward rolls, handstands, backbends, and round-offs. Throughout the year, students will learn more complex tricks such as handstand rolls, front and back limbers, front and rear walkovers, dive rolls, and back extension rolls. Prep for Backhand Springs and no-handed tumbling will start as the student advances their skills and is handled on a case by case basis. 

Ballet:

Ballet is the basic foundation of all dance forms and is highly recommended to complement other dance classes. Proper body placement, carriage, poise, grace, and agility are included in this art form. Terminology and order learned in ballet quicken advancement in several dance genres.

Contemporary:

Contemporary dance is a fusion of jazz, modern, and ballet techniques infused with hip hop isolations and sharp movements which can be set to almost any style of music. Contemporary is characterized by its versatility and ability to unite other dance forms to create new types of movement. 

Hip Hop:

Hip Hop offers popular street styles and dance video moves put into combinations that are fun, exciting, upbeat, and entertaining. Placement, technique, and musicality are stressed in this class.

Jazz:

This genre explores traditional, classic, Broadway, and contemporary styles in a fun and energetic atmosphere. Jazz warm-up focuses on isolations, coordination, flexibility, strength, and musicality. Jazz progressions across the floor follow this. The class concludes with a jazz combination in which students learn jazz choreography further to prepare them for an entire-length jazz routine.

Lyrical:

Lyrical dance is a style that incorporates classic jazz and ballet technique. This genre focuses on expressing strong emotion and is designed to extend the dancer’s creativity. The class concentrates more on individual approach and expressiveness than the precision of the dancer’s movement. Ballet training is highly recommended.

Tap:

Students will learn to use the sound of one’s shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument. Syncopation and rhythmic tapping will be broken down with technique and terminology. A warm-up across the floor, center work, and trim combinations will be taught.

The Superheroes

🌈 This class is designed especially for dancers with special needs or who want to participate in a more freeform class and showcase their love for dance. We believe that every child, regardless of their abilities, deserves the chance to immerse themselves in the magical world of dance. 💃🕺 Open to all ages! 🌟✨🌟

🎉 In "The Super Hero's" class, we'll explore Creative Movement, Basic Tumbling, and Fun Energetic Dance Combos! Get ready to unleash your inner superpowers and groove to the beat! 🎶💥