Class Information

BT Combo (Ballet/Tap)
This combination class provides basic principles in ballet & tap to children ages 3 to 7. Dancers will learn ballet positions, ballet terminology, and elementary ballet movement such as plies, tendus, bourres, and passes. Students will learn simple tap steps such as shuffles and shuffle ball change.  

BT Combo II 
Class that moves faster than a regular ballet and tap class.  This class is designed for the young dancer who learns quickly and has at least one year of experience.

Ballet
TD offers a classical ballet program to students 7 years and older. Dancers will learn ballet technique through barre and center work. Combinations will become progressively more complicated as the dancer excels.  Students who are ready for pointe work will be notified by the instructor.    

Tap 
Theater and Rhythm tap classes are offered to tappers of all ages and levels starting at 7 years old. 

Jazz
TD offers a variety of jazz styles, from Jazz Funk to the unique style of Bob Fosse.

Hip Hop
An urban dance style involving quick, sharp moves and athletic-type stunts. 

Contemporary
A combination of ballet and jazz technique.  It is more expressive in nature and relates to the freedom of the individual dancer.

Musical Theater
This class combines jazz technique and steps with classic Broadway musical scores.  An emphasis is placed on performance, dance character, and confidence on stage.  Musical styles will range from current Broadway hits to classic Bob Fosse.

Acrobatics
This class will consist of strength training exercises that flow across the matt.  Students will work up to a variety of walk-overs, flexibility moves, and tumbling passes. 

 

Dress Code  

This dress code will be strictly enforced.  If a student is not dressed appropriately, the instructor has the right to ask them to sit and observe class.

3 & 4 yr olds
Pink leotard, pink tights, petal skirt (please no tutus), pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes with elastic or Velcro closure 

5 & 6 yr olds in Combo Classes
Black leotard, pink tights, petal skirt (please no tutus), pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes with elastic or Velcro closure 

Ballet
Black leotard, pink or black tights, petal skirt, pink ballet shoes 
Boys - white t-shirt, black shorts, black ballet shoes

Contemporary
Any type of dance attire may be worn to this class.  Please have lyrical paws or foot undeez.

Jazz
Black jazz pants, with black or white fitted tank, and tan jazz shoes
Boys - black dance pants, white or black t-shirt, black jazz shoes

Tap/Jazz Combo
Black jazz pants with black or white fitted tank or black leotard, black jazz shoes, and black tap shoes.

Tap
Any type of dance attire may be worn to this class.  Tap 2, tap 3 and adult tap - black tap shoes (preferably oxford style lace-up shoes), Tap 4 - tan character style tap shoes

Hip Hop 
Baggy, loose-fitting sweat pants with tank top or t-shirt, clean tennis shoes

Musical Theater 
Leotard or tank, tights, dance shorts, Tan jazz shoes (Teens - black character shoes)
Boys - black dance pants, t-shirt, black jazz shoes

Acrobatics
Black jazz pants, with black or white fitted tank, and tan jazz shoes
Boys - black dance pants, white or black t-shirt, black jazz shoes

DanceForce Team
Black leotard or tank top, black dance shorts, tan or pink tights, tan jazz shoes, and tan foot undeez

  • Hair must be secured away from face and off the neck. 

  • No jewelry is allowed to be worn during class (stud earrings are ok). 

  • Please do not allow your dancer to wear dance shoes outside of the studio. 

  • No barefooted dancers unless the instructor/choreographer requires it.

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