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Class Descriptions & Attire
PRIMARY BALLET
Ballet is the foundation to many dance styles. It focuses on proper technique, body alignment, positions, and terminology. The dancer will gain strength, body awareness and grace.
ATTIRE/SHOES/HAIR
Girls:
- Pink sleeveless leotard (pink skirt optional)
- Pink/skin tone tights
- Pink or skin tone so dance ballet slipper
- Hair in low or high bun
Boys:
- Black fitted shorts
- White or black fitted t-shirt
- Black So Danca Stretch Ballet Shoe
PETITE COMBO BALLET/JAZZ/TAP
BALLET: Ballet is the foundation to many dance styles. It focuses on proper technique, body alignment, positions, and terminology. The dancer will gain strength, body awareness and grace.
JAZZ: This upbeat class teaches students the fundamentals of jazz technique. Focusing on kicks, turns, jumps, flexibility and different dance combinations. This class focuses on centre work and across the floor training.
TAP: Focusing on footwork, rhythm and coordination. This is a very energetic class that also helps to improve musicality. Executing expression through the sounds of our feet.
ATTIRE/SHOES/HAIR
Girls:
- Black sleeveless leotard Optional: Black skirt for ballet, black dance shorts for tap/jazz
- Tan tights
- Pink/skin tone so dance ballet slipper
- Beige mary jane tap shoe
- Beige jazz shoe
- Hair in high or low bun
Boys:
- Black fitted shorts
- Fitted white or black t-shirt
- Black so danca ballet shoe
- Black lace-up tap shoe
- Black jazz shoe
PETITE JAZZ AND/OR TAP
JAZZ: This upbeat class teaches students the fundamentals of jazz technique. Focusing on kicks, turns, jumps, flexibility and different dance combinations. This class focuses on centre work and across the floor training.
TAP: Focusing on footwork, rhythm and coordination. This is a very energetic class that also helps to improve musicality. Executing expression through the sounds of our feet.
ATTIRE/SHOES/HAIR
- Black sleeveless leotard Optional: Black black dance shorts for tap/jazz
- Tan tights
- Beige mary jane tap shoe
- Beige jazz shoe
- Hair in high or low bun
Boys:
- Black fitted shorts
- Fitted white or black t-shirt
- Black lace-up tap shoe
- Black jazz shoe
PETITE ACRO
Elements of gymnastics are used in conjunction with jazz or lyrical dance styles. Students will be focusing on flexibility, control and execution of different tricks, balancing positions, and tumbling.
ATTIRE/SHOES/HAIR
Girls:
- Black leotard Optional: black shorts/dance pants/capris
- tan footless or stirrup tights
- Bare feet
- Hair in low bun
Boys:
- Black/white fitted t-shirt
- Black fitted shorts
- Bare feet
PETITE MUSICAL THEATRE
Musical theatre classes are a combination of theatre, dance and drama! Focusing on acting out the story through movement, body language and facial expressions. Great for letting your personality shine!
ATTIRE/SHOES/HAIR
Girls:
- Black leotard Optional: black shorts or dance pants
- Tan tights
- Beige jazz shoe
- Hair in low ponytail or bun
Boys:
- Black shorts
- Fitted white or black t-shirt
- Black jazz shoe
PETITE HIP HOP
This is a very fun and upbeat free styled class. Great for any age and skill set. Students will learn hip-hop moves and combinations while dancing to age appropriate music. This class helps to improve fitness level, personal style and self confidence!
ATTIRE/SHOES/HAIR
Girls & Boys:
- Street clothes in which you can easily move in
- Indoor running shoes (All black running shoes will be required for photo day and recital performances).
- Hair neatly pulled back