Dance and Acro/Tumbling
Recreational & Competitive Classes
All Classes perform in our Spring Show!
Dance
Ages 2 ½ to 5
30-45 min classes
Our weekly dance classes focus on ballet and tap, but a gradual introduction to jazz is made as the dancers get older and progress. The younger students get introduced to a social environment and get the opportunity to learn not only dance and all that goes along with it (motor skills, coordination, rhythm), but also learn valuable social skills needed for later life, such as respect, discipline and appropriate manners for the classroom. These age groups perform a tap and ballet dance in the annual recital.
Dance Ages 5 & Up
We have weekly combination classes that work in the disciplines of jazz, tap and ballet for all ages and levels. We also have a separate technique class in ballet for those students wishing to dance more than once a week. Our students get a complete dance education through the teaching of steps and focusing on proper terminology. The dancers also learn about themselves and their bodies through the discussion of muscle groups, the skeletal system, body posture and nutrition. These dancers perform three or more numbers, depending on number of classes taken, in the annual recital.
Ballet technique and progression class-45 minute
Leaps & Turns- 30 min class. Leaps and Turns is a class created for the serious dancer who wishes to give extra attention to improving their technique. This class will focus on the proper execution of basic-advanced leaps and turns and will include leap combinations and turn sequences.
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HIP HOP- ages 6 and up
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Stretch and Strengthen!
Strength and Stretch allows students the opportunity to stretch and strengthen their bodies to compliment their technical and stylistic training and prevent injuries. For Dancers. and Tumblers. This class is for ages 6 and up.
Strength and Stretch allows students the opportunity to stretch and strengthen their bodies to compliment their technical and stylistic training and prevent injuries. For Dancers. and Tumblers. This class is for ages 6 and up.
Tumbling & Acro
ages 3-up
We focus on proper tumbling technique for Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced Levels.
We also work with tumblers on stunting and pyramids.
Tumblers are part of our spring show.
Message us for recommendations on what level would be best for your child!
**We also offer Competitive Acro as well as have a great Recreational Program!
ages 3-up
We focus on proper tumbling technique for Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced Levels.
We also work with tumblers on stunting and pyramids.
Tumblers are part of our spring show.
Message us for recommendations on what level would be best for your child!
**We also offer Competitive Acro as well as have a great Recreational Program!
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NINJA & NINJA JR
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Ninja Fun--Ninja combines obstacle courses, rolls, flips, jumps, kicks and tricks with freestyle movement with the freedom of kids to learn at their own pace. Ninja Jr--This class is for ages 3- Kindergarten. Ninja- ages Kindergarten and up.
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BOYS! Tumble too-WE LOVE HAVING OUR DUDES JOIN US TOO! BOYS ages 3 AND UP welcome to join in all our classes. Doo you have one: who loves to flip around, kick around, strength development, flexibility, ninja tricks and lots of tumbling skills! We encourage them to also mix-in with our regular tumbling classes as well!
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Mommy & Me- Move, Groove & Flip
ages 15 months-3 years old
Mommy & Me- Move, Groove, Flip is a 30 min class featuring creative movement, interactive exercise, dance and tumbling- best of all...with Mom, Dad, Nanny, Grammy-you name it as their partner! This class is for ages 15month-3 yrs old. It is a great transition class for those even close to 3, but maybe who maybe aren't quite ready to be 100% independent in a class setting.ages
It is offered in 4 week sessions. This class is not part of our spring show since it is an 4 week session class.
Day and evening options. Dress code is just comfy to move in...because we do a lot of that!
Mommy & Me- Move, Groove, Flip is a 30 min class featuring creative movement, interactive exercise, dance and tumbling- best of all...with Mom, Dad, Nanny, Grammy-you name it as their partner! This class is for ages 15month-3 yrs old. It is a great transition class for those even close to 3, but maybe who maybe aren't quite ready to be 100% independent in a class setting.ages
It is offered in 4 week sessions. This class is not part of our spring show since it is an 4 week session class.
Day and evening options. Dress code is just comfy to move in...because we do a lot of that!
Competition Groups
Dance Express & Tumbling also participates in three local competitions per year as well as a number of community performances. In order to be a competition dancer or tumbler. Students must go through the audition process or receive an invitation. At least one strong year of dance training is recommended for the Comp Dance & Tumbling Crew.. There are combinations taught in jazz, tap, lyrical/ballet and hip-hop and Tumbling (for those on the acro side).
All competition crew members are required to purchase all necessary costumes and accessories for each routine. Dancers are required to take ballet technique class as well as their weekly combination class.
Competition Tumblers will also compete in 2-3 local competitions a year. They will have 1-1.5 hours of training a week in tumbling/acro.
Dance Express & Tumbling also participates in three local competitions per year as well as a number of community performances. In order to be a competition dancer or tumbler. Students must go through the audition process or receive an invitation. At least one strong year of dance training is recommended for the Comp Dance & Tumbling Crew.. There are combinations taught in jazz, tap, lyrical/ballet and hip-hop and Tumbling (for those on the acro side).
All competition crew members are required to purchase all necessary costumes and accessories for each routine. Dancers are required to take ballet technique class as well as their weekly combination class.
Competition Tumblers will also compete in 2-3 local competitions a year. They will have 1-1.5 hours of training a week in tumbling/acro.
We will gladly recommend classes and levels for your student!
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Class Placement
The appropriate class and level for each student is entirely determined but the Dance Express & Tumbling Staff. If a child is more advanced, a higher level of class may be needed to heighten the dancer's ability and give them a challenge. In most cases, students are with others their own age. Students are not placed because of friendships or how long they have been dancing. They are being placed strictly by the level of technique that they demonstrate on a weekly basis. Students progress at different levels at different times. Advancing a student to the next level before they are ready can stress a dancer. Please trust the staff in our decision for class placement. We are professionals and want to do what is best for your dancer. |
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