CLASSES FOR KIDS

 Parent and Me

Ages 18 months-3

The Parent and Me Music Program is a series of in-person music sessions for children under the age of 3 and their caregivers. This interactive and engaging experience will incorporate instrument play, movement, vocalization, and socialization among peers with the hands-on assistance from their loved ones. The caregivers' assistance is crucial to help the children successfully participate within the structured learning environment . Music from group facilitator is used to provide opportunities to develop and exercise fine and gross motor skills, cognitive skills, positive social/emotional skills, and creative self expression through songs.

 Tiny Dancers

Ages 3–5

This class introduces little ones to ballet, tap, creative movement and the basics of dance technique. Exercises, stretches, and activities are designed to spark the imagination and develop the dynamics and motor skills necessary to grow and advance through dance. 

Rising Stars

Ages 6-8

This class is a combination of ballet, jazz, and tap. Students will experience barre warm ups, turns and leaps across the floor, and basics of tap footwork while developing coordination, strength, flexibility, and rhythm.

Funky Groovers

Ages 8-12

This class is designed for students to develop a strong background in jazz and tap, two very common dance styles in the professional world.  Students will continue to develop technique, versatility, strength, flexibility, and rhythm. They will also be introduced to more challenging choreography and formations, developing stage presence and teamwork.  

Ballet I

Ages 7-12

This is an entry level ballet class that introduces the basics of classical ballet as well as the opportunity for a recital performance. It is designed to include elements of barre, center floor, and performance techniques. There are no prerequisites or requirements for attending Ballet I as this is a beginner class.

 Lyrical*

Lyrical is a mix between ballet, contemporary and jazz where the main focus is to target movements to express the lyrics of the songs.

*Students must have a minimum of 1 year of Ballet training. It is required for students to be taking Ballet Technique classes to be able to participate in this class.

 LGDA Step Team

(Age doesn't apply, skill does)

Stepping or Step-Dancing is a form of percussive dance in which the participant's entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps. Though stepping may be performed by an individual, it is generally performed by groups of three or more, often in arrangements that resemble military formations. The tradition of stepping is rooted within the competitive schoolyard song and dance rituals practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, beginning in the mid-1900s. Music is at a mature level. 

 Hip-Hop Grooves

(Advanced Beginners Intro to Hip-Hop Class)

This will be an Open Class for all ages and skill levels. Instructor will break down most styles of hip hop from Locking, Krump, Foot Work, Street Jazz dynamics, etc. for half of the class. The last half of the class will focus on teaching a couple of 8 counts of intricate choreography. However, the class will be structured as a groove class that will drill the same moves numerous times and can also serve as a very cardio intense workout. 

Salsa Kids

This course introduces kids to the fundamentals of the dance.  This includes understanding the structure of the music to enable them to dance on time, the basic step, side step, back step, right turn and cross body lead.  

Ages 8-14