Class Descriptions

Ballet and Tap

Ballet- Classical form of dance. A strong technical base for all other dance forms. Barre, adagio, center floor, and progressions (movements across the floor) are all used in developing ballet technique.

Pointe-In ballet, dancing that is performed on the tips of the toes.

Tap- Style of dance using special shoes to create different rhythms and sounds. Great for developing coordination skills.

Hip Hop, Breakdance, Adult Fusion

Hip Hop- Fun & energetic freestyle dance form that can be seen on music videos. Relaxed atmosphere and dress code.

Breakdance- A style of urban dance that combines energetic footwork with tumbling and spins, usually performed to funk music.

Adult Fusion Class– Enjoy this mix of Hip Hop, Lyrical and Jazz for our adult dancers! Always something fun, fresh, and new for you! Come join us for some alone time challenging your mind and body!

Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary

Jazz- Any of various dances characterized by the use of improvisation, influenced by rhythms and techniques of jazz music to the more popular music of today.

Lyrical- Intense emotional expression of face and body to tell a story through song.

Modern- A style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors movement derived from the expression of inner feeling. For the advanced dancer only.

Contemporary- A genre of concert dance that employs compositional philosophy, rather than choreography, to guide un-choreographed movement. It uses dance techniques and methods found in ballet modern dance and postmodern dance, and it also draws from other philosophies of movement that are outside the realm of classical dance technique.

Pom, Cheer, Gymnastics, Flexibility

Pom- A very precise, sharp form of dance that showcases the use of poms for effect.

Cheerleading- Teaches motion placement, sidelines, cheers, jumps, and cheerleading technique.

Gymnastics– Involves performance of exercises requiring physical strength, agility and coordination. Flexibility and floor work includes: rolls, straddles, cartwheels, round-offs, walkovers, handsprings, aerials, & tucks.

Flexibility– A class specifically dedicated to those dancers who want to focus on becoming more limber and learn proper stretching technique.

Step Aerobics- A great way to get fit and energized! A cardio/fitness class to burn calories and get in shape.

Musical Theater-A form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance.

55816 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA. 92284