Foundations

Students are initially placed in a Foundations class based on their birth date, as indicated in the description for each class. However, program flexibility allows for movement to other levels by the discretion of the Foundations staff. This individualized approach takes into consideration the student’s ability as well as their age.

Grown Up & Me (2.5 – 3 years)

The Grown-Up & Me class is for our tiniest of dancers. These young students are accompanied by an adult in this class, making Grown Up & Me a great way to bond with your child and to get them socialized at an early age. Children must be 2.5 on or before September 1st.

All Gender Uniform: T-shirt and shorts, or leotard and shorts/leggings, no loose or baggy clothing (all gender)

Shoes: None (bare feet)

Creative Movement (3 years)

Focuses on learning how to interact in a classroom (listening, taking turns, raising hand to speak) and basic movement fundamentals (marching, skipping, leaping). Children must be at least three years old on or before September 1st.

Female Identifying and Nonbinary Uniform: Leotard and tights or leggings

Shoes: Pink Ballet Flats 

Male Identifying and Nonbinary Uniform: T-Shirt, Shorts or fitted pants

Shoes: Black Ballet Flats 

Foundations of Ballet, Jazz and AcroFlex – Level I (4 – 5 years)

Focuses on learning how to interact in a classroom, building strength, increasing flexibility, and learning basic coordination. Children must be at least 4 years old or before September 1st.

Female Identifying and Nonbinary Uniform: Pink Leotard and Pink TightsLeotard and tights (Ballet) Leotard and tights or leggings (Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop), Biketard (Acro)

Male Identifying and Nonbinary Uniform: Fitted T-Shirt and Shorts

Shoes:
Ballet: Pink Ballet Flats
Jazz: Pink Ballet Flats or Black Jazz Shoes
Tap: Black Tap Shoes
Hip-hop: Clean Tennis Shoes or Black Jazz Shoes
Acro: Bare Feet

Foundations of Ballet, Jazz and AcroFlex – Level II (6 – 7 years)

Focuses on foundational elements that will be important in a technique class. It reinforces all the skills learned in the younger level and challenges them with changes of direction and level. It continues to build on basic skills such as strength, flexibility, coordination, and classroom etiquette. Children must be at least 6 years old on or before September 1st.

Female Identifying and Nonbinary Uniform: Leotard and tights (Ballet) Leotard and tights or leggings (Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop), Biketard (Acro)

Male Identifying and Nonbinary Uniform: Fitted T-Shirt and Shorts

Shoes:
Ballet: Pink Ballet Flats
Jazz: Pink Ballet Flats or Black Jazz Shoes
Tap: Black Tap Shoes
Hip-hop: Clean Tennis Shoes or Black Jazz Shoes
Acro: Bare Feet