Class Descriptions
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
This class is for our youngest stars; students can begin at 18 months. During this 45-minute class, dancers will explore a variety of movement styles and participate in fun engaging activities. Students will learn musicality and some dance basics.
PRESCHOOL COMBO
This hour-long class is specifically designed for preschoolers. The class emphasizes tap and ballet technique with students learning a dance in each style to perform in the annual spring recital. The class also includes tumbling, public speaking, singing, some jazz and hip-hop, and much more. The goal is to make each student love to dance while learning the basics. We want each child to have FUN at dance class.
Level I- for new dancers ages 3 or 4
Level II- Is open to 4 year-olds with experience (such at previous enrollment in Preschool Combo I) or young 5 year-old beginners.
This class is for our youngest stars; students can begin at 18 months. During this 45-minute class, dancers will explore a variety of movement styles and participate in fun engaging activities. Students will learn musicality and some dance basics.
PRESCHOOL COMBO
This hour-long class is specifically designed for preschoolers. The class emphasizes tap and ballet technique with students learning a dance in each style to perform in the annual spring recital. The class also includes tumbling, public speaking, singing, some jazz and hip-hop, and much more. The goal is to make each student love to dance while learning the basics. We want each child to have FUN at dance class.
Level I- for new dancers ages 3 or 4
Level II- Is open to 4 year-olds with experience (such at previous enrollment in Preschool Combo I) or young 5 year-old beginners.
BALLET
A classical form of dance that is considered by many to be the core foundation for a great dance education. Dancers wear ballet slippers and a leotard and tights to class. We offer options for beginners through advanced levels.
LYRICAL
A cross between ballet and jazz with some story telling in the mix. Lyrical is a beautiful dance style, which requires some basic technique to be most rewarding. It is geared to dancers who have some experience.
A classical form of dance that is considered by many to be the core foundation for a great dance education. Dancers wear ballet slippers and a leotard and tights to class. We offer options for beginners through advanced levels.
LYRICAL
A cross between ballet and jazz with some story telling in the mix. Lyrical is a beautiful dance style, which requires some basic technique to be most rewarding. It is geared to dancers who have some experience.
TAP
Characterized by the sounds made by the metal taps on the shoes, tap dancing is a great way to help learn the rhythm of the music. Classes use upbeat dance music from current performers and some classics too. Powerhouse Dance prides itself in offering top-notch training for tap dancers in the area.
HIP-HOP
If you’ve seen a music video, you’ve likely seen Hip-Hop in action. Fast moving, with unique popping motions and a chance for dancers to create a style all their own, this dance form is a lot of fun watch and perform. Dancers can where sneakers to class and any clothing that allows them to move well.
If you’ve seen a music video, you’ve likely seen Hip-Hop in action. Fast moving, with unique popping motions and a chance for dancers to create a style all their own, this dance form is a lot of fun watch and perform. Dancers can where sneakers to class and any clothing that allows them to move well.
CONTEMPORARY
With roots in Modern dance and ballet, this style is for a dancer wishing to push themselves to think outside the box. Improvisation is a component of the class as is learning to move in a seemingly unstructured format.
BOYS
All of our classes are open to boys as well as girls. Dancing helps with learning to count music and to be physically active. Parents of boys also often remark that dance lessons help in sports. We really encourage anyone interested to try out a class. As an added bonus, all male students receive half price tuition.
All of our classes are open to boys as well as girls. Dancing helps with learning to count music and to be physically active. Parents of boys also often remark that dance lessons help in sports. We really encourage anyone interested to try out a class. As an added bonus, all male students receive half price tuition.
Dress Code
Creative Movement & Preschool Combo
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Girls- any color leotard with tights, hair tied back from face and pink ballet shoes; Boys- t-shirt/shorts and black jazz or black ballet shoes
PRESCHOOL COMBO
Girls- any color leotard with tights, hair tied back from face; black mary-jane style tap shoes and pink leather ballet slippers (*please contact office for style #. no bedroom style slippers); Boys- t-shirt/shorts and black lace-up tap shoes and black jazz shoes
Jazz/Tap/Ballet Combo (Grades K-2)
Girls- any color leotard with tights,
hair tied back from face; black lace-up tap shoes and pink ballet
shoes (follow guides below or see office for correct style #, NO BEDROOM STYLE SLIPPERS)
Boys- any color t-shirt/shorts. Black lace-up tap shoes and black tie jazz shoes
Boys- any color t-shirt/shorts. Black lace-up tap shoes and black tie jazz shoes
Ballet
Girls: solid color leotard, Boys: t-shirt and shorts
Tights: pink convertible or footed tights.
Shoes: pink split sole leather ballet shoes (preferred Theatricals style #t2700 or Capezio Cobra #2033), boys black ballet slippers
Hair: must be in a tightly secured bun w/bobby pins) away from face and neck at all times.
*Removable skirts or sweaters may be allowed at the discretion of the instructor.
Jazz
Girls: any color leotard or very fitted dance attire may be worn. NO BAGGY CLOTHING.
Boys: t-shirt/shorts
Tights- K-2 any color tights, 3rd Grade & up- tights are optional
Hair: must be tightly secured away from face and neck in a non-swinging ponytail or bun.
Shoes- black slip on jazz shoes
Tap
Girls: any color leotard or very fitted dance attire may be worn. NO BAGGY CLOTHING.
Boys: t-shirt/shorts
Tights: K-2 any color tights, 3rd Grade & up- tights are optional
Hair: must be tightly secured away from face and neck in a non-swinging ponytail or bun.
Shoes: black split sole lace up Theatricals brand or comparable (Theatricals style #T9500)
Boys: t-shirt/shorts
Tights: K-2 any color tights, 3rd Grade & up- tights are optional
Hair: must be tightly secured away from face and neck in a non-swinging ponytail or bun.
Shoes: black split sole lace up Theatricals brand or comparable (Theatricals style #T9500)
Hip Hop & Hip Hop Tots
Boys & Girls: Comfortable clothes (t-shirt, sweatpants, etc.)
Hair: any style
Shoes: clean sneakers or jazz shoes
Contemporary/Lyrical
Girls: any color leotard or very fitted dance attire may be worn. NO BAGGY CLOTHING, Boys: t-shirt/shorts
Tights: optional
Shoes: bare feet, sock(s) may be requested by the teacher in some classes
Hair: must be tightly secured away from face and neck in a non-swinging ponytail or bun.
Tights: optional
Shoes: bare feet, sock(s) may be requested by the teacher in some classes
Hair: must be tightly secured away from face and neck in a non-swinging ponytail or bun.
Acro/Tumbling
Comfortable form fitting clothing that allows for movement and bare feet