Mommy/Daddy & Me (18-30 months old):
Sometimes our tiniest of students aren’t ready for a class that that they will attend on their own. This class is designed for just those students and for parents who want to experience the love of dance with their children. In this class, dancers along with Mommy and/or Daddy attend class together to engage in sing-song and dance with the use of music and props to blossom imaginations.
Attire: comfortable clothing
Creative Movement (2-3 years old):
This class is designed for our toddler students. Song and dance provide our tiny aspiring dancers with development in coordination, listening skills and musicality while engaging their imagination.
Girls’ attire: leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes / Boys’ attire: comfortable clothing & black ballet shoes
Preschool Combo (3-5 years old) / Elementary Combo (5-8 years old):
This class serves as an introduction to dance for Preschool and Elementary age dancers. Children will receive the basic instruction necessary to a good dance foundation through ballet, tap, jazz and tumble.
Girls’ attire:leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes with tap ties or elastic. / Boys’ attire: comfortable clothing, black ballet shoes and black tap shoes with tap ties or elastic.
Cheer Combo (5-8 years old) / Cheer Combo (8-10 years old):
Combining hip hop with an introduction to cheer and basic tumbling skills to prepare students for cheerleading performance. This class is sure to excite all dancers! Attire: Shorts, t-shirt or tank top, socks and tennis shoes. Hair pulled back into a ponytail.
Ballet:
Students are encouraged to study ballet first and/or along with other forms of dance, as it is the foundation to all dance. Ballet focuses on proper training, body placement and discipline, grace and poise.
Girls’ attire: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair secured in bun. Ballet skirt optional. / Boys’ attire: Black dance pants, fitted white t-shirt, black ballet shoes.
Jazz:
This is a fun up-beat class where students learn stylized jazz steps and technique that are true to the most popular forms out there. This class will focus mainly on dance combos.
Attire: Dance top or fitted shirt, fitted shorts or jazz pants, jazz shoes, hair pulled out of face.
Hip Hop:
A class that teaches a very popular version of street dancing featured in music videos and by their favorite performers. This genre teaches endurance and coordination.
Attire: Tennis Shoes required, loose fitting comfortable clothes such as sweats.
Contemporary:
This class combines ballet and jazz for an expressive form of dance where the emotional story within the song is told. Isolation of movement and control are also taught. Attire:Dance top or fitted shirt, fitted shorts or jazz pants, jazz shoes, hair pulled out of face.
Jazz Drill:
Drill classes for those students interested in trying out for Drill Team and those already on Drill Team. Dancers learn all that is necessary to be Drill Team ready, focusing on precision and placement. Attire:Dance top or fitted shirt, fitted shorts or jazz pants, jazz shoes, hair pulled out of face.
Drill Kick:
Stretch and High Kick technique is the focus of this class. Students interested in trying out for drill team or already on a drill team will most benefit and should take in conjunction with Jazz Drill. Attire: Dance top or fitted shirt, fitted shorts or jazz pants, jazz shoes, hair pulled out of face.
Stretch Turns Jumps:
This class is designed to help any level student with their flexibility, turns, and leaps required in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Jazz Drill. The focus on stretching to increases a dancer’s flexibility to enhance proper technique. Attire: Dance top or fitted shirt, fitted shorts or jazz pants, jazz shoes, hair pulled out of face.
HP Belles Prep:
This class is specifically designed for students planning to audition for the Highland Park Belles drill team. This class will focus on the following dance elements: double pirouette, toe touch, axel, jete, back ball change, chaine, pique, pas de bourree, and high kicks. We recommend this class is taken in conjunction with Ballet, Jazz Drill and Drill High Kick. Attire: leotard with black tights or leggings, jazz shoes, hair pulled out of face.
HP Belles:
This class is specifically designed for students currently on the Highland Park Belles drill team. This class will focus on the following dance elements: double pirouette, triple pirouette, axel, toe touch, jete, Russian, right and left splits, turns in seconds, switch leap, and high kicks.Belles will also review and clean routines. We recommend this class is taken in conjunction with Ballet, Jazz Drill and Drill High Kick. Attire: leotard with black tights or leggings, jazz shoes, hair pulled out of face.
Cardio & Conditioning (Adult):
Join us in a class anyone can take to get into shape. We will build your endurance and stamina in a fun environment. Classes are set to current popular music and you will learn to use your own body weight and simple equipment designed for any experience level. Attire: comfortable workout apparel with tennis shoes.
Pro Dance Audition Prep (Adult Ladies):
Have you always wanted to be on a NBA or NFL dance team? We can get you a few steps closer to your goals with our Pro Dance Audition Prep class. We will teach you the moves and the technique to prepare you for an upcoming audition. Classes are taught by current and former pro-dancers. Attire: comfortable workout apparel with tennis shoes.
Boot Camp (Adults):
Are you preparing for an upcoming Pro Dance Team audition, or just want help getting into pro-dancer shape? This class promises to burn calories and tone muscles using your own body for resistance. Some additional equipment may be used as well. Just bring a yoga mat and towel and be prepared to sweat! Classes are taught by current and former pro-dancers. Attire: comfortable workout apparel with tennis shoes.
Hip Hop Hustle (Adults):
A fun, energetic new class combines the popularity of Hip Hop with the classic Hustle style dance moves. This high intensity dance influenced workout is sure to delight any level dancer from beginners to advanced, giving you the cardio and core tightening you’ve been looking for! Attire: comfortable workout apparel with tennis shoes.
Burlesque/Hip Hop Heels (Adult Ladies):
Ever wondered how Beyoncé can command a stage with such power and grace? Or the Pussycat Dolls perform with such sex appeal? Or Ciara, captivating audiences with jaw dropping moves? All these ladies, in heels! All the while, making it look effortless. Well, YOU can do it too! Hip-Hop Heels, also known as Hip-Hop High Heels, Hip-Hop In Heels is fusion of various Hip-Hop and Street dance styles, with the attitude, flare and sensuality of Jazz and Burlesque. It is a great way to learn some stylish Hip-Hop moves catering to the female body and style, but still maintaining the powerful, show stopping elements that come with this genre of dance. This fun and inspiring class is a great way to stay fit, feel sexy and increase confidence. It is also a great way to strengthen your core, as well as tone and sculpt your lower body and mid-section. So, ladies (and gentlemen) grab a pair of your most comfortable heels and be prepared to release your inner diva! Attire: comfortable clothing with high heels.
Boot Camp Boxing (Adults):
Add a punch to your workout. This wildly popular, fast pace program will give you a sense of empowerment. Boot Camp Boxing is a unique workout that will work your core like never before. Every weave, bob and punch develops your oblique’s, intercostals and abs! You do not have to be a fighter to enjoy a fighter’s physique. After a 3-minute round, you will feel tired and exhilarated at the same time. Attire: gym clothes and tennis shoes. Bring a mat, water, and boxing gloves.
Yoga (Adults):
This class focuses on physical health and mental well-being. Hatha Yoga uses bodily postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to make the spine supple and to promote circulation in all the organs, glands, and tissues. Hatha Yoga postures also strengthen and stretch muscles and align the body to promote balance and flexibility. Attire: loose clothing. Bring a yoga mat, blanket/towel, and water.
Zumba (Adults):
Zumba combines high energy music with unique moves and combinations that allow participants to dance their worries (and their pounds) away. It is based on the principle that a workout should be FUN AND EASY TO DO! You will stick to your Zumba Fitness program and achieve long-term health benefits. A “feel-happy” workout that is great for both the body and the mind, Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps, and adults and kids alike love it. After all, it feels more like a party than a workout! Attire: clothes you can move, sweat in and aerobic or dance shoes.