Ballet - Melinda McAdams
Ever dreamed of being a ballerina? Or escorting a princess? Our ballet is a combination of Cecchetti and RAD styles with a little Vaganova thrown in. Class incorporates barre work, center exercises, stretching, and character dances. Adult classes offered.
Preschool and up.
Jazz - Nancy Neel
Are you energetic? Like to move fast and sharp? Then jazz might be for you. Our jazz is in the American classic style originating from Caribbean and Swing roots. It is fast and fun. It utilizes both classic and current music – all PG.
Second grade and up.
Hip Hop - Nancy Neel
Want an upbeat, fun class? Our Hip Hop is “street” style utilizing vintage steps. There’s a great group feeling in a Hip Hop class. Music selection is PG.
Preschool and up.
Creative Movement - Melinda McAdams
- Jo DiGennaro DeBell
Creative Movement explores how the body moves through time and space. We act out stories, dance with props, play movement games, and leave lots of time for “free” dancing. It’s great preparation for any dance genre. Melinda’s class is called Pearl Ballet and Jo’s class is called Sparkle Dance.
Ages 3-5.
Pointe - Melinda McAdams
Pointe work is thrilling; you turn faster and your legs seem longer. It’s an incredible feeling and a beautiful vision.
Pointe is offered at the discretion of the teacher, age 13 minimum.
Women's Variations - Melinda McAdams
In Variations class we learn solos from traditional ballets. Although these are usually performed "en pointe", pointe shoes are not necessary for the class.
Open to Amethyst and Sapphire level ballet students.
Modern - Jo DiGennaro DeBell
Modern emphasizes changes in energy and body orientation. Our class offers floor work, inversions, tilts, swings, some partnering, and some improvisation. Modern is danced in bare feet.
This class is open to Amethyst and Sapphire students.
Boys Crew - Melinda McAdams
Boys Crew is for boys only and incorporates movement from ballet, jazz, and modern. The boys really like having their own class.
Ages vary depending on year.
Adult Ballet - Melinda McAdams
We offer beginning through intermediate ballet classes for adults.
Experienced adult dancers are sometimes allowed to take other classes as well.
Contact Melinda for details.
Men's Variations - Melinda McAdams
In Variations class we learn solos from classical ballets.
Toddler Class - Jo DiGennaro DeBell
This class is for very young dancers (ages 18 months to 3 years). Parents and guardians are encouraged to accompany the dancers.
