Parent & Me Creative Dance
(2-3 years w/parent in room)

This class is identical to our 2-3 year Creative Dance classes except Mommy, Daddy, Grandma or another trusted adult get to participate with the child. This class is a great first step before children start dance classes on their own and is perfect for those children who love to dance but are a little nervous and unsure about being away from their trusted adult. Students will gain independence and confidence as they dance, sing, make-believe and discover the world of dance.

During the school year session we gradually transition the class to a student-only Creative Dance class. This transition begins in the Spring so the students are confident and ready to start Creative Dance on their own in the future.

*NO recital dance

Children
-Same as Creative Dance

Adults
-Any moveable and comfortable attire
-Bare feet or socks (you may wear dance shoes but they are not required for adults)

Creative Dance
(2-3 years)
     AND
 (3-4 years)
     AND
 (4-5 years)

*A guardian is required to stay if the child cannot fully use the restroom by themselves.

Designed to develop children’s movement, expression, imagination, and classroom skills through dancing, singing and creative play. You will see improvements in children’s dance skills, coordination, and listening skills, and you will watch their imaginations flourish. The classes also introduce children to the basics of ballet and tap, in order to prepare them for the next level classes and to spark a love for dance.

*2-3 yr = 1 routine in recital (1 ballet)
*3-4 yr = 1 routine in recital

*4-5 yr = 2 routine in recital (1 ballet / 1tap)

Girls
-Any style/color leotard, tutu, dance skirt
-Any color tights
-Pink ballet slippers (laces pulled tight, tied, and tucked inside shoes)
-Black, patent leather tap shoes (NO laces)
-Hair secured away from face
-No jewelry other than stud earrings

Boys
-Fitted white or black t-shirt
-Black dance pants or black shorts
-Black ballet shoes (see above for laces)
-Black, patent leather OR Oxford style tap shoes

**Students will change shoes once during class but they will not change clothes.

Creative Day Out Program
(3-5 years)

9:30am-12pm / 1-day per week

*Children must be fully potty-trained

Designed to develop children’s movement, expression, imagination and classroom/social skills through dancing, singing, creative play, story-time and craft time. You will see improvements in children’s tap and ballet skills, coordination and listening skills all while their imaginations flourish. A snack will be provided daily.

*2 routines in recital (1 tap / 1 ballet)

-See "Creative Dance" information

-Dancers should bring a bag with their name on it that holds their shoes and 1 back-up change of clothes.

**Students will change shoes during class but they will not change clothes.

Intro to Ballet/Tap/Jazz
(5-6 years)
20min/20min/20min

*5 year olds must have prior dance experience

This class is a stepping stone class between our preschool Creative Dance classes and our more structured level 1 ballet, tap and jazz classes. It is ideal for 5 year olds that are little too advanced for the Creative Dance classes and/or 6 year olds that have never taken dance before. Students will practice all 3 styles of dance in each 1 hour class. These dance styles are described below.

*2 routines in recital
(1 tap / 1 ballet OR jazz)

Girls
-Any solid pink, black or lavender leotard
-Non-shimmer black or pink tights
-NO TUTUS, flat ballet skirts are optional
-Pink ballet shoes with laces tucked in (canvas or leather, no satin slippers)
-Black, patent leather tap shoes (Please replace laces with elastic or tap ties)
-Hair must be secured away from face

Boys
-Fitted white or black t-shirt
-Black dance pants or black shorts
-Black ballet shoes (see above for laces)
-Black, patent leather OR Oxford style tap shoes

**Students doing a jazz routine in recital must dye ballet shoes black or buy black jazz shoes.

This class is a very cutesy intro to hip-hop designed with a young age group in mind AND an intro to basic tumbling. Dancers learn hip hop dance steps/ tricks and develop rhythm through short dances and purposeful games. From tumbling they increase coordination and body awareness. All music is age appropriate!

*1 routine in recital

-Any moveable and comfortable attire
-Supportive athletic shoes or black dance sneakers
-Hair secured away from face

*Dance shoes should NOT be worn outside the studio. See Bright Lights Dancewear for example shoes.

**Dancers may be asked to have certain color and/or style shoes for recital.

Hip-Hop Bop & Tumble
(3-4.5 years)

(3-4 years starting Fall 2013)

This class is a very cutesy intro to hip-hop designed with a young age group in mind AND an intro to basic tumbling. Dancers learn hip hop dance steps/ tricks and develop rhythm through short dances and purposeful games. From tumbling they increase coordination and body awareness. All music is age appropriate!

*1 routine in recital

-Any moveable and comfortable attire
-Supportive athletic shoes or black dance sneakers
-Hair secured away from face

*Dance shoes should NOT be worn outside the studio. See Bright Lights Dancewear for example shoes.

**Dancers may be asked to have certain color and/or style shoes for recital.

Pre-Hop
(4.5-5.5 years)

(4-5 years starting Fall 2013)

This class is an intro to hip-hop designed with a young age group in mind. Dancers learn hip hop dance steps, tricks and the “attitude” and showmanship that it takes to be a strong hip hop dancer. Students learn all about style and rhythm through short dances and purposeful games. All music is age appropriate!

*1 routine in recital

-Any moveable and comfortable attire
-Supportive athletic shoes or black dance sneakers
-Hair secured away from face

*Dance shoes should NOT be worn outside the studio. See Bright Lights Dancewear for example shoes.

**Dancers may be asked to have certain color and/or style shoes for recital.

Boys Superhero Tumbling
(3 - 5 years)

Designed for pre-school age boys to learn basic tumbling skills, improve coordination, practice classroom skills such as listening, and to have fun! Students will let their imaginations run wild as they use props and special activities to imitate their favorite superheroes.

*1 routine in recital

-Any moveable and comfortable attire
-No shoes / No socks

Hip Hop
(6+ years)

A structured form of street dance often found in music videos. Hip Hop teaches coordination, strength, rhythm, quickness, agility, and endurance. Dance Xplosion uses only clean, radio-version music.

*1 routine in recital

-Any moveable and comfortable attire
-Supportive athletic shoes or dance sneakers
-Hair secured away from face

*Dance shoes should NOT be worn outside the studio. See Bright Lights Dancewear for example shoes.

**Dancers may be asked to have certain color and/or style shoes for recital

BOYS Hip Hop & Breakdancing
(5-7 years)
    AND
(8-10 years) 

A structured form of street dance often found in music videos. Boys-only classes will have a strong emphasis on break dancing. Hip Hop teaches coordination, strength, rhythm, quickness, agility and endurance. Dance Xplosion uses only clean, radio-version music.

*1 routine in recital

-Any moveable and comfortable attire
-Supportive athletic shoes or dance sneakers

*Hip Hop shoes should NOT be worn outside the studio. See Bright Lights Dancewear for example shoes.

**Dancers may be asked to have certain color and/or style shoes for recital.

Lyrical & Contemporary
(8+ years)

A mix of jazz and ballet in which there is an emphasis on expressing emotions and storytelling by the individual dancer. Classes will focus on a combo of technique and choreography. There will be a strong focus on developing each dancer’s performance style and ability to “feel” the music.

*1 routine in recital

-Any color/style leotard or dance top
-Any color/style dance pants or dance shorts
-Tan, slip-on, split-sole jazz shoes OR lyrical sandal (ex. FootUndeez or Half Sole)
-Hair secured away from face

**Dancers may be asked to dance bare foot at times AND they may be asked to have a certain color shoe/sandal for recital.

Jazz
(6+ years)

Ballet/Jazz combo
(9+ years)

A stylized and technical form of dance that is best supported by a ballet foundation. Classes will focus on strength, conditioning, flexibility, leaps, turns, jumps, learning and perfecting of choreography...

*1 routine in recital (Jazz/Tap 1 combo classes will have 2 routines)

-Any color/style leotard or dance top
-Any color/style dance pants or dance shorts
-Black or tan, slip-on, split-sole jazz shoes
-Hair secured away from face

*Ballet/Jazz combo
-Follow Ballet 1 & 2 guidelines (see "Ballet & Pointe")
-Wear dance pants/shorts and dance top over leotard for Jazz portion

**Dancers may be asked to dance bare foot at times AND they may be asked to have certain color and/or style shoes for recital.

Ballet & Pointe
(6+ years)

The foundation of all dance genres. Students are highly encouraged to study ballet first or along with other genres of dance. All Dance Xplosion Company members are required to take ballet. For levels that include Pointe, wearing pointe shoes requires instructor approval.

Pointe only classes – students taking pointe only classes must also take at least 1 ballet class per week and must be approved prior to enrolling in pointe.

*Ballet classes have 1 routine in recital
*Pointe 1,2,3 classes have 1 routine in recital
*Pre & Intro Pointe do not perform in recital

All Females
-Ballet 1 & 2 – Any pink, black or lavender leotard
-Ballet 3,4,5 – Any dark color, solid leotard
-Ballet 3,4,5 may wear ballet warm-up/sweater per teacher
-Non-shimmer black or pink tights
-Pink ballet shoes with laces tucked (canvas or leather, no satin slippers)
-Hair must be secured in a bun
-No skirts for any level except level 4+
-No shorts, tutus, t-shirts...

All Males
-Fitted white or black t-shirt
-Black dance pants
-Black ballet shoes with laces tucked (canvas or leather, no satin slippers)

Tap
(6+ years)

Jazz/Tap combo
(6+ years)

Tap develops rhythm, musicality and coordination. Dancers will practice rhythmic patterns and combinations with tap shoes.

*1 routine in recital
(Jazz/Tap 1 combo classes will have 2 routines)

-Any moveable and comfortable attire
-Black, lace-up, OXFORD STYLE tap shoes
-Hair secured away from face

*Jazz/Tap combo follow "Jazz" guidelines + tap shoes

**Starting in Jazz/Tap 1 no black patent shoes

Drill Team
(grades 6+)

A form of jazz that focuses on technique with precision and placement. This class is for dancers who aspire to be on, or who are already on, a drill/dance team and want to improve precision, placement, strength, flexibility, and control.

*1 routine in recital

-Any color/style leotard or dance top
-Any color/style dance pants or dance shorts
-Black or tan, slip-on, split-sole jazz shoes
-Hair secured away from face

*Clothing needs to be form fitting and not restrict movement.

**Dancers may be asked to dance bare foot at times AND they may be asked to have a certain color and/or style shoes for recital.

Musical Theater & Intro to Music Theatre

(4-5 years) (6-8 years)

(9+ years)
*or by approval

Designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn what it means to be a "Triple Threat": an actor, singer, and dancer. Students will experience all aspects of musical theatre by studying acting, voice, dance, improvisational skills and to improve stage presence. Broadway here we come!

*1 routine in recital

-Any style/color leotard, dance top, tights, leggings and/or dance pants
-Black or tan, slip-on, split-sole jazz shoes
-Hair secured away from face

*Dancers may be asked to have certain color and/or style shoes for recital.

Leaps & Turns
(9+ years)

Dancers strengthen, condition and tone as they combine fitness elements with dance techniques to become an all- around stronger dancer. Through the use of pilates, yoga, flexibility, center floor, turns, leaps and jumps, across the floor work, etc, dancers will feel more confident in their bodies and their dance skills.

*NO recital dance

-Any color/style leotard or dance top
-Any color/style dance pants or dance shorts
-Black or tan, slip-on, split-sole jazz shoes
-Hair secured away from face

**Clothing needs to be form fitting and not restrict movement.

Adult Zumba®
(post high-school)

Zumba® is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive. Get fit while sending your energy level soaring.

*NO recital dance

-Any moveable and comfortable athletic attire
-Supportive athletic shoes OR dance sneakers
-Hair secured away from face

**See Bright Lights Dancewear for example shoes.

Adult Ballet Barre & Toning

A class that uses standing postures and traditional Ballet barre exercises to tone, lengthen and strengthen. Stretches will increase flexibility while use of light free weights and conditioning exercises strengthen every muscle in your body.

Adults looking for a greater challenge can also attend any level 4 or 5 class. Please contact the front desk to schedule a trial in a level 4 or 5 class.

*NO recital dance

Females
-Leotards and tights welcomed but NOT required
-Form-fitting clothing any color
-Ballet shoes (soft shoe only)
-Hair secured away from face

Males
-Form-fitting t-shirt any color
-Black dance or athletic pants

Adult Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop
(post high-school)

Designed for students 18 years and older, these classes can only be attended with a Class Card.

Adults looking for a greater challenge can also attend any level 4 or 5 class. Please contact the front desk to schedule a trial in a level 4 or 5 class.

*NO recital dance

-Any moveable and comfortable athletic attire
-(Jazz) Black or tan, slip-on, split-sole shoes
-(Tap) Black or tan, lace-up or slip-on Oxford style
-(Hip Hop) Supportive athletic shoes OR dance sneakers
-Hair secured away from face

Adult Yoga
(post high-school)

Hatha Yoga is the path of Yoga most people are familiar with in the West. This branch of Yoga uses physical poses or Asana, Breathing Techniques or Pranayama, and Meditation to achieve better health and mental well-being.

*NO recital dance

-Fitted pants
-Comfortable top
-Bare feet
-Hair secured away from face

**Please bring your own mat and towel.

Adult Pilates
(post high-school)

Pilates helps realign the body and strengthens postural weaknesses. Strengthening the postural muscles helps support the larger muscles and bring the spine and the body into balance. Firm and flatten your abs as you create a strong core and center for yourself, while practicing control, healthy breathing and relaxation. Pilates is great for all levels, dancer or non-dancer.

*NO recital dance

-Fitted pants
-Comfortable top
-Bare feet
-Hair secured away from face

**Please bring your own mat and towel.