We offer a variety of classes for ages 2-17. Our curriculum follows a comprehensive program from Sept – May culminating in a spring recital to give dancers the opportunity to perform in a professional grade production. See class descriptions below.
Class schedule is available on Fall Registration page each July for new season!
Creative Movement
Ages 2/3
30 min once a week. Pre-ballet/creative dance class. Introduction to basic ballet positions and dance using music, singing, props, stories, and creativity to activate imagination, increase motor and cognitive development, foster musical awareness and self awareness, enhance socialization, and establish joy through movement. No recital. In-class parent observation during last class. Only billed Sept-April.
Combo A
Ages 4/5
45 min once a week. Ages 4 & 5 as of Sept 1 who turn 5 & 6 during school year. Dancers take Combo A for two years. Age-appropriate technique in ballet and tap with a focus on vocabulary and skills to increase motor and cognitive development, foster musical awareness and self awareness, enhance creativity and socialization, and establish a sense of joy through movement. Includes foundations for correct posture, balance, rhythm, and stamina in addition to the development of healthy self-esteem. This class performs a ballet dance in recital.
Combo B
Ages 6/7
1 hr once a week. Ages 6 & 7 as of Sept 1 who turn 7 & 8 during school year. Dancers take Combo B for two years. Age-appropriate technique in ballet, tap, and pre-jazz with a focus on vocabulary and skills to increase motor and cognitive development, foster musical awareness and self awareness, enhance creativity and socialization, and establish a sense of joy through movement. Includes foundations for correct posture, balance, rhythm, and stamina in addition to the development of healthy self-esteem. This class performs a tap dance in recital.
Combo C
Age 8
1 hr 30 min once a week. Age-appropriate technique in ballet, tap, and jazz with a focus on vocabulary and skills to increase motor and cognitive development, foster musical awareness and self awareness, enhance creativity and socialization, and establish a sense of joy through movement. Includes foundations for correct posture, balance, rhythm, and stamina in addition to the development of healthy self-esteem. Improves range of motion, physical health, and emotional maturity. This class performs one ballet dance and one tap dance in recital.
Ballet
Age 9 & up
45 min – 1 hr depending on age once a week. Classical technique taught with emphasis on proper body, foot, and arm placement. As it progresses, more complicated combinations, jumps, turns, and leaps are included. One dance in recital.
Tap
Ages 9 & up
45 min – 1 hr depending on age once a week. Emphasis on articulation, clarity of sounds, rhythm, timing, coordination, and style. One dance in recital.
Jazz
Ages 9 & up
45 min – 1 hr depending on age once a week. Stylized energetic movement with an emphasis on lines and strength. Classes include stretch/flexibility, conditioning, walks, leaps, jumps, turns, extensions, across-the-floor patterns, and combinations. One dance in recital.
Modern
Ages 10 & up
Ballet co-requisite required. 45 min – 1 hr depending on age once a week. Contemporary style with focuses on weight, isolation, suspension, contract/release, and human movement. Techniques including Bartenieff Fundamentals, Cunningham, Limon, and others. Students will push boundaries of expression through committed improvisation. One dance in recital.
Lyrical
Ages 11 & up
Ballet co-requisite required. 45 min – 1 hr depending on age once a week. Blend of ballet and jazz vocabulary with contemporary elements. Emphasis on expressivity and storytelling. One dance in recital.
Hip Hop
Ages 6 & up
Combo co-requisite required up through age 8. 30 min – 1 hr depending on age once a week. Fun, energetic style derived from a variety of street and other popular forms to upbeat, age-appropriate music. One dance in recital.
Acro
Ages 6 & up
Ballet or Combo co-requisite required. 45 min – 1 hr depending on age once a week. Flexibility, balance, strength, and muscle control. Focus on fundamental acrobatic technique and skills such as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance, and contortion tricks according to individual level. One dance in recital.
Pointe
Ages 13 & up
Ballet co-requisite required. Students will be evaluated during Ballet 4. If invited to be fitted for pointe shoes, they will begin pointe the following year as a separate class that meets once a week. Teachers evaluate progress for safety and determine whether pointe shoes are worn for recital. Read about pointe readiness and see sewing instructions.
Adult
Ages 18 & up
Multi-disciplinary class meets once a week Sept-April. Geared toward former dancers turned adults who miss dancing with us! No recital. See Calendar page for schedule. Fill out waiver to participate. Drop in-rate of $10 per class via venmo @sevenhillsdance
