Classes & Info
OUR DANCE CLASSES ARE SCHEDULED TO BE IN-PERSON.
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Fall 2024 – Spring 2025
Class Enrollment Tuition
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Class Descriptions
Dance Class Descriptions
Class Level Distinctions
LEVEL I – Training and perfecting basic skills and techniques.
LEVEL II – Intermediate (solid training/consistency in the basics of the style & ready for intermediate skills)
LEVEL III – Advanced (years of extensive training/consistency with intermediate & some advanced skills in the style & ready to learn to train at the professional level)
Level IV – Pre-Professional/Professional level abilities in style, technique, and performance skills.
Please note: These are general-level distinctions. Each class level is ultimately determined by the needs of the students enrolled in the class.
Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of technical dance training, and is the root of most dance styles studied today. Ballet develops strength and consistency through exercises that incorporate a meticulous level of detail to placement (i.e. alignment/core control, turnout of the legs, clarity in the feet, grace of the arms & hands, poise of the head and neck, etc.) In ballet dancers train their bodylines and control from head to toe. A strong foundation in ballet allows a dancer to successfully train in all other dance styles.
Jazz
Jazz is a foundational dance style that emphasizes: rhythm, syncopation, grounded movement, isolations, body alignment, core strength, coordination and flexibility. Dancers are encouraged to infuse style and personality into their movement by executing set combinations as well as exploring freestyle/improvisational movement. Jazz incorporates all of the fundamentals to ballet technique; so studying ballet in addition to jazz is crucial to proper training in jazz.
Hip Hop & Breakdance
Hip Hop is a grounded, street style form of dance usually performed to hip hop music, or music which emphasizes clear rhythms, beats and/or lyrics. Many varieties of hip hop styles can be explored such as: popping, locking, animating, tutting, whacking, house, krumping, and breakdancing; and body isolations are a key component. Dancers are encouraged to infuse style and personality into their movement as they train, through executing set combinations and exploring freestyle movement.
Tap
Tap is a historical dance form that emphasizes rhythm, syncopation, musicality and coordination of the feet in tap shoes. Combinations can be performed to music with the feet following the beats provided, or without music (a cappella) where the feet generate the musicality on their own. Tap dancing highly trains a dancer’s musicality, coordination, stamina and ambidexterity. It is widely used in many commercial and professional dance arenas, and is extremely beneficial to dancers studying jazz and hip hop.
Lyrical
Lyrical is a form of jazz dance that is always evolving; which incorporates the staples of ballet, jazz and modern dance techniques. There is much emphasis on interpreting the lyrics, mood or intent of the music, to depict specific emotions. In lyrical, dancers work with a concept or story to find ways of expressing emotion through their bodies and creating a connection with the audience. Improvisation is used to help dancers explore their movement more deeply and personally.
Contemporary
Contemporary stems from modern, jazz and ballet dance techniques. The purpose of the style is to explore new and unique movements and phrases that fuse multiple dance styles together. This form often utilizes: modern dance’s emphasis on the torso and use of improvisation, jazz dance’s focus on grounded/rhythmic movements and ballet dance’s attention to controlled and classical lines/placement. The choreography can contain narrative or be abstract in nature, and will challenge dancers to move, think and explore outside of their comfort zone. Improvisation is used to help dancers explore their movement more deeply and personally.
Acro/Tumbling
Acro/Tumbling includes technical skills derived from acrobatics and gymnastics. We use acro/tumbling class to increase the muscle strength, flexibility and agility of our dancers’ bodies; and we teach the skills in progression to ensure proper technique and safety. Skills taught may vary from beginning to advanced levels and are determined based on the level of individuals as well as the class as a whole.
COMBO CLASSES
These are wonderful classes for our youngest dancers to explore movement in various styles
Tiny Stars (3-5)
Our tiniest dancers get trained in: ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and tumbling in our Tiny Stars program, to create a solid foundation for joy and versatility in dancing. We alternate between dance styles each class, and introduce our dancers to various music, themes, props, and games to get them excited about movement and learning the art of dance! Our instructors are trained in early childhood education and understand how to meet our little ones where they are each day, to provide a safe & fun place for them to learn how to take class.
Ballet/Tap (6-8)
Ballet/Tap (6-8) is a combo class that trains the dancers in both styles of ballet & tap in each class. This is a great transition for our dancers as they grow out of Tiny Stars and can focus on individual styles of dance for longer periods of time. Our instructors are trained in early childhood education and understand how to meet our young dancers where they are each day, to provide a safe & fun place for them to learn and develop a love for individual dance styles. Please see the “Ballet” and “Tap” descriptions for thorough details on the offerings of these styles.
Hip Hop / Acro (6-8)
Hip Hop / Acro (6-8) is a combo class that trains the dancers in both styles of hip hop & acro in each class. This is a great transition for our dancers as they grow out of Tiny Stars and can focus on individual styles of dance for longer periods of time. Our instructors are trained in early childhood education and understand how to meet our young dancers where they are each day, to provide a safe & fun place for them to learn and develop a love for individual dance styles. Please see the “Hip Hop” and “Acro” descriptions for thorough details on the offerings of these styles.
Jazz/Lyrical (6-8)
Jazz/Lyrical (6-8) is a combo class that trains the dancers in both styles of jazz & lyrical in each class. This is a great transition for our dancers as they grow out of Tiny Stars and can focus on individual styles of dance for longer periods of time. Our instructors are trained in early childhood education and understand how to meet our young dancers where they are each day, to provide a safe & fun place for them to learn and develop a love for individual dance styles. Please see the “Jazz” and “Lyrical” descriptions for thorough details on the offerings of those styles.
SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSES
These classes are meant to be taken in addition to training classes above, to enhance the dancer’s technique, and help the dancer develop consistency in their movement.
Flexibility & Extensions
Dancers will master the flexibility of their legs, back, hips and feet & maximize extension, through our cutting-edge class found only at Studio 10 Dance! This class is the perfect addition to a dancer’s technique classes and a great fit for dance team members looking to enhance flexibility, bodylines and core control.
Turn Technique
Turn Technique is a jazz technique class which incorporates strengthening and conditioning exercises associated with increasing the clarity and consistency of the dancers’ turning abilities. Muscle development, alignment, balance and control are the key elements emphasized in the class through repetitious center and across-the-floor exercises, as well as fun & challenging combos.
Private Lessons, Master Classes & Rentals
Since 1989, it has been our mission to be a positive center in the community for growth in mind, body, and spirit. We welcome students ages 3 – Adult and invite all to come dance with us!
Private Lessons (one student) and Semi-privates (2-3 students) allow for greater hands-on training with the instructor. Private instruction is arranged by appointment only. Rates may vary based on staff availability and particular instructor’s scheduling demands. Always ask before booking a session. Remember, payments must be made prior to the private class being taught. CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A PRIVATE LESSON.
Studio 10 Dance is a technique and performance-based studio for artists. We develop our dancers’ clarity, consistency, and artistry through a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum rooted in movement theory and dance history. Our Master Classes feature professional dancers in all areas and genres of dance and movement. CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR MASTER CLASSES.
For Private Rentals and Event requests please email us for a Rental Request Form.
AMENITIES: 3 raised hardwood dance floors, Mirrored walls, Professional ballet barres, Comfortable waiting area with large observation windows for viewing, 1 large wheelchair accessible restroom, air conditioning, filtered and chilled water dispenser, and a large parking lot. CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A RENTAL FORM
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