LITTLE GROOVERS

Little Groovers Ballet & Jazz  (Ages 2–4)
This playful combo class introduces your little dancer to the graceful world of ballet and the upbeat energy of jazz! Through imaginative games, storytelling, and lively music, dancers will build rhythm, coordination, and confidence—all while twirling, jumping, and expressing themselves with joy. It's the perfect first step into the world of dance, designed to spark creativity and movement in every class.

Skill Goals:

• Basic rhythm and counting to music

• Coordination through skips, jumps, and gallops

• Intro to ballet arm and foot positions

• Spatial awareness and movement patterns

• Following directions in a group setting

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Little Groovers Acro + Hip Hop (Ages 2–4)

Playful foundations for future strength and coordination

This creative, story-driven acro class helps our youngest dancers build basic motor skills through movement, imagination, and play. Using the Little Acrobats curriculum, dancers explore body shapes, animal walks, and beginner tumbling in a fun, encouraging environment.

Skill Goals:

• Forward rolls

• Downward dog and bridge shapes

• Bunny hops and bear crawls

• Pre-cartwheel & assisted handstand shapes

• Basic flexibility through play-based stretching

Once these skills are demonstrated with control and confidence, dancers may progress to Mini Acro.

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ACRO DANCE & TUMBLE

Mini Acro (Ages 4–6)

Building coordination through early acrobatic movement

Mini Acro introduces young dancers to foundational acro skills with an emphasis on form, balance, and strength. Using fun drills and age-appropriate spotting, students develop early tumbling skills that lay the groundwork for future growth.

Skill Goals:

• Unassisted forward and backward rolls

• Strong bridges (hold for 10–15 seconds)

• Pre-handstand wall holds

• Intro cartwheels (step-in, straddle)

• Stretching routines for splits and shoulders

Once dancers show consistent technique and strength, they will move into Petite Acro.

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Petite Acro (Ages 6–8)

Foundations in strength, flexibility, and body control

In Petite Acro, dancers begin connecting skills together through drills and across-the-floor combinations. This class emphasizes strength-building and introduces more advanced basics while maintaining proper form and safe technique.

Skill Goals:

• Controlled handstands (wall or freestanding attempts)

• Cartwheels on both sides with good form

• Bridge kickovers (from floor or block)

• Working toward front/back walkovers

• Full splits, shoulder and hip flexibility

• Core and coordination development

Once dancers demonstrate these skills confidently, they may progress to Junior Acro.

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Junior Acro (Ages 7–12)

Training for power, precision, and progression

Junior Acro expands on tumbling and flexibility through structured progressions and focused strength training. Dancers refine key skills and work toward aerial and handspring prep, while integrating acro into dance movement.

Skill Goals:

• Consistent front and back walkovers

• Strong one-arm cartwheels

• Round-offs with power and control

• Aerial preparation (snap-downs, drills)

• Conditioning for back handsprings (with or without spot)

• Dance-to-acro transitions in choreography

When these skills are mastered, dancers may advance to Pre-Teen Acro.

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Pre-Teen Acro (Ages 10–15)

Strength. Skill. Confidence.

Pre-Teen Acro is for dancers preparing for more advanced skills like aerials and back handsprings. Classes combine conditioning, flexibility, and skill drills while reinforcing form, safety, and consistency.

Skill Goals:

• Clean front/back walkovers with transitions

• Strong handstand holds & shoulder control

• Standing back handsprings (with assist or progressions)

• Aerial drills and spot attempts

• Front aerial prep (if flexibility/strength allow)

• Choreographed acro phrases with control

Once mastered, dancers may move to Open Acro for continued growth or assist younger levels.

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Open Acro (Ages 6+)

Acro for every level - Personalized progression

This non-recital class supports dancers working toward individual goals at any stage of their acro journey. Teachers assess and guide each student through tailored progressions that match their current level and aspirations.

Skill Goals:

• Individualized by dancer (from cartwheels to aerials)

• Strength and flexibility building

• Conditioning circuits and acro technique drills

• Performance-quality skill execution

This class complements any level and supports cross-training across dance styles.

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HIP HOP

Mini Hip Hop (Ages 4–6)
This high-energy class is the ultimate introduction to hip hop for young movers who love to dance and groove! Designed specifically for early childhood development, Mini Hip Hop teaches rhythm, body awareness, and musicality through fun, age-appropriate choreography and games. Dancers will explore body isolations, footwork, and expressive movement—all while boosting their coordination, listening skills, and self-confidence.

Goals by Year-End:

• Isolated upper and lower body movement

• Beginner footwork and direction changes

• Listening and responding to rhythm

• Confidence in basic freestyle movement

• Learning choreography in short sequences

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Petite Hip Hop (Ages 6–8)
This high-energy class is packed with rhythm and personality—perfect for dancers ready to level up their movement skills! Petite Hip Hop introduces beginner street-style choreography while focusing on coordination, musicality, and body control.

Goals by Year-End:

• Intro to grooves, freezes, and direction shifts

• Coordination of upper/lower body movement

• Memorizing short routines and pattern changes

• Emphasis on performance style and confidence

• Musical awareness and beat recognition

Junior Hip Hop (Ages 7–12)
This class introduces dancers to the world of commercial and street-style hip hop through age-appropriate choreography, body isolations, rhythm-based movement, and strength work.

Goals by Year-End:

• Confidence in executing hip hop combos

• Clarity in isolations and freestyle foundation

• Precision in footwork and directional change

• Execution of layered movements and textures

• Strength in musical timing and rhythm

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Pre-Teen Hip Hop (Ages 10–15)
This cutting-edge class blends hip hop foundations with trending choreography and musicality. Dancers refine precision, rhythm, and freestyle expression.

Goals by Year-End:

• Strong execution of layered choreography

• Control in isolations and directional changes

• Confident free

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BALLET

Mini Ballet (Ages 4–6)
Mini Ballet builds on early movement foundations with more structured technique, helping young dancers transition from playful exploration to focused skill development. In this level, dancers begin learning proper ballet positions, basic barre work, and center combinations—all while continuing to grow their creativity and confidence. Classes are designed to improve posture, balance, and coordination through imaginative exercises and graceful choreography.

Goals by Year-End:

• First and second position (feet and arms)

• Pliés, tendus, sautés, and relevés

• Basic center and across-the-floor routines

• Simple counts and musical phrasing

• Balance and alignment through movement

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Petite Ballet (Ages 6–8)

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Junior/Pre-Teen Ballet (Ages 8–15)

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LYRICAL​

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Junior Lyrical (Ages 7–12)
This blend of ballet and jazz challenges dancers to express emotion through movement. Students explore lyrical combinations, fluid transitions, and floorwork that emphasize storytelling and musicality.

Goals by Year-End:

• Seamless lyrical phrasing and transitions

• Use of breath to support movement

• Emotional performance through facial and body expression

• Controlled floorwork and weight shifts

• Intermediate improvisation prompts

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Pre-Teen Lyrical/Contemporary (Ages 10–15)
This expressive class blends strong technical foundations with emotional artistry. Dancers connect breath, flow, and intention to bring music and stories to life.

Goals by Year-End:

• Emotional nuance in performance

• Seamless integration of floorwork and extensions

• Advanced improvisation techniques

• Expressive transitions between movement phrases

• Refinement of musical interpretation

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JAZZ/TAP

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Petite Jazz/Tap (Ages 6–8)
This class introduces dancers to the fundamentals of jazz and tap technique while nurturing poise, discipline, and musicality. Students will focus on posture, alignment, rhythm, and creative expression through energetic and structured combinations.

Goals by Year-End:

• Jazz walks, chassés, and pivot turns

• Clean first-level tap rhythms (shuffles, flaps, ball changes)

• Basic syncopation and musical timing

• Combinations that mix jazz and tap

• Clear understanding of rhythm and form

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Junior/Pre-Teen Tap (Ages 8–15) 
This rhythm-forward class introduces intricate footwork, syncopation, and musical phrasing. Students learn how to use sound to complement and enhance movement.

Goals by Year-End:

• Clear articulation of sounds (flaps, drawbacks, cramp rolls)

• Syncopated rhythmic patterns

• Rhythmic memory and timing clarity

• Clean sounds and transitions between steps

• Beginning improvisation in tap phrasing

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Junior/Pre-Teen Jazz (Ages 8–15)

This class focuses on clean lines, strong shapes, and dynamic movement. Students build jazz fundamentals through warm-ups, across-the-floor technique, and expressive choreography.

Goals by Year-End:

• Leaps and turns (preps, jetés, pirouettes)

• Stylized choreography with dynamic levels

• Clean body lines and posture

• Coordination and control through movement phrases

• Building stamina and stage performance ability

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DANCE TECHNIQUE​​

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Junior/Pre-Teen Technique/Leaps & Turns/Flexibility (Ages 8–15)
This non-performance class focuses on sharpening foundational elements like turns, leaps, flexibility, and core strength. Dancers rotate through progressions that support control and posture.

Goals by Year-End:

• Strengthening and alignment of turnout and posture

• Consistent improvement in turns and leaps

• Flexibility milestones (splits, bridges, shoulder range)

• Core-focused conditioning drills

• Supportive tools for improving all styles

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MUSICAL THEATER

This class brings Broadway to life as dancers learn to act, sing (optional), and dance in a fully expressive, theatrical style.

We focus on character development, storytelling, facial expression, and stage presence through jazz-based choreography inspired by musical theater classics and contemporary favorites.

Each class includes warm-ups, technique, and performance-based routines. Dancers will learn to take on roles and perform with confidence, personality, and style!​​​

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