Dance

Students receive a classical dance education, beginning with the fundamentals of ballet and jazz while conditioning their bodies for the rigor and athleticism required by dance class.

Students are required to adhere to dress code standards for dance class and rehearsals. The dress code promotes discipline and professionalism and reflects industry standards and best practices.

In subsequent years of study, students will gain exposure and training in tap, social dance styles, Broadway jazz, and specialty styles as they relate to musical theatre and the needs of the current season.

Dance class in the upper levels of the program also includes formal training on improvisation techniques, dance science, dance history and choreography creation.

Level 1

• Fundamentals of Ballet Technique

• Fundamentals of Jazz Technique

• Conditioning and Strength Training
  

• Renaissance Dance History

• Renaissance choreography and court dancing
• Partner and Social Dance

Level 2-4

• Musical theatre appreciation
  
• Jazz
  
• Tap
  
• Modern styles including but not limited to:
  • Hip Hop
  • Lyrical
  • Contemporary
    
• Conditioning and Strength Training
  
• Improvisation
• Dance Science
  
• The Choreography Process and Creation
  
• History of Dance Styles