Unleash Your Inner Dancer at Expressions Dance Company

Pre-ballet is a fun introduction to ballet intended for younger students. Students learn creative movement and basic dance developmental skills through creative play, music and dance. Students participate in a variety of free movement exercises that motivate coordination, attention and listening skills. Social skills are also learned at this level as each student builds self-confidence and expresses their creativity. 

Proper dance attire:

Leotard/tights/ballet shoes (any color)

Skirt or tutu optional (glitter free)

Hair pulled back(preferably into a bun) out of face

Beginner Ballet is an introduction to ballet intended for dancers aged 6-7 or with two years pre-ballet instruction. Skills are introduced at a slightly advanced skill level. Skills and techniques become more complex relative to the age range. Skills taught through the movement of creative games are applied to a higher level. Focus is more specifically on ballet positions, proper vocabulary and movement. Barre may be introduced at this level. 

Proper dance attire:

Leotard/tights/ballet shoes (any color)

Skirt optional (glitter free)

Hair pulled back(preferably into a bun) out of face

Ballet I is intended for dancers who are new to dance or have studied the basics and are ready to focus on development of body, technique, skills, vocabulary, along with proper ballet class etiquette in a more structured environment. The development of the body is promoted through stretching and strengthening and focusing on correct body placement. Barre is introduced at this level. 

Proper dance attire:

Black leotard/ pink tights

Split sole ballet shoe (any color)

Hair pulled back(preferably into a bun) out of face

Beginner Dance is an introduction combo class aged 6-7 or with two years pre-ballet instruction.  This class is a fun introduction to jazz and hip hop.  Dancers will be introduced to the technique of jazz as well as the fundamentals and choreography of hip hop.

Proper dance attire:

Dance top or leotard (any color)

Leggings or jazz shorts (no jeans or athletic shorts)

Hair pulled back out of face

Jazz shoes and sneakers (any color)

This is an intro-intermediate level Hip Hop class intended where students to progress in the technigue and hip hop choreography.  This class offers new combinations every class.  No dance experience required.

Proper dance attire:

Anything comfortable to move around in

Sneakers