TINY DANCERS: (3 year olds/New Students) This 45 minute class was created just for 3 year olds. It builds a love of dance through creative exercises and fun routines. Students will perform a special show in class for their parents on the last day of class in June. Class times: Tues. 9:45, 1:15, Thurs. 1:15 or Sat. mornings at 9:45 and 11:30. (Enrollment in regular pre-school is highly recommended before starting dance.)

PRE-SCHOOL 1: (4-5 year olds/New Students) This one hour class consists of 20 minutes each of pre-tap, pre-ballet and mat work. Students will learn both a tap and ballet routine and a special dance for the June performance.

PRE-SCHOOL 2: (4-5 year olds/Continuing Students) This one hour class consists of pre-tap, pre-ballet and mat work. This class re-inforces all the material learned in Pre-School 1 and adds to it with new routines and terms.

KINDERDANCE: (4-5 year olds/Continuing Students) This one hour class is for Kindergarteners who have danced 1-2 years with Kirkpatrick's. Tap and ballet is excellerated and students learn new, more challenging routines.

From the basic positions of the feet to advanced classes in pointe, ballet instruction cultivates self-discipline, body control, balance, strength, posture, poise and flexiblity through the artistry of classical ballet technique. Our teachers are certified in the Cecchetti Method of Ballet which emphasizes proper technique in graded lessons. This prevents pushing a student beyond their level which can lead to injury. Our pointe classes focus on strength through basic barre exercises. Pointe students are selected on an individual basis which usually occurs during level 5-6. (age 13 & up) We are very conscious of correct placement to keep our students injury free.

 

Our high-energy classes teach rhythm, timing, coordination and musicality. Students learn all of the basic sounds and steps from shuffles to wings. We teach the classic style of tap with basic steps all on the ball of the foot. Strong fundamentals are emphasized as well as memorization of choreography. Students will learn a studio routine and a show piece as well.

 

This innovative form of dance encompasses isolation movements and rhythmic exercises developing stamina and flexibility. Dancers learn a variety of jazz styles originating from Broadway musicals to the latest rock videos. Upper level jazz requires ballet classes and students are placed by teacher recommendation. 

 

This style of dance comes from the streets of the cities. Students will learn body isolations similar to jazz technique, but will also learn moves original to hip-hop such as the "pop and lock." This is an aerobic, light-hearted form of dance which can help build muscle strength, stamina and self-confidence.

Branching off ballet and jazz, modern dance is a free formed, interpretive style of dance with an emphasis on working the body from within. A ballet background is required due to the intense floor work, stamina and flexibility needed for this class.