*Pointe and Pre-Pointe*
Available to dancers at least 10 years of age and have had previous dance experience.
Dancers will learn proper technique along with correct terminology and body placement used in Pointe training.
45 minute class, once a week, with one routine performed in the recital: Point(Pre-Pointe will not have a routine)
Teacher approval is required. Please contact us for more information.


*Core Conditioning*
Utilizing the training methods of Alixa Flexibility and Progressing Ballet Technique dancers will focus on strengthening their core, building endurance, and gaining flexibility. These programs are a great supplement for the Elite Company Member or any dancer looking to develop their talent at a higher level.  
1 hour class, with no routine performed.

3rd-6th Grade- 8 to 12 years of age
A higher level of difficulty in ballet, tap, and jazz will continue to be worked on to benefit proper technique. Across the floor combinations and faster tempos will be introduced. Basic Lyrical and Hip Hop skills may be introduced into more advanced classes.
1 hour and 15 minute class, once a week, with three routines performed in the recital:
Ballet/Lyrical, Tap, and Jazz/Hip Hop.


6th-12th Grade - 12 to 18 years of age

Technique in the three basic styles is continued with expanding difficulty. Lyrical/Contemporary movements will be perfected to help with the dancers performance level. Dancers will master the fundamentals of Tap with increased emphasis on clarity and speed. Flexibility, strength, and endurance will be utilized to further their jazz technique. Dancers will also work on hip hop skills to build strength and endurance.  
1 hour and 30 minute class, once a week, with three routines performed in the recital: Lyrical, Tap and Jazz/Hip Hop.

Kindergarten - 5 to 6 years of age
This class will continue learning basic technique for Ballet. Rhythm and coordination will be stressed to aid in the development of tap skills. Basic jazz movements will also be introduced in this class.
1 hour class, once a week, with 3 routines performed in the recital: Ballet, Tap, and Jazz.


1st-2nd Grade - 6 to 8 years of age
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz technique will continue to be worked on. Proper body placement and terminology is taught in each style to help build confidence and poise.
1 hour class, once a week, with three routines performed in the recital: Ballet, Tap, and Jazz.

Elite Company
 Studio 55 Dance Competition Teams are available for dancers ages 4 and older, who wish to make a
commitment to a competitive team and accept new challenges to develop a stronger skill set at a more advanced pace.  If you or your child is interested in a competitive team, please contact us for more information.

 

*Dancer’s must be registered in the appropriate grade level class before registering for an elective class. Elective classes are an additional class and not a core class that can be registered for by itself. Please contact the studio for appropriate level when registering.

 Creative Movement - 18 to 36 months of age
This class is designed to enhance gross motor development, listening skills, musicality, and nurture the creative spirit.
30 minute class, once a week, with one routine performed in the recital: Ballet.


Preschool - 3 to 5 years of age
Dancers will learn proper terminology to basic skills in Ballet and Tap. They will also participate in activities to teach coordination, direction following, and social skills.
45 minute class, once a week, with two routines performed in the recital: Ballet and Tap.

*Beginner Acro*
AcroDance is a fusion of the artistic motion of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. Certified with Acrobatic Arts, this is a progression based syllabus program designed to promote excellence in flexibility, strength, balance, limbering, tumbling, basic contortion, and partner/group stunting for dancers.
Beginner Acro- 30minute class, once a week, with one routine performed in recital.
Acro Level 1/Level 2- 1hour/1.5 hour class, once a week, 1 routine performed in competition and recital.
 

*Beginner Hip Hop*
A high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. This class will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.
Beginner Hip Hop- 30 minute class, once a week, with one routine performed in the recital.

Adult Tap/Jazz

This class is designed for adults looking to step out of their comfort zone to learn a new ability and have fun while doing it! The basic technique of tap and jazz will be emphasized in this class.
1 hour class, once a week, with 2 routines performed in the recital.