Pre-Kinder
Offered to all students 2-3 years of age. This class is a combination of Pre-Ballet, Song and Tumbling. This class develops rhythm, creative ability, motor skills and coordination as well as an introduction to basic dance technique.
Ballet
Offered to students in all levels. Because Ballet is the base and most important building block of all great dancers, we encourage all of our students to study the “foundation discipline of all dance”. In addition to the classical ballet technique, these classes develop poise, grace and proper body carriage.
Pointe
Pointe is the epitome of all young ballerinas. This strenuous discipline is introduced in the Intermediate ballet level. Only those students who take 2 weekly ballet classes and are found to be qualified by their teacher may participate.
Contemporary
Offered from Beginners through the Advanced / Professional levels. All styles of Jazz from Funk, Musical Theatre, Blues, and Broadway are in the DU repertoire. Comtemporary and Lyrical have many individualized Ballet based styles. These classes develop body strength, flexibility, and coordination for all students.
Tap
For all levels build concentration, coordination, rhythm, speed, dexterity and offer a broad knowledge of the classical style as well as contemporary and rhythm tap technique. An important class to help dancers improve in all disciplines.
Hip Hop
These classes are fast paced, energetic and jam packed with fun! They are offered to students 4 years of age and older. A great way to introduce dance to a all students & boys love this class too! Male Scholarships offered.
Kinder
Offered to all students 3-4 years of age. This class is a combination of Pre-Ballet, Tap and Tumbling. We offer convenient Weekday and Saturday classes to fit your schedule. This class develops rhythm, creative ability, motor skills and coordination as well as an introduction to basic dance technique. We suggest, but do not require, the students take class 2x per week. It has been proven that students who dance at least 2x per week retain more and advance faster.
Combination Classes
These classes are recommended for dancers ages 4-6. These classes are planned to introduce students to the more advanced basic disciplines before they enter the higher, more specialized and individual class levels. Dancers will take class in Ballet, Tap and Jazz styles.
Acrobatics
Helps to develop strength, gymnastic skills, endurance and flexibility. They are offered to students who are 4 years of age or older.
Jazz
Offered to those students who have reached the Intermediate level of ballet training. These classes are taught with emphasis on the Graham and Limón techniques, which develop the flexibility and strength of the body as well as demonstrating the interesting and fine skill of the modern style.