Classroom Attire
First Steps – may wear comfortable clothes and clean sneakers or dance attire.

Ballet – girls: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in bun; boys: white t-shirt, black jazz pants.

All other classes – girls: any color leotard, jazz shorts or jazz pants. Dance tights a must (no pantyhose) and footwear appropriate to the style of dance. Hair must be secured away from the face; boys: t-shirt, black jazz pants.

Some teachers may have additional requirements.

First Steps

Our First Steps classes are for two and four year olds. This is a program that has been developed solely by the owners of Concepts In Motivation, Inc. to help younger children begin to enjoy the benefits of a fitness program at an early age. This program has been used in Canada, South America, Europe, and Asia. There is an adapted version for daycare, school, and fitness centers as well as take home use. First Steps promotes education, motor skills, coordination, balance, social interaction and the introduction to dance movement. We are very proud to offer these classes at all our locations and encourage the participation of both young girls and boys. 

Dance Levels
Preschool dancers begin with the basics at the ages of 2 with our First Steps program. At 5 years old and continuing until 8, our Youth program offers dancers the beginning steps and technique of the individual dance forms. Our Junior Program is for 9-12 year olds. This program is designed for the student who has greater control of their movement and is ready to learn more advanced technique at a faster pace. Our Teen Program is for those students 13 and older. Here, each discipline is separated so that the students can have the full benefit of a teacher who specializes in that dance. The routines become more complex and the study more serious. We invite any adult student to dance with our teens or chose one of our adult classes instead. 

Once a good foundation of dance technique is mastered, students may advance to the next level classes within each discipline. We have geared our Youth, Junior, and Teen curriculum for each student to remain at the same level for at least two years. Auditions are not necessary to enroll in a class, but our teachers reserve the right to have students meet class requirements in order to remain in class. New students should request an evaluation for placement. Returning students should follow their previous teacher’s recommendations.


Age Groups

 

Preschool 2-4	Junior 9-12
First Steps Level I	Level III
First Steps Level II	Level IV
Youth 5-8	Teen 13+
Level I	Level V
Level II	Level VI
Level III to Youth	Adult 19+

 

 

Ballet

Classical ballet is taught to all ages beginning at four and at a variety of levels. We strongly encourage our students to partake in this class as it is used in almost all facets of dance. Students who do well in ballet usually can transfer that ability into their other dances.

Modern

Modern classes are offered to those dancers wishing to enhance their dance experience. Dancers are given the opportunity to express themselves openly and outwardly while feeling the movements of their dance music. The beginner level starts at the age of nine.

Lyrical

Lyrical classes are offered to dancers ages nine and above with a desire to build on their classical ballet training. Classes are conducted in such a way that a story is conveyed to the audience through physical dance movements. The student has the ability to express themselves openly and without reservation. Our lyrical classes combine dance movements such as ballet, jazz and modern dance. These learned techniques, when applied, show an intense outpouring of emotion.

Pre-Pointe/Pointe

Pre-Pointe prepares the foot and body for the demands of pointe work. It is a bridge from ballet slippers to pointe shoes, and is done in pre-pointe shoes.

Pointe is a ballet technique done in pointe shoes. The dancer wears specifically designed shoes to support the dancer while on fully extended feet - on the toes. Students must have a minimum of three years of study, be at least twelve years of age, and have teacher's recommendation. Student's current study program must have two ballet technique classes per week in addition to Pointe class. 

Tap

We offer tap classes to all ages and all levels of ability. Our tap classes are fast paced and challenging, encouraging our students to strive towards using maximum effort to harness the techniques being taught. Our younger classes are geared toward the combination of ballet and tap instruction together, thus ensuring a wide range of experience.

Jazz

Our jazz classes are taught to students five years and older. We challenge our students with many different forms of jazz, all high energy but with different styles. These classes are very popular with all ages and give dancers the ability to discover the joy of dance through the rhythmic movements. Jazz provides an added benefit of cardiovascular exercise due to the high level of energy exerted. 

Hip Hop
In this very popular and fun class, students develop their own unique interpretation of movement using very trendy music. Hip hop encompasses elements of poppin’, locking, breaking, and freestyle moves.

Conditioning for Dancers
A student whose body is well prepared can achieve their dance goals easier. This class is designed to teach students how to warm-up and prepare for class through classic and innovative techniques. A conditioned dancer is less likely to suffer injuries and the lessons learned here can be carried over into other physical activities.

Zumba
Zumba put latin rhythms and easy to follow moves together to create a dynamic fitness program. Our classes help you, work out, have fun, and achieve long term benefits with caloric-burning and body-energizing. Students should wear comfortable workout clothes.

Youth Performance Teams

Through competitions, performances, appearances, and volunteer activities the Youth Performance Groups serve as ambassadors for the studio. There our two opportunities for dancers to be part of these groups and move to the next stage in their dance instruction.

Performing Arts Team

The Team is perfect for our recreational dancer who wishes to perform more often throughout the year at local charity and community events. Often the studio is approached for presentations or appearances by the Performance Team dancers. This Team represents the studio and they are dance emissaries at those venues. Students will experience the self-discipline necessary to progress as a young dancer, the joy of working on personal, group, and community goals, and the reward of performing for both peers and the general public. 

Performing Arts Company

Within the Company students will study the art form as a physical expression of the human experience, learning how to communicate clearly and accurately through various genres of dance. These dancers pursue a more intensive curriculum and will experience performance opportunities including; competitions, concerts and community events. The Company stresses the importance of developing the technical skills of the dancer as well as their performance technique. They will focus on working together as a group, learning challenging routines, and bringing their high level of skill and poise to the stage.