Class Descriptions

Ballet - Ballet is the foundation of all dance disciplines. Instruction will focus on dance terminology, body placement and alignment. All ballet levels will place emphasis on barre, center combinations, balance and across the floor technique. Our curriculum is based on the French syllabus.

Pointe - Pointe will be at the discretion of the instructor and MUST be taken in conjunction with ballet. Dancer must have clean ballet technique and proper muscle development. Parent must sign waiver to participate in Pointe.

Jazz - Jazz class will incorporate various warm-up and stretch techniques. Jazz isolations, across the floor progressions and center combinations will be taught by the instructor incorporating all disciplines of jazz. Class is upbeat and less restricted then ballet. Proper turning technique will also be taught.

Lyrical - Is a fusion of ballet, modern, and jazz. It explores emotions and a story of which is told through movement to the lyrics of music. Lyrical is a very expressive form of dance.

Open Technique - Open Technique is a class designed on working on anything from jazz, contemporary, stretch/conditioning, flexibility and modern. This class is designed to change from week to week and will offer master class style weekly with our guest faculty.

Contemporary - Contemporary consists of a wide variety of styles. It employs contract-release, floor work, including fall and recovery. It also combines unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed and direction. In terms of technique, contemporary dance tends to combine the genres of controlled legwork of ballet with stress on the torso.

Hip Hop - This style is most seen in music videos. Taking a jazz class is highly recommended. Class focuses on isolations, lock, pop, rhythm, and free-style. A fun, innovative and high-energy class. No pre-requisite class needed to participate.

Turns/Jumps/Leaps - Instructor will work on a variety of turns, jumps, and leaps from all dance disciplines. Class structure drills balance and spotting to help each dancer understand their core, body placement, and spotting correctly to enhance their turning technique

Move & Groove - Tint dancers will explore a range of motion, rhythm, and music. This class is a great and energetic way to be introduced to the world of dance.

Tiny Ballerina - Young dancers will explore basic ballet positions and simple across the floor technique. Various props such as wands, butterfly wings and home-based stars will be used within the classroom setting. At the end of each class, either a fun filled dance related story or dance related activity will end the class. Must be potty trained and able to assist themselves.

Acro - The Dance Loft is acrobatic arts certified. All acro classes work on acrobatic variations, tumbling, and partner skills. Our acro program is designed for dancers.