Dance Innovations Dance Studio

Class Descriptions

Below you will find descriptions of the classes that we currently offer. Students are placed in classes based on their age and dance level. Our faculty is happy to assist you with proper class placement. Please contact Dance Innovations for more information.

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Intro to Dance

AGE 2

The perfect class to welcome your child to the art of dance. This class is comprised of fun-filled songs that introduce your child to Tap, Ballet, and Creative Movement. It develops socialization skills, listening skills, independence, and also helps with parent/child separation.

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Preschool Combo

AGE 3

This class opens up the world of dance to our preschoolers. This class consists of Tap and Ballet set to their favorite songs. Children further their dance vocabulary and technique while having fun. This class also serves to develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality.

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Combo Class

AGE 4

Our class specifically for 4 year olds, consisting of dance styles that you and your child choose - including Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Jazz Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop and Tumbling. This is the perfect graduation from our Preschool Combo and prepares students to move to the full hour technique classes.

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Tap

AGES 5 & UP

Tap is a classic form of dance that not only involves how one looks while dancing, but also how one sounds. Tap is a fun, upbeat, rhythmic style of dance that allows the dancer to develop their coordination, balance, rhythm and musicality.

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Jazz/Hip-Hop

AGES 5 & UP

One of our most popular classes! Jazz/Hip-Hop is a fun, exciting, energetic class that allows the dancer to express their individual personalities and style. All of our jazz/hip-hop classes incorporate jazz technique such as leaps and turns with today's popular hip hop choreography, all set to upbeat, current music.

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Hip Hop

AGES 7 & UP

This class includes a wide range of street styles including breaking, locking, popping, and many other new and current trends. It is a high energy class which trains the body and mind to learn intricate moves while working on overall performance, all set to today's most popular music.

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Ballet

AGES 5 & UP

Ballet is the foundation of all dance and is highly recommended as a fundamental study and compliment for all styles of dance. All dancers are taught proper dance terminology and technique that is both age and level appropriate. Our Ballet classes further develop grace, poise, flexibility, and proper body placement.

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Lyrical & Contemporary

AGES 5 & UP

Lyrical & Contemporary are a fusion of jazz and ballet. This dance style combines technical components of ballet with the freedom and fluidity of jazz. Lyrical & Contemporary are expressive styles of dance that allows the dancer to interpret and express the emotions, lyrics and story associated with a piece of music.

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Pointe

AGES 12 & UP

Pointe is a more advanced form of Ballet, that utilizes pointe shoes. Admittance to this class is based upon teacher discretion. Students must have a strong dance background.

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Acrobatics

AGES 5 & UP

A style of dance that combines dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. Students work on all aspects of tumbling, based upon age and level. There is an emphasis on flexibility, balance, strength, and muscle control.

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Cheer Funk

AGES 5 & UP

Cheer/Funk is an exciting Jazz/Hip Hop technique class that incorporates the use of Poms! Students learn jumps, turns, leaps, and tricks commonly performed by dance teams.

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Company/
Competition

AGES 5 & UP

Participation in our Company classes is by invitation, or via audition. Our Company students are required to take classes in Ballet, Lyrical/Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Tap. Our award-winning D.I. Dance Company performs at Dance Competitions throughout the year.