LOWER SCHOOL

The Lower School nurtures our youngest dancers through enriching and engaging instruction in creative movement, introductory ballet, hip-hop, tap, and creative drama. Each of our classes fosters healthy physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual develop

  • Creative Movement

    Students will learn basic steps, develop motor skills and be introduced to musicality and rhythm. Creativity is highly emphasized at this level. In Creative Movement, we introduce students to the Leap 'N Learn curriculum.

  • Intro to Ballet

    Our introductory ballet classes acquaint young dancers with the flow and format of a traditional ballet class. Students learn the fundamental building blocks to a variety of steps and positions in the ballet lexicon, while expanding their creativity and exploration of new movement patterns and sequencing.

  • Creative Drama

    Creative Drama is an imagination-based form of storytelling with emphasis placed on utilizing our acting tools of body, voice, and imagination. In this year-long class, we will explore and create various stories through acting foundational musical theater exercises. Our fall semester will culminate with an informal performance sharing and spring semester will conclude the year with performance in recital. 

  • Intro to Tap

    This is a fundamental class designed to provide students with a foundation in technique, vocabulary, timing and rhythm needed to progress through the upper levels of tap. 

  • Intro to Hip-Hop

    In Intro to Hip-Hop dancers learn rhythm and the basics of freestyle which promotes creativity. Hip Hop music is vibrant, upbeat and fun and will lead students to be free to express themselves through movement. This class will help build confidence in their own bodies as the music inspires them while learning basic Hip Hop movement.