OPEN PROGRAM


Ages 5-18

Our Open Program is our recreational dance program, designed for students who love to dance! These classes focus on building confidence, developing technique, and having fun in a supportive environment—without the commitment of competitions.

DANCE STYLES

ACROBATICS

Acrobatics is where dancers learn exciting floor skills like cartwheels, handstands, bridges, balances, and controlled tricks. It’s energetic, fun, and builds real confidence as dancers safely progress through skills step-by-step. Students also develop strength and coordination along the way, but in a way that feels active, engaging, and rewarding.

BALLET

Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles, teaching dancers the core terminology, positions, and classical technique used across the industry. Students learn graceful movement, posture, and musicality through structured exercises and flowing combinations.

CONTEMPORARY

Contemporary is a creative and expressive style of dance that encourages dancers to move in a more natural, fluid way. It blends technique with emotion, using movement to tell stories and explore feeling through the body. Dancers learn floor work, control, suspension, and release, while developing musicality and individuality. It’s a style that helps students connect movement with expression in a powerful and personal way.

HIP-HOP

Hip Hop is a high-energy, upbeat style of dance inspired by commercial and street dance culture. Dancers learn fresh choreography, rhythm, coordination, and musicality while exploring grooves, isolations, and dynamic movement. It’s fun, confident, and full of personality, encouraging dancers to express themselves and perform with attitude and style.

JAZZ

Jazz is a lively and versatile style of dance that combines strong technique with sharp, expressive movement. Dancers learn kicks, turns, leaps, and upbeat choreography set to popular music, building coordination, strength, and musicality. It’s energetic and performance-focused, encouraging dancers to bring confidence, style, and personality to every routine.

LYRICAL

Lyrical is a flowing and expressive style of dance that blends ballet technique with emotional storytelling. Dancers learn soft, connected movements that reflect the lyrics and mood of the music. It focuses on control, musicality, and expression, helping students connect movement with feeling while developing grace, fluidity, and performance quality.

TAP

Tap is a rhythmic and energetic style of dance where the feet become the instrument. Dancers learn how to create clear sounds, patterns, and rhythms using different steps, sounds, and combinations. It builds coordination, timing, and musicality in a fun and engaging way, encouraging dancers to listen, think, and move with precision and rhythm.