ELITE DANCE PROJECT CLASSES

BALLET/POINTE (OFFERED IN PRESCHOOL)

Ballet is the foundation of all dance genres. It is a classical form of dance that teaches grace, technique and precision. *Pointe is offered for students who have a solid ballet background and receive permission to participate from our pointe teacher.

DRESS CODE: Solid colored leotard, pink ballet tights, pink split sole pink canvas Capezio ballet shoes, hair in neat bun.

TAP (OFFERED IN PRESCHOOL)

Tap dance is a type of dance characterized by using the sounds of metal taps affixed to the heel and toe of shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion, coupled with both characteristic and interpretative body movements.

DRESS CODE: Solid colored leotard or form fitting dance wear, black slip on Capezio tap shoes, hair in neat bun.

Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well rounded dancer. 

DRESS CODE: Solid colored leotard or form fitting dance wear, Capezio half sole turners, hair in neat bun.

ACROBATICS/GYMNASTICS (OFFERED IN PRESCHOOL)

Acrobatics is a combination of dance and tumbling. Students first learn basic gymnastics skills such as cartwheels, back bends and rolls, then advance to tucks, aerials and springs. Acrobatics also uses the flexibility of the back and the legs to execute slow and controlled movements.

DRESS CODE: Solid colored leotard or form fitting dance wear, no shoes, footless tights or no tights, hair in neat bun.

Lyrical is an expressive genre of dance that uses ballet and jazz technique to tell a story through movement.

DRESS CODE: Solid colored leotard or form fitting dance wear, Capezio half sole turners, hair in neat bun.

Hip hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. *Our intermediate and advanced hiphop classes are taught by the incredible NFL Detroit Lion's Cheerleader, Miss Tianna Renae!

DRESS CODE: Baggy athletic wear allowed including solid colored t-shirts and/or joggers, clean indoor tennis shoes, hair in ponytail or bun.