Ballet & Gymnastics Combo (ages 2 ½ - 5)
Introducing the young athlete to dance AND gymnastics, this class is the perfect combination of grace and athleticism. Ballet & Tap Combo (ages 2 ½ - 6) This one-hour class offers the basics of dance to the littlest dancer; half of the class is dedicated to ballet, and the other to tap!
Ballet & Jazz Combo (ages 5-10)
When combined, ballet and jazz offer a perfect introduction to the world of dance. Ballet, Tap, & Jazz Combo (5-8) The trio (ballet, tap, jazz) introduces the young dancer to the staple genres of dance. This class covers it all!
Ballet (Beginner- Intermediate/Advanced)
Perhaps the most traditional of all dance disciplines, ballet is the most formal of all dance styles and the basis for all other forms of dance. Recommended for every dance student.
Jazz (Beginner-Intermediate/Advanced)
This is an introductory, basic technique class that reaps optimum benefit when coupled with ballet. Students are exposed to the different influential styles of jazz dance including Broadway, modern/contemporary, and lyrical.
Tap
One of the oldest forms of dance, tap is great for developing coordination and rhythm.
Hip Hop (Beginner - Intermediate/Advanced)
This class continues to be one of the most popular dance styles. Hip-Hop increases space awareness, quickness, coordination, and endurance. Lyrical Lyrical dance is a modern dance form that fuses modern dance, jazz & ballet. Movements are precise, deliberate, and interpretive to evoke emotion.
Leaps & Turns
This technique class focuses on the precision of turns and leaps. The class consists of strictly "across the floor" technique, working proper body placement, and alignment.
Drill Team Prep
Designed to introduce the young dancer to the world of drill team, this class teaches the basics needed to get ready for a drill team audition. Styles introduced in this class are precision jazz, high kick, military and leap / turn technique.
Precision Jazz
This class teaches drill team style jazz. This class will focus on timing, straight clean arms, projection, sharpness, and leap & turn technique that is necessary for all drill team members to posses.
High Kick (Beginner)
One of the most classic dance genres of drill teams across the country, high kick offers drill team dancers the opportunity to perfect their endurance, strength, and flexibility. This beginner level class teaches the basics of this genre. All kicks are broken down, including how to prep and have good posture while kicking.
High Kick (Intermediate/Advanced)
This class is for students who are already knowledgeable about high kick but want to be challenged in their kick sequences. Endurance, strength training, and flexibility will still play an important role in the class but on a much higher level. Focusing on height of kicks, all students will strive to "kick the hat."
Sweethearts Rehearsal
This rehearsal is exclusively for Sweethearts Drill Team members only.
Dazzlers Rehearsal
This rehearsal is exclusively for Dazzler Drill Team members only.
Dance for Actors
Every musical audition includes a dance element. Actors will learn a new combination each week and practice "auditioning" with a dance coach. Perfect for those "non-dancers!"
Auditions for Sweethearts:
Held in May. Contact the Director, Amy Riley, for audition information at dancerscrossing@hotmail.com
Dazzler Drill Team Sign ups:
Open from May - August. Girls (ages Kindergarten - 5th grade) interested in joining this junior drill team must contact director, Lindsay Han, for additional information at Lindsay.han@tx.rr.com.