Classes

Acro

Class Description

Each class will focus on body control, body positioning, and strength. Students must master each skill in their current level before advancing into a higher level.
Any student who has never taken a gymnastics class before, must take at least one pre-tumble class. Once enrolled, the student will be evaluated and moved into the appropriate class level.
Students will be evaluated often through the year and advanced when the coaches feel necessary.

Levels

• Pre Acro – Introductory level geared specifically towards 3 & 4 year olds.
• Acro 1 – Introductory Level- Body positions, terminology, jumps, splits, straddles, bridges, handstands, forward roll, begin cartwheel.
• Acro 2 – Forward and backward roll, handstands, cartwheels, leaps, candlesticks, handstand rolldowns, backbends, front limber (handstand into a bridge), round offs.
• Acro 3 – Bridge kick overs, back and front walkovers, back extension roll, back handsprint, back handspring step outs, front handspring, round off back handspring, ariels, cartwheel back handspring (step out).
• Acro 4 – Series of back handsprings (running or standing), standing back tuck, running roundoff back tuck, front handspring step out to round off back handspring. Incorporate series of skills with back handsprings and back tucks, whips, layouts, full twist.
• *Acro X – Open to all levels as an added, extra class.

Dress Code

Form fitting attire and no shoes

Ballet

Class Description

Ballet is a classical dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures. Classical ballet is characterized by light, graceful, fluid movements, and the use of pointe shoes. In ballet, girls and boys will learn the five arm and foot positions, jumps, turns, lifts, etc.

Levels

• Pre-Ballet: 0-1 years experience
• Level 1: 1-2 years experience
• Level 2: 2-3 years experience
• Level 3: 3-6 years experience
• Level 4: 4+ years experience

Dress Code

*Ballet classes have a stricter dress code. Uniformity helps the teacher notice mistakes. If everyone is wearing the same thing, the teacher is able to pick out little things (a hip too high, an elbow in the wrong spot, a wrist dropped, etc) because the eye isn’t distracted by a bunch of little differences between every dancer.

Girls in Level 1-2 are to wear any color leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Hair must be pulled back in a bun and NO jewelry is to be worn.

Girls in Level 3-4 are to wear a black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Hair must be pulled back in a bun and NO jewelry is to be worn.

Boys are to wear a tight white t-shirt with black tights (think tights that you can’t see through); dance belts are allowed to be worn along with black ballet shoes.

Additionally, all dancers in Level 4 must have a 9 foot Medium Strength Thera-Band and 1 or 2 Yoga Blocks.

Baton

Class Description

Baton is a form of dance that uses a stick, rod, flag, or other item to twirl or do tricks with. In this class students will learn the basics of twirling and tossing. This class is a great prep for Majorette or Competitive Twirling.

Levels

• Level 1 (beginner)
• Level 2 (advanced)

Dress Code

Please make sure your child wears tennis shoes to class! No sandals, flip flops, boots, etc.

Students are not permitted to twirl in socks or bare feet.

Each student is required to bring their own baton to class. Batons can be purchased at Roselynn’s Music Store on Wooster Avenue in Dover.

Hip Hop

Class Description

Hip Hop is a blend of several dance cultures. It is a very energetic form of dance. This class is designed to increase our students rhythmic and coordination skills. It’s unique because it allows you to perform with freedom of movement and lets you add in your own style. This allows you to step out of the box and be creative. Students will be learning fun and challenging upbeat combinations at each appropriate level. Each student will work on their ability to pick up dance combinations quickly.

Levels

• Level 1: 1-2 years experience
• Level 2: 2-3 years experience
• Level 3: 3-6 years experience
• Level 4: 4+ years experience

Dress Code

Any type of gym shorts, dance shorts, gym pants, dance pants, tank tops, and t-shirts. NO JEANS/JEAN SHORTS.

Shoes: Your choice of any style of tennis shoes

Hair: Can be worn however student chooses. Hats are permitted in Hip Hop class.

Jazz

Class Description

Jazz is a fun, energetic way of dance. Jazz consist of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps, and quick turns. It is very similar to a Ballet class, in the sense that we will focus on technique and correct dance terminology. Upbeat music is used in our Jazz classes and we encourage freedom of expression!
-Beginner & Intermediate classes will work on the introduction of Jazz technique. Students in this class will be working towards the execution of a clean single pirouette (both right and left), continuous pique turns, grand jetes, pas de bourree, and continuous chain turns. Introduction to level changes and Jazz choreography will be explored. Proper alignment and coordination skills will be introduced or continued.
-Advanced classes will continue working on Jazz technique and increase the degree of difficulty in tricks and combinations. Strength & Flexibility will be a main focus at this level. Intricate Jazz combinations will be explored and expectations to quickly pick up choreography and term usage are a must.

Levels

• Level 1: 1-2 years experience
• Level 2: 2-3 years experience
• Level 3: 3-6 years experience
• Level 4: 4+ years experience

Dress Code

Most Jazz dancers prefer to wear jazz pants/spandex or anything that shows lines but doesn’t restrict their movement.

Tops: A form fitting tank top, tighter t-shirt, or leotard will do.

Shoes: Need to be tan Jazz shoes.

Hair: Must be pulled back out of the face.

Tap

Class Description

Tap is a form of dance in which the rhythm is sounded out by the clicking taps of the heels and toes of a dancer’s shoes. Students will learn rhythms and fast footwork to a variety of music such as oldies, Broadway, today’s hits, and much more.

Levels

• Level 1: 1-2 years experience
• Level 2: 2-3 years experience
• Level 3: 3-6 years experience
• Level 4: 4+ years experience

Dress Code

Students will need to wear tap shoes which can be purchased at any dance store.

Cheer

Class Description

We’ve Got Spirit! How bout you?

Come learn the foundation of cheer and have a blast doing it. In this class you will learn proper motions, jump technique tips and pom style dance to fun cheer beats! This class will prepare you for school tryouts at any level and is a great prerequisite to competitive cheer. We will wrap up the year with a competitive style cheer dance at recital having fun with levels and formations. Go Moxie!!

Levels

• Beginner
• Intermediate/Advanced

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PreDance

Class Description

PreDance is an introductory class to Jazz, Ballet, and Hip Hop. Basic beginner level technique and body placement will be explored.

Levels

• PreDance 3: 3 years old
• PreDance 4: 4 years old

Dress Code

Students will need to wear any color leotard, any color of tights, and pink ballet shoes.

Lyrical

Class Description

Lyrical is a dance style that blends Ballet and Jazz together. Lyrical is smoother and a bit faster than Ballet but not as fast as Jazz. In Lyrical you use movements to express strong emotions such as love, joy, and anger. It teaches you to let go of your inner emotions. As well as in Jazz, in Lyrical it is good to see body lines.

Levels

• Level 1: 1-2 years experience
• Level 2: 2-3 years experience
• Level 3: 3-6 years experience
• Level 4: 4+ years experience

Dress Code

Form fitting dance attire

Shoes: Dance paws or half-sole dance shoes

Hair: Must be pulled back out of the face.

Itty Bitty Groovers

Class Description

Itty Bitty Groovers is a great beginner class experience for two and three year-olds, with a parent or dance helper! It is supportive of students who may have a difficult time leaving parents for a short period of time. Our class is specifically designed to allow the students to be able to express themselves through the freedom of movement, expand learning skills and acquire elementary foundational concepts of dance. Coordination, balance and learning to follow directions are some of the basic movement skills that will be explored. Throughout the six week session, we will be focusing on Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Each week, the class will follow an educational-based theme (i.e. shapes, colors) and explore gross motor-based activities. A schedule for each class will be followed. At the end of the six weeks, the students will have been exposed to a short routine, which they may fully perform on the last day of class. We recommend that for each class, the students bring a water bottle for necessary breaks. Please dress comfortably (no jeans) and be sure to have a clean pair of tennis shoes to keep our little dancers safe, and to also protect the floor. It is required that each dancer be accompanied by one dance partner only, both during the class and inside the studio. All other Itty Bitty Groover observers must remain in the lobby. This facilitates our focus and allows us to have more space to move in the studio. The last week of every month will be our “viewing week”, when we invite friends and family to come observe classes through our studio windows.

Levels

• 18 mos. – 4 yrs.

Dress Code

Clothing that won’t restrict movement.

Pointe

Class Description

In Pointe you will be taking your ballet training to the next level by continuing to learn ballet technique on your pointe shoes. In this class you will learn how to properly articulate your feet in pointe shoes, how to find your balance, how to find proper muscle control, and transfer all of your ballet training from ballet shoes to pointe shoes. You will also learn about injury prevention, and how to sew your Pointe shoes.

Levels

• Pre & Beginning
• Intermediate/Advanced

Modern

Class Description

Modern class focuses on developing contemporary dance techniques and expressive movement. Dancers will explore complex choreography, enhance their improvisation skills, and build strength and flexibility. Ideal for those looking to deepen their modern dance practice.

Levels

• Beginner
• Intermediate/Advanced

Turns & Tricks

Class Description

The Beginner Turns & Tricks class introduces dancers to the fundamentals of turns and acrobatic movements. This class focuses on basic spins, simple tricks, and essential strength-building exercises. Emphasis is on developing control, balance, and confidence while learning foundational techniques. Ideal for dancers new to incorporating dynamic elements into their routines. Non-recital class.

The Intermediate/Advanced Turns & Tricks class is designed to enhance dancers’ proficiency in complex turns and dynamic acrobatic movements. Focusing on advanced turns, leaps, and flips, this class emphasizes technical precision, fluid transitions, and stylistic execution. Students will develop strength, control, and artistry, pushing their dance skills to new heights with challenging and creative choreography. Non-recital class.

Levels

• Beginner/Intermediate
• Intermediate/Advanced