classes
Pre-DanceDesigned for 3-5 year olds, pre-dance classes are typically 45 minutes in length and include instruction in ballet, tap & creative movement. Dancers learn and practice the seven loco-motor movements; walking, running, hopping, jumping, skipping, galloping and leaping that are such an integral part of all dance. In addition, basic ballet and tap steps, as well as associated terminology, are taught and practiced in many fun ways throughout the dance season. |
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Tap/Ballet CombinationTAP/BALLET combination classes are one hour in length and most appropriate for 5-7 year olds, however, we occasionally offer TAP/BALLET combination classes to children up to 8 years old who still enjoy the combination class format. Students in a TAP/BALLET combination class will learn a wide variety of ballet & tap steps as well as combinations. Students typically learn one ballet and one tap routine to perform at the annual recital. |
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Tap/Jazz CombinationTAP/JAZZ combination classes are one hour in length and most appropriate for 5-7 year olds, however, we offer occasionally offer TAP/JAZZ combination classes to children up to 8 years old who still enjoy the combination class format. Students in a TAP/JAZZ combination class will learn a wide variety of jazz & tap steps as well as combinations. Students typically learn one jazz and one tap routine to perform at the annual recital. |
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BalletWhen a child is seven, or close to seven years old, they may enroll in Ballet class at Step By Step dance. Students enrolled in Ballet class attend either once, twice or three times a week, depending on their level and/or teacher recommendation. Each class includes barre work, center floor, progressions and combination work with a focus on learning not just the steps and skills, but the associated terminology as well.
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TapBeginning at about age six or seven, students can enroll in Tap class. Tap classes include warm-up, center floor technique , progressions and combination work. Students in tap class learn to use their feet to create sounds and rhythms as they dance. Good quality Tap shoes are recommended for the best results.
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JazzBeginning at age six or seven, SBSD students may enroll in Jazz class. Jazz classes include a warm-up, center floor technique, progressions and combination work. Students interested in taking Jazz class are encouraged to also enroll in Ballet.
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Hip HopHip Hop classes are offered at Step By Step dance beginning at age 6. Hip Hop for 6-8 year olds is a 45 minute class. All other Hip Hop classes are one hour in length. Most Hip Hop classes include a warm-up, and may also include progressions, but some more advanced levels move immediately into combination work.
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Blended Hip HopBlended Hip Hop is a hip hop based style influenced by different types of genres including jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and breaking.
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LyricalStudents who are at least 10 years old and have the appropriate amount of previous dance experience, in both ballet & jazz, may enroll in Lyrical at Step By Step dance. In some instances concurrent enrollment in Ballet is also required. Lyrical dance combines the elements of ballet, jazz and modern which is why previous dance experience is so important. Lyrical classes begin with a warm-up and may include center floor technique and/or progressions as well as combination work.
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Stretch and StrengthStretch & Strength is a conditioning class great for dancers as well as any person interested in increasing their body strength, stamina and flexibility. Stretch & Strength classes are one hour in length and include a wide variety of exercises and drills including, but not limited to, running, sit ups, push-ups, agility drills, etc. Some weeks the class may focus more on strength training and other weeks more on increasing flexibility through many unique and effective stretching exercises. |
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PT ClassesPT stands for Performance Team and these classes are open to students only through an audition process. Students are invited to audition when they receive a recommendation from one or more of their instructors. PT students must train a minimum of FIVE hours/week with most PT students training between 10-15 hours weekly. Performance Team students are also required to attend master classes and a minimum of two weekend convention/competitions each dance season. Team dancers perform in their community between 2-4 times each season, attend ALL scheduled SBSD rehearsals & between 4-10 extra practices throughout the season as well as performing in two shows for the studio's annual recital in June. PT students are DANCERS committed to TRAINING to be their very best, individually and as members of their competitive teams. |
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