Currently Enrolling Growing in Dance Together through April 2024 (Winter + Spring Term Class)
Summer Dance Classes 2024
To ensure the best experience for all of our students we kindly ask that you adhere to our age level placement.
SFTA DANCE CLASSES
Winter + Spring Term 2024 classes are based on age as of September 15, 2023
For questions on registrations outside listed ages please contact us at [email protected]
Costume fees for fall and winter + spring term classes are provided as an average.
We will work to stay within or below these ranges when possible.
GROWING IN DANCE CLASSES
Growing in Dance Together
~Non-recital class designed for our youngest dancers and a caregiver
You and your student will enjoy learning basic dance movements while keeping active and engaged.
Together the class will enjoy fun dance games and have time to explore freestyle dance with rhythmic music and a combination of instruction and activities designed to foster creativity, musical expression, and connectivity with your young dancer.
Growing in Dance
~Recital performing class (in fall and winter + spring term)
~Costume fees average $30 to $40, costume deposit paid at registration
Does your preschooler love to dance around the house?
Growing in Dance is a beginner dance class designed for them!
Students will learn the basics of ballet, rhythm, and movement, including beginner dance positions.
Instructors will utilize dance games, beginning ballet technique and more to encourage and develop the young dancer.
Growing in Dance: Pre-Ballet/Pre-Tap
~Class of fun and movement that introduces young dancers to a specific style of dance.
Dancers will learn basic ballet/tap steps, enjoy creative movement and fun dance games as well as learn a ballet/tap routine.
BALLET + TAP CLASSES
Ballet + Tap Combo Classes
~Recital performing class (in fall and winter + spring term)
~Costume fees total for two costumes averages $65 to $80, costume deposit paid at registration
Ballet and tap combo classes are designed to challenge the continuing dancer, as well as introduce the new student to the art of dance. Students will work on rhythm and dance activities, along with creative dance routines to help them improve their dance abilities. Skills and techniques to enhance their knowledge of dancing fundamentals will be a part of each class.
Ballet Classes
~Recital performing class (in fall and winter + spring term)
~Costume fees average $40 to $50, costume deposit paid at registration
Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. Dancers will work at the barre and in the center. Learning to perform combinations including balancing exercises, turns, leaps, and jumps.
Classes build on students foundations in movement, technique, vocabulary and choreography.
Tap Classes
~Recital performing class (in fall and winter + spring term)
~Costume fees average $40 to $50, costume deposit paid at registration
Students enjoy hearing the rhythm of movement in this style of jazz dance that uses metal taps attached to the shoe to make sounds. This form of dance uses ballet vocabulary and focuses on rhythm, musicality, and basic jazz principles.
HIP HOP + JAZZ CLASSES
Hip Hop + Jazz Combo Classes
~Recital performing class (in fall and winter + spring term)
~Costume fees total for two costumes averages $60 to $75, costume deposit paid at registration
Students will enjoy learning rhythm, movement, and dance skills in the fun style of hip hop dance.
Fun music, dance games, bigger movements, and short skill-building routines will keep this age group interested and engaged each week!
Hip Hop Classes
~Recital performing class (in fall and winter + spring term)
~Costume fees average $40 to $50, costume deposit paid at registration
Dancers will learn rhythm, style, and improvisation, allowing each student to find their individual style in relation to the music.
Jazz Classes
~Recital performing class (in fall and winter + spring term)
~Costume fees average $40 to $50, costume deposit paid at registration
Popular music and basic ballet technique are combined in this fun and upbeat class.
Students learn jazz dance movements, alignment, flexibility, balance, turns, leaps, jumps, and technique in an engaging way.
MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE
~Recital performing class (in fall and winter + spring term)
~Costume fees average $45 to $55, costume deposit paid at registration
Dancers learn basic jazz principles used in Broadway choreography and facial expression through theatre style dance. Designed for new to experienced theatre students.
SPECIAL NEEDS DANCE CLASSES
~Recital inclusive class* (in fall and winter + spring term)
~6 Week Class
~Costume fees average $35 to $45, costume deposit paid at registration
Class designed for dancers of all abilities and tailored to meet students’ needs.
This class gives students the opportunity to dance and express themselves through movement.
Classes include fun, energetic warm-ups and across-the-floor movement.
*Recital participation will be determined based on instructor’s recommendation of the class.
We believe in giving each dancer their chance to shine. This class will either dance in, or otherwise be involved in the recital.
ADULT BALLET + CONDITIONING
~Non-recital class
~No prior dance experience necessary
This ballet focused class will work on lengthening and strengthening the muscles through stretches and ballet barre exercises. Music will be a mix of ballet style, classical piano versions of pop music.
Students will gain basic ballet technique knowledge as well as terminology while building the long, lean muscles ballerinas have.