Recreational Dance Classes
The experienced instructors at Ms. Patricia's strive to develop each child's natural abilities and also a love of dance that will last a lifetime. A wide range of classes are offered from creative movement classes for 18 months to 2 1/2-year-olds, to ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, pre-pointe, and pointe classes for older students.
Tot & Me
This 30-minute class is for ages 18 months to 2 1/2 years old, along with a parent or guardian. You and your tot will enjoy a fun obstacle course experience utilizing different pieces of equipment in our gym and spend some time in the dance room learning coordination and introductory ballet moves such as plie and tendu. Most of all, this class focuses on strengthening the bond between you and your child.
2 1/2 Year Olds
This fun-filled class is a combination class that introduces students to dance and gymnastics. It includes colorful props and equipment, parachute fun, and games. The class is 30 minutes long at the start and extends to 45 minutes after Christmas. Our 2 1/2-year-olds will perform in our dance recital, but will not have a gymnastics performance.
Baby 1
This class is for ages 3 - 4 and is a combo class of ballet and gymnastics, with tap added after Christmas. Students will learn basic gymnastics skills such as cartwheels, headstands, and front rolls along with basic bar and balance beam skills. These students will perform in our dance recitals but will not have a gymnastics show.
Baby 2
This class is for 4 - 5-year-olds and is where students will begin to take a separate hour-long ballet/tap class. Students will begin to learn a more varied skill set and perform longer dances.
Primary
These classes range from ages 5 -11, through elementary and into middle school. Each class has a curriculum that is structured specifically for the needs of each age group. Classes are fun while presenting the dance steps and concepts such as direction, spatial awareness, and technique. Lively warm-up routines create confidence and teach musical timing while students begin to learn more advanced work.
Level 1
Level 1 classes are the beginning of the Intermediate/Advanced skillset. Students typically reach this level between the ages of 12 - 13 but may be moved up at a younger age depending on skill level. Level 1 focuses on becoming familiar with the foundations of technique, terminology, and basic choreography. Students will remain in Level 1 until they complete all specifications to move on to Level 2. Specifications can be found here.
Level 2
Level 2 classes are the next step of the Intermediate/Advanced skillset. Students will move into these classes after meeting the specifications of Level 1. Level 2 focuses on mastering the basics and learning multiple turns, more complex choreography, advanced technique, and performance skills, as well as introducing students to basic "tricks" in lyrical and jazz, such as shoulder rolls and illusions. Students will remain in Level 2 until they have reached all specifications to move on to Level 3. Specifications can be found here.
Level 3
Level 3 is the most advanced level of dance. Students move into these classes after meeting all the specifications of Level 2. Level 3 is for students who have mastered the basic skills of technique and are ready for fast, complex choreography, advanced tricks, complex turn sequences, and mastering the art of performance.
Pre-Pointe & Pointe
Pointe classes are for intermediate to advanced ballet students interested in performing in pointe shoes. A teacher must evaluate the students and deem their technique and strength adequate to ensure their safety while practicing and performing. Pre-pointe classes are available to those interested in gaining the strength and technique required for pointe and begin at age 11.