Classes



Creative Combo
Young dancer in a pink sequined costume posing with one hand on her hip against a studio backdrop

Age 2½ -3     ðŸ•œ 45 min

Basic introduction to Tap, Ballet, Jazz & Acro. We use a lot of holiday/seasonal songs throughout the year. Students should be 2½ -3 yrs old by the start of classes in Sept & preferably potty-trained.

Black magic wand with a sparkling starburst tip on a white background

Combo Class
Dancer in black costume with yellow accents, posing with arms raised against a studio backdrop

Age 4 & up     ðŸ•œ 1 – 1 ½ hr

Pre-K through Advanced levels
We start w/ the basics of Tap/Ballet/Jazz in the lower levels & build on those skills as the students move up. Higher level combo classes are only Tap & Jazz and Ballet is a separate class. Combo classes perform two routines in our dance productions: 1 Tap & 1 either Ballet/Lyrical or Jazz.

Black outline of a dancer in a high kick pose on a white background

Ballet & Contemporary Basics
Dancer in a beige dress and boots posing mid-kick against a dark studio backdrop

Age 7 & up     ðŸ•œ 1 hr

Disciplined class consisting of barre/center work to provide a strong technical foundation and for learning body placement & control. Choreography will be more lyrical or contemporary style.
*Required for competition students age 7 & up.

Pair of black line-drawn ballet pointe shoes on a white background

Hip Hop
Person doing a one-handed handstand breakdance pose in black, gold, and white clothing

Age 6 & up     ðŸ•œ ½ hr

More of a “street style” of dance. Age 6 & up.

Black abstract music note icon with broken, angular lines on a white background

Acrobatics
Contortionist in red shorts and black top performing a backbend with one leg raised onstage

Age 5 & up     ðŸ•œ 45 min

Stretching, strength work & gymnastic movement: rolls, cartwheels, backbends, etc. Great class to improve flexibility & master tricks that can be incorporated into routines. Instructors will help students work at their own pace.
*
½ hr more advanced Acro class offered following Conditioning class if enough students are interested.

Black silhouette of a person doing a yoga headstand on a white background

Advanced Ballet
Dancer in a green costume striking a ballet pose against a dark studio backdrop

Age 13 & up        ðŸ•œ 1 hr

Strictly classical barre, center & choreography.

*Pointe - ½ hr Pointe class offered on same night if enough students are interested.

Black silhouette of a dancer with an arm raised and a skirt-like dress

Contemporary
Contemporary dancer in a beige costume arching backward against a gray studio backdrop

Age 12 & up     ðŸ•œ 45 min

Advanced level class consisting of warm-up/stretch, center and across the floor technique work, and learning contemporary choreography with focus on expressive movement and emotion.  Dancers must have AT LEAST two years of ballet (one on a non-recital year) and be at least 12 in order to be accepted into contemporary class.

Black silhouette of a person bending forward with one leg raised on a white background

Conditioning & Technique
Dancer mid-leap in black-and-white striped pants against a studio backdrop, arms extended and smiling

Age 8 & up     ðŸ•œ 1 hr

Stretching, strength work & technique for jumps turns, etc.

*Required for competition students.

Black lightbulb icon with glowing rays on a white background
Calendar icon with six date squares and three tabs at the top

Ready to Dance?

Join the J-Mac Dance family today!