Class Descriptions & Attire

*All shoes and apparel can be ordered at registration through the dance supply store*

Mommy and Me Dance and Tumbling I (Ages 18 months – 2 years)

The class focuses on the basic concepts of movement, balance, rhythm and coordination, utilizing shapes, numbers and direction following. Hopping, skipping, and jumping are just a few of the things that will be learned along with basic beginner dance and tumbling skills. We begin to learn exercises for strength and flexibility. This is a great way for you and your child to learn together. Fine and gross motor coordination and manipulative skills are developed. Mom, Dad or Grandparent assist the child through each activity. An interactive class with your child that includes music, creative movement, songs, smiles, parent/child bonding, memories and FUN!

Class Attire: Dancers can wear any colored leotard or dancewear. Dancewear is defined as: leotard/crop top/booty shorts/Capri pants. Tights are optional but if worn must be, Capri, footless, or convertible. No t-shirts, sweat pants or loose clothing is permitted. Hair should be pulled back and secured. Male dancers should wear shorts and shirts (not baggy) or fitted sweat clothing.

Shoes: None

Mommy and Me Dance and Tumbling II (Ages 2 - 3 years)

Shoes: None

Pre-School Tumbling (Ages 3 – 5 years)

This class is for the beginner tumbler. In this class the student will develop basic tumbling skills which will include: handstand, forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel, round-offs and back bends. No prior tumbling experience is necessary for this class. Additionally, strength and conditioning skills will be taught to help progress the learning of tumbling skills.

Shoes: None

Beginning I Tumbling (Ages 5.5 – 7 years)

This class is for the beginner tumbler. In this class the student will develop basic tumbling skills which will include: handstand, forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel, round-offs and back bends. Back and front walkovers will be introduced at this level. Additionally, strength and conditioning skills will be taught to help progress the learning of tumbling skills. No prior tumbling experience is necessary for this class.

Shoes: None

Beginning II Tumbling (Ages 8 – 18 years)

This class is for the beginner tumbler. In this class the student will develop basic tumbling skills which will include: handstand, forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel, round-offs and back bends. Back and front walkovers will be introduced at this level. Additionally, strength and conditioning skills will be taught to help progress the learning of tumbling skills. No prior tumbling experience is necessary for this class.

Shoes: None

Intermediate I Tumbling (Ages 5 – 18 years)

This class progresses from the skills learned in Beginning Tumbling. Body positions will be highly emphasized. More strength skills will be necessary to work on more advanced skills such as front and back walkovers, limbers and arabians. Back bend kick overs, handspring and aerials will be introduced at this level. Tumbling requirements include cartwheels, round-offs, backbend pull ups and working on backbend kick over or permission from the instructor.

Shoes: None

Intermediate IIA & II B Tumbling (Ages 5 – 18 years)

This class progresses from the skills learned in Intermediate I Tumbling. Body positions will be highly emphasized. More strength skills will be necessary to work on advanced skills such as back handsprings and aerials. Standing and round-off back handsprings along with aerials will be introduced at this level. Tumbling requirements include back bend pull up and kick over or permission from the instructor.

Shoes: None

Advanced I Tumbling (Ages 5 – 18 years)

This class progresses from the skills learned in Intermediate II Tumbling. More strength skills will be necessary to work on advanced skills such as handstands, round-off back handsprings, continuous back handsprings and back tucks. Continuous back handsprings and back tucks will be introduced at this level. Tumbling requirements include standing and round-off back handspring or permission from the instructor.

Shoes: None

Advanced II Tumbling (Ages 5 – 18 years)

This class progresses from the skills learned in Advanced I Tumbling. More strength skills will be necessary to work on advanced skills such as standing back tucks, round-off back handspring back tucks, layouts and pikes. Tumbling requirements include round-off back tuck and continuous back handspring into a back tuck or permission from the instructor.

Pre-school Ballet (Ages 3 - 5.5 years)

Learn the classical art of ballet from professionally trained instructor and St. Louis Rams Cheerleader Miss Erin. Our classes inspire the love of movement designed to teach awareness and respect for the body. We emphasize careful technical training that will enhance all physical endeavors and welcome all ages and levels. All students will be placed in the correct class according to age.

Class Attire: Any colored solid leotard, pink tights and ballet shoes. Ballet skirts are optional. Hair should be pulled back and secured. Male dancers should wear shorts and shirts (not baggy) or fitted sweat clothing.

Shoes: Ballet shoes must be pink soft leather with split sole.

Pre-school Jazz & Tap (Ages 3 – 5.5 years)

Tap is an exciting rhythmic exercise and dance form. Tap offers a variety of styles and techniques. Students will realize results in dance movement after a minimum of classes. The classes stress the basics of tap and build into combinations which are great to watch and delightful to hear. We challenge our students with many different forms of jazz, all high energy but with different styles. These classes are popular with all ages and provide added benefit of cardiovascular exercise due to the high level of energy Exerted. Jazz class is a fun and fast paced mixture of various techniques, jumps, leaps and turns.

Shoes: Light Suntan Leather/Spandex Gore Jazz Boot and Tan Leather-Like Mary Jane Tap.

Pre-school Pom (Ages 3 – 5.5 years)

Focus on leaps, turns, and kicks while learning combinations in jazz, funk, pom, and free-style.

Shoes: Light Suntan Leather/Spandex Gore Jazz Boot.

Petite Jazz & Lyrical/Modern (Ages 6 – 8 years)

Modern dance explores movement, space, rhythm and the dancer’s own creativity with emphasizes on momentum, shapes and patterns. This form of dance is inspired by nature, music, art, and human emotions. We challenge our students with many different forms of jazz, all high energy but with different styles. These classes are popular with all ages and provide added benefit of cardiovascular exercise due to the high level of energy Exerted. Jazz class is a fun and fast paced mixture of various techniques, jumps, leaps and turns.

Shoes: Light Suntan Leather/Spandex Gore Jazz Boot and Medium Tan Foot Mitten

Petite Tap (Ages 6 – 8 years)

Shoes: Tan Leather-Like Mary Jane Tap

Petite Pom (Ages 6 – 8 years)

Focus on leaps, turns, and kicks while learning combinations in jazz, funk, pom, and free-style.

Shoes: Light Suntan Leather/Spandex Gore Jazz Boot

Petite Ballet (Ages 6 – 8 years)

Shoes: Ballet shoes must be pink soft leather with split sole.

Junior Jazz & Lyrical/Modern (Ages 9 – 13 years)

Shoes: Light Suntan Leather/Spandex Gore Jazz Boot and Medium Tan Foot Mitten.

Junior Ballet (Ages 9 – 13 years)

Shoes: Ballet shoes must be pink soft leather with split sole.

Junior Tap (Ages 9 – 13 years)

build into combinations which are great to watch and delightful to hear.

Shoes: Tan Leather-Like Mary Jane Tap.

Junior Pom (Ages 9 – 13 years)

Focus on leaps, turns, and kicks while learning combinations in jazz, funk, pom, and free-style.

Shoes: Light Suntan Leather/Spandex Gore Jazz Boot

Teen & Senior Ballet (Ages 13 – 18 years)

Shoes: Ballet shoes must be pink soft leather with split sole.

Teen & Senior Jazz & Lyrical Modern (Ages 13 – 18 years)

Shoes: Light Suntan Leather/Spandex Gore Jazz Boot and Medium Tan Foot Mitten.

Teen & Senior Tap (Ages 13 – 18 years)

Shoes: Black Leather-Like Upper Jazz Tap Oxford.

Pre-school, Petite & Junior Performance Company (Ages 9 – 13 years)

**New** We are offering a Performance Company for our Pre-school, Petite and Junior dancers who wish to perform locally throughout the community. This is a great program for students who wish to better prepare for our competitive company. The performance company consists of dancers who have the desire to go beyond technique classes and put the skills they've attained to work. The company participates in local activities throughout the year.

Class Attire: Female Dancers can wear any colored dance top or leotard to class. No tank tops or t-shirts. Black booty shorts, black Capri-length leggings or black ankle-length leggings are the required dance bottom. If you wear shorts to class, you must also wear black footless, convertible or Capri tights. Male dancers can wear black shorts and any color fitted shirt.

Shoes: Light Suntan Leather/Spandex Gore Jazz Boot

Competition Team (Ages 5 – 18 years)

Our dance companies are selected by auditions that will be held on August 18^th. Our Dance and Acrobatics Company is a Regional and Nationally Award Winning Competitive Company. Members are selected on ability, attitude and focus. Our members are expected to train intensively and are required to keep up with all of their class requirements. We expect company members and parents to be equally committed to the program. All competitive members are required to attend all competitions and performances. For more information regarding the dance company please email triplettandpropst@hotmail.com or contact Michelle and Teresa by phone. (573-747-9572 / 573-747-9995)

Shoes: JAZZ TRAINING – Light Suntan Leather/Spandex Gore Jazz Boot

LYRICAL/MODERN TRAINING – Medium Tan Foot Mitten

ACROBATIC TRAINING – No Shoe Requirement

*Please see ballet section for ballet class requirements.

Private Lessons (All Ages)

Private lessons are available to any student who desires. During the private lesson, students may either have a technique lesson, to work on developing stronger skills. Private lessons are offered if the instructor you request is available. Solo’s are subject to studio availability. Please contact Michelle or Teresa for more information.