CLASSES

FIRST STEPS

BEGINNER COMBO CLASSES FOR AGES 2-9

  • LITTLES DANCE 2-4 YEARS OLD (30 MIN/1 RECITAL DANCE) CONSISTS OF CREATIVE MOVEMENT FULL OF IMAGINATION & FUN!  < PERFECT FOR FIRST TIME DANCERS
  • PRESCHOOL DANCE 3-4 YEARS OLD (1 HOUR/2 RECITAL DANCES) CREATIVE MOVEMENT WITH AN INTRODUCTION TO BALLET & TAP 
  • KINDER DANCE 5-6 YEARS OLD MUST BE 5 AT THE START OF FALL CLASSES - GET READY TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT STYLES OF DANCE! 
    • KINDER DANCE (1.5 HOUR/2 RECITAL DANCES) BASIC BALLET, TAP & JAZZ  - WE USE CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO HELP DANCERS LEARN THE FOUNDATIONS OF DANCE
    • KINDER HIP HOP (30 MIN/1 RECITAL DANCE) MOVE & GROOVE IN OUR BEGINNER HIP HOP TO LEARN COORDINATION & RHYTHM IN ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR CLASSES
  • YOUTH DANCE 6-9 YEARS OLD - MUST BE 6 BY THE START OF FALL CLASSES
    • YOUTH COMBO (1.5 HOURS/3 RECITAL DANCES) BALLET, TAP, JAZZ 
    • YOUTH HIP HOP (1 HOUR/1 RECITAL DANCE) OUR MOST POPULAR CLASS  WITH BASIC HIP HOP/STREET STYLE SKILLS 
    • YOUTH ACRO - (30 MIN/NO RECITAL DANCE) - BASIC BEGINNER ACRO SKILLS

NEXT STEPS

BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE CLASSES FOR DANCERS AGES 9 & UP! 

  • COMBO BALLET/TAP/JAZZ (1.5 HOUR / 3 RECITAL DANCES) DANCERS WILL LEARN FOUNDATIONS WHILE BUILDING UPON SKILLS LEARNED IN FIRST STEPS. NEW DANCERS ARE WELCOME! 
  • HIP HOP (1 HOUR / 1 RECITAL DANCE) HIGH-ENERGY & FULL OF FUN! LEARN BASIC HIP HOP/STREET STYLE SKILLS IN A SUPPORTIVE & UPBEAT ENVIRONMENT. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
  • ACRO (1 HOUR / NO RECITAL DANCE) BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE ACRO & LIGHT TUMBLING

BRAVO

ADVANCED LEVEL CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE TO DANCERS AGES 6 & UP UPON EVALUATION AND COMPANY DANCERS. CLASSES ON SCHEDULE MARKED WITH AN (R) INCLUDE A RECITAL DANCE

  • STRETCH & STRENGTH
  • ACRO
  • BALLET
  • JAZZ
  • TAP
  • HIP HOP
  • CONTEMPORARY/MODERN
  • PRE-POINTE/POINTE

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Ballet - foundational to many styles of dance. Classes typically consist of barre (stretch), center (exercises to develop strength and control), adagio (slow movement focused on balance, flexibility and fluidity), allegro (fast and lively movements to include jumps, leaps and quick movements) and reverence (final movements as a gesture of respect and gratitude towards your teacher and fellow dancers)

  • Contemporary & Modern - a creative and expressive class to experiment with movement and artistic expression. Develops dancers dynamics while working their technique, flexibility and connection.

  • Tap - designed to develop rhythm, timing and musicality through the use of your feet as a percussive instrument.

  • Jazz - develops technique and skill from Broadway and more contemporary styles. Teaches a variety of skills from turns and leaps to improvisation and performance skills.

  • Hip Hop - focuses on groove and style from foundational hip hop as well as contemporary hip hop styles. Footwork, tricks, freestyle and performance are incorporated into this expressive and energetic class

  • Acro - We teach acro - short for “acrobatics or acro dance”, is “hard floor” tumbling that can be integrated into dance. Gymnastics is “sprung floor” tumbling to create more lift that incorporates balance beam, bars, pommel horse - none of which are included in acro. In acro you will develop flexibility and strength while learning skills such as backbends, walkovers and tumbling.

  • Stretch & Strength - these classes are designed to condition dancers for all styles of dance. A portion of the class will focus on stretch and flexibility while another portion will work control and strength. *highly recommended for advanced dancers or those wanting to move up!

FTLODS COMPANY

DANCERS AGES 6 & UP WANTING TO TAKE THEIR TRAINING TO THE NEXT LEVEL ARE INVITED TO AUDITION FOR OUR COMPANY! COMPANY DANCERS WILL FOCUS ON 3 ELEMENTS OF DEVELOPMENT:

  1. TRAIN - WEEKLY ADVANCED CLASSES, PLUS YEARLY INTENSIVE
  2. PERFORM - COMPETITIONS AND STAGE PERFORMANCES
  3. EXPERIENCE - REAL WORLD DANCE EXPERIENCES

    WE BELIEVE THAT DANCE IS MORE THAN JUST COMPETITIONS & ARE COMMITTED TO GIVING OUR DANCERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE ALL AVENUES OF DANCE.

DANCERS WHO WISH TO BE A PART OF 2025/26 FTLODS COMPANY ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND OUR SUMMER COMPANY CAMP & COMPLETE EVALUATION TO DETERMINE YOUR LEVEL OF COMMITMENT. ALL DANCERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND CAMP TO DECIDE IF COMPANY IS THE RIGHT FIT!

Company Teams

(first time competitor)

  • eligible for experience

  • 1 competition

  • 1 group dance

  • not eligible for solo

  • must enroll in 2 or more hours per week of First Steps/Next Steps classes + 1.5 hour of debut company classes

Debut

  • eligible for experience

  • 2-3 competitions

  • 2-4 group dances

  • Solo/duo eligible

  • must enroll in the company/unlimited classes at the Bravo level Tue/Thur

Mini

  • eligible for experience

  • 2-3 competitions

  • 2-4 group dances

  • Solo/duo eligible

  • must enroll in the company/unlimited classes at the Bravo level Tue/Thur

Junior

  • eligible for experience

  • 2-4 competitions

  • 4-6 group dances

  • solo/duo eligible

  • must enroll in the company/unlimited classes at the Bravo level Mon/Tue/Thur

Pre-teen & Teen

  • eligible for experience

  • 2-4 competitions

  • 4-6 group dances

  • solo/duo eligible

  • must enroll in the company/unlimited classes at the Bravo level Mon/Tue/Thur

Senior

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