Curriculum and Required
Attire
Dance courses offered
by the studio may be taken by female and male students, ages 2 to adult.
All levels from beginner to advanced are offered. All students must
attend classes in proper attire.
CSDC is not
responsible for personal injury related to improper dance shoes and/or No
dance shoes being worn to participate in class.
Twirling Tots (2 Year Olds)
A fun and playful introduction to our Pre-Dance
Program for two year olds.
Attire: Pink tights, pink ballet slippers, any color leotard, hair up and
away from face
Pre-Dance (3 - 4 Year Olds)
An introduction to dance through basic movement which
includes music, song and creative dance.
Attire: Pink tights, pink ballet slippers, any color leotard, hair up and
away from face
Pre-Ballet & Jazz (5 and/or 6 Year Olds)
A 45 minute class designed to introduce the
fundamentals of ballet and jazz while helping to develop rhythm,
coordination and confidence.
Attire: Pink ballet slippers, any color tights and leotard, hair up and
away from face
Ballet (6 Years & +)
Ballet is the technical foundation on which all other
dance forms are based. Proper body placement and alignment, as well as
fundamental motions such as turns, jumps, leaps and extensions are
emphasized. It develops good body structure, placement and technique;
therefore it is highly recommended.
Attire: Pink tights, pink ballet slippers, any color leotard, ballet
skirts, hair in a bun
Technique Intensive Ballet
This class will not involve a recital performance. It
will consist of intense training in leaps, turns, jumps, flexibility and
conditioning. This class will offer several benefits that will help dancers
excel in their regular dance forms. Open to Ballet students by invitation.
Attire: Pink tights, pink ballet slippers, any color leotard, ballet
skirts, hair in a bun
Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Dancing on the tips of the toes with a special ballet
demi-pointe/pointe shoe. Prior extensive ballet training and discipline is
required. Pointe work should not begin until the bones have ossified
(hardened). Entry to this class is by permission only by Miss Lisa.
Attire: Pink tights, pink pointe shoes, any
color leotard, ballet skirts, hair in a bun
Jazz (6 years & +)
Born in the United States, this vigorous, free-style
form of dance encompasses a wide range of movements including leaps, turns
and body isolations. Dancers learn rhythm, strength, speed and versatility.
Attire: Any color tights and leotard, hair away from face. Consult
instructor for shoe type.
Tap (4 Years & +)
An audible dance form involving internal rhythm and a heightened
awareness of musical beat.
Attire: Any color tights and leotard, hair away from face. Consult
instructor for shoe type.
Hip-Hop (5 years & +)
A high beat, rhythmic form of jazz dance which focuses on the style of
funk. Prior jazz dance experience required. All Hip-Hop students must
currently be enrolled in either a Ballet or a Jazz class, in conjunction
with their Hip-Hop enrollment.
Attire: Comfortable dancewear and/or streetwear that resembles dance attire,
dance sneakers permitted
Kidnastics (3 Years - 5 Years)
A basic level of introduction to the athletic sport of tumbling.
Students will be introduced to a variety of beginner level tumbling skills,
including the development of flexibility, strength, and balance. Skills will
be introduced through fun activities and games. Speical mats and equipment
is used to help develop skills.
Attire: Barefeet, Footless tights, any color leotard, hair away from face
Tumbling (6 Years & +)
An athletic sport which helps dancers develop flexibility, strength,
balance and coordination. Classes involve stretching, floor exercises,
tumbling and dance. Classes offered for the beginner and intermediate
tumbler.
Attire: Barefeet, Footless tights, any color leotard, hair away from face
Cheer Dance Teams (4 Years & +)
A popular and upcoming form of dance that incorporates cheerleading
techniques. Classes involve a combination of dancing, cheering, stunting and
mounting, jumping and tumbling.
Attire: Cheer Dance students should not wear tights, but can wear a leotard
if desired. Cotton shorts or pants are suggested with a tank top. Students
must pull hair up and away from face. NO metal clips or jewelry are to be
worn to class. Sneakers must be worn to each class, as your child will be
jumping and stunting at each sesion. Cheer Dance students are required to
have clean, "DRY" plain white sneakers (no specific brand req'd). Cheer
dance sneakers should be treated as other dance shoes and should only be
worn for class. Please do not allow children to wear Cheer Dance sneakers
outdoors or they will NOT be allowed to wear them inside the studio.
