Village Dance Studio

Class Descriptions

To benefit the most from the Village Dance Studio program we suggest the following curriculum:

Younger Dancers:
Creative Movement (Ages 3-4)
Pre-Ballet (Ages 4-5)
Ballet & Tap (Ages 5-6) or Tap Groove
Dance Medley (6-8yrs) or Dance Trio

Older Dancers:
Jazz & Tap I (7-9) and/or Beg. Ballet level 1 (7-9)
Jazz & Tap IIa or Jazz & Tap II (8-11) and/or Beg. Ballet level 2 (9-10)
Jazz & Tap III (10-12) and/or Beg. Ballet level 3 (10-13)
Jazz & Tap IV (11-14) and/or Intermediate Ballet level 1 (11-14)
Jazz V and/or Modern and Intermediate Ballet 2 and 3 (13 & up)
Jazz VI and/or Modern and Advanced Ballet level 1 and 2 (high school)
*Advanced Dancer’s Program

*Dancer’s are selected to participate in this
program from the Advanced Jazz & Ballet classes.

Class Schedule
Tuition/Registration Info

The Village Dance Studio Program
Eight Month Classes (September – May)

Creative Movement (Ages 3-4)
From a structured yet creative approach this class teaches dance fundamentals to the beginning dancer focusing on balance, coordination and agility.

Pre-Ballet (Ages 4-5)
This creative movement class introduces basic ballet technique focusing on alignment, strength and coordination.

Ballet & Tap (Ages 5-6)
The basic techniques of ballet and tap are developed in this class focusing on alignment, rhythm and locomotor movements.

Tap Groove (Ages 5-6)
This fun movement class combines beginning jazz, modern and tap technique to teach alignment, rhythm and coordination.

Dance Trio (Ages 6-8)
This fun movement class combines beginning ballet, jazz and modern dance technique to teach alignment, strength and coordination.

Dance Medley (Ages 6-8)
Styles of Jazz, tap and modern and dance improvisation are incorporated into this upbeat class. The focus is on developing alignment, technique and rhythmic awareness.

Classical Ballet Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced (Ages 8-17)
This class is designed to educate students in the discipline of Classical Ballet Technique. This is a highly structured and technical class. Students may advance with the approval of the instructor.

Jazz & Tap I, II, III, IV, V (Ages 7-17)
This class focuses on dance technique utilizing both the classical style and also the more contemporary street styles of jazz dance. The student will also focus on learning basic tap techniques including classical and rhythm styles. Levels II and above may advance with the approval of the instructor. Levels IV and up are offered as Jazz classes only.

Jazz VI+ (high school)
This intense class focuses on dance technique utilizing both the classical style and also the more contemporary street styles of jazz dance.

Advanced Dancer’s Program (high school)
Dancers are selected by the instructor from the Advanced Ballet and Jazz VI class. Dancers study classical ballet, jazz and dance conditioning in addition to dance workshops.

Dance Conditioning (Ages Teen- Adult)
This intense movement class uses dance to condition and tone the body. The focus is to enhance one’s technical skills by increasing strength and endurance.

Modern I & II (ages 12-18)
This is a modern dance class designed to enhance a dancer’s technical skills, strength and coordination.

Pointe (Ages 13-17)
This classical ballet class is designed for the serious dancer. Students must be enrolled in the Classical Ballet II or higher and must be recommended by the instructor.

Advanced & Intermediate Tap (Ages 12-17)
This class utilizes both classical and rhythmic styles of tap dance with a strong focus on technique.

Short-Term Dance Classes

Short-term classes are offered in 8-10 week sessions in the Spring and Fall. They are also part of our Create-A-Studio Program. Please call for information.

Ms. Suzanne’s Storytime (ages 3-5)
Jump into the pages of a favorite book and join Ms. Suzanne and explore the story through movement.

Ballet Stories (Ages 5-7)
This beginning ballet class introduces basic ballet technique with a focus on class ballet stories.

Dance Conditioning (Ages Teen- Adult)
This intense movement class uses dance to condition and tone the body. The focus is to enhance one’s technical skills by increasing strength and endurance.

Ballet Stretch (adult)
This beginning ballet class will incorporate barre and floor work to enhance your strength and flexibility.

Extreme Levels (13 and up)
Instructor Rob Petres will teach dancers to soar in their jumps and glide through their rolls. This intensive class will build strength and agility while enhancing the dancers technical abilities.

Pilates Mat with Pam England (adult)
Learn the true form of Pilates from Instructor and Trainer, Pam England of The Pilates Fitness Studio. Stregthen your core muscles and lengthen your body while finding balance and perfecting your alignment.

Classes in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet and Dance Medley are offered in short term sessions.

Please see our schedule.

Create-A-Studio Program

1. Select a class description.

2. Find classmates and make your own class list or sign up and wait for a class to form. Each class must have a minimum of 8 students.

3. Select an open time slot(s) for your class from the master schedule or contact the studio for other possible times. These classes will be one hour in length.

4. Select a session length, start date and ending date.

5. Register for your class.

Class Schedule
Tuition/Registration Info