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Pre-Ballet: For dancers registered for Combo II who would like to continue their study of ballet, or for dancers who have completed Combo II but will not be 7 until after Jan. 1, 2012.

Ballet: Ages 7 and Up. The most classical form of dance for the more disciplined dancer. Provides students with a foundation for all types of dancing, including the elements of poise grace and balance.
    Dress code:
    Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, and pink split soled ballet slippers, hair must be in a bun. *Optional - ballet skirt may be worn as long as it does not hinder the child's movement. Tutu's are not permitted in class.
    Boys: Black form fitted t-shirt. Black tights, Black Ballet shoes.
Pointe: For advanced ballet students. This class furthers the dancer in this classical art form. Class registration is by invitation only and a minimum of 5 years of ballet training is a prerequisite.
    Dress Code: Black leotard, pink tights, pink pointe shoes. Shoes must be approved by the teacher before laces and elastics are sewn on.
Tap: Ages 7 and Up. Style of dance that focuses on rhythm, sound clarity and variety in speed.
    Dress code:
    Girls: Black leotard, dark tan tights. Teacher will specify shoe style and color.
    Boys: Black form fitted t-shirts, Black dance pants, Black Tap Shoes.
Jazz: Ages 7 and Up. A stylized form of dance generated from today's popular music and musical theatre.
    Dress Code:
    Girls: Black leotard, dark tan tights, Dark tan jazz shoes.
    Boys: Black form fitted t-shirts, Black dance pants, Black Jazz Shoes.
Lyrical: Ages 8 and Up. Combines both ballet and jazz technique with expression and emotion. Students who register for Lyrical must also take Ballet.
    Dress Code: Girls: Black Leotard, beige stirrup tights, and suntan foot undies. *Optional - ballet skirt may be worn as long as it does not hinder the child's movement.
    Boys: Black form fitted t-shirts, Black dance pants.
Modern: Ages 8 and Up. Based on the elements of contraction, breathe and the body as a vehicle for natural movement.
    Dress Code:
    Girls: Black leotard, dark tan footless tights.
    Boys: Black form fitted t-shirts, Black dance pants.
Acro: Ages 7 & Up. Incorporates dance and gymnastics and increases flexibility. All students registered for Acro must also be taking ballet and/or jazz.
    Dress Code:
    Girls: Black Leotard, Beige or Black footless tights.
    Boys: Black form fitted t-shirts, Black dance pants.
Hip Hop: Ages 8 and Up. Fun, free form style of dancing seen in today's music videos and dance clubs.
    Dress Code:
    Girls: Black or teal Nadia's t-shirt or tank, Black jazz pants or shorts, and Black jazz sneakers.
    Boys: Solid black form fitted t-shirts, Black dance pants or shorts, Black jazz sneakers.
Creative Movement: Ages 3 to 4. Combines song and dance with basic ballet technique. *Students must be potty trained.
    Dress Code:
    Girls: Black Leotard, pink tights, and Pink ballet slippers. *Optional - pink or black ballet skirt may be worn as long as it does not hinder the child's movement. Tutu's are not permitted in class.
    Boys: Black form fitted t-shirt. Black Dance pants, Black Ballet shoes.
Combo 1-Tap/Ballet: Ages 4 to 5. Gives an introduction to the beginner steps in these styles and incorporate creative movement principles of space, shape, movement quality and song.
    Dress Code:
    Girls: Black Leotard, Dark tan tights, Pink ballet slippers, and Dark tan tap shoes. *Optional - ballet skirt may be worn as long as it does not hinder the child's movement. Tutu's are not permitted in class.
    Boys: Black form fitted t-shirt. Black Dance pants, Black Ballet shoes and Black tap shoes.
Combo 2-Tap/Jazz: Ages 5-6. Builds upon the tap technique taught in combo I and give introduction to basic jazz dance.
    Dress Code:
    Girls: Black Leotard, Dark tan tights, Dark tan jazz shoes, and Dark tan tap shoes. *Optional - ballet skirt may be worn as long as it does not hinder the child's movement. Tutu's are not permitted in class.
    Boys: Black form fitted t-shirt. Black Dance pants, Black jazz shoes and Black tap shoes.
Musical Theatre: Ages 9 & Up. In the hour and half class, students will learn repertoire from the Broadway Musicals of yesterday and today. The students will be encouraged to explore characterization in their dancing as well as further their technical background as a jazz dancer. Prerequisites for this class include: Ballet and Jazz.
    Dress Code:
    Girls: Black Leotard, Beige or Black tights, Black pedinis.
    Boys: Black form fitted t-shirt, Black Dance pants, and Black jazz shoes.

    *Separate tuition fees will apply for Musical Theatre Classes.
 
150-33 14th Avenue, Whitestone, NY 11357 (718)746-3980