Here at Feet First, we have the whole person in mind. Each person is seen and evaluated and placed in classes based on their ability to focus, listen, apply corrections, follow directions, and maintain the technique expected of them at the specific level of the class. All of our faculty members are trained dance professionals and focus on each individual student, placing them in classes where they will succeed. We believe dance to be a healthy way to express oneself, and our goal is to place the student in an atmosphere where they will thrive. 

Classes

Creative Dance (Ages 3 & up) introduces the basic elements of dance: space (levels, directions, pathways, size, etc.), force (heavy/light, sharp/smooth, etc.), time (fast, slow, rhythms, etc.) and specific body movements (hop, skip, twist, swing, etc.) through playful and age appropriate song and movement activities and games.  It expands the students’ movement vocabulary through creating and copying activities, folk dances and movement exploration.  Each class incorporates movement themes such as the use of levels, interaction with a partner, movement dynamics or patterns which are then utilized in the dancing of a poem or story.

Pre-Ballet/Tap ( Ages 4 & up) introduces the beginning steps to ballet and tap for your little ones.  The class also incorporates creative aspects like storytelling and imagination exercises to teach motor/coordination skills, movement qualities, and personal expression.

Ballet/Modern ( Ages 6 & up) is a combination class to continue the foundations of ballet while adding modern technique.

Jazz/Tap (Age 6 & up) is a combination class to teach jazz technique and tap together.

Modern Dance (Ages 6 & up)  technique furthers the work of Creative Movement and addresses the development of proficiency of body alignment, centering, kinesthetic awareness, dynamics and projection.  The class focuses on the creative process.

Hip-Hop (Ages 7 & up) is a fusion of African aesthetics, popular jazz forms and “street” style of dancing.  It is a fun, expressive dance form that really strives to pull out the individual within the dancer.

Acro (Ages 7 to 18) is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements.  It is defined by its athletic character.  Our students will work on the elements required to be a good acro dancer including strength, flexibility and acrobatic skills.

Tap (Ages 7 & up) is a highly rhythmic form based in African rhythms, Irish jigs, English Clog dancing, and street dance.  In all levels of tap, emphasis is placed on the development of rhythmic intricacy and speed. Here at Feet First we offer both Broadway style tap, and Rhythmic tap.

Jazz(Ages 7 & up) is an upbeat, technical dance style. It is set to upbeat music and incorporates dance moves from ballet, musical theater, and classical jazz. This class includes many forms of technique, stretching and toning, turns, jumps and all basic jazz steps.

Ballet(Ages 7 & up) is a technique that is taught with a contemporary flair.  The emphasis is on creative phrasing while increasing strength and technical ability.

Pointe class( Ages 11 & up) emphasizes strength while maintaining fluidity of movement.  Students interested in studying Pointe need permission from the instructor and must be enrolled in Ballet level 4 or above.

Contemporary (Ages 7 & up) is a technique that blends all dance forms. You will focus on strong ballet technique, but also cross the boundaries of other dance forms.

Class Levels:

Are based on ability and the class.  They are different depending on the genre.  We will place you in a class by your age to start.   Here is a general outline

Pre-dance/Creative Dance- Ages 3-6

Level 1 – Ages 6-12

Level 2 – Ages 7-12

Level 3 Ages 10-14

Level 4 Ages 12 & up

Levels 5 & up are by invitation.

*We are always open to evaluating a student by having them try a class to place them in the proper class level. We want each dancer to thrive at a dance level that suits them best. Making them feel confident, and not overwhelmed. Levels are not always related to the age of the individual.