Philosophy
- Our mission as a dance center is to prepare students for their whole lives in dance, here at Feet First and beyond.
- Attending class on a regular basis is important for a student’s advancement.
- The placement of a student in Creative Movement class is determined by age as of September. The student continues in that level until the end of the year.
- Students 8 years and older are advised to attend two classes per week.
- Students in technique levels 3 and above are advised to attend three classes per week in order to develop a strong technical basis for all dance.
- Students enrolled in Modern classes are strongly encouraged to attend Ballet classes as well, in order to develop strong dance technique.
- Dancers are encouraged to study a blend of classical ballet as well as contemporary dance forms in order to develop technique and creativity. Taking a variety of dance classes develops movement versatility and avoids a limited, one dimensional technical training. Likewise, training in the artistry of dance–dance expression and performance skills—is important to a comprehensive dance education.
