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SMITTY'S CLASSES

Smitty’s qualified staff will place students according to their age and ability. 


Smitty’s staff will move a student if a
different class placement is needed and notify parents and dancers of this change.

Kinder Combo: These classes provide adventures in the arts for preschoolers, including an introduction to ballet, jazz, tap and acrobatics. Students will begin to develop basic motor skills, and increase their flexibility and body awareness. Our Kinder Combo program is divided into three levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced), where students have the opportunity to increase their skills.

Age 2½ & up

 

Ballet: Ballet provides the dancer with the physical control, style and technique needed in all forms of dance. Ballet is an excellent way to enjoy increased fitness and body awareness for performance or personal enjoyment. We highly recommend all students to enroll in ballet class.

Teacher’s recommendation is required for Pre-Pointe and Pointe.

Age 6 & up

 

Jazz: This high-energy dance style can be seen on Broadway, television, and in popular music videos. These classes emphasize the development of flexibility and strength, and the mastery of turns, jumps, kicks and isolations.

Ballet is required for level 3 and up.

Age 6 & up

 

Tap: Precise, rhythmical and syncopated steps characterize tap, where your feet make the music. Students will learn presentation, style, and focus. Fast feet and a quick mind are highly recommended.

Age 6 & up

 

Acro: This class allows dancers to work on their flexibility, strength, cardio, control and technique in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere! Students will also have the opportunity to work on acro skills including basic tumbling.

Age 4 & up

 

Hip Hoppin Tots: This class offers an introduction to hip hop for young students while incorporating the use of coordination in a creative, fun and exciting dance style.

Age 6 & up

 

Hip Hop: This discipline teaches the latest, most innovative, and hottest urban dance techniques. Elements include proper conditioning, stretch and strengthen techniques, steps and combinations. Students will learn cool dance steps from their favorite music videos, and have fun in a high-energy environment.

Age 10 & up 

 

Lyrical/Contemporary Modern: Lyrical/Contemporary Modern combines the grace of ballet/modern with creative jazz technique. These classes will emphasize on expressing lyrics of music through movement. Students will focus on the technical elements of extension, balance, and control, while establishing a sense of emotion and artistic impression.

Ballet is a prerequisites for this class.

Age 9 & up

 

Clogging: Clogging dates back to the early settlement of this country. It is one of America’s oldest folk dances, originating in the region of the Appalachian Mountains. Clogging is a fun and energetic dance form, which is enjoyable for anyone just wanting to have fun and get his or her feet moving. Basic clogging steps and combinations are set to lively music.

Age 6 & up

 

Adult Classes (Jazz, Hip Hop, Pilates): Our adult classes are a great way to have fun and stay in shape! Classes are offered to dancers of all levels and backgrounds in a encouraging and fun atmosphere. 

Age 18 & up

 

Pilates: This exercise class will whip your body into shape by toning, strengthening and sculpting the right muscles to develop a strong core. This class is beneficial for all dancers of all ages.

Age 11 & up

 

Leaps and Turns:  This technique class will focus on the design and structure of creating turns and leaps while working on the correct basics for your dancer's body.

 

Acting/Improv For Dancers:  This class will incorporate the skills needed to put the extra touch on performing while dancing.  Working through facial expressions, telling a story, and improv this will open up the dancer.  Creating a more comfortable setting for dancers to express beyond the choreography.

Age 7 & up

 

Stage Door for Children: This class combines elements of dance, voice, and drama into an enthusiastic and entertaining presentation. This popular class is perfect for those who want to have fun, be creative, and be very expressive. Depending on the session, the class will put on either a full musical or play. Please visit the Stage Door for Children page on the website for more information regarding this class.

Age 6 & up

 

Private Dance Lessons:  Get one on one instruction in your favorite style of dance.  Please see our office manager for times and availability. 

Age 4 & up