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Offering classes in:
* Ballet  * Tap   *  Jazz  *  Clogging * Hip Hop  * Pre-Company  * 
* Tumbling * Tumbletyme * Combination(Combo) * Lyrical * 
* Strength and Stretch *  Irish-Step-Dancing *  Musical Theater  *
Ballet
Classes are structured: Pre-Ballet, Beginning, Grades I, II, III, IV, Intermediate, and Advanced for ballet technique. There are also classes in beginning, intermediate, and advanced pointe and adult classes.  Pre-Ballet is usually taught as part of the younger Combo classes.  Students should not start Beginning Ballet until they are six years old. back to top
Tap
Classes are structured: Grades Beginning, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, Intermediate, and Advanced for tap technique.  Tap is also taught as part of the Combo classes.  The level of the "Combo" class corresponds with the level of Tap.
Jr. Tap For those who just want tap without being in Company or a great second class for those who want to improve their tap skills or work in to Company. Must be at least 8 years old with previous tap (Level IV).
Teen Tap A tap class for 12 years and older who love to tap or are working on improving their tap skills. Must be able to tap at Level VI or above. back to top
Jazz
Classes are structured:  Grades Beginning, I, II, III, IV, Intermediate, and Advanced for Jazz. MiniJazz classes are offered for our dancers 5 to 7 years old.  There are also classes in Jazz Turns/Technique offered for the serious Jazz Dancer; Turns/Technique teaches across the floor work fork mastering turns and jazz technique.  Jazz is usually taught as part of the older Combo classes.
Turns/Technique Essential for jazz dancers, teaches across the floor work for mastering turns and jazz technique. back to top
Strength and Stretch Prepares dancers through proper exercise and stretching. back to top
Clogging  Clogging is a tap style dance using jingle taps. Clogging Classes are structured:  Grades Beginning,  Intermediate, Advanced and Elite.  Beginning clogging students must have finished Combo III or completed one year of tap. back to top
Hip Hop Classes are free form style jazz to top 40 music.
Advanced Teen Hip Hop Must be at least 12 with hip hop experience. Performing Class. Must have teacher permission. back to top
Pre-Company For those dancers interested in being jazz and tap Company members. Requires previous dance experience and teacher permission. back to top
Tumbling I Classes are for 5 to 7 year olds with little or no tumbling experience.
Tumbling II Classes are for 8 to 11 year olds with little or no tumbling experience.  Learn basic tumbling tricks.
Jr. Tumbling Classes are for anyone who can hold a bridge and perform a one hand cartwheel.
Tumbling IV/ Intermediate Classes are for anyone who perform a front limber, backbend kickover & a roundoff.
Tumbling V/ Advanced Classes are for anyone who perform a roundoff back handspring consistently with no spot.
Tumbletyme Classes are specialized tumbling classes for 3 to 5 year olds. back to top
Beginning Combo Classes are for 3 to 5 year olds and usually consists of 25 minutes of tap, 25 minutes of ballet and 10 minutes of tumbling. Must be potty trained. Click here for additional information on Beginning Combo.
Combo II Classes are for 4 to 5 year olds who have completed beginning combo and for 5 to 6 year olds who are new to dance.  The class usually consists of 25 minutes of tap, 25 minutes of ballet or jazz and 10 minutes of tumbling. Click here for additional information on Combo II.
Combo III Classes are students who are at least 5 year old and who have finished Combo II.  The class usually consists of 25 minutes of tap, 25 minutes of jazz or ballet and 10 minutes of tumbling.
Combo IV Class offers tap and jazz for those who have finished level 3.
Combo IV++ The second half of Combo IV. Class is more advanced with more technique. back to top
Lyrical Classes are expressive ballet with a jazz influence.  Ballet is recommended to take this class. back to top
Irish-Step Dancing Classes in Irish Step Dancing are taught by Tom Bracken and billed separately.  Currently, Irish-Step-Dancing is only taught at Jeanne's Chandler Studio. back to top
Musical Theater Classes in Musical Theater are taught by Jenee Prince (480-844-7408) and billed separately. back to top