Dancers in our Elevation program really come into their own as they work together with teachers to identify specific areas of focus and interest. Dancers use the technical, performance and artistry skills focused on during our Foundation and Building Block programs to enhance their abilities as they continue their dance journey. The Elevation program has a focus on increasingly difficult technique and progressive combinations, body awareness, strength and control, as well as an increased exploration of our dancers's artistry. Students continue through our core classes of Ballet, Jazz and Tap with the ability to select additional electives. Dancers and teachers work together to combine core classes with electives to maximize a dancers training opportunities.
We provide a series of core classes we believe all dancers should enroll in to build a basic foundation of dance skill and ability. These core classes are supplemented by our elective classes. Elective classes require a concurrent enrollment in one of our core classes to be eligible. These requirements are based upon the required technique necessary for success and progression in these elective classes.
** CORE CLASSES **
BALLET
JAZZ
TAP
HIP HOP
** ELECTIVE CLASSES **
LYRICAL (concurrent enrollment in ballet)
MUSICAL THEATRE (concurrent enrollment in jazz)
ACRO (concurrent enrollment in either jazz or ballet)
TURNS & TECHNIQUE (concurrent enrollment in either jazz or ballet)
All Classes have a required Dress Code All students are required to wear appropriate attire which adheres to the studio Dress Code for the class(es) they attend. Students who do not come in proper attire, with proper hair will not be allowed to participate in class.
For all of our classes, we are able to order everything your dancer needs! Please note, all ballet classes have a specific leotard color appropriate for each class level.
Why a dress code?
Dancers create lines and shapes with their bodies. A form fitting leotard and tights with hair pulled up into a bun (or out of face if hair is shorter), are the best uniforms to use for ballet and younger combo classes in order for instructors to see the created lines and the correct use of musculature in each of our dancers.
Having a dress code allows dancers to feel part of a group working toward a collective goal. Often times dancers can feel left out or different if not dressed in a standard dance attire similar to their peers.
In our experience, Dancers ultimately work harder, are more focused, when appropriately dressed and prepared for class. Having a specified outfit and hair style sets it apart from play clothes and play time. This is their special outfit for their special class.
ELEVATION PROGRAM ATTIRE
BALLET CLASSES (leotard colors)
ELEVATION - Burgundy
JAZZ/LYRICAL/MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES:
Black jazz pants
tan/nude jazz or lyrical shoes (see instructor for preferences)
(black jazz shoes may be required for recital, dependent on costume)
Leotard (same colors as ballet)
Fitted tank-top, t-shirt, optional
NO BAGGY CLOTHING
TAP CLASSES:
Black leggings or shorts
Laced Black tap shoes (no Mary Jane style shoes please)
Leotard recommended
Fitted tank-top, t-shirt, optional
NO BAGGY CLOTHING
ACRO CLASSES
Black shorts or leggings
Leotard (same color as ballet)
barefoot (no tights please)
HIP HOP CLASSES:
Any non-revealing top and pants may be worn (No cleavage or mid-drifts)
Hip Hop sneakers or clean tennis shoes. NO FLIP FLOPS OR CROCS! (these shoes must be INDOOR shoes only!). Please have your dancer wear their hip hop sneakers only at the studio! They should put them on when they arrive and remove them prior to leaving! This helps us save on tracking outside dirt onto the floors!
We say that hip hop is all about the style! Get your dancer some awesome shoes to show off their style and personality!
Hair MUST be pulled back in a clean ponytail or bun for EVERY CLASS!
All belongings must be marked with student’s name.
Every student should have a dance bag with their name clearly marked.
All belongings must fit into the student’s dance bag while student is in class.
Dance shoes are to be worn only in the studio. We have installed a sprung dance floor and its surface is damaged by dirt or rosin.
