The Foundation Program is the perfect fit for dancers ages 1st through 3rd grade. Dancers use the skills from our Building Blocks program to build a strong foundation of dance technique. Dancers focus on essential technique, performance, terminology and artistry skills which helps our dancers grow more confident in their skills, and provide the foundation to progress in their dancing. Classes have a strong focus on flexibility, strength and alignment to help build the basis of their skills for future progression. Watch your dancer soar during this program!
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 build upon skills obtained in one of our core classes. Concurrent enrollment is recommended but not required at the Foundation Level.
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.
FOUNDATION PROGRAM ATTIRE
BALLET CLASSES (leotard colors)
Foundations - Lavender
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
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.