Our program will enhance the dancers ability to perform with style and showmanship in a fun and nurturing atmosphere.  We emphasize correct terminology, technique, and great training. It is designed for beginning to advanced dancers ages 3 years and older, who want to experience dance in a friendly, non-competitive environment.  Most students in this program attend class one - three times a week and participate in classes consisting of ballet, hip hop, and jazz.  Class lesson plans are structured with age appropriate choreography and music, but class participation allows for lots of fun and self expression.  These classes are first divided by age, then by skill level.  This provides classmates with approximately the same mental and physical maturity as your child and helps to nurture friendships that can last for years.

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If you are considering enrolling your child in a class providing maximum exposure to the dance arts with minimal time commitment and little expense, this would be your best choice. All students in our recreational program also participate in one or two Studio X productions or recitals per year.  Students are welcome to participate in other Studio X productions as well, but auditions are required.

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Mini Movers, Ages 3-4:

Designed to use a wide range of dance genres and movement activities to allow the young dancer to familiarize themselves with body motion and coordination, the right and left sides of the body, tempo differences and the general mechanics of the dance classroom.

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Giggles & Wiggles, Ages 18 months-3 years:

Designed to use creative movement and song activities to allow the young dancer to familiarize themselves with body motion and coordination while interacting and bonding with their guardian.

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Intro to Ballet, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop & Jazz, Ages 5-6:

These classes emphasize basic technique, musicality, stretching and learning choreography of Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Most importantly, we will ready the dancer for moving into our level I curriculum when the dancer is of appropriate age, technique and maturity. 

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Hip Hop Level I-VI, Ages 7 & Up:

Class consists of  introduction to hip-hop technique focusing on basic hip-hop steps, isolations and musicality.  Students will develop an appreciation of hip hop dance, build self-esteem in groove and dynamics and learn how to feel the rhythm.  This is one of the most popular classes at Studio X.

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Ballet Level I-VI, Ages 7 & Up:

Classes consists of ballet with emphasis on more technical studies as they develop further poise, balance and coordination.   Classes begin to place more emphasis on choreography, proper body placement, showmanship and style as they progress to higher levels.  Students will begin developing the strength, flexibility, stamina, coordination and discipline required to become a well-trained Ballet dancer.  We also offer technical training via the Progressing Ballet Technique program for ballet levels III-VI.

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Jazz Level I-VI, Ages 7 & Up:

Level I introduces basic jazz steps and choreography combinations are introduced in a more disciplined classroom environment. Choreography and combinations are taught at a quicker pace and with greater technical skill as the student progresses through the levels.

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Lyrical & Contemporary Level I-VI, Ages 7 & Up:

Lyrical is taught to music with lyrics to inspire movements that express strong emotions.  Pulling from classical vocabulary, Lyrical/Contemporary forces developing technical proficiency, musicality, artistic expression and precise execution.  

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Tap Level I-VI, Ages 7 & Up:

Level I introduces basic tap steps and combinations. Choreography and combinations are taught at a quicker pace and with greater technical skill with more emphasis on musicality and syncopation as the student advances in levels.

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Jumps & Turns I-VI, Age 7 & Up:

A technique driven class focusing on fine tuning and expanding the skill level of jumps and turns.

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Musical Theater Level I-VI, Ages 7 & Up:

A broadway inspired class focusing on showmanship. while incorporating classic musical theater dance combinations.

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Acro Level Beginning to Advanced, Ages 7 & Up:

A class designed to help dancers develop their tumbling skills.  Beginning level works on the basics for cartwheels, backbends, etc.  Intermediate level works on front and backwalkovers, etc. Advanced level works on backhandsprings, front and side aerials, etc.