Class Descriptions

PRE-BALLET (3-5 YRS): Learn fun dances, basic positions and creative movement while developing rhythm, coordination and a feel for classroom structure.

PRE-DANCE (41/2-6 YRS): Adds more complex rhythms and coordinations to the dance movements, then introduces Disney-style music with theatrical, jazzy style movements making it loads of fun for kids!

DANCE I: includes beginning Ballet barre, French ballet terms, and steps to gain placement and techniques—class ends with theater jazz, using age appropriate steps encouraging a stylish and fun freedom of expression.

BALLET: Incorporates Russian and Royal Ballet technique. Correct body placement and terminology are emphasized using graceful classic movement. A good base for developing body awareness, coordination, muscle tone and flexibility.

POINTE (11 YRS TO ADULT): Taken after basic ballet technique is mastered, and muscles and bones are strong. Instructor permission required.

JAZZ: Based on the smoothness of Luigi technique yet incorporating street funk styles. Dance types vary from Broadway to blues to Hip Hop video styles. An awesome class for youth or adults that develops coordination, flexibility and strength while having fun!

TAP: Exciting rhythms to music from Broadway classic Rogers & Astaire movies or street funk rhythms. Beginning classes learn basic technique and terminology – classes advance into soft shoe, waltz-clog, and buck-and-wing, with time steps galore!  

SUMMER DANCE CAMPS (June-July): A chance to really make progress and have fun! Daily classes in weekly sessions, strengthens muscles, retains your "stretch" and accelerates learning as it’s easier to remember steps day to day. Students take Ballet, Jazz & Tap, have lunch together, learn stage makeup and choreography, and watch videos of famous dances and dancers. This is also a wonderful opportunity for students to talk informally with Juanita, and get aspiring dancers’ questions answered.

DANCE SEASON: Classes are based on a progression of skills. Terms, movements, and technique are learned beginning in August, then strengthened and incorporated into choreography for Spring Performances.

ANNUAL SPRING PERFORMANCE: An extravaganza of choreography, fun dances showing students progress, complete with stage lighting and beautiful costumes that you keep to dance in and create a lifetime of exciting memories!

Ballet: For Women – Traditional black or colored leotards. Pink tights and ballet shoes. Hair pinned up and secured. Men – White T-shirt, dark tights, white socks, and shoes.

Jazz or Tap: Leotards and tights – any color (or jazz pants), jazz shoes or bare feet. Men may wear sweat pants and tee shirt. Tap shoes – low or high heels for adults.

MAKE-UPS: Are allowed (no reason need be specified) Must be taken within same session as occurred. Children’s classes-no makeups are allowed the last 2 weeks of Winter Session (due to performance preparation).

VISITING DAYS: Parents are invited to sit inside the dance room to observe your child’s progress. This gives the student a sense of accomplishment as parents share a front row view of the hard work and joy experienced in the classroom. You may also bring a friend (as long as space permits).

BRING A FRIEND WEEK: A chance to share the fun either watching or with some participation!

OFFICE HOURS: For your safety and convenience, the Wilson School of Dance office is staffed during class hours.

Class Descriptions Pre-ballet (3-5 years) fun dances basic positions creative movement develop rhythm coordination classroom structure Pre-dance (4 ½ -6 years) complex rhythms coordination dance movements Disney-style music theatrical jazzy style movements loads of fun for kids Dance beginning Ballet barre French ballet terms, steps gain placement techniques class theater jazz age appropriate steps encourage stylish fun freedom of expression Ballet incorporates Russian Royal Ballet technique correct body placement terminology emphasized use graceful classic movement good base develop body awareness coordination muscle tone flexibility Pointe 11 years to adult basic ballet technique mastered muscles bones strong Instructor permission required Jazz smoothness Luigi technique incorporate street funk styles dance types vary Broadway blues Hip Hop video styles awesome class for youth or adults develop coordination flexibility strength have fun Tap Exciting rhythms music Broadway classic Rogers Astaire movies or street funk rhythms Beginning classes learn basic technique terminology classes advance into soft shoe waltz-clog buck-and-wing time steps galore Summer dance camps (June July) chance to really make progress have fun! daily classes in weekly sessions strengthen muscles retain your stretch accelerate learning remember steps day to day  Students take Ballet Jazz Tap have lunch together learn stage makeup choreography and watch videos famous dances dancers wonderful opportunity for students to talk informally with Juanita get aspiring dancers’ questions answered Dance season classes are based on progression of skills terms movements and technique are learned beginning in August strengthen and incorporate into choreography for Spring Performance Annual spring performance extravaganza of choreography fun dances show students progress complete with stage lighting and beautiful costumes to dance in and create a lifetime of exciting memories Class attire Ballet Women traditional black colored leotards pink tights pink ballet shoes hair pinned up secured men white t-shirt dark tights white socks shoes Jazz or Tap leotards tights any color jazz pants jazz shoes bare feet men wear sweat pants and tee shirt tap shoes low or high heels for adults Make-ups allowed (no reason need be specified) take within same session as occurred. Children’s classes no makeups allowed last 2 weeks Winter Session (due to performance preparation) Visiting days parents invited to sit inside the dance room observe your child’s progress give the student sense of accomplishment parents share a front row view hard work joy experienced in the classroom bring a friend (as long as space permits) Bring a friend week chance to share the fun watch participate Office hours your safety and convenience the Wilson School of Dance office is staffed during class hours coordination classroom structure Pre-dance (4 ½ -6 years) complex rhythms coordination dance movements Disney-style music theatrical jazzy style movements loads of fun for kids Dance beginning Ballet barre French ballet terms, steps gain placement techniques class theater jazz age appropriate steps encourage stylish fun freedom of expression Ballet incorporates Russian Royal Ballet technique correct body placement terminology emphasized use graceful classic movement good base develop body awareness coordination muscle tone flexibility Pointe 11 years to adult basic ballet technique mastered muscles bones strong Instructor permission required Jazz smoothness Luigi technique incorporate street funk styles dance types vary Broadway blues Hip Hop video styles awesome class for youth or adults develop coordination flexibility strength have fun Tap Exciting rhythms music Broadway classic Rogers Astaire movies or street funk rhythms Beginning classes learn basic technique terminology classes advance into soft shoe waltz-clog buck-and-wing time steps galore Summer dance camps (June July) chance to really make progress have fun! daily classes in weekly sessions strengthen muscles retain your stretch accelerate learning remember steps day to day  Students take Ballet Jazz Tap have lunch together learn stage makeup choreography and watch videos famous dances dancers wonderful opportunity for students to talk informally with Juanita get aspiring dancers’ questions answered Dance season classes are based on progression of skills terms movements and technique are learned beginning in August strengthen and incorporate into choreography for Spring Performance Annual spring performance extravaganza of choreography fun dances show students progress complete with stage lighting and beautiful costumes to dance in and create a lifetime of exciting memories Class attire Ballet Women traditional black colored leotards pink tights pink ballet shoes hair pinned up secured men white t-shirt dark tights white socks shoes Jazz or Tap leotards tights any color jazz pants jazz shoes bare feet men wear sweat pants and tee shirt tap shoes low or high heels for adults Make-ups allowed (no reason need be specified) take within same session as occurred. Children’s classes no makeups allowed last 2 weeks Winter Session (due to performance preparation) Visiting days parents invited to sit inside the dance room observe your child’s progress give the student sense of accomplishment parents share a front row view hard work joy experienced in the classroom bring a friend (as long as space permits) Bring a friend week chance to share the fun watch participate Office hours your safety and convenience the Wilson School of Dance office is coordination classroom structure Pre-dance (4 ½ -6 years) complex rhythms coordination dance movements Disney-style music theatrical jazzy style movements loads of fun for kids Dance beginning Ballet barre French ballet terms, steps gain placement techniques class theater jazz age appropriate steps encourage stylish fun freedom of expression Ballet incorporates Russian Royal Ballet technique correct body placement terminology emphasized use graceful classic movement good base develop body awareness coordination muscle tone flexibility Pointe 11 years to adult basic ballet technique mastered muscles bones strong Instructor permission required Jazz smoothness Luigi technique incorporate street funk styles dance types vary Broadway blues Hip Hop video styles awesome class for youth or adults develop coordination flexibility strength have fun Tap Exciting rhythms music Broadway classic Rogers Astaire movies or street funk rhythms Beginning classes learn basic technique terminology classes advance into soft shoe waltz-clog buck-and-wing time steps galore Summer dance camps (June July) chance to really make progress have fun! daily classes in weekly sessions strengthen muscles retain your stretch accelerate learning remember steps day to day  Students take Ballet Jazz Tap have lunch together learn stage makeup choreography and watch videos famous dances dancers wonderful opportunity for students to talk informally with Juanita get aspiring dancers’ questions answered Dance season classes are based on progression of skills terms movements and technique are learned beginning in August strengthen and incorporate into choreography for Spring Performance Annual spring performance extravaganza of choreography fun dances show students progress complete with stage lighting and beautiful costumes to dance in and create a lifetime of exciting memories Class attire Ballet Women traditional black colored leotards pink tights pink ballet shoes hair pinned up secured men white t-shirt dark tights white socks shoes Jazz or Tap leotards tights any color jazz pants jazz shoes bare feet men wear sweat pants and tee shirt tap shoes low or high heels for adults Make-ups allowed (no reason need be specified) take within same session as occurred. Children’s classes no makeups allowed last 2 weeks Winter Session (due to performance preparation) Visiting days parents invited to sit inside the dance room observe your child’s progress give the student sense of accomplishment parents share a front row view hard work joy experienced in the classroom bring a friend (as long as space permits) Bring a friend week chance to share the fun watch participate Office hours your safety and convenience the Wilson School of Dance office is coordination classroom structure Pre-dance (4 ½ -6 years) complex rhythms coordination dance movements Disney-style music theatrical jazzy style movements loads of fun for kids Dance beginning Ballet barre French ballet terms, steps gain placement techniques class theater jazz age appropriate steps encourage stylish fun freedom of expression Ballet incorporates Russian Royal Ballet technique correct body placement terminology emphasized use graceful classic movement good base develop body awareness coordination muscle tone flexibility Pointe 11 years to adult basic ballet technique mastered muscles bones strong Instructor permission required Jazz smoothness Luigi technique incorporate street funk styles dance types vary Broadway blues Hip Hop video styles awesome class for youth or adults develop coordination flexibility strength have fun Tap Exciting rhythms music Broadway classic Rogers Astaire movies or street funk rhythms Beginning classes learn basic technique terminology classes advance into soft shoe waltz-clog buck-and-wing time steps galore Summer dance camps (June July) chance to really make progress have fun! daily classes in weekly sessions strengthen muscles retain your stretch accelerate learning remember steps day to day  Students take Ballet Jazz Tap have lunch together learn stage makeup choreography and watch videos famous dances dancers wonderful opportunity for students to talk informally with Juanita get aspiring dancers’ questions answered Dance season classes are based on progression of skills terms movements and technique are learned beginning in August strengthen and incorporate into choreography for Spring Performance Annual spring performance extravaganza of choreography fun dances show students progress complete with stage lighting and beautiful costumes to dance in and create a lifetime of exciting memories Class attire Ballet Women traditional black colored leotards pink tights pink ballet shoes hair pinned up secured men white t-shirt dark tights white socks shoes Jazz or Tap leotards tights any color jazz pants jazz shoes bare feet men wear sweat pants and tee shirt tap shoes low or high heels for adults Make-ups allowed (no reason need be specified) take within same session as occurred. Children’s classes no makeups allowed last 2 weeks Winter Session (due to performance preparation) Visiting days parents invited to sit inside the dance room observe your child’s progress give the student sense of accomplishment parents share a front row view hard work joy experienced in the classroom bring a friend (as long as space permits) Bring a friend week chance to share the fun watch participate Office hours your safety and convenience the Wilson School of Dance office is coordination classroom structure Pre-dance (4 ½ -6 years) complex rhythms coordination dance movements Disney-style music theatrical jazzy style movements loads of fun for kids Dance beginning Ballet barre French ballet terms, steps gain placement techniques class theater jazz age appropriate steps encourage stylish fun freedom of expression Ballet incorporates Russian Royal Ballet technique correct body placement terminology emphasized use graceful classic movement good base develop body awareness coordination muscle tone flexibility Pointe 11 years to adult basic ballet technique mastered muscles bones strong Instructor permission required Jazz smoothness Luigi technique incorporate street funk styles dance types vary Broadway blues Hip Hop video styles awesome class for youth or adults develop coordination flexibility strength have fun Tap Exciting rhythms music Broadway classic Rogers Astaire movies or street funk rhythms Beginning classes learn basic technique terminology classes advance into soft shoe waltz-clog buck-and-wing time steps galore Summer dance camps (June July) chance to really make progress have fun! daily classes in weekly sessions strengthen muscles retain your stretch accelerate learning remember steps day to day  Students take Ballet Jazz Tap have lunch together learn stage makeup choreography and watch videos famous dances dancers wonderful opportunity for students to talk informally with Juanita get aspiring dancers’ questions answered Dance season classes are based on progression of skills terms movements and technique are learned beginning in August strengthen and incorporate into choreography for Spring Performance Annual spring performance extravaganza of choreography fun dances show students progress complete with stage lighting and beautiful costumes to dance in and create a lifetime of exciting memories Class attire Ballet Women traditional black colored leotards pink tights pink ballet shoes hair pinned up secured men white t-shirt dark tights white socks shoes Jazz or Tap leotards tights any color jazz pants jazz shoes bare feet men wear sweat pants and tee shirt tap shoes low or high heels for adults Make-ups allowed (no reason need be specified) take within same session as occurred. Children’s classes no makeups allowed last 2 weeks Winter Session (due to performance preparation) Visiting days parents invited to sit inside the dance room observe your child’s progress give the student sense of accomplishment parents share a front row view hard work joy experienced in the classroom bring a friend (as long as space permits) Bring a friend week chance to share the fun watch participate Office hours your safety and convenience the Wilson School of Dance office is coordination classroom structure Pre-dance (4 ½ -6 years) complex rhythms coordination dance movements Disney-style music theatrical jazzy style movements loads of fun for kids Dance beginning Ballet barre French ballet terms, steps gain placement techniques class theater jazz age appropriate steps encourage stylish fun freedom of expression Ballet incorporates Russian Royal Ballet technique correct body placement terminology emphasized use graceful classic movement good base develop body awareness coordination muscle tone flexibility Pointe 11 years to adult basic ballet technique mastered muscles bones strong Instructor permission required Jazz smoothness Luigi technique incorporate street funk styles dance types vary Broadway blues Hip Hop video styles awesome class for youth or adults develop coordination flexibility strength have fun Tap Exciting rhythms music Broadway classic Rogers Astaire movies or street funk rhythms Beginning classes learn basic technique terminology classes advance into soft shoe waltz-clog buck-and-wing time steps galore Summer dance camps (June July) chance to really make progress have fun! daily classes in weekly sessions strengthen muscles retain your stretch accelerate learning remember steps day to day  Students take Ballet Jazz Tap have lunch together learn stage makeup choreography and watch videos famous dances dancers wonderful opportunity for students to talk informally with Juanita get aspiring dancers’ questions answered Dance season classes are based on progression of skills terms movements and technique are learned beginning in August strengthen and incorporate into choreography for Spring Performance Annual spring performance extravaganza of choreography fun dances show students progress complete with stage lighting and beautiful costumes to dance in and create a lifetime of exciting memories Class attire Ballet Women traditional black colored leotards pink tights pink ballet shoes hair pinned up secured men white t-shirt dark tights white socks shoes Jazz or Tap leotards tights any color jazz pants jazz shoes bare feet men wear sweat pants and tee shirt tap shoes low or high heels for adults Make-ups allowed (no reason need be specified) take within same session as occurred. Children’s classes no makeups allowed last 2 weeks Winter Session (due to performance preparation) Visiting days parents invited to sit inside the dance room observe your child’s progress give the student sense of accomplishment parents share a front row view hard work joy experienced in the classroom bring a friend (as long as space permits) Bring a friend week chance to share the fun watch participate Office hours your safety and convenience the Wilson School of Dance office is coordination classroom structure Pre-dance (4 ½ -6 years) complex rhythms coordination dance movements Disney-style music theatrical jazzy style movements loads of fun for kids Dance beginning Ballet barre French ballet terms, steps gain placement techniques class theater jazz age appropriate steps encourage stylish fun freedom of expression Ballet incorporates Russian Royal Ballet technique correct body placement terminology emphasized use graceful classic movement good base develop body awareness coordination muscle tone flexibility Pointe 11 years to adult basic ballet technique mastered muscles bones strong Instructor permission required Jazz smoothness Luigi technique incorporate street funk styles dance types vary Broadway blues Hip Hop video styles awesome class for youth or adults develop coordination flexibility strength have fun Tap Exciting rhythms music Broadway classic Rogers Astaire movies or street funk rhythms Beginning classes learn basic technique terminology classes advance into soft shoe waltz-clog buck-and-wing time steps galore Summer dance camps (June July) chance to really make progress have fun! daily classes in weekly sessions strengthen muscles retain your stretch accelerate learning remember steps day to day  Students take Ballet Jazz Tap have lunch together learn stage makeup choreography and watch videos famous dances dancers wonderful opportunity for students to talk informally with Juanita get aspiring dancers’ questions answered Dance season classes are based on progression of skills terms movements and technique are learned beginning in August strengthen and incorporate into choreography for Spring Performance Annual spring performance extravaganza of choreography fun dances show students progress complete with stage lighting and beautiful costumes to dance in and create a lifetime of exciting memories Class attire Ballet Women traditional black colored leotards pink tights pink ballet shoes hair pinned up secured men white t-shirt dark tights white socks shoes Jazz or Tap leotards tights any color jazz pants jazz shoes bare feet men wear sweat pants and tee shirt tap shoes low or high heels for adults Make-ups allowed (no reason need be specified) take within same session as occurred. Children’s classes no makeups allowed last 2 weeks Winter Session (due to performance preparation) Visiting days parents invited to sit inside the dance room observe your child’s progress give the student sense of accomplishment parents share a front row view hard work joy experienced in the classroom bring a friend (as long as space permits) Bring a friend week chance to share the fun watch participate Office hours your safety and convenience the Wilson School of Dance office is coordination classroom structure Pre-dance (4 ½ -6 years) complex rhythms coordination dance movements Disney-style music theatrical jazzy style movements loads of fun for kids Dance beginning Ballet barre French ballet terms, steps gain placement techniques class theater jazz age appropriate steps encourage stylish fun freedom of expression Ballet incorporates Russian Royal Ballet technique correct body placement terminology emphasized use graceful classic movement good base develop body awareness coordination muscle tone flexibility Pointe 11 years to adult basic ballet technique mastered muscles bones strong Instructor permission required Jazz smoothness Luigi technique incorporate street funk styles dance types vary Broadway blues Hip Hop video styles awesome class for youth or adults develop coordination flexibility strength have fun Tap Exciting rhythms music Broadway classic Rogers Astaire movies or street funk rhythms Beginning classes learn basic technique terminology classes advance into soft shoe waltz-clog buck-and-wing time steps galore Summer dance camps (June July) chance to really make progress have fun! daily classes in weekly sessions strengthen muscles retain your stretch accelerate learning remember steps day to day  Students take Ballet Jazz Tap have lunch together learn stage makeup choreography and watch videos famous dances dancers wonderful opportunity for students to talk informally with Juanita get aspiring dancers’ questions answered Dance season classes are based on progression of skills terms movements and technique are learned beginning in August strengthen and incorporate into choreography for Spring Performance Annual spring performance extravaganza of choreography fun dances show students progress complete with stage lighting and beautiful costumes to dance in and create a lifetime of exciting memories Class attire Ballet Women traditional black colored leotards pink tights pink ballet shoes hair pinned up secured men white t-shirt dark tights white socks shoes Jazz or Tap leotards tights any color jazz pants jazz shoes bare feet men wear sweat pants and tee shirt tap shoes low or high heels for adults Make-ups allowed (no reason need be specified) take within same session as occurred. Children’s classes no makeups allowed last 2 weeks Winter Session (due to performance preparation) Visiting days parents invited to sit inside the dance room observe your child’s progress give the student sense of accomplishment parents share a front row view hard work joy experienced in the classroom bring a friend (as long as space permits) Bring a friend week chance to share the fun watch participate Office hours your safety and convenience the Wilson School of Dance office is coordination classroom structure Pre-dance (4 ½ -6 years) complex rhythms coordination dance movements Disney-style music theatrical jazzy style movements loads of fun for kids Dance beginning Ballet barre French ballet terms, steps gain placement techniques class theater jazz age appropriate steps encourage stylish fun freedom of expression Ballet incorporates Russian Royal Ballet technique correct body placement terminology emphasized use graceful classic movement good base develop body awareness coordination muscle tone flexibility Pointe 11 years to adult basic ballet technique mastered muscles bones strong Instructor permission required Jazz smoothness Luigi technique incorporate street funk styles dance types vary Broadway blues Hip Hop video styles awesome class for youth or adults develop coordination flexibility strength have fun Tap Exciting rhythms music Broadway classic Rogers Astaire movies or street funk rhythms Beginning classes learn basic technique terminology classes advance into soft shoe waltz-clog buck-and-wing time steps galore Summer dance camps (June July) chance to really make progress have fun! daily classes in weekly sessions strengthen muscles retain your stretch accelerate learning remember steps day to day  Students take Ballet Jazz Tap have lunch together learn stage makeup choreography and watch videos famous dances dancers wonderful opportunity for students to talk informally with Juanita get aspiring dancers’ questions answered Dance season classes are based on progression of skills terms movements and technique are learned beginning in August strengthen and incorporate into choreography for Spring Performance Annual spring performance extravaganza of choreography fun dances show students progress complete with stage lighting and beautiful costumes to dance in and create a lifetime of exciting memories Class attire Ballet Women traditional black colored leotards pink tights pink ballet shoes hair pinned up secured men white t-shirt dark tights white socks shoes Jazz or Tap leotards tights any color jazz pants jazz shoes bare feet men wear sweat pants and tee shirt tap shoes low or high heels for adults Make-ups allowed (no reason need be specified) take within same session as occurred. Children’s classes no makeups allowed last 2 weeks Winter Session (due to performance preparation) Visiting days parents invited to sit inside the dance room observe your child’s progress give the student sense of accomplishment parents share a front row view hard work joy experienced in the classroom bring a friend (as long as space permits) Bring a friend week chance to share the fun watch participate Office hours your safety and convenience the Wilson School of Dance office is coordination classroom structure Pre-dance (4 ½ -6 years) complex rhythms coordination dance movements Disney-style music theatrical jazzy style movements loads of fun for kids Dance beginning Ballet barre French ballet terms, steps gain placement techniques class theater jazz age appropriate steps encourage stylish fun freedom of expression Ballet incorporates Russian Royal Ballet technique correct body placement terminology emphasized use graceful classic movement good base develop body awareness coordination muscle tone flexibility Pointe 11 years to adult basic ballet technique mastered muscles bones strong Instructor permission required Jazz smoothness Luigi technique incorporate street funk styles dance types vary Broadway blues Hip Hop video styles awesome class for youth or adults develop coordination flexibility strength have fun Tap Exciting rhythms music Broadway classic Rogers Astaire movies or street funk rhythms Beginning classes learn basic technique terminology classes advance into soft shoe waltz-clog buck-and-wing time steps galore Summer dance camps (June July) chance to really make progress have fun! daily classes in weekly sessions strengthen muscles retain your stretch accelerate learning remember steps day to day  Students take Ballet Jazz Tap have lunch together learn stage makeup choreography and watch videos famous dances dancers wonderful opportunity for students to talk informally with Juanita get aspiring dancers’ questions answered Dance season classes are based on progression of skills terms movements and technique are learned beginning in August strengthen and incorporate into choreography for Spring Performance Annual spring performance extravaganza of choreography fun dances show students progress complete with stage lighting and beautiful costumes to dance in and create a lifetime of exciting memories Class attire Ballet Women traditional black colored leotards pink tights pink ballet shoes hair pinned up secured men white t-shirt dark tights white socks shoes Jazz or Tap leotards tights any color jazz pants jazz shoes bare feet men wear sweat pants and tee shirt tap shoes low or high heels for adults Make-ups allowed (no reason need be specified) take within same session as occurred. Children’s classes no makeups allowed last 2 weeks Winter Session (due to performance preparation) Visiting days parents invited to sit inside the dance room observe your child’s progress give the student sense of accomplishment parents share a front row view hard work joy experienced in the classroom bring a friend (as long as space permits) Bring a friend week chance to share the fun watch participate Office hours your safety and convenience the Wilson School of Dance office is coordination classroom structure Pre-dance (4 ½ -6 years) complex rhythms coordination dance movements Disney-style music theatrical jazzy style movements loads of fun for kids Dance beginning Ballet barre French ballet terms, steps gain placement techniques class theater jazz age appropriate steps encourage stylish fun freedom of expression Ballet incorporates Russian Royal Ballet technique correct body placement terminology emphasized use graceful classic movement good base develop body awareness coordination muscle tone flexibility Pointe 11 years to adult basic ballet technique mastered muscles bones strong Instructor permission required Jazz smoothness Luigi technique incorporate street funk styles dance types vary Broadway blues Hip Hop video styles awesome class for youth or adults develop coordination flexibility strength have fun Tap Exciting rhythms music Broadway classic Rogers Astaire movies or street funk rhythms Beginning classes learn basic technique terminology classes advance into soft shoe waltz-clog buck-and-wing time steps galore Summer dance camps (June July) chance to really make progress have fun! daily classes in weekly sessions strengthen muscles retain your stretch accelerate learning remember steps day to day  Students take Ballet Jazz Tap have lunch together learn stage makeup choreography and watch videos famous dances dancers wonderful opportunity for students to talk informally with Juanita get aspiring dancers’ questions answered Dance season classes are based on progression of skills terms movements and technique are learned beginning in August strengthen and incorporate into choreography for Spring Performance Annual spring performance extravaganza of choreography fun dances show students progress complete with stage lighting and beautiful costumes to dance in and create a lifetime of exciting memories Class attire Ballet Women traditional black colored leotards pink tights pink ballet shoes hair pinned up secured men white t-shirt dark tights white socks shoes Jazz or Tap leotards tights any color jazz pants jazz shoes bare feet men wear sweat pants and tee shirt tap shoes low or high heels for adults Make-ups allowed (no reason need be specified) take within same session as occurred. Children’s classes no makeups allowed last 2 weeks Winter Session (due to performance preparation) Visiting days parents invited to sit inside the dance room observe your child’s progress give the student sense of accomplishment parents share a front row view hard work joy experienced in the classroom bring a friend (as long as space permits) Bring a friend week chance to share the fun watch participate Office hours your safety and convenience the Wilson School of Dance office is