LITTLE DANCERS

AGES 2 - 4

This is a beginner level class introducing our youngest students to dance in a fun atmosphere. Through technique building games, recreational dance, and beginner instruction geared toward children, this is a great place for your young dancer to begin.

INSTRUCTOR(S): Miss Madison Casteel

Miss Amy Honeycutt

KINDERDANCE COMBO

AGES 5 - 6

This class takes beginner level tap, ballet, and jazz skills, and challenges each student to grow.  This class is taught with child-friendly music and instruction, as well as technique building games and exercises.

INSTRUCTOR: Miss Madison Casteel

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MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE

MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE: AGES 10+

JUNIOR MUSICAL THEARTRE DANCE: AGES 7-9

Like the style of dance you would find on Broadway, this class offers instruction on theatre-inspired jazz, dancing in character, moving with props, and moving with a clear storyline within each dance.

This fast-paced, high energy class is great for keeping students engaged and learning quickly.

INSTRUCTOR: Miss Madison Casteel

BALLET

BALLET ONE: AGES 7-10

BALLET TWO: AGES 11+

This class builds on strengthening, technique, and discipline within the ballet culture.  This genre of dance is one of the oldest in the world of performing arts.  This class touches on both classical and lyrical styles of ballet.

INSTRUCTOR: Miss McKenzie Casteel

PRE POINTE

OPEN TO ALL BALLET TWO STUDENTS

Expanding on instruction given in Ballet Two, this class prepares students to dance "en pointe"(in pointe shoes).    This will include physical strengthening, memorization, history, and technique conditioning.  This exclusive class will allow in-depth training.

Ballet Two attendance required.

Instructor: Miss McKenzie Casteel

TAP

TAP ONE: AGES 7-10 (or beginner-intermediate)

TAP TWO: 11+(or upper-intermediate to advanced)

Learn the quick, precise rhythms of this timeless dance in a fun, skill-developing class.  This class will take beginner skills and build up to advanced levels.  Learn through short routines, exercises, and technique building games.  This class will touch on both classic styles of tap, and tap dance with a modern twist.

INSTRUCTOR: Miss McKenzie Casteel

JAZZ

JAZZ ONE: AGES 7-10

JAZZ TWO: 10+

Jazz is classical ballet combined with current popular dance moves, to create a new genre of dance.  Learn this unique this style through routines and strength building exercises in this class.  Become stronger, improve flexibility, and polish technique.

INSTRUCTOR: Miss Madison Casteel

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HOMESCHOOL DANCE HISTORY

LEVEL ONE: Elementary

LEVEL TWO: Middle and High School

Let's take a look into the history of some of the many genres of dance the world knows today!

This class takes place in six classes spread throughout 6 weeks.  We meet on Thursday morning. Each six week session has a unique focus!
Level one and two students will be grouped in the same class, but with different written work and projects to match their level of learning and advancement.

SESSION ONE: DANCE HISTORY OVERVIEW 

Sept 23rd-Oct28th

SESSION TWO: Appalachian Mountain Dance History

Jan18th-Feb22nd

SESSION THREE: Ballet Dance History

March 15th- April 26th(Extra week included due to spring break!)

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MODERN

MODERN ONE: AGES 7-10

MODERN TWO: 11+

Expanding on a general knowledge of dance to explore unique body movement and expression of emotion.  This style of dance has many parallels to ballet, jazz, and other genres of dance.  Each student will be taught to take artistic liberty to explore new movements, tell stories, express emotions, and develop their own style of modern and improv.

INSTRUCTORS: Miss Madison Casteel

Miss McKenzie Casteel

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CLOGGING

CLOGGING ONE: 5-9(or beginner)

CLOGGING TWO: 10+(intermediate - advanced)

CLOGGING THREE: Advanced Class. Invitation only.  

These classes will explore the different styles of this Southern Appalachia art. 

This upbeat, high-energy style of dance focuses on footwork but requires movement of the whole body.  

ALL clogging classes will participate in a traditional mountain dance in addition to their class dance dance for the showcasing of spring recital.

This class comes with opportunities to participate in and assist with activities offered by the Mountain Dance Preservation project.

INSTRUCTOR: Miss Madison Casteel

SHINING STARS DANCE CLASS

This class is especially created for aspiring dancers with special needs.  Keep in mind that ALL aspiring dancers are welcome to sign up for any classes on our schedule.  We created this class for dancers of all abilities to have a fun, easy-going learning atmosphere.

We will be touching on several genres of dance, as well as recreational dance.  Each student is welcomed to learn at his or her own pace.  Each student is required to have a guest, caretaker, or guardian join them for this class, no additional tuition required.

This class is a monthly tuition.  Pay per session can also be arranged!

INSTRUCTOR: Miss Madison Casteel

DANCE FITNESS

Adult Class( teens may join with special permission)

Fun and upbeat cardio-based dance.  Follow along, work at your own pace, and have fun.  

Stretch, dance, and cool downs.

No experience required.  Invite friends!  Pay per session, or sign up for a month!

INSTRUCTOR: Miss Amy Honeycutt

TECHNIQUE TRAINING

OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED STUDENTS AGES 5+!

This class is for students ages 5+ who wish to expand on what they have learned in class. 

If a student has a question about choreography, wishes to polish a specific move, advance in precision, see growth in strength, or simply wants to get more time in the studio, this is the perfect class to join in on!  

Instructions will go into more depth answering questions.

This class is monthly tuition OR  pay-per-session.  Join in every week, or as desired!
*Students will also be referred to this class if absences add up to a make up lesson!*