New to dance and not sure what your kid is signing up for? Here’s the plain-English version of every style we teach. The names overlap a lot — especially Lyrical / Contemporary and Acro / Gymnastics — so we kept it simple.
01 · Foundation
Ballet
The technical foundation under every other dance style. Strict posture, French terminology, barre work, turns, jumps. The placement, control, and discipline ballet teaches show up everywhere else.
02 · Rhythm
Tap
Make music with your feet. Metal taps under the toe and heel; the dancer is part of the percussion. Builds rhythm, listening, and timing in ways no other style does.
03 · Style
Jazz
Sharp, energetic, performance-forward. Isolations, leaps, turns, and choreography to upbeat music. Where ballet technique meets stage personality.
04 · Story
Lyrical
Ballet’s technique meets jazz’s freedom, choreographed to the lyrics of a song. Storytelling through long lines and emotion. The bridge style most teen dancers fall in love with.
05 · Modern
Contemporary
Lyrical’s wilder cousin. Floor work, release technique, breath, weight-sharing. Choreography is more abstract and the music is broader — not always lyric-driven. Common at the competitive teen level.
06 · Street
Hip-Hop
Groove-based, born on the street, made for stage. Choreography to current music, age-appropriate selection. Big personality welcome — this is where shy kids often surprise themselves.
07 · Strength
Gymnastics
Apparatus-based: floor, beam, bars, vault. Three coaching stations per class so kids rotate through skills in small groups. Strength, flexibility, body awareness. Foundation for everything tumbling-related.
08 · Hybrid
Acro
Acrobatics done in dance choreography. Cartwheels, walkovers, aerials, partner lifts — integrated into a piece, not done in isolation. The bridge between gymnastics and dance.
09 · Skill
Tumbling & Tricks
A dedicated tumbling class for dancers who want aerials, back handsprings, and tricks ready to use on stage. Levels by skill, not age. Always spotted, always safe.
10 · Mix
Combination class
Our most-recommended starter for ages 3–5. Tap, ballet, and gymnastics in one hour, with rotations so young dancers can taste each style and find what they love.
11 · Cross-train
Pilates
Core-focused mat pilates, capped at 12 students. Builds strength, alignment, and mobility. Open to teens and adults — especially helpful as cross-training for serious dancers.
12 · Adult
Adult Classes
Open enrollment for adults — ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and stretch. No leotard required, no recital pressure, no prior experience needed. Drop in or take the season.
