Our program will continually challenge each student through a joyful and structured progression of many levels and styles of dance. As dance educators, we recommend that all students study ballet, as ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. Integrity dancers will receive pre-approvals for their class levels each year prior to the Fall session. The first two weeks of the Fall session will be considered an evaluation period to ensure your child is placed in the correct level for their ability. We will reach out to dancers ready to be promoted between September and November.
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & DRESS CODE
~ Dress code is required for each class and will be strictly enforced so teachers can properly correct body alignment. ~
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Mommy & ME (walker-2): Exploration of movement, music and instruction, for parent and child. Dress Code: Comfortable clothes and socks.
LITTLE MOVERS:(ages 2-3): Introduction to movement and music for our youngest dancers. Dress Code: Any color leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes. Hair secured off face and neck. Boys: fitted shirt, black shorts, black ballet shoes. No baggy clothes.
TOT HOP (ages 3-4): A creative upbeat class which introduces the child to movement, music and rhythm.
Dress Code: Any color leotard or form fitted tank, fitted pants/shorts, clean (indoor) gym shoes. Hair pulled securely off face and neck.
Boys: comfortable, tight fitting clothes and clean (indoor) gym shoes.
PRE-DANCE (ages 4-5): A creative movement class which introduces the child to the expressive and joyful world of movement and ballet. Dress Code: Any color leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes. Hair secured off face and neck.
Boys: fitted shirt, black shorts, black ballet shoes. No baggy clothes.
BALLET/TAP COMBO (ages 5-6): A combo class introducing the student to basic ballet and tap technique. Dress Code: Any color leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes and black, Mary Jane style tap shoes (leather preferred, not patent leather). Hair secured off face and neck. Boys: fitted shirt, black shorts, black ballet shoes and black solid sole, slip or tie, tap shoes. No baggy clothes.
BALLET/JAZZ COMBO (ages 6-8): A combo class introducing the student to basic ballet and jazz technique. Dress Code: Any color leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes and split sole jazz shoes (tan recommended). Hair secured off face and neck. Boys: fitted shirt, black shorts, black ballet shoes and black split sole jazz shoes. No baggy clothes.
BALLET: The foundation to all dance styles. Progress is made gradually requiring repetition of basics at barre and center with an introduction of new steps to develop flexibility, strength, correct body alignment, technique and musicality at all levels.
Dress Code: Integrity will assign leotard color to each student. Specific colors are NOT required for summer classes.
Girls: pink tights, pink ballet shoes (canvas split sole recommended) Hair secured in bun.
Boys: white fitted shirt, black shorts or tights, black split sole canvas ballet shoes recommended. No baggy clothes.
Ballet 1 & 1-2, Tween Ballet: Light blue leotard, light pink ballet belt
Ballet 2, 2-3 & Int Tween Ballet: Royal blue leotard, white ballet belt
Ballet 3 & Adv Tween Ballet: Navy blue leotard, white ballet belt
Ballet 4, 4-5: Red leotard
Ballet 5, 5-6: Purple leotard
Ballet 6: Burgundy leotard
Ballet 7: Black leotard
HS Dance Team, Ballet Technique: Any color leotard
POINTE: Pointe-work requires years of ballet training, strong ankles and proper alignment. Instructor’s consent required. Dress Code: same as Ballet, plus pointe shoes.
PRE-POINTE: Class designed to further develop and strengthen the muscles necessary to go en pointe. The class will stress correct body alignment while strengthening the legs, feet and ankles. Dress Code: same as Ballet.
JAZZ: A type of dance shared by a broad range of dance styles. Traditional, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre and pop styles of dance are all incorporated into our jazz program. Jazz dance is an upbeat, dynamic and challenging class for all ages. Dress Code: (girls) Any color leotard, half top or form fitted tank, jazz shorts/fitted pants, tights optional, Levels 1-3: split sole jazz shoes (tan recommended). Levels 4-7 1/2 soles or bare feet. Hair pulled securely off face and neck. Boys: comfortable, tight fitting clothes & black split sole jazz shoes.
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ: An expressive and interpretive style of dance borrowing from classical, modern, lyrical and jazz styles of dance. Ballet classes required. Dress Code: Any color leotard, half top or form fitted tank, jazz shorts/fitted pants, tights optional, bare feet or ballet shoes. Hair pulled securely off face and neck. Boys: comfortable, tight fitting clothes & bare feet or 1/2 sole shoes.
LEAPS & TURNS, Dance Team Prep: Leaps & Turns is a technique class and an important component in every dancer's repertoire. It is designed to improve core strength, flexibility and focuses on all forms of technical jumps and turns.Dress Code: Any color leotard, half top or form fitted tank, jazz shorts/fitted pants, tights optional, 1/2 soles or bare feet. Hair pulled securely off face and neck.
TAP: The all-American form of dance dating back to the early 1900’s. Tap develops rhythm, coordination, and quick footwork. Our tap training includes traditional, contemporary, jazz and flash tap techniques. Dress Code: Any color leotard, half top or form fitted tank, jazz shorts/fitted pants, tights optional, Tap 1: Black, Mary Jane style shoe for recital (leather, not patent leather) Tap 2-7, Jr. Tap and Tap for 10yrs+: Black, solid sole shoe, slip on or tie. Boys: comfortable, tight fitting clothes & black solid sole, slip or tie, tap shoes.
HIP-HOP: A funky street style form of jazz taught with stylized rhythmic music. Dress Code: Gym shoes for studio use only (no black soles), comfortable clothes. Converse style, black high top is typically worn for the recital.
TUMBLING: (ages 4 and up): Improve your strength, coordination, flexibility and body awareness through backbends, walkovers, round-offs, hand-springs, aerials, flip flops, back tucks and more. Recital routines will include basic dance choreography as well. Upper levels require dance training (see schedule for details). Students are placed based on age and skill levels. Dress Code: Any color leotard (leotards are REQUIRED for girls in Acro, Beginner and Level 1-2. 3 & 4-5 classes) — can also wear leggings/shorts over leotard). Levels 6+ can wear same or form fitted tank, fitted pants/shorts, bare feet. Hair pulled securely off face and neck. Boys: comfortable, tight fitting clothes (shirts must be tucked into shorts) and bare feet.
MUSICAL THEATRE: is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. In this class, you will learn how to interpret a musical story with emotional content through animation, dance, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. Dress Code: (girls) Any color leotard, half top or form fitted tank, jazz shorts/fitted pants, tights optional. Tan, split sole Jazz shoes. Hair pulled securely off face and neck. Boys: comfortable, tight fitting clothes & black split sole jazz shoes.
DANCE THIS WAY …for dancers with different needs & abilities: A hip-hop dance program for people of all ages with individual learning differences, and a wide variety of diagnosis and needs. This program is specifically designed to use music, purposeful movement and exciting rhythm patterns to fully integrate the body, mind and spirit. Dress Code: Gym shoes for studio use only (no black soles), comfortable clothes.
PILATES: Pilates is a system of controlled exercises that engage the mind and condition the total body. The blend of strength and flexibility training improves posture and helps reduce stress. Pilates takes a balanced approach so that no muscle group is overworked and the body moves in an efficient, holistic way in sport and daily activity. This group mat class is suitable for all levels (12-18yrs). *Please bring a mat. Dress Code: Form fitting exercise clothes such as yoga pants, tank top, not too baggy t-shirt, etc. While most participants choose to take class in bare feet, socks are also appropriate.
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