Intermediate I

Int. I Ballet
Continuation of Beg. III Ballet. Adagio in the center is introduced. Proper alignment, turnout & core strength continue to be emphasized. Techniques for improving leg extension are introduced. Intricate jumping combinations that travel are introduced. Dancers spend 1-2 years in the Int. I Ballet level.

Int. Tap
All level tap levels begin with a progressive warmup and combination. Students will also practice across the floor, as well as improvisational exercises. A deepened understanding of counting in rhythm is practiced here, while moving with more challenging steps like cramp-rolls, pull-back variations and individual demonstrations.

Adv. Hip Hop
Hip Hop classes start with a warm-up followed by technique breakdown. Class continues with across the floor and "trick" training on the mats. Class finishes with freestyle and/or choreography. Styles are taught on a rotation with 2 weeks per style; old/new school, breaking, locking, whacking and house dance. Grooves, technique and footwork are refined. Musicality, advanced steps, tricks and transitions mastered. Freestyle with better musicality, levels and dynamics. Combinations and across the floor increase in complexity.

Men’s Class
A dynamic, technique‑driven class rooted in the renowned Cuban ballet tradition, emphasizing powerful jumps, clean turns, and strong, athletic footwork. Students develop musicality, coordination, and expressive upper‑body épaulement while building strength and virtuosity. Ideal for men seeking disciplined classical training with the vibrant energy and precision.  

Teen Beg. Ballet
This class is for both Basic and Beginner students ages 11 & up. Ballet fundamentals and vocabulary are introduced and reviewed. This class can be considered a stand-alone class, or a stepping stone to deepen one’s dance technique. Class work includes basic/beginner warm up, technique, stretches, across the floor sequences and center combinations.

Teen Beg. Jazz
This class is for both Basic and Beginner students ages 11 & up. Jazz fundamentals and vocabulary are introduced and reviewed. This class can be considered a stand-alone class, or a stepping stone to further one’s dance technique. Class work includes basic/beginning warm up, technique, stretches, across the floor sequences and center combinations.

Beg. Modern
Students will be taken through a structured modern warm-up, across the floor progressions and center combinations. This class offers students an introduction to elements of Horton and Graham Techniques, floor work and inversions. Students must be in Beg. III Ballet or at least 10 years.

Beg./Int. Character
Character introduces students to style and theatricality with international folk dances that are often paired with classical ballet. This class enhances ballet training with emphasis on rhythm, musicality and helps to build performance quality.

Int. Jazz
Increasing in complexity and stylistic demands, students will be taken through a warm-up, across the floor progressions and center combinations, which will vary stylistically. They will be asked to learn choreographed phrases and work on further developed across the floor combinations.

Int. Hip Hop
Hip Hop classes start with a warmup followed by technique breakdown. Class continues with across the floor and "trick" training on the mats. Styles are taught on a rotation with 2 weeks per style; old/new school, breaking, locking, and house dance. Students learn basic grooves and 2 step variations. Footwork includes 6 steps, 12 steps, ccs, kick outs and floor threads. Repetitive across the floor and combinations. Free dance before freestyle. Class finishes with freestyle and/or choreography.

Conditioning
Conditioning is an important cross-training class for students to gain strength, flexibility and work to prevent injuries. Strongly recommended for dancers preparing for pointe.