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DESCRIPTIONS
Age Guidelines
Age as of December 31st, 2023.
- Baby Ballet: Age 2
- Creative Movement: Ages 3-4
- Movers & Shakers: Ages 3-4
- Primary Dance: Ages 4-5
- Movers & Groovers: Ages 4-5
- Mini: Ages 6-7
- Kids: Ages 8-10
- Teen: Ages 11 & up
- Performing Arts: Ages 8 & up
- *Junior / Intermediate / Senior Competitive: Placement by directors
Class Descriptions
Technical classes follow a set syllabus. Instructors participate in ongoing professional development classes.
BABY BALLET
An introduction to basic movement skills through songs, games and creative props. (Care-giver may assist child in the class).
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
An introduction to dance and basic movement skills through songs, games and creative props.
PRIMARY DANCE
An introduction to ballet, jazz and tap.
MOVERS & SHAKERS / MOVERS & GROOVERS
An introduction to hip hop, basic movement skills, creativity, expression, and musicality.
BALLET
A technical class focusing on the art of classical ballet and incorporating elements of free movement and character. Ballet forms the foundation of all other dance disciplines and progressively develops students’ technical, musical and performance-based skills. PSDC follows the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Syllabus.
JAZZ
An energetic, technical class focusing on the art of traditional and contemporary jazz. Jazz is based on ballet technique and progressively develops students’ technical, musical and performance-based skills. PSDC follows the ADAPT syllabus.
LYRICAL
A technical class based on ballet and jazz, connecting movement to lyrics and emotion.
TAP
An upbeat, technical class focusing on the art of traditional and contemporary tap. Tap is based on intricate footwork and rhythm and progressively develops students’ technical, musical and performance-based skills. PSDC follows the ADAPT syllabus.
HIP HOP
A dynamic, fun class focusing on hip hop and incorporating elements of pop music and urban choreography.
PERFORMING ARTS
A fun interactive class exploring the songs and style of musicals and performing arts, incorporating elements of basic dance steps, acting, characterization, drama, and vocals.