Valley Dance Theatre

CLASSES

	Valley Dance Theatre offers a complete dance curriculum for the recreational to pre-professional student. Placement class is by age and ability at the discretion of the faculty. Class sizes are limited for more individualized attention.

Baby Ballerinas

Combination of creative movement and pre-ballet for 3 & 4 year olds. Attire: solid color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, ballet skirts allowed. Hair: pulled back from the face.

Exploring Dance
5 & 6 year olds will explore creative movement and learn fundamental of the three basic dance techniques: ballet, tap, jazz. Ballet will be covered every week, with tap and jazz alternated. Attire: solid color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes. Ballet skirts allowed. Jazz pants and jazz shoes are not required but may be worn during the jazz portion. Hair: secured off the face and neck.

Ballet/Pointe
The foundation for all concert dance. Teaches the basic steps of all dance forms along with poise, grace and discipline. At the appropriate technical level, students will progress from ballet shoes to pointe shows and pointe work will be incorporated into the class. Attire: solid color leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Ballet skirts allowed. Hair: neat bun or french twist. Boys attire: fitted white t-shirt, black jazz pants, white socks, black ballet shoes.

Jazz
Upbeat and powerful dance form using stylistic accents. Broadway theatre and lyrical styles will also be explored in this class. Attire: leotard, tights or jazz pants, black or tan jazz shoes. Hair: secured off face and neck.

Tap
Rhythmical dance created by wearing special shoes to make sound in various patterns. Attire: dancewear and black or tan tap shoes. Hair: secured off face and neck.

Modern
Exciting and expansive dance form celebrating the freedom of movement. Attire: leotard, convertible tights or dance pants, no shoes. Hair: secured off face and neck.

Hip Hop
Fun and energetic freestyle dance form often seen in music videos. Attire: dance or athletic wear, jazz shoes, or jazz sneakers. Hair: secured off face and neck.

Flex
Intense stretching and conditioning class for the serious dancer only. Intermediate level and up.