A complete guide to the classes we offer...

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Combo Classes

Ages 2-6. No registration restrictions.

Conditional Enrollment Classes…

Dancers must meet a minimum number of classes per week to enroll.

Ballet

Ballet is the technical backbone for most forms of dance we teach at Artistry. It emphasizes the development of technique, musicality, coordination, discipline and artistry. Ballet classes are devised to break down steps and properly set up the dancer to gradually advance. Our ballet program is headed by Ballet Director, Rebecca Krumel Sanchez. All levels of ballet (Mini-Senior) have two weekly classes. To enroll in a ballet class, dancers must be enrolled in each time the class meets. Enrollment in a ballet class is limited to dancers taking a minimum number of classes per week.

Length (hours per week): KinderStarz: 30 min / Mini: 1 hour and 30 min (2 classes) / Junior: 2 hours (2 classes) / Teen: 2 hours and 30 min (2 classes) / Senior: 3 hours (2 classes)

Dress Code: females: pink or skin color tights, black leotard, hair in low or high, slick bun. ballet skirt optional // males: black tights/leggings, black tanks or form fitting tees. Dress code is strictly enforced. Shoes need to be pink/skin color, canvas ballet slippers with sewn elastic for females and black, canvas ballet slippers for males.

***Ballet classes will perform in Spring Recital.

Contemporary

Contemporary is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood of the music to elicit movements from the dancers. Students have a warm up focusing on core strength, flexibility, and movement of the back. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations. Elements of Modern dance are very integrated within our contemporary class. Improv techniques and choreography will be class focuses as well. Enrollment in a contemporary class is limited to dancers taking a minimum number of hours per week.

Class Length: Mini and Junior: 45 min each / Teen and Senior: 1 hour each

Dress Code: No street clothes. Self-expression encouraged. Dancers must be able to move freely. Half ballet shoes/Pirouettes (skin color) or dance socks. Dancers will also spend time barefoot.

***Contemporary classes will perform in Spring Recital.

Dynamic Warmup

A class designed to prepare the body head-to-toe using consistent patterns of movement combined with conditioning exercises. Exercises target the most essential muscle groups for turnout, control and flexibility.

Class Length: Teen/Senior: 45 minutes

Dress Code: Dancers must be able to move freely. Form fitting attire preferred.

***This is a technique only class and will not perform at recital.

Homeschool Class

Our homeschool class is geared to elementary age students at a recreational level. The class consists of 30-minutes of Jazz and 30-minutes of Contemporary. We encourage homeschool groups from Tallahassee and the surrounding area. The class is social and positive. Contact the studio for additional information on this innovative class option.

Class Length: Elementary Age: 1 hour

Dress Code: Dancers must be able to move freely. Form fitting attire preferred.

***This is a technique only class and will not perform at recital.

Jazz

Jazz is an upbeat, high energy dance style that incorporates many technical tricks such as kicks, leaps and turns. Dancers will start with a warm up at center and move into across the floor combinations where jazz technique will be the focus. Students will learn to engage their core and back to create sharp movements all while staying grounded through transitions. Improv techniques, conditioning and choreography will be class focuses as well. Enrollment in a contemporary class is limited to dancers taking a minimum number of hours per week.

Class Length: KinderStarz 30 minutes // all others 45 minutes each

Dress Code: Leggings, jazz pants, or dance shorts with tank top, leotard, or other form-fitting top. Self-expression encouraged. Dancers must be able to move freely. Hair in ponytail and/or hair up and away from the face. Half ballet shoes (skin color) (Capezio Pirouette II, canvas). Jazz shoes for KinderStarz.

***Jazz classes will perform in Spring Recital.

Pointe

Pointe is based in ballet technique, but the ballerina’s weight is supported on the fullest extension of the foot. Supporting the feet are specialized pointe shoes. While the shoe supports the dancer’s weight, being proficient in ballet technique such as posture, alignment, balance, etc. is necessary. Permission is required for this class as well as pre-pointe. Enrollment in a Pre-Pointe or Pointe class is limited to dancers taking a certain number of hours per week. Pointe classes must be taken in conjunction with a ballet class.

Class Length: Pointe schedule based on dancers enrolled. Contact the studio for more information.

Dress Code: Refer to ballet dress code. Shoes are to be properly fitted and must be approved by Artistry’s Ballet Director, Ms. Rebecca. Please do not wear shoes until they are approved in case they need to be returned.

***Performance in recital is TBD

Rotation

Artistry’s Rotation class will teach the basic elements of ballroom (4-6 weeks) and tap (4-6 weeks). Ballroom engages the port de bras and builds lower leg strength and ankle control. Tap gives dancers a distinct awareness of rhythm and musicality while encouraging agility and strength in the ankles.

Class Length: Junior, Teen/Senior: 45 minutes each

Dress Code: form fitting attire (no baggy pants, shorts or tops) and hair up. Tap shoes should be a jazz, slip-on. Ballroom shoes should be Latin Rhythm.

***This is a technique only class and will not perform at recital.

Technique and Turns, Leaps, Legs

Technique and Turn, Leaps, Legs are an extension of each other although both are not required. Technique will focus on strength, alignment, agility (etc) exercises to build power and awareness when executing skills. Turns, Leaps, Legs will be more application of dance tricks including pirouettes, turns in second, leaps, jumps, extensions and kicks.

Class Length: 45 minutes each

Dress Code: form fitting attire (no baggy pants, shorts or tops) and hair up. Dancers may choose a slip on jazz shoe, half ballet shoes, Foot Undeez/Paws or dance socks. Much of the class can be done barefoot as well.

***These are technique only classes and will not perform at recital.

Stretch & Flex

Stretch & Flex classes are 30-minute semi-private lessons that focus on strength and conditioning for artistic athletes. Given the small size of the class, we’re able to give each dancer specific exercises to target their specific needs.

Class Length: 30 minutes each

Dress Code: Dancers must be able to move freely. Form fitting attire preferred.

***This is a technique only class and will not perform at recital.

Movement Variations

An Artistry favorite! Movement Variations classes will allow students to explore a wide variety of choreographic movement through choreography, guided improv and exercises. Dancers will learn combinations from both Artistry faculty and guest artists. Some Guest Artists may require additional single class charges. Charges would be between $10 and $20 and would be communicated beforehand. Attendance to paid classes is optional. Enrollment in Movement Variations is limited to students taking 3 classes per week.

Class Length: Junior, Teen/Senior: 1 hour each

Dress Code: Dancers must be able to move freely. Dress code may change depending on the style and instructor.

***This is a weekly combo class and will not perform at recital.

Recreational Classes…

No enrollment restrictions.

Hip Hop

Hip hop is a combination of street dance and jazz funk. While ballet technique is not stressed, hip hop has innovative technique of its own including isometrics and dynamics. Both will be explored in this high energy class. Tricks/breakdancing will also be a focus. All movements and music featured in a hip hop class are age appropriate. Enrollment in a Hip Hop class is open to any student. 

Class Length: KinderStarz: 30 minutes // Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior: 45 minutes each

Dress Code: athletic wear or dancewear that allows range of motion (leggings, joggers, athletic shorts, etc). Self-expression encouraged. Comfortable tennis shoes with minimal traction. No bare feet. Ponytail and/or hair up and away from the face.

***Hip Hop classes will perform in Spring Recital. Tiny Toes recital performance TBD.

Dance Acro

Acrobatics as they relate to dance are the focus in Dance Acro classes. Skills may include chest/elbow stands, walkovers, tricks, handsprings, aerials, etc. All skills are practiced on mats and with spotters. Enrollment in an Acro Class is open to any student. NEW THIS SEASON!!! - We are thrilled to be partnering with Marty McQueen’s Athletic Training Center for our Mini/Junior and Teen/Senior classes. Coach Marty and Coach Erin will be joining us AT Artistry and are excited to build acro skills with our dancers!

Class Length: KinderStarz: 30 min (Artistry instructor) / Mini/Junior and Teen/Senior: 1 hour each (Coaches Marty and Erin // $35 additional monthly acro fee)

Dress Code: form fitting attire, no baggy pants, shorts or tops, hair up. Bare feet.

***This is a technique only class and will not perform at recital.

Lyrical/Jazz (Mini and Junior)

We offer a recreational Lyrical/Jazz class to both the Mini and Junior age group. These classes will help the dancers to build a solid foundation while building skills, technique, and confidence in both styles. Classes are open to both the advanced level dancer and a more recreational level dancer.

Class Length: Mini and Junior: 45 minutes

Dress Code: Dancers need to be able to move freely. Half ballet shoes (skin color) (Capezio Pirouette II, canvas) - these shoes are encouraged to bring for all classes.

***Both Mini and Junior classes will perform at recital.

Teen/Senior Tech & Movement Variations

Geared to teens and seniors only…dancers will work on improving technique to build a solid foundation and will apply the concepts from class to combos in various styles to enhance their skills. Open to both the advanced level dancer and a more recreational level dancer.

Class Length: 45 minutes

Dress Code: Dancers need to be able to move freely. Half ballet shoes (skin color) (Capezio Pirouette II, canvas) - these shoes are encouraged to bring for all classes.

******This is a technique only class and will not perform at recital.

Have Questions?

Contact the studio at artistrydancealliance@gmail.com!