DANCE

ADULT BALLET - Ages 14+ (Northern Door)
Adults with or without prior ballet experience are welcome.  Exercises will be modified based upon each participant's background.  A majority of class time will be focused on barre work, with an emphasis on the foundational movements of classical ballet.  The key objectives will be to increaase flexibility, range of motion and musicality/expressiveness.  Small amounts of ballet terminology (pedagogy) and history will be included as time permits.

BELLY BASICS - Ages 14+ (Northern Door)
This fitness class will focus on strengthening the abs and other core muscles utilizing the foundation movements applied to Middle Eastern Dance.

KINDERDANCE - Ages 3-5 (Sturgeon Bay)
Tap & Ballet - In this class, your child will enhoy learning thythm, movement, and beginning dance skills in ballet and tap.  Basic dance steps, dance styles, and kinesthetic awareness will be taught through highly interactive activities and short skill building routines.  Students will need tap and ballet shoes.

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE - Ages 16+ (Sturgeon Bay)
A total body workout that also teaches you the building blocks of Middle Eastern Dance.  This class fuses the most body-loving and soul stimulating elements from the art of bellydance with the best than an aerobic workout can offer.  By blending the best of both worlds, this class gets you to feel good on the inside and outside!  It is a workout that allows for free expression, feeds the soul and celebrates femininity.  No prior experience necessary.  This class will also include an introduction to Bhangra dancing.  This high-energy folk dance blends traditional dance steps with the exhilaration of Bollywood moves, salsa and hip-hop.  The exercise regimen is as much fun as it is rigorous (burning over 500 calories per workout), and is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.  This cardiovascular and strength-training dance routine provides overall toning and body conditioning, and can build endurance, stamina and balance.

PRESCHOOL DANCE - Ages 3 to 4 (Northern Door)
Your preschooler will enjoy creative movements and learn basic skills in both ballet and tap in this entry level dance class.  Simple dance steps, dance games, rhythm and beat will be taught.  Tap and ballet shoes required.

TAP - Ages 14+ (Northern Door)
Entry Level 1 - Get a great workout while learning how to tap in this beginning level class.  Tap is a great way to develop muscle coordination, poise, grace and self-confidence.  See instructor for shoe requirements.  Before purchasing shoes, check out our FREE bin on gently used tap and /or ballet shoes.

TAP - Ages 14+ (Northern Door)
Adult Level 2 Open Studio - Enjoy the fun and exercise of mind and body in tap class!  By instructor recommendation only.  Before purchasing shoes, check out our FREE bin on gently used tap and/or ballet shoes.

TEEN JAZZ HIP/HOP - Ages 13+ (Northern Door)
Learn modern jazz and hip/hop techniques as well as funkly styles of dance in this fun class for the intermediate dancer.  Leotard, tights, and jazz shoes recommended.

YOUTH DANCE 1 - Kindergarten & Grade 1 (Northern Door)
Ballet and tap class that will challenge the continuing dancer as well as introduce the new student to the world of dance.  Movement, rhythm and dance basics.  Before purchasing shoes, check out our FREE bin of gently used tap and/or ballet shoes.

YOUTH DANCE 1 - Grades 2 & 3 (Sturgeon Bay)
Tap & Ballet - This ballet and tap class will challenge and excite your child with rhythm and dance activities along with creative dance routines to help them improve their dancing abilities.  Skills and techniques to enhanced their knowledge of dancing fundamentals will be part of each class. Students will need tap and ballet shoes.

YOUTH DANCE 2 - Grades 2 & 3 (Northern Door)
Ballet and tap class for the continuing dancer.  A great class to learn dance technique and explore movement.  Before purchasing shoes, check out our FREE bin of gently used tap and/or ballet shoes.

YOUTH DANCE 2 - Ages 9 to 12 (Sturgeon Bay)
Tap & Jazz - A more advanced class for the continuing dancer.  Student will learn advanced technique, step combinations, traditional rhythms and creative movements along with dance routines set to music.  Tap shoes are required for the tap portion of the class, while jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or dance sneakers are appropriate for the jazz portion.

YOUTH DANCE 3 - Grades 4 & Up (Northern Door)
Youth with dance experience will enjoy this class which incorporates Tap, Jazz and Ballet styles of dance.  See instructor to determine placement for your dancer.  Tap and ballet shoes required.  Before purchasing shoes, check out our FREE bin of gently used tap and/or ballet shoes.

SWING, SALSA & MORE - Ages 16 & Up (Sturgeon Bay)
Come out and dance!  Learn a series of partner turns, add a few different basic steps, and you will have the foundations in this NEW class to dance Salsa, East Coast Swing, Merengue, Cajun and Zydeco.  Based on class interest and adding even more fun, we may also do some Contra Dancing, International Dance, Tango and maybe even throw in an Irish Jig!  This class will be very eclectic and feature a wide variety of music.  While most of the dances are partner danced, you do not need to sign up with a partner.  Beginners are welcome.

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