Classes offered by Dance Time may be taken by students ages 2 through teens, beginner - advanced. All staff is professionally trained and qualified. Please contact the studio director by phone at 563-2446 or email: missjamiedance@yahoo.com to inquire about class times and placement.
We currently offer classes in the following subjects:
Creative Movement (2-3 year olds) - this is a music and movement program designed to give our youngest dancers a positive and fun introduction to music & dance. We use props and creative dance activities to introduce the basics of dance to these young children in a non-competitive, fun environment. Classes are 45 minutes in length.
Preschool Combo - (3-4 year olds) - these fun classes teach young dancers the basics of tap and ballet while helping to develop rhythm, coordination, and confidence. The children sing and dance to age-appropriate music and use props and creative dance activities to make for a fun and positive introduction to the world of dance. Classes 1 hour in length.
"Boys Only" Combo - (2.5-4 year olds) - This combo class will combine basic tap and jazz/creative movement and is specially designed for boys! Classes 45 minutes in length. (Williamsville Only)
Advanced Combo - (5-6 year olds) - These classes are designed for dancers in kindergarten (or first grade for first time dancers). These dancers are ready to begin learning more technical dance work, yet still have shorter attention spans and need the fun & creativity of a combo class. Combo classes are currently offered in tap/jazz & ballet/jazz. These classes will perform 2 dances in our annual recital. Classes 1 hour & 15 minutes in length.
Ballet Classes - 6 & up - Ballet is the foundation of all other dance forms and helps to develop proper technique, posture, and body placement. *Required for dancers wishing to take lyrical and for anyone wishing to be considered for a solo or duet. Classes 1 hour in length.
Tap Classes - 6 & up - An audible dance form, tap classes develop a strong sense of rhythm, strength, and coordination. Classes 45 minutes-1 hour in length.
Jazz Classes- 6 & up - A freestyle form of dance, jazz classes involve stretching, isolations, turns, jumps, kicks, and leaps, performed to upbeat music. Classes 45 minutes - 1 hour in length.
Acrobatics Classes- 5 & up - These classes involve stretching, floor work, tumbling, and dance and help to develop flexibility, strength, and coordination. Classes 1 hour in length. *Students must be in good physical condition to participate in acrobatics.
Hip Hop Classes- 7 & up - A form of street dance performed to popular dance and hip hop music. An upbeat, energetic class! Classes 45 minutes - 1 hour in length.
Lyrical Classes- 8 & up - (Must take ballet to take lyrical) - Lyrical dance combines ballet & jazz dance forms, expressions, and aims to "tell a story" through the dance routine. Therefore, students must have the technique learned in ballet class to take this more advanced class.
Musical Theater Dance - ages 10-14 - (Kenmore Only) - This is a production style theater dance class. It will combine various forms of dance, classic Broadway music and choreagraphy for a theatrical dance experience.
Solo & Duet Lessons - students wishing to perform and/or compete a solo or duet number must have the approval of the director. Any student requesting a solo or duet must be enrolled in that subject as well as a WEEKLY BALLET CLASS. There is limited availability for solos & duets. The director and/or staff will determine if they feel the student is capable of performing onstage by themselves. There is an additional fee for solo/duet lessons.