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.

2011-2012 Dance Season Classes Offered:

Creative Movement (2 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 45 minutes in length.

Kinder- Combo - (5 year olds)  - These fun classes expand on the skills taught in preschool/creative movement classes. These classes are designed for dancers in kindergarten. These children are ready to begin learning more technical dance skills but still need the fun & creativity of a combo class. These classes teach the fundamentals of ballet, tap, jazz and acrobatics. Classes 1 hour in length.

Kids Combo (Age 6) - These classes expand on skills taught in previous classes and are an excellent preparation for individual subject classes. These classes are 1 hr. 15 minutes in length and are perfectly structured to teach 2 subjects of dance. (Classes offered in Tap/Jazz, Ballet/Jazz and Tap/Ballet.)

Ballet Classes - 7 & 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 - 7 & 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- 7 & 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 8&up - (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.