Open to beginner students ages 3 & 4. This one-hour class consists of approx. 25 minutes of ballet,
25 minutes of tap, and 10 minutes of tumbling. Students will learn the basics of dance, including the
positions of the arms and feet, and a few basic introductory level steps, as well as the rules of the
dance room/class. Class sometimes includes “fun dance games” and singing silly songs. In the gym students
will learn to become familiar with basic gymnastics equipment and practice fundamental tumbling skills.
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Open to students ages 10+ & who have successfully completed level 'C II' or who have been properly evaluated &
advanced by the dance program director. This one-hour to one-hour & fifteen minute class focuses on a more
advanced dance class & structure. Through this class’s instruction, students will gain a better understanding
of the commitment & dedication needed to obtain proper training in this beautiful art form. Classes will include
conditioning, ballet barre technique, center & across the floor work. Knowledge will expand in the areas of
general movement, body positions & terminology. Students will also continue to develop their ability to memorize
dance routines & variations and create choreography. We strongly advise all students at this level of dance
to attend classes two or more times per week. Committing to a more disciplined schedule & adhering to attendance
policies will allow a more favorable learning environment, quicker progression of learned skills, and advancement.
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Open to students ages 4 & 5 with previous dance experience. This one-hour class consists of approx. 25 minutes
of ballet, 25 minutes of tap, and 10 minutes of tumbling. Students will review the basics of dance, including the
positions of the arms and feet, and expand on their knowledge of fundamental steps. Class sometimes includes
"fun dance games" and singing silly songs. In the gym students will continue to become familiar with
basic gym equipment and practice fundamental tumbling skills.
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Open to students currently studying Ballet in Level C II & above. This class is designed to focus on
strengthening the legs & ankles in preparation for Pointe shoes! Dance students are required to be at
least 12 years old, taking TWO ballet technique classes per week, & currently enrolled & studying
in Pre-Pointe class and have been for TWO years before being evaluated for Pointe shoes. Students have the
opportunity to "earn" Pointe shoes by the middle of their 2nd year in Pre-Pointe. Students must show
development in strength of the feet, ankles and legs, understand correct body placement, posture and aplomb,
as well as show determination, interest & maturity in wanting to move to this next level in their dance career.
** The decision of placing a student on Pointe shoes will be made solely by the dance instructor(s) and based
on careful evaluation of age, maturity, physical strength, and technical ability of the potential student. **
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Kinder I - is open to students that are 5-6 years of age with no prior dance experience.
Kinder II - is open to students who are 5-6 years of age who have completed Preschool II &/or
Kinder I level classes. This one-hour class consists of approx. 25 minutes of ballet, 25 minutes of tap, and
10 minutes of tumbling. Students will expand on their knowledge of the basic body positions as well as develop
upon the fundamental steps achieved in preschool classes. Students will also begin to increase their ability
to memorize dance combinations and create their own combinations of creative dance movements. Class sometimes
includes "fun dance games" and singing silly songs. In the gym students will practice basic tumbling
skills and use equipment such as hula-hoops and ribbons for creative movement activities.
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Open to students ages 10+. This 45-minute class focuses on the instruction of a more advanced & technical
dance class. Students will expand their knowledge & ability of Tap technique at a more complex rate. This
class is designed to define the use of tempo and rhythm in the art of tap dance as well as develop the ability
to memorize & re-create choreography at a higher level. The class will also include more in-depth instruction
on the art of dance performance; including theatrical & hoofing styles with more intricate foot work.
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Open to students that are 5 & 6 years of age. This 45-minute class consists of lessons in stretching
and strengthening as well as the basics of jazz dance. Students will learn isolation movements along with
introductory jazz steps to fun and energetic popular music.
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Open to students ages 10+. This one-hour class focuses on the instruction of a more advanced dance class. Classes
will include stretching and strengthening, as well as fun hip-hop, theatrical, traditional & lyrical jazz
combinations to energetic, popular music. Students will also continue to develop their ability to memorize dance
combinations and create choreography. The class will also include more in-depth instruction on the art of dance
performance.
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Open to students between the ages of 6 and 8. This one-hour class consists of approx. 30 minutes of ballet
and 30 minutes of tap. Students will expand on their knowledge of basic steps and continue to develop their
ability to memorize and create dance combinations. Students will also find themselves beginning to adapt to
a slightly more structured dance class. Class sometimes includes "fun dance games" and silly songs.
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Open to A I & II, and B I/Ia & II level students who are currently enrolled in at least TWO of the
following: Ballet, Tap, AND/OR Jazz classes! This one-hour "specialty" class continues to develop
the student’s understanding of integrating dance with theatre. Many popular musicals are introduced through
the study of videos & history. Select musical pieces are taught & memorized. Students are able to gain
more of an understanding of what the life of a performing artist is all about & learn how to prepare for a
future in the performing arts. Students will learn to become better performers through fun and interesting theatre
games that allow them to feel comfortable in front of an audience. Students will also learn to use facial
expressions and body language to portray characters in dance and develop skills that will improve the overall
entertainment of their dance performance.
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Open to students between the ages of 6 and 8. This one-hour class consists of lessons in stretching and strengthening
as well as the basic movements of jazz dance. Students will learn isolation movements along with expanding their
knowledge of basic jazz steps & choreography to today’s popular music.
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Open to serious ballet students ages 14+. This one-hour & fifteen minute class focuses on the most advanced
dance class & structure KMC has to offer. Through this classes instruction students will gain a better
understanding of the commitment & dedication needed to obtain proper training in this beautiful art form. Classes
will include conditioning, ballet barre technique, center & across the floor work and learn ballet
variations. Knowledge will expand in the areas of general movement, body positions & terminology. Students will
also continue to develop their ability to memorize dance routines & variations and create choreography. We
strongly advise all students at this level of dance to attend classes two or more times per week! Committing to
a more disciplined schedule & adhering to attendance policies will allow a more favorable learning environment,
quicker progression of learned skills, and advancement.
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Open to students between the ages of 6 and 8 who have completed Elementary I dance classes. This one-hour class
consists of approx. 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap or one-hour of jazz. Elementary Ia adds to & hones
the skills learned in previous Elementary I classes. Elementary Ia also better prepares the student for the added
challenges of Elementary II. Students will expand on their knowledge of basic steps at a faster pace and continue
to develop their ability to memorize and create dance combinations. Students will also find themselves beginning
to adapt to an even more structured dance class. Class sometimes includes "fun dance games" and silly songs.
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Open to students currently studying in Level A I & II, and B II Ballet Classes, who are "en pointe". These
students are required to have completed two or more years of Ballet B &/or A instruction and who are at least 13 years
of age. Students are also required to attend 2 or more A/B Ballet classes per week. This class is designed for the
more serious student, focusing on proper technique & movement.
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Open to students ages 7 - 9. This one-hour class consists of approx. 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap.
Students will continue to expand on their knowledge of dance material terminology. Students at this level will
begin to adapt to a more disciplined advanced level of dance class. This class will also include more in-depth
instruction on the art of dance performance.
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Open to students ages 14+. This 45-minute class focuses on the instruction of a more advanced & technical dance
class. Students will expand their knowledge & ability of Tap technique at a more complex rate. This class is
designed to define the use of tempo and rhythm in the art of tap dance as well as develop the ability to memorize
& re-create choreography at a higher level. The class will also include more in-depth instruction on the art
of dance performance; including theatrical & hoofing styles with more intricate foot work.
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Open to students ages 7 - 9. This one-hour class consists of lessons in stretching and strengthening as well
as more developed movements of jazz dance. Students will learn isolation movements along with expanding their
knowledge of jazz steps to the fun & popular music of today. Students will also continue to develop their
ability to memorize and create dance combinations. The class will also include more in-depth instruction on the
art of dance performance.
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Open to students ages 14+. This one-hour class focuses on the instruction of a more advanced dance class. Classes
will include stretching and strengthening, as well as fun hip-hop, theatrical, traditional & lyrical jazz
combinations to energetic, popular music. Students will also continue to develop their ability to memorize dance
combinations and create choreography. The class will also include more in-depth instruction on the art of dance
performance.
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Open to students ages 8 - 10. This one-hour class consists of approx. 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of
tap. Students will continue to expand on their knowledge of dance material. Students at this level will begin
to adapt to a more disciplined advanced level of dance class. This class will also include more in-depth instruction
on terminology & definitions & the art of dance performance.
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Open to AI/II, BI/Ia and II level students. Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet & jazz dance techniques. This
class will challenge our students to use dance movement to interpret music and express emotion. We will encourage
our dancers to use dance in an attempt to show the meaning of the music. Lyrical is a very passionate and emotional
dance style. It portrays certain emotions and tells a story through every movement made.
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Open to students ages 8 - 10. This one-hour class consists of lessons in stretching and strengthening as well as
more developed movements of jazz dance. Students will learn isolation movements along with expanding their knowledge
of jazz steps to the fun & popular music of today. Students will also continue to develop their ability to
memorize and create dance combinations. The class will also include more in-depth instruction on the art of
dance performance.
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Open to AI/II, BI/Ia/II and CII level students. Modern classes consist of artistic expression and technical control
that combines elements of force, time, space and loco motor movements. Students train to grow a better awareness of
pulse, underlying beat of rhythm and musical phrasing. This discipline of dance develops and increases control,
coordination and endurance.
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Open to students ages 9+. This one-hour class focuses on the instruction of a more advanced dance class & structure.
Classes will include stretching and strengthening, ballet barre, and floor work. Students in this class will expand
their knowledge of ballet movement; including body positions, steps, and ballet terminology. Students will also
continue to develop their ability to memorize dance combinations and create choreography. The class will also include
more in-depth instruction on the art of dance performance. We highly recommend all students at this level of
dance to attend classes two or more times per week. Committing to a more disciplined schedule & adhering to
attendance policies will allow a more favorable learning environment, quicker progression of learned skills, and
advancement.
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These classes are designed for our adult students WITH experience in Tap and/or Jazz.
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Open to students ages 9+. This 45-minute class focuses on the instruction of a more advanced dance class. Students
in this class will expand their knowledge of Tap steps at a quicker pace. This class is designed to define the use
of tempo and rhythm in the art of tap dance as well as develop the ability to memorize & re-create choreography
at a higher level. The class will also include more in-depth instruction on the art of dance performance; including
theatrical & hoofing styles. We highly recommend all students at this level of dance to attend classes two or
more times per week. Committing to a more disciplined schedule & adhering to attendance policies will allow a
more favorable learning environment, quicker progression of learned skills, and advancement.
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These classes are for the teen/adult students with no experience.
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Open to students ages 9+. This one-hour class focuses on the instruction of a more advanced dance class. Classes
will include stretching and strengthening, as well as fun hip-hop, theatrical, traditional & lyrical jazz
combinations to energetic, popular music. Students will also continue to develop their ability to memorize dance
combinations and create choreography. The class will also include more in-depth instruction on the art of dance
performance. We highly recommend all students at this level of dance to attend classes two or more times per week.
Committing to a more disciplined schedule & adhering to attendance policies will allow a more favorable learning
environment & quicker progression of learned skills.
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Open to "Actors and Actresses" ages 6 - 11. This class touches on the basics of acting, with an emphasis
on warm-ups and improvisational games. In this class, students will also work on developing characters through
monologue and short scene study, depending on their age group.
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This "specialty" class is open to all "CI/II" students who are currently enrolled in at least
TWO of the following disciplines: Ballet, Tap, AND/OR Jazz classes!
This 45-minute class introduces the serious, artistic student to the world of the ARTS… including Acting, Singing,
and Dancing! We build on the student’s knowledge of Broadway Musicals & the Entertainment Industry in general.
We explore the arts thru studying musicals, learn theatrical skills through games & improvisation, and continue
to encourage the building of self confidence & creative expression.
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Open to "Actors and Actresses" ages 12+. This class touches on the basics of acting, with an emphasis on
warm-ups and improvisational games. In this class, students will also work on developing characters through
monologue and short scene study, depending on their age group.
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Open to students who are Level CI/II ages 9+. Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet & jazz dance techniques. This class
will challenge our students to use dance movement to interpret music and express emotion. We will encourage our dancers
to use dance in an attempt to show the meaning of the music. Lyrical is a very passionate and emotional dance style.
It portrays certain emotions and tells a story through every movement made.
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Open to "B-Boys and B-Girls" ages 4 - 6. The popularity of break dancing is exploding! Many think that
breakin’ went out with the 80’s, but if you participate in this class you will soon discover that’s far from the
truth. In this class basic footwork, freezes and style will be taught. This is a comfortable class for all levels
to enter a dance studio and explore the world of breakin’.
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Open to "B-Boys and B-Girls" ages 7+. The popularity of break dancing is exploding! Many think that
breakin’ went out with the 80’s, but if you participate in this class you will soon discover that’s far from
the truth. In this class basic footwork, freezes and style will be taught. This is a comfortable class for
all levels to enter a dance studio and explore the world of breakin’.
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Open to "B-Boys and B-Girls" with experience in dance ages 12+. The popularity of break dancing is exploding!
Many think that breakin’ went out with the 80’s, but if you participate in this class you will soon discover
that’s far from the truth. In this class basic footwork, freezes and style will be taught. This is a comfortable
class for all levels to enter a dance studio and explore the world of breakin’.
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