’23-’24 Dance Season Classes

Dance classes bring a unique group together to learn and grow through the art. We foster a supportive and progressive environment where dancers applaud each other for their achievements.

For those dancers that have more experience, please contact the studio to set up a level placement class. We would be happy to provide our expert recommendations to meet your dance goals. Email info@elevationdc.com or call or text our studio line, 916-884-2851.


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Tiny Dancers Program (Ages 2-3 years)

  • 12 week Session
12 week Session

Introduces your dancer to a studio setting and following instructor’s directions. Dancers have the opportunity to socialize with their peers and work on coordination and listening skills. This is done through simple and creative movements and routines, using songs, props, and games.

No Class will be held Mar. 25th – 30th, 2024




Mini Movers Program (Ages 4-6)

  • Acro
  • Ballet & Tap Combo
  • Hip Hop
Acro

Acro is a fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic/gymnastic elements. Dancers develop flexibility and strength, by working on balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering as the Acrobatic Arts syllabus is taught. Dancers will learn to blend musicality, expression, line, and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in ballet simultaneously.

Ballet & Tap Combo

This class consists of both ballet and tap styles. Students will engage in simple exercises to develop balance, coordination, body strength, and dance technique. This class works on the foundation of a strong, well rounded dancer, while preparing them for our longer classes once basic skills are developed.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a high energy class, mixing fundamental technique with imaginative freedom. This class will allow children to better understand their movement through body isolations, as well as expand their knowledge and creativity through improvisation. Children will learn to count music, memorize choreography, and perform fast and intricate movement. Closed toed shoes are required for this class.



Foundations Program (Ages 7+)

Our Foundations program is geared toward dancers that want to take 1-2 classes per week, but would also enjoy other activities. We offer classes for beginners, as well as classes that continue to grow dancers moving up from our Mini Mover program. Introducing beginner skills and technique in each style, whether you’re interested in ballet, acro, jazz, tap, or hip hop, there’s a class option and style for everyone.

Performance, Competition, and Company opportunities are possible in this program level.

  • Acro Foundations
  • Ballet Foundations
  • Contemporary Foundations
  • Hip Hop Foundations
  • Jazz Foundations
  • Tap Foundations
Acro Foundations

Acro is a fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic/gymnastic elements. Dancers develop flexibility and strength, by working on balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering as the Acrobatic Arts syllabus is taught.  Students are highly encouraged to enroll in ballet simultaneously.

Ballet Foundations

A classical dance form consisting of precise movements and body positions. Students who practice ballet develop correct posture, body alignment, grace, poise, and technical versatility. Skills gained from ballet will be used in all other forms of dance.

Contemporary Foundations

Contemporary combines the basic techniques of ballet, jazz, and modern. Dancers develop balance, body control, strength, and flexibility in order to build technical skills for jumping, leaping, and turning, as well as explore the fundamental elements of dance.

Students must also be enrolled in a Ballet class simultaneously.

Hip Hop Foundations

Hip Hop is a high energy class, mixing fundamental technique with imaginative freedom. This class will allow children to better understand their movement through body isolations, as well as expand their knowledge and creativity through improvisation. Children will learn to count music, memorize choreography, and perform fast and intricate movement. Closed toed shoes are required for this class.

Jazz Foundations

A versatile dance style characterized by dynamic quality and muscle isolations. Jazz combines the basic techniques of ballet with the modern steps of pop and broadway/musical theater. Dancers develop balance, body control, strength, and flexibility in order to build technical skills for jumping, leaping, and turning. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in ballet simultaneously.

Tap Foundations

Tap is a percussive style of dance that teaches rhythm, musicality, and timing through movements of the feet. Dancers will develop balance and coordination, with an emphasis on performance quality. Tap shoes are required for this class.



Elevate Program (Ages 9+)

Our Elevate program is for our dancers who have some experience, and understand the importance of a strong ballet foundation. Dancers often take more than 1-2 classes per week, but might still maintain time for other activities. With a wide selection of classes to choose from, we’d love to help your dancer grow and reach their dance goals.

Performance, Competition, and Company opportunities are possible in this program level.

  • Acro Elevate
  • Ballet Elevate
  • Hip Hop Elevate
  • Jazz/Contemporary Elevate
  • Lyrical Elevate/Elite
  • Tap Elevate/Elite
Acro Elevate

Acro is a fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic/gymnastic elements. Dancers develop flexibility and strength, by working on balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering as the Acrobatic Arts syllabus is taught. Dancers will learn to blend musicality, expression, line, and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context.

Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Acro-Level 1 or equivalent experience. Students must also be enrolled in a ballet class simultaneously.

Ballet Elevate

A classical dance form consisting of precise movements and body positions. Students who practice ballet develop correct posture, body alignment, grace, poise, and technical versatility. Skills gained from ballet will be used in all other forms of dance.

Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Ballet 3 or equivalent experience. Students must also enroll in Progressing Ballet Technique, and are highly encouraged to enroll in a Modern/Contemporary class simultaneously.

Hip Hop Elevate

Hip Hop is a high energy class, mixing fundamental technique with imaginative freedom. This class will allow children to better understand their movement through body isolations, as well as expand their knowledge and creativity through improvisation. Children will learn to count music, memorize choreography, and perform fast and intricate movement. Closed toed shoes are required for this class.

Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Hip Hop Foundations or equivalent experience.

Jazz/Contemporary Elevate

A versatile dance style characterized by dynamic quality and muscle isolations. Jazz combines the basic techniques of ballet with the modern steps of pop and broadway/musical theater, while Contemporary combines the basic techniques of ballet, jazz, and modern. Dancers develop balance, body control, strength, and flexibility in order to build technical skills for jumping, leaping, and turning, as well as explore the fundamental elements of dance.

Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Jazz 3 or equivalent experience. Students must also be enrolled in a Ballet class simultaneously.

Lyrical Elevate/Elite

A versatile dance style characterized by emotion and the interpretation of lyrics. Lyrical combines the basic techniques of ballet and contemporary. Dancers develop balance, body control, strength, and flexibility in order to build technical skills for jumping, leaping, and turning.

Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Ballet 3 or equivalent experience. Students are required to be enrolled in a ballet class simultaneously.

Tap Elevate/Elite

Tap is a percussive style of dance that teaches rhythm, musicality, and timing through movements of the feet. Dancers will develop balance and coordination, with an emphasis on performance quality. Tap shoes are required for this class.

Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Tap 3 or equivalent experience. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a Jazz class simultaneously.



Elite Program (Ages 11+)

Our Elite program is for highly committed dancers who want to advance their skills at a faster rate. Dancers take multiple classes and dance styles per week, and choose dance as their main activity. Classes encompass complete education of the dancer, including health and wellness, injury prevention, and preparing to dance beyond our studio. If your dancer dreams big, let us help take them to the next level.

Performance, Competition, and Company opportunities are possible in this program level.

  • Acro Elite Add-On
  • PrePointe and Pointe
  • Jazz/Contemporary Elite
  • Lyrical Elevate/Elite
  • Tap Elevate/Elite
Acro Elite Add-On

Acro is a fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic/gymnastic elements. Dancers develop flexibility and strength, by working on balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering as the Acrobatic Arts syllabus is taught. Dancers will learn to blend musicality, expression, line, and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context.

Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Acro-Level 2 or equivalent experience. Students must also be enrolled in our Acro Elevate Class, as well as a ballet class simultaneously.

PrePointe and Pointe

A classical dance form consisting of precise movements and body positions. Students who practice ballet develop correct posture, body alignment, grace, poise, and technical versatility. Skills gained from ballet will be used in all other forms of dance.

Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Ballet 5/Intermediate Technique or equivalent experience. Students must also be enrolled in a Modern/Contemporary class, as well as Intermediate Technique and Progressing Ballet Technique, simultaneously.

Jazz/Contemporary Elite

A versatile dance style characterized by dynamic quality and muscle isolations. Jazz combines the basic techniques of ballet with the modern steps of pop and broadway/musical theater, while Contemporary combines the basic techniques of ballet, jazz, and modern. Dancers develop balance, body control, strength, and flexibility in order to build technical skills for jumping, leaping, and turning, as well as explore the fundamental elements of dance.

Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Jazz 4 or equivalent experience. Students must also be enrolled in a Ballet class simultaneously.

Lyrical Elevate/Elite

A versatile dance style characterized by emotion and the interpretation of lyrics. Lyrical combines the basic techniques of ballet and contemporary. Dancers develop balance, body control, strength, and flexibility in order to build technical skills for jumping, leaping, and turning.

Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Ballet 3 or equivalent experience. Students are required to be enrolled in a ballet class simultaneously.

Tap Elevate/Elite

Tap is a percussive style of dance that teaches rhythm, musicality, and timing through movements of the feet. Dancers will develop balance and coordination, with an emphasis on performance quality. Tap shoes are required for this class.

Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Tap 3 or equivalent experience. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a Jazz class simultaneously.



Adult Program (Ages 18+)

  • Ballet
  • Jazz
  • Tap
  • Hip Hop
Ballet

A classical dance form consisting of precise movements and body positions. Students who practice ballet develop correct posture, body alignment, grace, poise, and technical versatility. Skills gained from ballet will be used in all other forms of dance. Class will be tailored to fit dancers at varying levels of experience and technical proficiency.

Jazz

A versatile dance style characterized by dynamic quality and muscle isolations. Jazz combines the basic techniques of ballet with the modern steps of pop and broadway/musical theater. Dancers develop balance, body control, strength, and flexibility in order to build technical skills for jumping, leaping, and turning. Class will be tailored to fit dancers at varying levels of experience and technical proficiency.

Tap

Tap is a percussive style of dance that teaches rhythm, musicality, and timing through movements of the feet. Dancers will develop balance and coordination, with an emphasis on performance quality. Tap shoes are required for this class. Class will be tailored to fit dancers at varying levels of experience and technical proficiency.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a high energy class, mixing fundamental technique with imaginative freedom. This class will allow dancers to better understand their movement through body isolations, as well as expand their knowledge and creativity. Dancers will learn to count music, memorize choreography, and perform fast and intricate movement. Closed toed shoes are required for this class.



Private Lessons

One on one lessons in any subject we currently offer classes in. Open to all experience levels. Please call the studio to discuss schedule.



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Email info@elevationdc.com or call or text us during business hours to let us know what classes you’re interested in.