Thank you so much for considering Motion Studio as your dance, and music home. Here is a list of classes along with their descriptions, and age range suggestions. They are presented in order of age and ability group to show the general order that they should be taken in.
Our offerings are open to customization depending on the interests and needs of each individual student. As ballet is the foundation of all dance technique, we do focus our curriculum on solid ballet technique. Class placement is based on both age and ability.
The age ranges listed below are generalizations and students that are older may still be an appropriate fit for a younger class. It is not uncommon for students to repeat any given level. We will recommend that students repeat a level until they are proficient in that level to ensure success and confidence in subsequent levels.
At the beginning levels of training, we combine some styles into the same class for fun and well-rounded training that is convenient for the family and not overwhelming for the student. As the dancer ascends to higher levels of training, styles are broken out into individual classes for more thorough study.
Progress reports with placement suggestions and teacher feedback are given out at the end of each school year. Each level of each class has a set of skills that students must become proficient in before moving on to the next level. The success of each student is our number one priority.
AGES 3-6
PRESCHOOL DANCE & TUMBLE
Ages 3-5
Ballet based creative movement and tumbling to enhance coordination, motor skills, listening skills, practice positive self-expression, following directions, and cooperating in a group setting. Great preparation for all other dance styles and for school!
KINDER BALLET & TAP
Ages 4-6
Dancers develop confidence, listening skills, and coordination with pre-ballet technique, plenty of imagination and fun and an introduction of primary tap skills.
KINDER ACRO & HIP HOP
Ages 4-6
We will cover Acrobatic Arts Level 1 skills as well as FUNdamentals of hip hop set to age appropriate music. Boys and girls will gain coordination, confidence and rhythm!
AGES 6-9
BALLET & TAP 1
Ages 5-8
Students explore Pre-Ballet in the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum and beginning tap foundations in a fun and creative class.
BALLET & TAP 2
Ages 7-10
Students explore level 2 of Pre-Ballet in the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum and Tap Grade 2 in a fun and creative class.
ACRO 1
Ages 5-8
Acro Dance incorporates the fluid movements of dance with the exciting tricks of acrobatics. We will learn correct technique for cart wheels, basic bridge, various rolls, and handstands. This class works towards gaining Acrobatic Arts Level 2 skills.
ACRO 2
Ages 6-10
This class is designed for students that can perform a cartwheel and bridge unassisted. This class works towards gaining Acrobatic Arts Level 3 skills.
HIP HOP 1
Ages 6-9
FUNdamentals of hip hop set to age appropriate music. Boys and girls will gain coordination, confidence and rhythm with the amazing Mr. Lew!
MUSIAL THEATRE 1
Ages 5-8
Students will explore skills needed to perform in musical theatre. They will receive vocal instruction with one of our professional music faculty, explore acting through theater games, and develop coordination through learning choreography. Students will perform 2 shows each semester!
AGES 8-12
BALLET 3 & INTRO TO CONTEMPORARY
Ages 8-12
Students will begin level 1 of American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum ballet as well as explore an introduction to contemporary dance.
JAZZ & TAP 3
Ages 8-12
Students will begin foundations of jazz and continue into level 3 tap skills.
CONTEMPORARY 1
Ages 8-12
Free dance style that focuses on using momentum, balance, fluidity, and the design of motion to move. More grounded and explores all levels and dynamics of moving while emphasizing correct posture, alignment, and technique.
ACRO 3
Ages 8+
Acro 3 – Students in this class should be able to perform a cartwheel on their right and left sides, go down to bridge from standing (backbend), and perform a straight handstand.
Acro 4 – To enroll, students should be able to perform one hand cartwheels on both legs, front limber (handstand to bridge recover), and Back bend kick over safely without a spot.
Acro 5 – To enroll, students should be able to kick over on their right and left legs, hold a chest stand and forearm stand for 5 seconds, perform a bridge on their elbows.
Acro 6 – Students should be able to perform a front walkover, back walkover, flying cartwheel, hurdle roundoff, and hold a chest stand and forearm stand for 10 seconds.
SILKS 1
Ages 7+
Hang, climb, and swing with aerial silks! This class covers Aerial Arts Silks Level 1.
HIP HOP 2
Ages 8+
FUNdamentals of hip hop set to age appropriate music. Boys and girls will gain coordination, confidence and rhythm with the amazing Mr. Lew!
MUSICAL THEATRE 2
Ages 8-12
Students will explore skills needed to perform in musical theatre. They will receive vocal instruction with one of our professional music faculty, explore acting through theater games, and develop coordination through learning choreography. Students perform in two shows each semester!
AGES 13-18
Dancers interested in these levels should schedule a placement class to find out which level would be the best fit.
ACRO
Ages 8+
Acro 4 – To enroll, students should be able to perform one hand cartwheels on both legs, front limber (handstand to bridge recover), and Back bend kick over safely without a spot.
Acro 5 – To enroll, students should be able to kick over on their right and left legs, hold a chest stand and forearm stand for 5 seconds, perform a bridge on their elbows.
Acro 6 – Students should be able to perform a front walkover, back walkover, flying cartwheel, hurdle roundoff, and hold a chest stand and forearm stand for 10 seconds.
BALLET
Ages 9+
Ballet 4 – ages 9+ Level 2 of the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. Students begin to explore more complicated steps and start to put them together in slightly longer combinations as well as begin to build strength and stamina that will help move them toward pointe work in the future.
Ballet 5 – ages 10+ Level 5 students are encouraged to take ballet twice a week an are invited to enroll in the Thursday Pre-pointe class (barefoot).
Ballet 6 – ages 11+ Level 6 students are encouraged to take ballet twice a week as well as pre-pointe twice a week in demi-pointe shoes.
Ballet 7 – ages 12+ Level 7 students should be attending class twice weekly and will be invited to enroll in Pointe once they pass their pointe evaluation.
Ballet 8 – ages 13+ Level 8 students should be attending class twice weekly and will be invited to enroll in Pointe once they pass their pointe evaluation. Students will progress to Pointe 2 when ready.
CONTEMPORARY
Ages 9+
Contemporary 2 – ages 9+ This level is best suited for dancers in ballet or jazz level 5 or higher
Contemporary 3 – ages 10+ This level is best suited for dancers in ballet or jazz level 6 or higher.
Contemporary 4 – ages 11+ This level is best suited for dancers in ballet or jazz level 7 or higher
JAZZ
Ages 9+
Jazz 4 – Ages 9+ Beginner-Intermediate jazz technique. Prepares students for confidence and success in theatre auditions, hip hop, contemporary dance and life!
Jazz 5 – ages 10+ Intermediate jazz technique.
Jazz 6 – ages 11+ Intermediate jazz technique.
Jazz 7 – ages 12+ Advanced jazz technique.
TAP
Ages 9+
Tap 4 – Ages 9+ Intermediate tap technique, we are introduced to stomp time steps, riff walks, and pick ups.
Tap 5 – ages 10+ We start learning travelling time steps, continue work on pick ups, and prep for wings.
Tap 6 – ages 11+ We continue to work on speed, clarity, and rhythm.
Tap 7 – ages 12+ Advanced tap technique.
HIP HOP
Ages 12+
Hip Hop 3 – Ages 12+ Advanced Hip Hop Technique
SILKS
Ages 7+
Silks 1 – Introduction to aerial silks
Silks 2 – Students improve upper body strength and learn to climb.
Silks 3 – Students expand on their skills and are introduced to drops
OPEN TECHNIQUE
Ages 10+
This class is designed for students in a level 5 or higher technique class. Time is spent on cardio, strength, and improving our technique for jumps, leaps, and turns.
ADULT (ages 14+)
These beginner level classes are a great addition to your week! Our schedule is always changing and we are always adding pop ups, tp view our full line up of adult classes and book your class CLICK HERE.
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