Class Descriptions
Tap– “Making music with your feet” This high energy class focuses on rhythm and musicality. Ages 8 & Up.
Jazz– from Broadway to funk. Learn isolations, jumps leaps, turns and more! Ages 8 & up.
Ballet– the foundation of all dance. Improve grace, coordination, and confidence while learning proper
technique. This is a 1 hour class, with the exception of prepointe and pointe which are 1 1/2 hrs. Ages 8 & up.
Pointe- For the experienced ballet dancer. By invitation only.
Contemporary- “The expressive dance” This technique encompasses the beauty of ballet and modern with
emphasis on musical interpretation. This class should be accompanied with ballet . Ages 9 & up.
Hip-Hop- the dance with “attitude”. Learn the hottest trend as seen on many MTV music videos. Ages 3 & up.
Musical Theatre– For the more experienced dancer ages 7 & up. Learn original choreography to a popular
showtune from Broadway!
Cheer-Dance– New this year at JDO! Learn this precision dance style set to fast, exciting music. This class
incorporates jumps, pom-pons, formations, and simple stunts. Ages 4 & up.
Ballet/Tap- This is a 45 min. class for ages 2 1/2– 3 ( 1 hour class for ages 3-6). Your child will be exposed to
the fundamentals of both ballet and tap, while learning creative movement to improve motor skills. Students will
perform one routine if enrolled in the 45 min class (two routines if enrolled in the 1 hour class) in our June recital.
Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo- This 1 1/2 hour class samples 3 different dance techniques: ballet, tap, and jazz.
Classes are divided by age and experience. Ages 4– 7. Your child will perform 3 routines in our June recital.
All classes meet once per week, and are 1 hour in length except where noted.