CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Class ages are APPROXIMATE; dancers are placed in classes based on ability and maturity.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT (age 2 – 3):
This is where it begins…using your child’s natural love of music, imaginative play, and movement. We work on coordination, strength, creativity, and the group experience. Be prepared for your child to “teach” you everything they do in class!
MINI MOVERS 3-4 years old (45 minutes)
This is an introduction to dance through a fun-filled class of ballet, tap, creative movement, and story time. Children need to have turned three by the start of the session and be potty-trained.
BALLET
Mini Ballet (ages 4-5)
Ballet classes are designed with the young child in mind. The basics of ballet are taught through creative movement and age-appropriate music.
Ballet 1-2 (ages 5-8)
Ballet classes are designed to incorporate the fundamentals of ballet through age-appropriate song and movement. Basic barré and floor work will be empathized.
Ballet 3-5 (ages 9-12)
Ballet classes move the student from the fundamentals of ballet instruction to a stronger classical technique-based class. Ballet vocabulary and understanding of proper alignment and body position are stressed.
Ballet 6 & 7 (ages 13+)
Ballet classes are designed for older students who are ready for more complex combinations, jumps, lifts, and overall technique. Once they reach this level, many students are ready for Pointé, which will follow each Ballet 6 class.
Advanced Ballet (ages 13+ and subject to instructor’s approval)
Advanced ballet classes are designed for older students who are ready for advanced ballet combinations, jumps, lifts, and overall technique. Training is rigorous and requires strict discipline in the art of ballet. Many students in Advanced Ballet follow this class with Advanced Pointé.
Pointé
The point technique is a classical ballet technique involving pointe work. In this technique, a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointé shoes.
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary level 1 to Advanced (ages 8-13+)
Contemporary dance does not have fixed or established movement patterns. Therefore, its dancers use varied modern and classical dance techniques to train. Our experienced contemporary instructors are excited to share this dance style with the students of Synergy Dance Academy.
JAZZ
Jazz 1 (ages 5-6)
The beginning steps of jazz are introduced and explored using age-appropriate movement and music.
Jazz levels 2 to 4 (ages 7-12)
Our Jazz classes are fun, fast-paced, and energetic. Our instructors go through a series of stretches that progress to floor and combination work. The latest music and jazz steps are incorporated, making this style of dance one of the more popular.
Jazz levels 5 to 7 (ages 11+)
Our Jazz classes are fun, fast-paced, and energetic. Our instructors go through a series of stretches that progress to floor and combination work. The latest music and jazz steps are incorporated, making this style of dance one of the more popular. Students must be enrolled in a ballet class to be eligible for these classes.
Beginner Jazz (ages 9-12)
This is a fun class designed for students without any previous dance experience. No ballet requirement is needed. Just come and have fun with this energetic style of dance!
Advanced Jazz (ages 13+ or subjected to instructor approval)
It is an advanced class designed for older students who have mastered various jazz techniques. Students must be enrolled in an advanced ballet class to be eligible for Advanced Jazz.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop levels 1 to 6 (ages 7-14)
Hip-hop is a trendy style of dance primarily performed in hip-hop music. Hip-hop classes include a wide range of styles, notably breaking, locking, and popping.
Advanced Hip Hop (ages 13+, subject to instructors approval)
An advanced hip-hop class. Several years of hip-hop instruction are needed to be allowed in this level of class.
Little Hip Hop Crew (ages 7-11)
This class is for dancers aged 7-11 who are potentially interested in joining our “HIP-HOP CREW” for ages 12+ when they are older.
This class will be an immersive step into the world of Hip-Hop and street styles. Dancers will expand their knowledge of battling, freestyle, creating, and learning choreography and performance etiquette.
Hip Hop Crew (12+)
Synergy’s “HIP-HOP CREW” for ages 12+ (younger dancers can join our “LITTLE HIP-HOP CREW”).
This class will be an immersive step into the world of Hip-Hop and street styles. Dancers will expand their knowledge of battling, freestyle, creating, and learning choreography and performance etiquette.
Dancers will travel locally to perform in age-appropriate Hip-Hop Battles. Approval by the instructor is required for participation.
LYRICAL
Lyrical dance is a dance style that embodies various aspects of ballet, jazz, acrobatics, and modern dance.
TAP
Mini Tap: 4-5 year olds (30 min)
Tap classes are designed for children ages 3-4. The focus is on the enjoyment of dance through age-appropriate song and movement. Girls will need tan tap shoes, and boys will need black.
Tap levels 1 to 7 (ages 5-13+)
Tap dancing is a type of dance in which the rhythm is kept by the noise of the dancer’s shoes on the floor. Our accomplished tap instructors use a variety of techniques when educating tap students. It is a fun, energetic style of dance that young and old enjoy participating in.
Advanced Tap (ages 14+ or subject to instructor approval)
Tap classes are designed for the older, accomplished tap dancer. Complex, intricate combinations and variety are stressed for the advanced tapper.
PRIVATE/DUET/TRIO
Private, Duet, and Trio Classes are available in all dance forms. Please see the current schedules for instructor availability. They are listed as “PRIVATE” on the class schedule but can be changed to a “duet” or “trio” upon request. All private/duet/trio classes are 30 minutes in length.
