THE STUDENT DIVISION (ages 7 and up) lays the groundwork for all future dance training. Lower level classes are taught slowly and carefully in order to emphasize proper posture and placement, while upper level student division classes work on the coordination of the full body in jumps, turns, and leaps. Ballet classes teach all of the basic positions, proper execution of the turn out of the leg, correct use of the feet, arms, and head, and the French Ballet vocabulary. Ballet helps develop strength, flexibility, musicality, and grace. Modern classes complement the Ballet program and expand students' movement vocabulary with a free and expressive style of dance. Boys training runs parallel with girls, however boys have the option to take an additional class specially designed to engage their physical energy. See Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop Program for more information on additional classes for the Student Division dancer.

All Student Division classes participate in the Annual Recital.

BOYS PROGRAM

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THE BOYS PROGRAM provides an introduction to the dance experience with special consideration for the physical energy of boys. Boys 1 and 2 is an athletic and energetic approach to dance which helps develop balance, coordination and power in movement through an emphasis on rhythm.

Boys are also encouraged to take any Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop classes appropriate to their age and ability. Boys who have taken a year of Boys 2 are eligible to take Jazz I with teacher's approval. All Boys classes participate in the Annual Recital.