Acro

Acro for Dance combines the athletic skills of acrobatics with the grace and technique of classical dance. Designed to support the acrobatic elements commonly incorporated into today’s choreography, these classes help dancers build the strength, flexibility, balance, and body control needed to perform skills safely and confidently.

Fundamentals include:

Flexibility and strength
Balance and muscle control
Proper acrobatic technique
Handstands and cartwheels
Advanced tumbling skills, including aerials and back handsprings

Class Levels

Acro I/II (age 7+)
Acro III (age 11-)
Acro IV/V - Instructor approval required

Required Attire

Clothing: Leggings, dance shorts, a fitted dance top, or a leotard. Form-fitting clothing is required to allow instructors to observe body alignment and technique.
Shoes: Barefoot
Hair: Longer hair must be secured in a ponytail or bun. Shorter hair should be kept out of the face.

Ballet

Ballet is a graceful, expressive art form characterized by fluid movements, precise technique, and an extensive vocabulary. As one of the most formalized styles of dance, ballet provides the technical foundation for many other dance disciplines.

At Terpsichorean, we strive to provide strong ballet training in an encouraging and enriching environment. Our program supports both recreational dancers and those pursuing a pre-professional path, helping each student develop proper technique, strength, flexibility, musicality, and artistry.

Ballet is highly recommended for dancers who aspire to excel in Jazz, Contemporary, and Lyrical. Consistent ballet training helps build the strength, control, alignment, and technique essential to these styles.

Classes

Ballet/Jazz (age 4 - 6)
Ballet I (age 7-10 )
Ballet II/III (age 11+)
Ballet III
Ballet IV/V

Required Attire

Clothing: Leotard (any color) and pink footed tights. Skirts or shorts are ok, no pants.
Shoes: Pink split-sole canvas or leather ballet slippers.
Hair: Longer hair must be pulled back securely into a bun. Shorter hair should be kept neatly out of the face.

Contemporary

Contemporary dance blends elements of Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, and Hip Hop to create a dynamic and expressive style of movement. With an emphasis on creativity and individual expression, Contemporary encourages dancers to explore movement both physically and emotionally.

Dancers will be challenged to step outside their comfort zones while developing artistry, musicality, and versatility. Classes focus on technique, floor work, creative movement, and navigating unpredictable rhythm changes. Through exploration and expression, dancers learn to connect movement with music, emotion, and storytelling.

Classes

Contemporary I ( age 7–10)
Contemporary II/III (age11+)
Contemporary III
Contemporary IV/V

Required Attire

Clothing: Leggings, dance shorts, a fitted dance top, or a leotard. Form-fitting clothing is required to allow instructors to observe body alignment and technique.
Shoes: Neoprene half soles for level I and II/III, half soles for level III,IV and V.
Hair: Longer hair must be secured in a ponytail or bun. Shorter hair should be kept out of the face.

Jazz

Jazz is an energetic, dynamic, and expressive dance style that combines technique, strength, flexibility, and performance quality. Drawing from a variety of influences, Jazz incorporates sharp movements, isolations, turns, leaps, kicks, and intricate footwork, all performed with rhythm, precision, and personality.

Our Jazz classes focus on developing strong technical foundations, musicality, coordination, and versatility. Dancers will build strength and control while exploring a variety of movement styles, from classic Jazz to contemporary commercial choreography. Classes emphasize technique, performance quality, and confidence, encouraging dancers to bring their own personality and artistry to every movement.

Ballet is highly recommended to help dancers develop the strength, alignment, flexibility, and control needed to excel in Jazz.

Classes

Jazz/Hip Hop (age 4-6)
Jazz I (age 7-10)
Jazz I/II ( age 8 to11)
Jazz III
Jazz IV
Jazz V

Required Attire

Clothing: Leggings, dance shorts, a fitted dance top, or a leotard. Form-fitting clothing is required to allow instructors to observe body alignment and technique.
Shoes: Black Jazz shoes for level I and II, half soles for level III, IV and V.
Hair: Longer hair must be secured in a ponytail or bun. Shorter hair should be kept out of the face.

Jumps & Turns

Jazz Technique (Jumps & Turns) is designed to help dancers develop the strength, flexibility, balance, and control needed to execute jazz jumps, leaps, and turns with proper technique and precision. Classes focus on building a strong technical foundation through targeted exercises, progressions, and combinations that improve power, elevation, alignment, coordination, and body awareness.

At Terpsichorean, dancers will work on proper preparation, takeoff, landing mechanics, spotting, balance, and rotational control to improve the quality and consistency of their skills. Emphasis is placed on safe execution, proper technique, and individual progressions to help dancers build confidence and reach their full potential.

This class is ideal for dancers looking to refine their technical abilities, improve their performance quality, and strengthen the skills needed for Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, and other dance styles.

Classes

Jumps & Turns III
Jumps & Turns IV/V

Required Attire

Clothing: Leggings, dance shorts, a fitted dance top, or a leotard. Form-fitting clothing is required to allow instructors to observe body alignment and technique.
Shoes: half soles.
Hair: Longer hair must be secured in a ponytail or bun. Shorter hair should be kept out of the face.

Adult Tap

Adult Tap is a fun, rhythm-focused dance class designed for adults of all experience levels who want to explore tap dance, develop new skills, and enjoy moving to music. Tap combines dance and percussion, using precise footwork and rhythmic patterns to create sound, musicality, and movement.Our Adult Tap classes focus on developing rhythm, timing, coordination, musicality, and tap technique in a welcoming and supportive environment. Dancers will learn fundamental steps, build combinations, and explore increasingly complex rhythms at a comfortable pace. Whether you're brand new to tap or looking to refresh your skills, this class offers a great opportunity to learn, stay active, and express yourself through dance.

Classes:

Beginner
intermediate

Required Attire:

Comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement, Shoes: Tap shoes are required.