This class combination introduces dancers to tap while continuing to develop ballet techniques. Students will learn basic terminology while dancing with props, participating in imagination activities and playing games. 
Class Goals:
  • ​Participate in stretches such as pointes and flexes, toe touching, straddle and butterfly positions. 
  • Begin to retain choreography for a ballet warm-up that includes por de bras, plies, tendus, and sautes in first position. basic jumps and hops, skips with alternating feet, and gallops. 
  • Take turns and follow directions while performing traveling movements such as chasse, pas de chat, ombortes and grande jetes across the floor.
  • Follow along for a tap warm-up that demonstrates the difference between toe and heel taps, jumps/hops and leaps, and shuffles. 
  • Travel as a group to demonstrate toe/heel steps and heel/toe steps.
  • Practice musicality techniques including counting music and holding poses for specified amounts of time. 
  • Learn and retain recital choreography for a three minute ballet dance and a three minute tap dance. 
Rising Kindergarten and First Grade Girls

Session Cost
$80
* for 8 Weeks of Class
Summer Dancers Wear:
Shorts or Leggings, Black Leotard, Black Tap Shoes and Pink Ballet Shoes
Attire can be purchased through the studio after registration.