“Your child, ranging in age from 3 years old and older, will now have the ability to learn many styles of dance such as pre-dance, creative movement, ballet, jazz, acro, hip hop, african, modern and tap in the Bloomsburg, PA area. Your child will be taught by a highly educated instructor, having 26 years of experience in the dancing field.  Our students are also given a 3 month and 9 month progress report, for parents to understand how their child is advancing in the class.  TINY DANCERS – This class is an introduction to music and movement specifically for 2-year old students.  PRE-DANCE -Pre-dance is an introductory ballet and acro class for ages 3-5.  BALLET/TAP COMBO – This class is a beginner class for students in grades Kindergarten through 1st grade. Students will learn both ballet and tap skills. This is a great intro class to both disciplines.  BALLET – Ballet is the foundation of dance, which is extremely important for developing correct dance technique and balance. This is highly recommended for all students.  JAZZ – Jazz is a more upbeat form of dance. Students will learn a variety of walks, kicks, turns,leaps and jumps.  ACRO – Acro combines tumbling and dance and teaches strength, balance, and flexibility.  HIP HOP – Hip Hop includes dancing to some of the most popular music. This style includes more of a street-style dance that focuses on the latest hip hop moves.  CONTEMPORARY – Contemporary focuses more on interpretive dancing: moving to the music while using emotion and individual interpretation of the lyrics and/or melody while combining both jazz and ballet skills. At times this style will include lyrical.  TAP – Tap will teach students rhythm, coordination and classic tap terminology.  AFRICAN – African dance focuses on sharp, rigorous and rhythmic movements based on authentic African dances and music.  IRISH –Irish dance combines quick, detailed foot movements with a stiff upper body. Beginners start by learning basic step dancing skills and technique. Hard shoe is introduced later.”