All basic instructional clases are 45 minutes long. Master Classes are 60 minutes long.

PRESCHOOL COMBINATION CLASS (3,4,5 YEAR OLDS): Preschool students learn ballet and tap in a combination class. This helps to expose the younger children to different types of dance so they will know which type/typs of dance to choose when they are in the first grade. This type of class is good for young children, because they have shorter attention spans. There will be an opportunity for family and friends to observe what they are learning on a Saturday in February.

JAZZ CLASS-HIP HOP COMBINATION: (1st-12th Grades) Jazz and Hip Hop are performed in a more upbeat and fun dance form. Jazz and Hip Hop are performed to faster, more popular music. At Heather's Dance we celebrate the energy of hip hop in a family friendly way.

BALLET CLASS: ( 1st-12 Grades) Ballet is a more graceful and structured form of dance. It focuses on grace and poise. Most ballet is learned to classical music, but the recital music for ballet is not always classical.

POINTE CLASS: (5th-12th Grades) Pointe studens must have at least one year of dance experience. Pointe students must take ballet in order to take pointe. Pointe students need to have strong leg and ankle muscles.

TAP CLASS: (1st-12th Grades) Tap focuses on fast footwork. It can be performed to popular or Broadway music.

MASTER CLASS: (6th-12th Grades) Master classes are for the more serious students who are ready to spend extra time on technique and perfecting dance skills. Master class is a serious and intense program that is not for all students. This class is for students who make dance a priority. If you are serious enough to take Master Classes you should be dancing more than one day a week. Therefore, you must enroll in a regular dance class as well.

TUMBLING CLASS: Tumbling is comprehensive gymnastics training from beginners to advanced, in all aspects of floor tumbling. This includes cartwheels, round-offs, walkovers, handsprings, intricate passes, aerials, and much more. This type of training is very important in being a dancer. Tumbling classes are great for improving motor skills, flexibility, strength, fitness, and self-esteem.

Level 1 Tumbling

Level one dancers will learn their forward and backward rolls; straddle rolls, backbends and cartwheels.  Dancers will work on increasing their balance, strength and flexibility.  As the dancer progresses in skill they will advance to the next level.

Dress Code:  leotard or biketard, no jewelry of any type.  Hair MUST be up and away from face.

 

Level 2 Tumbling

Level two dancers will continue to master skills in level one along with learning handstands, standing backbends, front and back walkovers and round-offs.  Dancers will continue to increase their flexibility and strength.  As they advance as an individual the dancer will progress to the next level.

Dress Code:  leotard or biketard, no jewelry of any type.  Hair MUST be up and away from face.

 

Level 3 Tumbling

Level three dancers will continue to master both level 1 & 2 skills along with learning front and back handsprings, connecting tumbling passes (round-off back handsprings and etc.), standing back tucks, side aerials and more!

Dress Code:  leotard or biketard, no jewelry of any type.  Hair MUST be up and away from face.

ZUMBA: Zumba is an aerobic fitness class. It features exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and International beats. Before people know it, they are getting fit and their energy levels are soaring. There are not other fitness classes like Zumba! It is a fun way to get in shape! No experience is needed.