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Class Descriptions
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Pre-K level (toddler Program)
ages 2-3
Pre K1- Explore creative dance movement, learning beginner dance steps to music; also stretching and tumbling on the mats to promote building strength and flexibility.
Pre K2- Tap will be introduced and class becomes 45 mins.
*Must complete Pre-K1 first.
PRE-K1 30 min class PRE-K2 30 min class
K level class
ages 4-5
Beginner level. Creative movement and song introduce basic dance skills while building rhythm through tap steps and developing grace and self-control with ballet fundamentals. Students work on stretching and basic tumbling on mats to build strength and flexibility. Skills become more complex as students develop sustained attention.
K1 30 min class K2 30 min class
Elementary level
age 6-7
Tap: Rhythmic patterns in tap technique "families" and terminology. Discover tempo, patterns and syncopation while learning technique "families" and terminology.
Ballet: Building on basic movements. Ballet positions and traveling steps with an emphasis on fundamental arm and leg positions, plus vocabulary. Continue to develop strength, balance and poise with barre work, center technique and traveling steps.
45 - 60 min class
Once students age out of the Foundational Levels they may choose from a variety of styles (as seen below). Students then progress through the classes in levels rather than by age.
Level 1) Beginner
Level 2) Beginner/Intermediate
Level 3) Intermediate
Level 4) Intermediate/Advance
Level 5) Advanced
Ages 8+
Classes Range from 30-45 mins
Dance style & learned technique expressing feeling to a song or poetry and tells a story through movements of the body.
*Dancers interested in lyrical are highly encouraged to also sign up for ballet to see the best results in class. Lyrical relies heavily on ballet technique.
Ages 8+
Classes Range from 30-60 mins
An exploration of classical ballet technique, beginning with a focus on rotation of the legs and proper technique for barre work and concluding with extensive development of center work including adage, turns, petite and grand allegro. As part of their studies, students will learn excerpts from classical ballet choreography.
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Ages 10+
30 min Class
This course is offered each summer to any ACE Ballet students who are at least 10 years old and have completed at least one year of Ballet 3. It will give students a chance to practice all of the parts of the ACE Pointe Evaluation and it will provide a good foundation for the strength and flexibility needed for pointe work.
Invite only
30 min Class
Current ACE Ballet students will be asked to take a pointe evaluation before being invited to begin pointe training at ACE. Once a student has passed their evaluation, they will be personally fitted for pointe shoes and allowed to begin pointe training at the studio. They will be expected to take at least 2 ballet classes per week along with their pointe class and they will be expected to keep up their ballet training year-round.
ages 8+
Classes range from 30-45 mins
An ever-evolving dance form full of rhythm and style. This class focuses on conditioning the whole dancer, with dedicated core work to build strength and control. Explore body isolations of the head, shoulders, rib cage, feet, and arms while developing balance, stability, and power. Strengthen your technique with center work, traveling steps, dynamic leaps, and precise turns.
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age 8+
classes range from 30-45 mins
Tap classes progress through levels that begin with the fundamentals of tap technique, building a strong foundation in clear sounds and basic steps. As dancers advance, they move into more stylized and complex combinations that challenge their coordination and creativity. Each level emphasizes developing rhythm, timing, and musicality, helping dancers become confident, expressive performers with crisp, precise footwork.
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Ages 8+
classes range from 30-45 mins
Get ready to enjoy a class full of expressive storytelling, strong, smooth, slow and fast moves. Contemporary will allow you to fully express yourself and discover new ways to dance. This class will focus on high-energy warmups, basic technique, improv skills, and end with an expressive combo you will be sure to enjoy.
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Ages 8+
classes range from 30-45 mins
Acrobatic Dance classes blend the artistry of dance with the athleticism of acrobatics. Each level is carefully structured to build on the mastery of essential skills, ensuring dancers can execute movements with proper technique, control, and strength. Students progress at their own pace, developing flexibility, balance, and power while safely learning new tricks and seamlessly integrating them into dance choreography.
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invite only
30 min class - midseason
This invitation-only class is designed as a focused technique intensive for accelerated dancers. . Through diverse combinations and styles, dancers will be challenged to expand their abilities and demonstrate their readiness to join the Ace Competitive Team. This class is the perfect step for those aspiring to take their dance journey to a more serious level. At the conclusion of the course, students will receive personalized feedback regarding their progress and readiness. They will be informed whether they have been selected to join the company team or should continue with recreational classes to further refine their skills.