Precious Pearls Introduction to Dance & Movement:
- Assists the young dancer in identifying basic forms of movement through imaginative games, songs, music and rhythmical patterns while fostering independence.
- Students are introduced to the concepts of body, energy, space, & time while being encouraged to take direction from the instructor and share turns with peers.
- Introduces the young dancer to the basic positions and simple steps in ballet, as well as the French terminology used in classical ballet.
- Classes offered to 2- & 3-year-olds and 3 - 5-year-olds.
Sassy & Snazzy Sapphires Beginner Ballet:
- An introduction to the fundamentals of ballet.
- This class focuses on basic ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology, musicality and traditional etiquette.
- Students are introduced to elementary barre and center work.
- Classes offered to K5 - 2nd grade boys and girls.
Sassy & Snazzy Sapphires Beginner Jazz:
- Jazz classes are fun and full of energetic activity.
- The dancers are introduced to such elements as: kicks, leaps, turns, splits, and isolations.
- Classes include stretch and strengthening exercises, floor work, and across the floor progressions in addition to center floor combinations.
- The dancers will work on their musicality and ability to pick up choreography as they connect steps and skills.
- Classes offered to K5 - 2nd grade boys and girls.
Diamond Divas & Dudes Jazz:
- Jazz classes are fun and full of energetic activity.
- The dancers are introduced to such elements as: kicks, leaps, turns, splits, and isolations.
- Jazz instruction will include stretch and strengthening exercises, floor work, and across the floor progressions in addition to center floor combinations.
- The dancers will work on their musicality and ability to pick up choreography as they connect steps and skills.
- Classes offered to 3rd - 5th grade boys and girls.
Radiant & Rad Rubies Jazz
- Jazz classes are fun and full of energetic activity.
- The dancers will build upon such elements as: kicks, leaps, turns, splits, and isolations.
- Jazz instruction will include stretch and strengthening exercises, floor work, and across the floor progressions in addition to center floor combinations.
- The dancers will work on their musicality and ability to pick up choreography as they connect steps and skills.
- Classes offered to 5th grade & Up boys and girls.
Hip Hop:
- Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip hop music which has evolved as part of hip hop culture.
- Students will begin learning hip hop fundamentals.
- Hip hop moves are broken down for dancers.
- Students will be exposed to multiple styles of hip hop dance.
- Original choreography will be taught - encouraging students to discover their own hip hop style in a stress-free and fun environment.
- No experience necessary.
- We value "wholesome" dance and our music and choreography reflect our belief. Only "clean" music is used.
- Beginner, Intermediate and Advance Hip Hop classes offered...Boys & Girls...K5 & Up.
Acro/Tumbling:
- Students are taught proper and safe acro-tumbling technique.
- Students participate in activities which will develop flexibility, balance, coordination and core strength.
- An emphasis is placed on progression of skills allowing the individual student the opportunity to grow from his/her own starting point.
- Pre-school Introduction to Acro/Tumbling, Beginner, Beginner +, Intermediate and Advance Acro/Tumbling classes offered...Boys & Girls...3 years old and Up.
Ballet Emerald
Beginner + Rising Intermediate Ballet:
Beginner + Rising Intermediate Ballet:
- An expansion of the fundamentals of ballet.
- This class focuses on refinement of ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology, musicality and traditional etiquette.
- Students are taught intermediate barre and center work.
- Classes offered to 3rd grade & Up boys and girls.
Ballet Diamond
Intermediate...Advance Ballet:
Intermediate...Advance Ballet:
- Emphasis placed on the perfecting of ballet technique.
- This class focuses on refinement of ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology, musicality and traditional etiquette.
- Students are taught advance barre and center work.
- Classes offered to 4th grade & Up boys and girls.
Musical Theater:
- Celebrates the "storytelling" through dance and movement.
- Students of varying ages, levels, and experience join together to be creative and to have fun as they communicate through dance and movement.
Girls of Grace:
- a performance team that presents truth through dance and movement.
- a focus is placed on growing together as young women of integrity and value.
- this group trains in the development of dance technique, as well as learning how to communicate a message through choreography.
Fitness 4 Fun:
- Kids of mixed ages are given the opportunity to engage in physical fitness activities in a fun environment.
- Members monitor their fitness progress and celebrate their growth.
- Students who take dance classes, as well as those who do not dance are welcome to enroll in this class.
- In addition to taking on the challenge of increasing strength, agility, coordination, and endurance, the kids enjoy making friends and working together on set goals.
- After-school classes and Homeschool day-time classes offered.
- Classes offered to K5 & Up boys and girls.
GPDC Competition Team Preparation Classes
for technical training:
for technical training:
- Stretch and Flexibility.
- Turns and Leaps.
- Strengthening and Conditioning.
- Movement and Performance.
- Hip Hop Fundamentals and Technique.
- Introduction to Hip Hop Styles.
- Tricks.
- Movement and Performance.