Classes

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:

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:

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 Hip Hop Group:

GP Classes