Full Force Dance and Karate

Dance Class Program Descriptions
We offer classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Ballet/Tap Combo Classes for Toddlers,

Stretch & Strength, Competitive Programs, and Private Lessons.

Ballet / Tap for Toddlers
Ages 12 months to 5 years

Ballet/Tap for toddlers is an independent and fun class for up and coming dancers. This class is a great introduction for students just developing their coordination. The students come for one hour per week and participate in a half hour of ballet and a half hour of tap. The teacher guides students in developing balance, technique, and listening skills.

Dancing Divas
Ages 5 years to 7 years

Dancing Divas builds upon Ballet / Tap for Toddlers to continue a student's basis in ballet and tap as well as introducing jazz styles. This is a fun class that introduces the next level of technique to both beginner dancers and those who have successfully completed the toddler program. This combination class is the best way for students to be exposed to three different dance styles in a one hour class.

Junior Jazz / Lyrical Combo Class
Ages 8 years to 12 Years

Jazz is a structured discipline of dance that utilizes a ballet base. Jazz is a stage form of dance that can be
seen in High School Musical or in Broadway performances. Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques using motion to express emotion and tell a story. Our Junior Jazz / Lyrical class is an introduction to lyrical and a continuance of the jazz techniques learned in Dancing Divas. Beginner dancers also enjoy the methods and content of this class -- it really is a class for everyone!

Senior Jazz / Lyrical Combo Class
Ages 13 years and up

Our Senior Jazz / Lyrical class goes deeper into different lyrical, contemporary, and jazz styles. We also focus on stretching to increase the ability to complete various jazz and lyrical technique elements such as turns, leaps, and kicks.

Hip Hop
Ages 5 years and Up

Hip Hop is a high energy, street style of dance. Hip Hop dance can be seen in music videos such as Beyonce', Usher, Rihanna, and television shows such as Step it Up. Hip Hop is one of our most popular classes in the school and is taken by a wide range of ages and abilities. Music and costuming is always kept clean and age-appropriate.

Tap Class
All Ages

Tap is best described as sound producing, syncopated, rhythmic steps in motion. We teach traditional tap in the order of Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire, as well as rhythm tap in the forms of Gregory Hines or Savion Glover. We offer tap classes for different age groups, with different levels of difficulty as students become older and/or more knowledgeable.

Ballet Class
Ages 5 years and Up

Ballet class is the basis of all forms of dance. It is the most important style of dance to study because it can lead to excellence in all other dance styles. In this class, students work on grace, placement, and precision in movement to attain technical ability. We offer ballet classes for students age 5 and older. For younger students, we offer ballet in combination with tap classes. See Ballet / Tap for Toddlers.

Cheer Class
Ages 8 years to 12 Years

Cheerleading offers the opportunity for kids to develop more self-reliance and self-confidence on an individual level while stressing the importance of teamwork within a squad. This class incorporates the fundamentals of cheering -- arm movements, jumps, and a variety of cheers and chants that incorporate these skills. This class is taught in combination with our tumbling program.

Stretch and Strength
Ages 8 and Up

A great non-recital class that focuses on strengthening core muscles, improving flexibility, and developing strong dancers. This class is encouraged for anyone ages 8 and older.

Private Lessons
Ages 8 years and Up

Private lessons are a great option for any dancer interested in quickly progressing. Once scheduled, one of our teachers will guide you personally to become a better dancer, technician, and performer. Private lessons are available in 30 minute, 45 minute, or 1 hour increments. Call the office or email for more information.

Competitive Classes
Ages 6 and Up

Competitive Classes are available through an audition process during the summer. Click HERE for more information.