PMD Dance Class Descriptions

Talented Toddlers

Talented Toddlers is a 45 minute class which includes fun songs and creative movement for a gentle introduction to a class environment with fellow toddlers and teachers. Recommended for ages 2.3 to 3.3 years. Talented Toddlers will perform a Song and Dance in a June matinee recital.

Song & Dance I
Song & Dance I is a 45 minute class which includes singing, dancing, creative movement, and basic ballet and tap steps, using props and having fun! Recommended for ages 3.3 - 4 years. Song and Dance I will perform a tap dance in a June matinee recital.

Song & Dance II

Song & Dance II is a 45 minute class including ballet, tap, and creative movement set to fun songs and a variety of music. Recommended for most 4 year olds. Song and Dance II will perform ballet and tap dances in a June matinee recital.

Kinderdance

Kinderdance is a 1 hour ballet and tap class for children who are enrolled in Kindergarten or 1st grade. The class will perform ballet and tap dances in a June matinee recital.

6-8 Yr. Tap, Ballet, Jazz

6 - 8 Yr. T/B/J is a 1 ½ hour class consisting of 30 minutes each of tap, ballet, and jazz for experienced 6 year olds and new 7 & 8 year old dancers. Dancers will attend the 6 - 8 Yr. T/B/J class for 1-2 years depending upon their age and ability. The class will perform ballet and tap dances in a June matinee recital.

Tap, Ballet, Jazz I

TBJ I is a 1 ½ hour class consisting of 30 minutes each of tap, ballet, and jazz. Modern is also offered to students beginning at this level. This class is offered to students that have one to two years dance experience in ballet, tap, and jazz. The class will perform jazz, tap, and modern dances in a June matinee recital.

Tap, Ballet, Jazz II

TBJ II is a two-hour class that consists of 1 hour of ballet and 30 minutes each of tap and jazz. Modern is also offered at this level. This class is offered to students who have prior dance experience in ballet, tap, and jazz. The class will perform ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dances in a June matinee recital.

Tap, Ballet, Jazz III

TBJ III consists of 1 hour each of ballet, tap, and jazz and 45 minutes of modern. Modern is also offered at this level. This class is offered to students who have successfully completed TBJ II or who have several years of dance experience. The class will perform ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dances in a June matinee recital.

Intermediate – Advanced Levels

Intermediate through Advanced dancers are placed in groups identified by a specific color, which is indicated on your Registration Form. This allows the school greater flexibility in ensuring all dancers receive the most challenging and appropriate curriculum possible. Classes are offered in Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Men’s Dance, Lyric, Contemporary/Modern, Jazz, Tap, Progressions, and Hip Hop. All students en pointe are required to take a minimum of two ballet classes per week.

Hip Hop (I/II, II, III)

Hip Hop I/II, II, and III are beginner hip hop classes that are fun, energetic and blend all styles of street, funk, and hip hop dance. This class is offered to students ages 7 and up. The class will perform one number in a June recital.

Hip Hop (IV, Teen, Adv I, Adv II)

Hip Hop IV, V, Adv I, and Adv II are intermediate and advanced hip hop classes which in addition to blending all styles of street, funk, and hip hop, also focus on intricacy and complexity. This class is offered to students who have had several years of hip hop. Each class will perform one number in a June recital.

Acro

Acro is a fun and energetic class which focuses on basic gymnastics and tumbling exercises. This class is free to all Friday students.

Progressions (for all color groups)

Progressions is an instructional class which will drill jumps, turns and turn combinations, and across the floor leaps and traveling combinations. All steps will be broken down for students and will concentrate on proper technique, alignment, and strength. An important addition to the PMD curriculum!