Descriptions of Our Classes Offered

ACRO-JAZZ
This dance style combines simple gymnastics or acrobatics with jazz dancing for a fast-moving sportive class for students ages 5 to 10.

ADULT CLASSES
Our adult classes are geared toward beginner to intermediate dancers looking for a fun, laid-back, low-pressure environment. Classes will build on each other and will work on learning choreography - but performance will be optional. For specific style descriptions see above.

BALLET
For ages 5 and up, Ballet started in ballrooms during the Renaissance where social dance had intricate floor-plans. Today, ballet teaches strength, poise, and balance. Dancers are trained at the barre in order to develop correct posture and to prepare the body for the demands of classical dance.

CHEERDANCE
A high energy combination of basic cheerleading motions, jumps, stunts, and dance choreography set to fast-paced, upbeat music. When combined with pom pons and other visual props, dances are not only fun to watch, but fun to perform. Whether you have been cheering for years and would like to enhance your technique or this is your first time trying it out, you will be sure to have a blast in this super fun, spirited class.

HIP HOP/STREET FUNK
This is a form of jazz dance and is all the rage in music videos. It features dance styles made popular by the "top 40" singers of the moment, and is recommended for students ages 5 and up. Street Funk is a little edgier for our older dancers.

JAZZ
The roots of jazz dance borrow from a melting pot. As we know it today, jazz is a blend of two main movements - folk dance and theatre dance. It teaches strength, power and flexibility and is performed to contemporary music. Jazz dance is lively, fun, and full of rhythm for all ages.

LYRICAL
A beautiful style of dance which blends the stylings of ballet and jazz. Music selected usually has strong meaning and the choreography is designed to tell a story or express the feeling/mood of the music. Previous ballet and/or jazz experience is preferred, but not required.

MODERN
Often performed barefoot, Modern, also known as contemporary, is now more than 100 years old. Although similar to ballet in many ways, it uses movements that are freer and a more natural form of expressive dance. This is a great class for students age 13 and up.

MUSICAL THEATER
A fun and expressive class covering the variety of styles used in Broadway theater choreography. Dancers ages 12 and up will work on developing performance technique and facial expression. A basic jazz background is recommended. A great class for those who just love to put on a show!

PRE-DANCE
Pre-Dance is a 45-minute introduction to the world of dance for your tiny dancer. Classes are comprised of half tap and half ballet/creative movement.

POINTE
Students must be at least 12 years of age with 4 years experience in ballet before making the transfer from demi shoes to pointe shoes.

STREET FUNK/HIP HOP
This is a form of jazz dance and is all the rage in music videos. It features dance styles made popular by the "top 40" singers of the moment, and is recommended for students with some jazz training ages 5 and up. Street Funk is a little edgier for our older dancers.

TAP
Tap dancing is an American art form. It is a step dance tapped out audibly with hard soled shoes. It was born in the 1800's meshing a wide spectrum of percussive dance styles - African, English, Irish and Scottish. It teaches tempo and rhythm whether you like soft shoe or flash tap, whether you are 3 or 63!

TECHNIQUE CLASSES - F&C and T&J
Technique classes are supplemental classes available to dancers looking to become the best they can be. Technique classes do not perform routines in the recital. Dancers can work on their proficiency in both FLEXIBILITY & CONDITIONING and TURNS & JUMPS classes. *Highly recommended for dance team members.

YOGA
A beginner/intermediate class in the vinyasa style of hatha yoga that blends balance, strength, and flexibility in a user-friendly format designed to improve health, performance, and mental acuity.

ZUMBA
A fun and energizing class with easy-to-follow dance moves set to a Latin rhythm, Zumba promises a great workout while having a blast - you'll be hooked after your first class! Classes are based in six-week sessions and are non-performing

Dance Innovations Staff:
Owner/Director/Lead Instructor and Choreographer: Katie Hignett
Instructors/Choreographers: Courtney Coulombe, Melissa Hewson, and Sarah Mosonyi