Two levels of training - Academy and Competitive:
Academy
Academy classes provide and excellent base for our more serious and gifted students. Academy members make an eleven month commitment to their dance education. Taking as little as one to numerous classes a week, members are expected to dance in our annual recital held in June. Additional Pilates, Stretch & Strength conditioning and Pointe classes will be offered to Academy and Fusion Co. Dancers on a supplementary basis where appropriate. Academy students receive a handbook at the time of registration. Please call the studio to answer any additional questions you may have.
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Fusion Co. Competitive Team
Fusion Co. competitive teams are designed for the most serious and gifted dance student who wants to compete at regional and national levels. Fusion teams are based on two to five classes a week, per discipline; along with supplemental classes held during the competition season. Students prepare for competitions in choreography classes and develop their skills in technique classes. All competitive students are required to study ballet in addition to their other classes (with the exception of hip hop). Students will compete throughout the season in addition to the year-end recital. Please call the studio to answer any additional questions you may have.
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Class Descriptions:
Dancin Babies
For ages 24 to 36 months. This is a class for toddlers to begin their dance education. They will learn basic tap, ballet and also tumbling skills. Pink ballet and tan tap shoes are required. This is a great way to start your child's dance education.
Combo Classes
For ages 3 to 6 years. A great introduction to dance! We offer a Ballet & Tap program. Each class is 45 minutes. Pink ballet and tan tap shoes required. Any color leotard & tights are acceptable.
Ballet/Pointe
The cornerstone of strength and technique in a dancer. Ballet is the foundation of dance and is recommended to those serious in their dance education. Pointe work is by teacher approval only. Footnotes is proud to have on staff a Ballet Mistress.
Tap
An excellent class for those who love to make music with their feet. This class will strengthen coordination for a dancer to incorporate into their repertoire of dance techniques.
Jazz
Emphasis is on technique and choreography. Modern and contemporary dance forms are also taught to introduce the dancers to other styles for the betterment of their technique. For company students, a ballet class is recommended in conjunction with this class .
Hip-Hop
Our most popular class! Old school and LA styled moves infused with sweet ultra funky dance music taught in these classes. We recommend serious students take this class as a secondary class to their technique classes.
Funk Jazz
For those who can't decide between jazz and hip-hop, funk jazz is for you! Jazz technique is taught to hip-hop music is the perfect balance. You get the best of both dance genres here! Black Jazz shoes and Footnotes tee required. Black jazz pant, shorts, booty shorts or capris required for bottoms.
Ballroom
Beginning Ballroom Dance! Come learn the International style Waltz, Quickstep, Rumba and Samba, and the American style Foxtrot and ChaCha! Barefoot or socks for the first class. We will discuss appropriate footwear options during our first class.
