Preschool and Elementary Combo Classes
These classes are designed to focus on the basic fundamentals and skills of dance, rhythm and timing, creativity and movement. Preschool classes are for ages 2-4 or 3-6 and run 30 min, 45 min, or 1 hour. Elementary combo classes run 1.5 hr and are for ages 6-10.
Ballet/Pointe
Classical ballet classes gives students detailed knowledge of technique, alignment, terminology, musicality, and artistry. As the student progresses, they can advance to pointe work, which is determined at the teachers discretion.
Jazz
Our jazz classes are designed to focus on traditional and commercial jazz. They build strength, flexibility, and coordination, while developing confidence, musicality, and strength. It is recommended to take with a ballet class or a stretch turn and jump class.
Lyrical
Lyrical is a style of Dance that combines ballet and jazz techniques. It is performed to music with lyrics so that it encourages the expression of emotions.
Hip Hop
This form of dance is based off of the high energy street dancing using today’s popular hip-hop and pop music. Great for building stamina.
Contemporary
Contemporary classes are an expressive style of dance that combines elements of jazz, lyrical, ballet and modern.
Tumbling
From forward rolls to backhand springs and tucks, the student learns the fundamentals of gymnastics, tumbling and acrobatics to use in cheer and dance. These classes are for floor work only, and we do not use bars and beams, etc.
Tap
Tap dance uses sounds of metal taps affixed to the heel and toe of shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. These classes focus on exercises to increase control, coordination, and rhythm.
Clogging
We strive to preserve the heritage of clogging and build contemporary clogging skills by taking a modern approach to the traditional style of clogging. We incorporate jazz, hip-hop, and challenging rhythmic artistic elements into our clogging style.
Adult Classes
Whether you are just beginning your dance journey or continuing and developing deeper into it, EWSD welcomes you. Contact the office for further details
Stretch Turn and Jump
A class designed primarily to work on flexibility and the execution of tricks, such as leaps and turns, that are used in various dance genres.