HONESDALE DANCE STUDIO

Class Levels :

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS- Age levels are approximate and classes will be geared to challenge the students as an overall class. 

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Pre-Ballet and Tap 1

Ages 3-5. Little to no previous training. Emphasis is on ballet and tap basics.

Pre-Ballet and Tap 2

Ages 5-7. We will expand upon prior basic ballet steps and tap basics .

Ballet 1 & Tap 1

Ages 6-8 . Beginner ballet and tap combo class with little to no prior training.

Ballet 1

Ages 6+. Beginner ballet technique with little or no prior training.

Ballet 2

Ages 8+. Intermediate ballet technique with 2-3 years prior training in ballet only technique classes.

Ballet 3 

Ages 11+. Advanced Intermediate.3 - 4 years prior training in ballet only technique classes.

Pointe 

Ages 13+. 5 - 6 years prior training, in ballet only technique classes as well as pre-approval from the teacher.

Jazz

Ages 6+. We offer traditional jazz, and based on the dancers class level will either be offered in conjunction with tap, or as a separate class on its own.

• Jazz / Tap 1- Ages 6-9. 45 Minutes of Jazz, 45 Minutes of Tap technique

• Jazz 2- Ages 9-13. 1 hour of traditional jazz training, focusing on flexibility, strength, technique, and terminology.

• Jazz 3 -13+. 1 hour of traditional jazz training, focusing on flexibility, strength, technique, and terminology.

Tap

Ages 6+. We offer traditional and broadway style tap, focusing on musicality and rhythm. Based on the dancers class level, it will either be offered in conjunction with jazz, or as a separate class on its own.

• Jazz / Tap 1- Ages 6-9. 45 Minutes of Jazz, 45 Minutes of Tap technique

• Tap 2- Ages 9-13

• Tap 3- Ages 13+

Lyrical

Ages 6+. Emphasis on emotion through movement, technique, and musicality. Previous ballet training is helpful and recommended. 

• Lyrical 1- Ages 6-9 - Focus on right and left, floor work, flexibility, and center technique.

• Lyrical 2- Ages 8-11 For dancers with prior lyrical, ballet , or jazz training. Focus on floor work, flexibility, beginner across the floor, and center technique. 

• Lyrical 3 - Ages 9-13 For dancers with prior dance training. Focus on floor work, flexibility, across the floor, and center technique. Introduction into partner and lifts.

• Lyrical 4 - Ages 13 + For dancers with prior dance training. Focus on floor work, strength/flexibility, across the floor, partnering, and center technique. 

Hip-Hop

Ages 6+. Focuses on grounded movements tied with musicality, and self-expression.

• Hip Hop 1- Ages 6-9

• Hip Hop 2- Ages 8-11

• Hip Hop 3- Ages 9-13

• Hip Hop 4- Ages 13 +

Performance Group

Junior: 9-13 years, Senior: 13 + years.

Invitation only. Dancers must be well rounded, dedicated, and looking for an extra challenge. Find out more here.