Designed for children ages 3-5 years old, this class inspires girls and boys to express themselves through dance. Students will be free to explore their unique style of movement in a structured environment that incorporates music, literature, poetry and props.

Girls: light pink or black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes

Boys: white shirt, black tights, white or black socks and ballet shoes

Studies in Movement is designed to be a transitional class between Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet for 4-6 year olds. This class will explore variations of both small muscle and large muscle movements. The class will include work with improvisation, with structured movement sequences, and will provide an introduction to classical ballet technique.

Girls: light pink or black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes

Boys: white shirt, black tights, white or black socks and ballet shoes

Pre-Ballet introduces children ages 5-7 years old to the fundamentals of classical ballet technique. While the curriculum focuses on basic positions and vocabulary, it also encourages proper alignment and use of épaulement (angling of the shoulders, neck and head). Students develop confidence, strength and control of their muscles as they learn the progression of a ballet class.

Girls: light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes

Boys: white shirt, black tights, white or black socks and ballet shoes

Level 1 builds on concepts taught in Pre-Ballet, with greater emphasis on technical development and presentation. Students spend more time away from the barre and work on beginner jumps and pirouettes. Level 1 may also provide a challenging and positive introduction to ballet, for new students age 8+.

Girls: lavender leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes

Boys: white shirt, black tights, white or black socks and ballet shoes

Levels 2A and 2B are designed for students who already have a basic understanding of classical ballet technique. Classes focus on placement, clarity of movement, strength building, and increased flexibility. Steps incorporating battu (beats) are introduced. Instructor placement required.

Girls: light blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes

Boys: white shirt, black tights, white or black socks and ballet shoes

Level 3 continues to build on the syllabus established in level 2, but may incorporate more complex combinations at the barre and in center. Students work on strengthening their technical foundation while tackling new challenges, such as multiple pirouettes. Instructor placement required.

Girls: burgundy leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes

Boys: white shirt, black tights, white or black socks and ballet shoes

Level 4 offers more advanced classes and an increased number of lessons per week. Students work on both technical and artistic development, and may participate in a beginner pointe class (by invitation from the Ballet Master and Artistic Director, only. Parental consent required). Instructor placement required.

Girls: hunter/forest green leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes

Boys: white shirt, black tights, white or black socks and ballet shoes

Level 5 includes classes such as Technique and Pointe. The syllabus aims to help advanced ballet dancers increase their technical proficiency while developing their artistry. Curriculum may include a dedicated contemporary class, when available. Some dancers may be asked to participate in special events, and have additional performance opportunities. Instructor placement required.

Girls: navy blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes

Boys: white shirt, black tights, white or black socks and ballet shoes

Level 6 includes classes such as Technique, Pointe, Variations, and partnering (when possible). The syllabus will focus on helping our most advanced dancers master their technical proficiency and artistry through individualized coaching. Curriculum may include a dedicated contemporary class, when available. Level 6’s may be invited to join the JDT Company and will have the privilege of additional performance opportunities, as well as representing JDT as ambassadors at special events. Instructor placement required.

Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes

Boys: white shirt, black tights, white or black socks and ballet shoes

Variations class is designed for level 6 dancers to learn repertoire from a wide range of styles. Students may work on solos from classical story ballets such as Swan Lake and Giselle, neoclassical dances by George Balanchine, and contemporary work by some of the most popular choreographers in the dance world today. Students may also rehearse variations for upcoming JDT productions. This class is considered part of the Level 6 curriculum.      

Cost of Variations class is included in Level 6 semester tuition

Acrobatics teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. This multi-level class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique and progressively more complex skills. Students will learn such things as handstands, chest stands, forearm stands, balance, contortion tricks and tumbling and the process of incorporating these skills in their dances. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, & strength. For ages 7+.

Acro & Hip Hop is combined to give each dancer an opportunity to try them both at the same time. Dancers will work on their strength, flexibility, acro skills at their level, and a new hip hop combination each class. Some examples of acro skills students will work on are variations of forward rolls, cartwheels, bridges/backbends, and walkovers. For all levels, ages 7+.

Contemporary Dance combines the floor work and the center work from Modern Dance technique with the foot and leg work of Classical Ballet. It is a wonderful form of dance for experimental work with movement, and for creatively expressing emotions and attitudes. For ages 6-11.

The perfect introductory tap class for children with little-to-no tap experience, or those wishing to reinforce their tap vocabulary. Beginner tap students will learn Broadway style tap technique, while developing ankle flexibility and strength, and understanding proper weight-shift, musicality and rhythm. Beginner tap is open to students ages 6-11.

This class is for true beginners. Learn the fundamentals of classical ballet terminology, body position, and movement. Classes are designed for students 16 and up, who have never danced, or who have not danced since childhood. Classes will generally follow a traditional ballet format with barre work, center and across the floor combinations, and may vary at the instructor's discretion, throughout the semester. Registration for the entire semester is required.

Experience the joy of movement and creative expression while learning the fundamentals of classical ballet. Previous dance experience recommended. Classes will generally follow a traditional ballet format with barre work, center and across the floor combinations. Both classical ballet music and pop music will be used to accompany movement. Emphasis in class will be on correct placement, body alignment, toning, and stretching.

Adult Jazz: This 60 minute class incorporates traditional jazz across the floor exercises and choreography with a blend of lyrical style. This class is great for all levels. Jazz shoes recommended.

This 60 minute contemporary dance is a blend of ballet, modern, lyrical and jazz dance. The class incorporates the concepts of ballet, as well as contraction and release/expansion, floor work, fall and recovery, characteristics of modern dance, and the fluidity and expression of lyrical dance. The class combines specific warm ups, exercises, across the floor movements and choreography all set to great contemporary music. All levels of experience are welcome, ages 18+.

This one hour class will explore different movement techniques with an emphasis on artistic vision and personal expression. Participants will experience movement through flow, yoga, floor work, core/spine strengthening combinations, and much more.

All levels of experience are welcome, ages 18+.