Impact Dance Center reserves the right to place your dancer(s) according to their individual ability. Ages are used as a reference only and may not reflect the absolute or class average. We are professionals in our field; please allow us to make the educated decision when it comes to the placement of your child.

PETITE DIVISION

Creative Movement is for 2 and 3 year olds. This class is designed as a 45 minute imaginative dance class incorporates simple song and dance routines. The major emphasis is on pre-ballet movements and basic tap skills and terminology. Class limit: 8-10. No experience required.

Tiny Stars Year 1 for 3-4 and 4-6 year olds. This class is a combination of 30 minutes of ballet movement & terminology, and 30 minutes of basic tap rhythms and skills. Class limit: 8-12. No experience required.

Tiny Stars Year 2 for 4-6 year olds. This class is a combination of 30 minutes of ballet movement & terminology, and 30 minutes of progressive tap rhythms and skills. Class limit: 8-12. Minimum 1 year consecutive dance training.

Academy Classes are for our experienced 5-6 year olds (must be enrolled in Kindergarten or higher). At this level, classes are given in separate 60 minute lessons in Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, & Jazz. These classes teach a progressive curriculum that creates an excellent balance between enthusiasm and essential technique. Class limit: 8-12. Minimum 2 years consecutive dance training.

YOUTH & TEEN DIVISION

Jazz classes are offered for ages 7 through adult from beginning to advanced levels for each age group. Jazz classes teach basic jazz dance technique, terminology and movement quality with an emphasis on proper execution of jazz isolations, rhythms and style performed to contemporary music. 

Tap classes are offered for ages 7 to adult from beginning to advanced levels. Classes emphasize the development and strengthening of basic tap technique and terminology highlighting the importance of rhythm and sound.  Tap focuses on rhythms and intricate footwork, creating a percussion instrument out of the dancer’s feet. Just like jazz vocalists who add rhythms to music by scatting, tappers add their voice by “scatting” with their feet. Rhythm tap tends to be a heavier or harder-hitting form of tap than Broadway tap, and sounds are made not only with the bottom of the shoe, but also with the back, sides, and tip. Rhythm tap is a broad category that encompasses the hoofing styles of current stars such as Savion Glover and the late Gregory Hines and past masters such as Bill “Bojangles.”

Ballet classes are offered for ages 7 to adult from beginning to advanced levels. Beauty, flow and elegance are inherent in the elements of ballet. Ballet is the classical dance form that can be mastered by itself or used as a technical base or supplement to other dance forms. Classes focus on overall body alignment and awareness with emphasis on proper usage of feet and legs and execution of turnout. Carriage and usage of upper torso and arms are also stressed. Traditional barre work, center work and combinations are included in all classes.

Hip-Hop is a high-energy class that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B and pop music together with movements influenced by some of today’s hottest video choreographers.  Hip hop encompasses movement that has elements of poppin', locking, and breaking as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style.  Hip hop is urban, street, diverse and forever changing. Offered for ages 7 to adult from beginning to advanced levels.   Please do not wear street shoes into class.

Lyrical/Contemporary Modern a contemporary dance form that has its roots in ballet.  It emphasizes the use of the floor for centering and grounding oneself in movement. This class focuses on the breath (inhale/exhale), which brings quality to one’s movement. Concepts of over curve/under curve, contraction/release, musicality and rhythm are explored. Teachers incorporate an eclectic blend of contemporary and post-modern movement into their classes. Classes offered for ages 7-adult from beginning to advanced levels (must meet minimum Level 2 Ballet & Jazz requirements).

Tech & Stretch is a technique class focusing on the basic principles of Jazz and Ballet. Dancers will concentrate on flexibility, strength & conditioning, jump & turn progressions and overall dynamics of dance. Classes offered for ages 7-adult from intermediate to advanced levels (must meet minimum Level 2 Ballet & Jazz requirements).

OPEN DIVISION

Designed for Adults of all ages & levels, as well as the dedicated advanced teen dancer. These classes can be taken on a 'Drop-In' basis or as a Registered/Weekly dancer (reccomended for beginning-interemediate dancers).

Tap

Ballet

Jazz

Hip-Hop

Contemporary Modern