Summer Class Descriptions

*Not all classes listed are currently running over our summer program.

YOUNG CHILDREN’S DANCE

Dance with Me! (18 months to 2 y.o.)

A fun, 30-minute class with parents and children learning together about gross-motor movement skills and music! Props are used to further engage students in listening to and expressing the music. This class prepares students to follow directions and understand the elements of a dance class.

Dance Explore (for 3 y.o. & 4 y.o.)

A fun, 45-minute class designed to teach elements of dance that are appropriate for this age. Each class consists of warm-up exercises to develop coordination and body awareness. Children learn basic traveling steps and practice moving as part of a group pattern. Tap dance is included to develop rhythm and counting. Time is also set aside for creative, movement games.

Dance Works (5 to 7 y.o.)

This class offers young students the opportunity to explore more than one dance form in a single class. Tap, ballet, and basic jazz are included. Class work consists of more complex and detailed movement than in previous classes, while still allowing time for fun, creative exercises.

Jazz Mini’s (for 6-8 y.o.)

Jazz Mini’s offers our young students exposure to the many forms that make up this diverse genre of dance. Students will study classic jazz technique, musical theater, lyrical jazz, contemporary/modern jazz movement and hip-hop influenced styles. Jazz classes consist of warm-up, center work, and traveling progressions, which are all designed to increase flexibility, strength, and technique. Classes will also include learning pieces of choreography, developing performance skills, confidence, and expression.

Lil’ Hip Hoppers (for 5-8 y.o.)

Lil’ Hip Hoppers is a great entry class for the young dancer looking for a high energy up beat dance class. Hip hop is a high energy street dance that evolved in urban areas across the country in over the past 40 years. Class includes a warm-up, development of hip-hop movement vocabulary and a combination. This is an excellent class for high-energy kids who want to take a fast and fun dance class.

Lil’ Tappers (for 6-8 y.o.)

Lil’ Tappers is great for the little dancer that has become interested in tap and wants to work on building a foundation in this rhythmic style of dance. The style of tap dance taught at SCD is jazz tap, also called rhythm tap. Classes teach technique aimed at achieving good, clear sounds, while encouraging individual expression through rhythm. Dancers learn about musical structure and develop improvisation skills.

Modern Mini’s (for 6-8 y.o.)

Modern Mini’s is geared to start building a foundation of Modern Dance technique. It is great for students looking for more free movement and creativity building. Modern Dance was developed as a contrast to classical ballet, focusing on highly expressive and creative movements incorporating ethnic dances from around the world. Modern dance at SCD explores a wide range of movement to a wide variety of musical styles. Classes include improvisational techniques and partnering.

Lil’ Tumblers (for 4-6 y.o.)

Sole City Dance is proud to be an Acrobatic Arts certified studio. This class follows their pre-school program curriculum. The focus of this program includes learning the acro positions, locomotive skills (jumping, hoping, etc), balance skills, classroom behavior skills, movement concepts, cooperation, and social skills.

YOUTH AND TEEN CLASSES

Acro (ages 7 & up)

Sole City Dance is proud to be an Acrobatic Arts-certified studio. Acrobatics combines the beauty of dance, the wonder of acrobatics, and the power of gymnastics in one exciting sport! Used throughout the dance world and gymnastics world, acrobatics is performed in professional productions such as Cirque du Soleil and many other reputable companies. Students will develop strength, flexibility, and control with an emphasis put on extensive conditioning. Students will learn to execute basics from a forward roll to tricks such as handstands, cartwheels, chest stands, needles, illusions, walkovers, aerials, and many more, and how those skills integrate into dance. Basic ballet technique is also helpful in developing your acrobatic skills.

Aerial & Little Flyers (ages 7 & up)

Take dance to another level with aerial dance! Aerial training will focus on building upper body and core strength and increasing flexibility and coordination while working on each apparatus. Students’ will learn everything from the basics of rigging and equipment maintenance to basic, intermediate, and advanced skills on the fabric, trapeze and lyra. As students progress through the program they will build on theory and act creation. See the Aerial page for dress code requirements.

Ballet* – ABT National Training Curriculum (ages 7 & up)

This centuries-old dance form, known for its grace and beauty, actually requires tremendous discipline, strength, and flexibility. Based on clearly defined positions of the body, training requires patience and repetition or many years to acquire the strength and refinement necessary to master this beautiful art form. SCD follows the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) National Training Curriculum.

The curriculum is a nine-level program (starting with pre-primary through professional) that combines high quality artistic training with a focus on dancer health and whole-child development. The program embraces sound ballet principles and incorporates elements of the French, Italian and Russian schools of training. Artistically, the ABT National Training Curriculum strives to provide dance students with a rich knowledge of classical ballet technique and the ability to adapt to all styles and techniques of dance.

Pre-Pointe

Pre-point classes are for students who are not yet en pointe to further develop and strengthen the muscles necessary to go en pointe. Pre-pointe classes stress correct alignment and work on conditioning drills. Pre-pointe classes also allow teachers to assess readiness, offering an atmosphere for proper evaluation of important skills.

Pointe (by Permission/Audition)

Pointe work is an essential part of upper level ballet training. Because of the demand for strength and alignment, pointe students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes per week and the pointe classes associated with those ballet classes. We strongly recommend taking 3 ballet and all pointe classes at your level each week.

Contemporary Ballet

Contemporary ballet has roots in the classical technique and vocabulary but uses those roots as a place to explore, experiment, and challenge tradition. Contemporary, by definition, means happening or existing at the same time, and is often used to describe works that are created in the present or recent past.

Flexibility (9+)

Alixa Flexibility Certified Curriculum redefines the foundational pillars of stretching and aims to help athletes go to another level - a level full of vitality, power, and without injury. This program contains a wealth of in depth materials and hands on training, backed with Alixa's 20 years of experience. Dancers will learn life changing flexibility techniques that will take them beyond what you thought was possible. We directly apply these techniques to our daily class plans, driving results within our students.

Hip Hop (ages 7 & up)

Hip hop is a high energy street dance that evolved in urban areas across the country in over the past 40 years. Class includes a warm-up, development of hip-hop movement vocabulary and a combination. Offered for youths and teens, both the music selections and the choreography are tailored for the respective ages.

Jazz (ages 7 and up)

Jazz classes expose students to the many forms that make up this diverse genre of dance. Students will study classic jazz technique, musical theater, lyrical jazz, contemporary/modern jazz movement and hip-hop influenced styles. Jazz classes consist of warm-up, center work, and traveling progressions, which are all designed to increase flexibility, strength, and technique. Classes will also include learning pieces of choreography, developing performance skills, confidence, and expression.

Contemporary Jazz (11+)

Contemporary dance is all about self-expression, storytelling, and freedom. It pulls from traditional dance styles like Ballet & Jazz but breaks away from the strict techniques and movements that make those styles so recognizable. This class is open to dancers ages 11+.

Jazz Leaps & Turns (9+)

This specialized class will focus on leaps and turns for Jazz.

Modern (ages 7 & up)

Modern Dance developed as a contrast to classical ballet, focusing on highly expressive and creative movements incorporating ethnic dances from around the world. Modern dance at SCD explores a wide range of movement to a wide variety of musical styles. Classes include improvisational techniques and partnering.

Tap (ages 7 & up)

The style of tap dance taught at SCD is jazz tap, also called rhythm tap. Classes teach technique aimed at achieving good, clear sounds, while encouraging individual expression through rhythm. Dancers learn about musical structure and develop improvisation skills.

Pilates Fusion

Pilates Fusion incorporates Pilates, yoga, and strength training to give a modern twist to Mat Pilates. Like Mat Pilates, this style has a deep focus on the core and emphasizes moves that will tone, stretch, and elongate muscles. Props will be used for modifications and added support throughout the class. 

The Young Company (8-12 y.o.) and Solstice Dance Company (13+)

We have two company options we have The Young Company for dancers 8-12 years old and The Solstice Dance Company for dancers ages 13+. Dancers in these performance companies showcase the studio at community events throughout the year.

Company Requirements:

Companies are open to those enrolled in classes ages 8+.

Company members must take at least one technique class per week to participate (ballet, jazz, or modern). We strongly recommend being enrolled in a ballet class as it will help you improve in all styles.

ADULT CLASSES (18+)

Adult Beginner Tap

Have you always wanted to tap? Now is your chance this class will teach you the fundamentals of tap as you learn different combinations. Dress code: comfy clothes you can move in and tap shoes.

Adult Aerial

Are you looking to try something new to help build your strength or continue your aerial training? This is the class for you! For newbies you will learn basics on trapeze, fabric, and lyra, if you are experienced you will work more on fine tuning your skills and adding to your aerial repertoire. Please see the aerial dance page for class requirements, and dress code.

Adult Beg Ballet

This class covers all the basics of ballet in a fun and encouraging environment. Perfect for those new to ballet. Wear whatever you can move comfortably in. Ballet shoes are recommended but not required.

Teen/Adult Contemporary Ballet

Contemporary ballet has roots in the classical technique and vocabulary, but uses those roots as a place to explore, experiment, and challenge tradition. Contemporary, by definition, means happening or existing at the same time, and is often used to describe works that are created in the present or recent past.

Adult Intermediate Ballet

This class is designed for those who have taken ballet in the past. We will work on barre excises, steps in the center and across the floor. This is a great way to move your body in a welcoming dance environment. Wear whatever you can move comfortably in. Ballet shoes are recommended but not required.

Adult Acro

Sole City Dance is proud to be an Acrobatic Arts certified studio. Acrobatics combines the beauty of dance, the wonder of acrobatics, and the power of gymnastics in one exciting sport! Used throughout the dance world and gymnastics world, acrobatics is performed in professional productions such as Cirque du Soleil and many other reputable companies. Students will develop strength, flexibility, and control with an emphasis put on extensive conditioning. Students will learn to execute basics from a forward roll to tricks such as handstands, cartwheels, chest stands, needles, illusions, walkovers, aerials, and many more, and how those skills integrate into dance. Basic ballet technique is also helpful in developing your acrobatic skills.

Adult Contemporary Jazz

Contemporary dance is all about self-expression, storytelling, and freedom. It pulls from traditional dance styles like Ballet & Jazz but breaks away from the strict techniques and movements that make those styles so recognizable.