Ballet –  Originated in the Italian Renaissance Court then further developed in France and Russia.  Highly technical form of dance with it’s own vocabulary.  Notable for its technique, such as Pointe work, turn out of the legs, and high extensions.  Noted for its graceful, flowing precise movements, with ethereal qualities.  Choreography often set to orchestral/classical music. 

Jazz – Often influenced by other dance styles such as Acrobatics, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. In turn, many other dance styles are influenced by Jazz dance. As a result, many of the moves that are common to Jazz dance can also be found in other dance styles.  An important factor of Jazz is expression. Good Jazz routines express the music through dramatic and grandiose body movements.  Isolations, upbeat music and high energy characterize Jazz. This is the style that is most frequently seen in music videos and films.

Tap – The name comes from the tapping sound made when the small metal plates on the dancer's shoes touch a hard surface.  This lively, rhythmic tapping makes the performer not just a dancer, but also a percussive musician.  A style of American theatrical dance using precise rhythmical patterns of foot movement and audible foot tapping. What is now called Jazz dance evolved from Tap dance, so both dance styles have many moves in common. 

Hip Hop – A street dance style that has evolved as a part of the Hip Hop culture and primarily danced to Hip Hop music.  Can include a wide array of styles such as Breaking, Popping, Locking, Krumping and House dance.

Note; our hip hop classes use music with no profanity and the dance is kept clean.