At Katya's School of Dance we provide a nurturing environment for your dance education. We believe that learning to dance should be fun, but also impart a sense of discipline.
We provide individualized attention to the recreational, as well as the serious student.
At Katya's School of Dance we offer classes for children and adults in ballet, musical theatre, tap, ballroom, and creative movement/primary ballet for our youngest dancers.
We believe in a holistic approach to dance -- to work within the student's physical limits in order to expand their abilities and to learn to express themselves through movement. We also believe deeply that dancing is not only for the naturally gifted student, but that anyone who has the love, and the drive, can learn to dance.
. Pre-Primary - For children ages 2.7 to 3 years old
This class focuses on coordination,rhythm,listening skills and creativity.
Primary Ballet/Creative Movement - For children ages 3-5
In a nurturing environment,children will explore creative and standardized movement. Students are introduced to basic ballet and musicality,while working on their flexibility,as well as exploring their creativity through dance. If you choose the Primary/Tap class,this adds 15 minutes of basic tap to the class.
Ballet 1 - Ages 5-6
In this class children begin to learn a full ballet class,including basic barre,stretching and center exercises.
Ballet 2 - Ages 6-8
This class continues from the foundations built in Ballet 1. If your child has not had ballet one this class is appropriate for the older beginner.
Ballet 3 - Ages 7-9
We continue expanding our repertoire of ballet steps and working on technique.
Beg/Intermediate Ballet
New and more complex material will be taught at an accelerated pace. (Requires teacher approval)
Adv/ Intermediate Ballet
At this level we combine skills from previous level classes and correlate steps to lengthy and complex combinations with correct technique,extensive terminology. (Requires teacher approval)
Beginning Pointe
This class introduces students to basic pointe work. Students must take at least 2 classes a week to study pointe and requires teacher approval
Teen and Adult Ballet
These classes are designed for the older beginner dancer. We introduce students to a full ballet class,including basic barre,stretching and center exercises.
Open Ballet Class
Anyone with previous ballet experience may join this class. These classes are built around the ability of the participants.
Ballet for Skaters
This is a special class for skating students. We work with the skating coach to determine the needs of each student. (Requires teacher approval)
Performing Group
In this class we learn dances to perform at various facilities in the area. Participants must take at least one other class a week
Social Dance
Here we introduce the basic steps of the 10 ballroom dances. Then the participants choose which dance to focus on for the remaining classes of the semester.
Musical Theatre
This class introduces musical theater dance to students. Emphasis will be on ballet and jazz techniques and will include learning dance combinations from Broadway musicals. Jazz or ballet shoes required.
Tap
These classes teach rhythm,coordination,tap terminology and choreography
Pilates Mat
A series of strengthening and lengthening exercises based on the teachings of Joseph Pilates. Pilates will help tone and lengthen muscles,improving posture and flexibility. Private and group lessons available upon request.