Dance Program at PDC

Little Gems I and II (ages 3-5)
Through a series of tap and ballet movements, dancers will explore their impulses and learn age appropriate motor development skills. Your child will be encouraged to develop socially in the classroom and develop positive self-esteem, as he or she enters one of his or her earliest classroom situations. Length: 45 minutes

Garnet Level (ages 5-6)
An introduction of basic ballet, tap steps and vocabulary, while continuing primary motor skills, to build self-assurance and confidence. Length: 60 minutes

Amethyst Level (ages 6-7)
Dance fundamentals are taught in ballet, tap and jazz. Class includes a breakdown of the basic dance steps, with an emphasis on proper technique. Careful attention is given to positive encouragement, while working on technical corrections. Length: 90 minutes

Aquamarine, Diamond, and Emerald Levels (ages 7-10)
Dance fundamentals are taught in ballet, tap and jazz, with an emphasis on developing correct muscle usage and technique. Dance movement vocabulary increases, to encompass a wider variety of choreography. Length: Varies

Classes offered for Aquamarine Level

  1. Ballet
  2. Tap
  3. Jazz
  4. Beginner Hip-Hop
  5. Introduction to Irish Step

Classes offered for Diamond and Emerald Levels

  1. Ballet
  2. Tap
  3. Jazz
  4. Hip-Hop
  5. Musical Theater (jazz recommended)
  6. Introduction to Irish Step

Pearl, Ruby, Peridot, Sapphire and Opal Levels (ages 10-18)
These ballet, tap and jazz classes are for older dancers who are at the intermediate or advanced level. Total emphasis is placed on correct technique and performance skills. Length: Varies

Classes offered for Pearl and Ruby Levels

  1. Ballet
  2. Tap
  3. Jazz
  4. Hip-Hop
  5. Lyrical (all lyrical students must be enrolled in one ballet class per week and 3 yrs of consecutive ballet)
  6. Musical Theater (jazz recommended)
  7. Company (by audition only)
  8. Irish Step (3 years of tap required)
  9. Pointe (all pointe students must be enrolled in one ballet class per week and have taken pre-pointe)

Classes offered for Peridot, Sapphire and Opal Levels

  1. Ballet
  2. Tap
  3. Jazz
  4. Hip-Hop
  5. Lyrical (all lyrical students must be enrolled in one ballet class per week and 3 yrs of consecutive ballet)
  6. Musical Theater (not available for Opal Level) (jazz recommended)
  7. Company (by audition only)
  8. Irish Step (3 years of tap required)
  9. Pointe (all pointe students must be enrolled in one ballet class per week and have taken pre-pointe)

Citrine Level (ages 18 and up)
These classes are for the beginner, intermediate or advanced student. These classes are for older teenagers and adults. The emphasis is on fun!! Length: Varies

Classes offered for Citrine Level

  1. Ballet
  2. Tap
  3. Jazz

Topaz Level (ages 18-24)
This is a level for dedicated and experienced dancers ages 18-24. These classes teach students challenging and exciting material, in the following disciplines; ballet, jazz and modern. This is a great class for students who have just finished high school.

Please call the dance center or email us for more information.
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