CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

CLASSES

Pre-Ballet

Ages 3-5

In Pre-Ballet, students will have fun exploring basic ballet positions and terminology while cultivating creativity to build self-confidence, poise and grace, and learn classroom etiquette.

Pre-Ballet II

Ages 4-6

In Pre-Ballet II, students have taken Pre-Ballet and will continue to build on basic ballet positions and terminology while cultivating creativity to build self-confidence, poise and grace. This class changes yearly based on those returning.

Ballet

In Ballet, students learn basic to intermediate fundamentals of ballet, furthering their education of terminology and technique and continue to practice poise, grace, and self-discipline.

Ballet/Jazz Combo

In Ballet/Jazz, students will learn elements of Ballet and Jazz to build a solid foundation of beginning terminology and technique. These two dance genres, though stylistically different, complement each other by strengthening technique in each. The use of poms will sharpen their use of their upper body to create clean and precise movements while incorporating other dance styles. We use a mix of both classical music and current upbeat music. Students will perform one dance style in our Nutcracker and the others in our Spring Show.

Ballet/Jazz/Poms Combo

In Ballet/Jazz/Poms, students will learn elements of Ballet and Jazz to build a solid foundation of beginning terminology and technique. These two dance genres, though stylistically different, complement each other by strengthening technique in each. The use of poms will sharpen their use of their upper body to create clean and precise movements while incorporating other dance styles. We use a mix of both classical music and current upbeat music. Students will perform one dance style in our Nutcracker and the others in our Spring Show.

Jazz/Hip Hop Combo

This is a fun and energetic movement form where students learn to dance and perform basic jazz technique. Flexibility, jumps and isolations are taught to create a stylized form of dance that draws from a number of different inspirations including Hip Hop. Music and dance steps are age appropriate. Students will perform one dance style in our Nutcracker and the other in our Spring Show.

Jazz/Contemporary/Modern

This is a fun and energetic movement form where students learn to dance and perform basic jazz technique. Flexibility, jumps, and isolations are taught to create a stylized form of dance that draws from a number of different inspirations including Contemporary-Modern. Students will grasp a better understanding of parallel and turn out, with a strong focus on the spine and its relationship to every movement we do. This is an artistically creative class that encourages an exploration of movement. Students will perform one dance style in our Nutcracker and the other in our Spring Show.

Hip Hop

This is a high energy class combining street dance with funk and jazz. Hip Hop teaches, coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and endurance. Music and dance steps are age appropriate.

POMS

Dancers must be enrolled in Hip Hop or Jazz/Modern/Contemporary

The use of poms will sharpen a dancer’s use of their upper body to create clean and precise movements while incorporating other dance styles like jazz & hip hop. We use current upbeat music. Poms will only perform in the Spring Performance.

Dance A, B, C, D (Intermediate to Advanced Dancers)

Students enrolled in Dance A, B, C, D will continue to advance their ballet knowledge while developing the strength needed for their pointe work. They are also eligible for our Performance Company & Competition

Dance A, B, C class meets 2x per week. One day will focus on technique and on the other day we will learn various styles of choreography after a full warm up.
Dance D meets 1x a week for technique plus picks any additional class on our schedule for 1st-3rd graders.
Dance A, B, C, D dancers are able to join our Performance Company & Competition groups.
Studio director/owner approval is needed to enroll.
Pointe work is optional, however, if a student chooses to do pointe they must do it all season to perform on pointe.

Dance D

Grades 1^st-4^th

Ballet Technique on Thursdays & you choose any additional class for 1^st-3^rd graders.

Dance C

Grades 4^th-6^th

Pre-Pointe/Pointe/Ballet/Lyrical

We are very selective about who is ready for pointe for the dancers’ safety. We start very slowly.

Dance B

Grades 7^th-8^th

Pointe/Ballet/Lyrical

Dance A

Grades 9^th-12^th

Pointe/Ballet/Lyrical

Performance Company

If you are one of those dancers that loves to DANCE WITH YOUR HEART, please join our Performance Company! Performance Company members need to be enrolled in a Dance A, B, C, or D class. Our company creates extra opportunities for those who have a passion for dance and brings a meaningful message to the community thru the art of dance. We bring our performances to the schools, daycares, and/or nursing homes in our community. Company members can sign up for Competition.

In Spring of 2025, we will be performing “Cinders” an anti-bully ballet.

Competition

We bring group, solos, duos and trios to a state held dance competition in the spring. Must be enrolled in our Performance Company to compete since we learn our group dances during Performance Company.

SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS

My Mini & Me

Ages 18m-3yr & Caregiver

This is a fun and loving environment to encourage your child to learn and love the art of dance with the aide of your child’s caregiver. This class was designed to cultivate creativity and basic classroom etiquette and social skills (i.e. taking turns, following directions, listening and playing with others). We ignite your child's imagination with props and practice basic dance movement. No dress code.

September 5-25 4-week Session

Thursdays 4:45-5:15pm $60

October 9-30 4-week Session

Wednesdays 9:15-9:45am $60

Adult Toning & Dance
In Adult Toning & Dance, we will learn the basics of ballet barre, with a focus on posture & alignment, along with a section of class dedicated to dance conditioning to lengthen & strengthen, followed by 20minutes of center movement to get our heart rate moving (i.e. lyrical, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, hip hop etc.)

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons or semi-private lessons are a great way to get one on one attention with Minocqua Dance Faculty.

Private lessons are designed to work on a dancer's needs. Each class is uniquely individualized to fit their needs to improve technique and/or improve their confidence with choreography.

Please email minocquadanceblog@gmail.com to schedule a private lesson with your instructor of choice.