Class Descriptions

Children’s Classes

Tiny Tots ages 2 ½ -3

An introduction to ballet and tap; Benefits for your little one include gaining body awareness, learning basic motor skills, becoming accustomed to a classroom setting and learning the joy of expression through movement.

Little Stars ages 4-5

Ballet and Tap; age-appropriate technique is introduced or expanded upon. Emphasis is placed on musical awareness, sequencing and refining motor skills.

Combo 1 ages 5-7

Ballet and Tap; age-appropriate technique is continued and emphasis is also placed on intricate and detailed choreography. Turning and leaping are introduced at this level.

Combo 2 ages 7-8

Ballet, Tap & Jazz; Age-appropriate technique is continued for ballet and tap; jazz technique is introduced. Detailed choreography is continued and emphasis is also placed upon musicality, spatial awareness and sequencing.

Combo 3 ages 8-9

Ballet, tap & jazz combination class; Age-appropriate technique is continued and expanded upon; dancers will master a specific skill set that will continue to develop his or her technical skills along with creativity.

Combo 4 ages 10-12

Ballet, tap & jazz; Age-appropriate technique is continued and expanded upon; dancers will master a specific skill set that will continue to develop his or her technical skills along with creativity.

Level Classes

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical

Please note, due to the importance of proper technique being mastered before advancing to the next level of ballet, tap, jazz & lyrical, class placement is best determined by approval of instructors. Please contact the SIM faculty to determine the placement that will best benefit your dancer.

Ballet (1, 2, 3, 4) ages 8+

Classes stress correct technique, terminology and proper alignment. The objective of these classes is to create a beautiful combination of flexibility and strength which will enhance your dancer’s performance quality.

Pointe permission only

Participation in this class is permitted through invitation/permission of the instructor only. The students in this class must demonstrate solid technique and attend regular ballet classes two days a week. The curriculum will consist of exercises to help students safely build the strength and alignment necessary for pointe work.

If you are coming to us as a seasoned or experienced dancer ready for pointe, please contact us so we may schedule an evaluation to ensure readiness.

Tap (1, 2, 3, 4) ages 8+

Emphasis is placed upon clean and clear sounds, musicality and style. Combinations become faster and more intricate as one advances through the levels.

Jazz (1, 2, 3, 4) ages 8+

Classes include stretching, isolations, turning, leaping and across the floor patterns and combinations. New steps are taught and combinations become more complex as your dancer progresses through the levels.

Lyrical (1, 2, 3, 4) ages 8+

A fusion of jazz, ballet and modern dance steps where emphasis is placed upon dramatic movement and expression.

Ballet is STRONGLY recommended to take in conjunction with lyrical as it will greatly heighten each student’s success in the class.

Hip Hop &
Musical Theatre

Hip Hop / Jazz Funk ages 7-10 and 11+

Learn one of the most current dance styles and the latest dance moves done to popular music. Note, careful attention is paid to music selection & age-appropriate moves.

Musical Theatre

This class concentrates on a combination of Broadway style dance technique & acting skills.

Musical Theatre 1 ages 5-7
Musical Theatre 2 ages 8-10
Musical Theatre 3 ages 11-12
Musical Theatre 4 ages 13+

A Jazz class or a Combo class is STRONGLY recommended to take in conjunction with Musical Theatre as it will greatly heighten each student’s success in the class.

Adult Classes

We are excited to announce we offer a Jazz class and a Ballet and Tap class available for adults! The adult classes are just $25 per month each if you have a registered child with us; otherwise, regular pricing structure applies.

Adult Jazz ages 18+
Adult Ballet & Tap ages 18+