Adult Class Descriptions

Adult Intermediate Contemporary 
Contemporary dance is a fusion of ballet, jazz and modern techniques. Contemporary dance allows for freedom of expression through movement. This is an intermediate level class and previous dance training is recommended. 

Competition Teams:
Senior Performance Teams
Junior Performance Teams 

The Inspire Competition team is a group of dancers ages 9-18 who have demonstrate proficiency in their skill level and technique.  Dancers must audition for competition team spaces and those interested in joining the Competition Team should contact Amanda to discuss requirements. 

Preschool Program Class Descriptions

Move and Groove
2 year olds 
Move & Groove is designed for the specific needs of a two year old. This parent/tot class is a wonderful introduction to the structure of a classroom while allowing the child the freedom to explore her own natural movement. Dancers will march, gallop and roll...jump, twirl, wiggle and giggle while using our imaginations to go on exciting adventures. Fine and gross motor skills are developed through the use of music, dance, props and fun obstacle courses.

Creative Ballet 
2.5 - 3.5 year olds
In this fun and exciting class dancers will march, gallop and roll... jump, twirl, wiggle and giggle while using our minds to go on exciting adventures. Fine and gross motor skills are developed through class dances, props, and fun obstacle courses.  

Ballet/Tap
3- 4 year olds
4 - 5 year olds
In this class we will skip, gallop and leap... stretch, crawl, wiggle and giggle. The dancers will learn basic tap dance, which is a wonderful activity to nurture a sense of rhythm and timing. We introduce and teach basic ballet positions and movements. A portion of this preschool class also allows the dancers to be able to freely experience their own moving body and find joy in dancing. This preschool dance class is a wonderful introduction for the young student to a basic classroom structure in a fun and nurturing environment.  

School Age Class Descriptions

Ballet/Tap/Jazz combo:

Kindergarten,
1st Grade,

2nd Grade

This is a perfect combination class for young dancers ages.  Ballet training promotes coordination, balance, correct body alignment and grace. Tap dancing develops a keen sense of rhythm, timing and musical awareness. Jazz dance introduces a stylistic dance vocabulary for a fun, funky and expressive way of dancing.This class is a fun and well rounded introduction to dance for young students.

Performance Teams:
Senior Performance Teams
Junior Performance Teams 

Pre Performance Team

The Inspire performance team is a group of young dancers ages 7-18 who train in both ballet and jazz classes at the studio. The dancers perform in events in and around the community.  The dancers have performed at Celebrate Holliston, the Holliston Holiday Stroll and were featured on a local TV show, 'Milford Performs'. The dancers have also performed at local Halloween events and for the elderly. Dancers interested in joining the Performance Team should contact Miss Amanda. 

Ballet- Teen
Ballet class is an important part of our team dancers technique training. Classes begin at the barre where students perform movement sequences to develop strength, coordination, balance and proper alignment. These skills are reinforced through center and across the floor combinations. Classical technique and vocabulary are taught. Pointe shoes are introduced to students who are ready, at the discretion of the instructor.

Jazz- Teen
This intermediate level class is an excellent experience for the student who is interested in further strengthening their dance technique. Including elements of ballet, jazz and modern technique, we will work to develop a solid technical base in the dancers.The students will learn a variety of jumps and turns as well as innovative choreography in this athletic class.  This class will feature a variety of jazz styles- from broadway jazz to lyrical jazz.  The class consists of warm up and conditioning exercises to increase flexibility and strength. Class time will be devoted to learning jazz technique as well as funky jazz dance combinations.

Contemporary- Teen
Contemporary dance encourages the freedom of expression, improvisation, innovation and creative exploration of movement. The aesthetic of  contemporary dance is very diverse, as it is up to the choreographers to create their individual identity through their movement style. Some contemporary dance can take on balletic qualities, while others can bring the grounded elements of hip hop dance into the aesthetic.

Popstar Hip Hop- Kindergarten & 1st grade
Does your child love to dance and pretend to be a popstar? Popstar hip hop is a very cool yet age appropriate dance class for children 5-7 years old. The dancers will learn basic hip hop as well as show some of their own best dance moves while grooving to their favorite music. 

Hip Hop for Grades 1-2
This class is a basic introduction to hip hop and jazz funk style dance. The class will include hip hop technique and choreography, and of course freestyle improvisation! We will have a blast dancing to age appropriate music and moves for the young dancers.


Jazz 
Jazz dance introduces a stylistic dance vocabulary for a fun, expressive way of dancing. Basic jazz dance technique will be introduced in this class. This dance style is known for it's upbeat music and choreography style

Contemporary
Contemporary dance is a dance genre which encourages the freedom of expression, improvisation, innovation and creative exploration of movement.  We will also use improvisation games to inspire the student's own creative movement. Contemporary is offered to students who have previous dance training in ballet and jazz.  Students will dance in bare feet.

Hip Hop 
This hip hop class is a fast-paced and energetic dance style using the latest street/urban dance moves set to hip hop music. Hip hop encompasses a wide range of street styles including breaking, locking and popping. This class for young beginners specifically focuses on developing rhythm and coordination while encouraging individual style.

Inspirations Program
'Inspirations' is our adaptive dance program.  Our Inspirations dancers are ages 13-18. Please contact the studio for additional information this amazing program.