Although our studio specializes in exclusively recreational classes we would like to also emphasize that we take immense pride in quality of instruction and devotion to the discipline of dance. It is our hope that through a loving environment we are able to encourage our students to appreciate the journey of learning.
We would also like to recognize that everyone learns best in different class structures. So in order to help you choose the best class for your student we have our ⭐system. We will rate our classes from one to three stars. One being at the lowest level of class structure (More freedom for discovery method learning) to three being the highest level of structured class (high level of accountability being expected from dancers).
Baby Ballet:⭐
Performing: Yes, Costume fee required
Introduce your little human to the world of dance. Students work on fundamentals of dance along with exploring shapes, colors, rhythm, direction, and musicality. We ask that parents remain in the studios for this class, and maybe be required to participate.
Pre-Ballet:⭐⭐
Performing: Yes, Costume fee required
An introduction for young dancers to the idea of posture, rhythm, and basic ballet technique through a structured curriculum and traditional dance setting.
Mini Movers: ⭐
Performing: Yes, Costume fee required
With the same curriculum as pre-ballet, mini movers offer a less structured teaching style and encourages young dancers to learn basic ballet technique through exploration and group activities.
Worship/Contemporary:⭐
Performing: Yes, Costume fee required
Our worship classes aim to teach dancers how to dance as a form of worship, using their gifts to glorify God. With a mix of slow and fast paced movement, dancers will be able to discover their own styles while still learning ballet and contemporary techniques. Contemporary often tells a story and encourages students to explore their own movement.
Jazz: ⭐⭐⭐
Performing: Yes, Costume fee required
A fast paced, high energy class, that focuses on jazz technique as well as performance through various types of music. This class is technically disciplined and requires dedication from its students.
Ballet:⭐⭐⭐
Performing: Yes, Costume fee required
As the foundation of all other dance disciplines, ballet teaches body posture, coordination, balance, and quality of movement through a structured ballet curriculum. This class is technically disciplined and requires dedication from its students. Our current curriculum is a hybrid of Russian and RAD (no examinations). Our hope is that we can offer classes with the intention of preparing our students to be strong enough to be invited to participate in pointe class (pre-pointe beginning at Int 2 level and would require at least two ballet classes a week).
Pre-Pointe: ⭐⭐⭐
Performing: No
This class is for students age 9+ who have shown dedication and hard work in Ballet and are preparing to go on pointe. Pointe requires a lot of strength and discipline, so it is necessary for dancers to take a minimum of 2 ballet classes to achieve the required ability for this exciting next step. This class is designed to be a safe, fun, healthy class to train dancers to move towards pointe in the future.
*This class has a requirement to be registered in a LOFT ballet class.
Pointe: ⭐⭐⭐
Performing: Yes, Spring performance only. Costume fee required.
This class is for students who are ready to go on pointe or want extra practice building skills towards that step. Wearing pointe shoes is determined by the skills and abilities to do this safely and is determined by invite or audition. Pointe requires a lot of strength and discipline, so it is necessary for dancers to take a minimum of 2 ballet classes in addition to a pointe class. This class may also be taken by dedicated students wearing ballet slippers.
*This class has a requirement to be registered in both a pre-pointe and ballet class at LOFT.
*NEW* Pre-Professional: ⭐⭐⭐
Performing: No
Our intention with this program is to provide a space where students searching for the opportunity to begin treating their practice of dance as a career have the ability to do so. Our most intense offering here at LOFT. Learn how to develop classical ballet technique in an environment that encourages the dancer that they have been fearfully and wonderfully made by the King of the Universe. This program has exams in the Spring.
*This program has a requirement to be registered in three LOFT classes, a performing ballet class, a technical (non-performing class) and one other class of your choice.
Hip-Hop:⭐⭐
Performing: Yes, Costume fee required
A fast paced, vibrant class that combines various other genres to create its own unique style. Hip-Hop allows dancers to let loose and express themselves through a less technique based class and focus on movement and music.
Tap/Musical Theatre: ⭐⭐
Performing: Yes, Costume fee required
While wearing shoes with heel and toe taps, students will learn about rhythm, musicality, sound, and movement of the feet while staying upbeat and energetic.
*NEW* Dance Conditioning:⭐
Performing: No
Developed to give you a leg up in whatever you do inside or outside of the studio. Primary focus is on building muscles to stabilize and protect the movement of your body. Beginners welcome, come as you are! Highly encouraged for dancers who are looking to support their dancing health and mothers looking to connect with their dancing daughters.