Creative Movement

This is a ballet based class for 3-4 year old dancers. Creative elements are used to introduce the dancers to basic principals of dance. There is a focus on terminology, gross motor skills, movement patterns, and classroom etiquette.

Dress Code:

Dancers should wear ballet pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and a tank or cap sleeve pink leotard. Pink chiffon skirt optional.

Ballet/Tap Combination Class

This a combination class for 5-6 year old dancers. A stronger emphasis is put on terminology, fine and gross motor skills, proper positions of the arms and legs, stretching & strength, and more complicated movement patterns. In tap, fine motor skills are further developed, as well as strong musical counting skills.

Dress Code:

Dancers should wear ballet pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black Mary Jane style tap shoes, and a light blue tank or cap sleeve leotard. Pink or black chiffon skirt optional.

Ballet AI/AII

This is a graded class that follows a syllabus to assure dancers master required skills. It is for dancers 7-9 years old, but the criteria to advance to the next level is mastering required skills more than age. In the graded program, dancers will focus on barre work, developing solid foundational skills to progress through center work with ease. There is a focus on body alignment, proper technique, carriage of arms, and terminology. Center work focuses on bringing the skills from barre to center, balance, fine and gross motor skills, and using repetition to solidify the skills. A deeper emphasis on core strength and stretching begins at this level as well. Dancers begin in the AI level, and typically progress to the AII level after 2-3 years. Dancers in the A levels can also choose to take Jazz I/II, Tap I/II, Modern I/II, Lyrical I/II, Contemporary I/II, and Hip Hop. We also invite dancers to audition for Ballet Gloria, the non profit faith based dance company housed at TCFA, at age 7.

Dress Code

Female dancers wear ballet pink tights and shoes (canvas or leather are acceptable), a lavender tank leotard, and a pink or lavender dance skirt is optional. Dancers must have hair secured to head in a bun, French twist, braids, or barrette. Leg warmers and dance sweaters are allowed in colder months, but instructors may ask dancers to remove these items if they are interfering with training.

Male dancers should wear black tights or leggings/joggers, or black shorts with biker shorts underneath, and a solid white, gray, or black compression shirt.

Ballet B/BII

This is a graded class that follows a syllabus to assure dancers master required skills. This Ballet class is for intermediate dancers ages 9-13 (depending on skill level), but the criteria to advance to the next level is mastering required skills. In the graded program, dancers will focus on barre work, developing strong foundational skills and adding to their ballet vocabulary. Center work will encompass center exercises as well as progressions across the floor. The drill work will begin to combine skills to develop sequences of movement preparing the dancers for more advanced work. A continued emphasis on core strength and stretching will ensure the dancers can execute the required skills and be prepared for advancement. Dancers also begin to work more deeply on musicality at this level. Dancers are typically in the B levels for 2-3 years each. Additional classes the dancers can take include: Modern, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, & Hip Hop. We also invite dancers to audition for Ballet Gloria, the non profit faith based dance company housed at TCFA.

Dress Code

Female dancers wear ballet pink tights & shoes (canvas or leather are acceptable), a navy tank leotard, and a navy, pink, or black dance skirt is optional. Dancers must have hair secured to head in a bun, French twist, Braids, or barrette. In colder months, dancers can wear legwarmers at the beginning of class and/or a dance sweater. Teachers may ask dancers to remove these items if they interfere with training.

Male dancers should wear black tights or joggers, white, gray, or black compression shirt, dance belt, and black gym shorts over tights are acceptable.

Ballet C & D

Ballet C is a graded class following a syllabus that is structured for upper intermediate dancers. Participants should have a solid understanding of basic ballet barre and center skills with the ability to execute proficiently. Drill work becomes more rigorous, and combinations become more challenging both physically and mentally. An emphasis is placed on musicality and artistry as well as technical execution. Pointe dancers are required to take specific pointe classes in addition to regular technique classes.

Ballet D and Advanced Ballet classes require students to have a complete knowledge of ballet foundations. Understanding terminology as well as execution are a must. Dancers will work with a variety of instructors from various backgrounds including, Russian, Cecchetti, and French schools of dance. Classes will consist of a complete ballet barre and center work. Musicality and artistry will be emphasized.

Dress Code

Female dancers wear ballet pink tights & shoes (canvas or leather are acceptable), a black leotard, and dance skirts are optional. Hair must be secured to the head in a bun, French twist. In colder months, or if a dancer is injured, leg warmers are allowed as well as dance sweaters. Teachers may ask dancers to remove these items if they interfere with training. Upper level dancers are given some freedom in dress code but are expected to have the required black leotard. Dancers will be asked to dress in the required leotard for uniformity for special events such as Open House.

Acro Dance

Acro Dance is a form of dance that focuses on acrobatic skills, including tumbling passes, partnering, and floor work. Dance skills are incorporated to create well rounded performance routines. Instructors are certified through Acrobatic Arts, a world renowned school of acro dance, and follow a syllabus that develops skills systematically.

Dress Code

Participants wear a leotard with leggings or spandex shorts (to protect legs during floor work). Males should wear a fitted shirt with shorts (not loose fitting) or bike shorts/leggings. Sweatshirts/sweats can be worn during the warm up period but should be removed when the skills portion of class begins.