Twinkle Stars – This class is filled with technique in jazz, ballet and tap for children ages four and five. Students will enjoy this structured class that promotes proper technique, choreography and social skills. Tan slip on Jazz, Pink Ballet and Black cross strap tap shoes are required for this class. Students will use all three types of shoes in every class they attend. This is an hour long class. Offered during the school year only.
Tap/Jazz – At Jill’s Dance we offer Tap/Jazz dance classes for ages six and up. Our program focuses on teaching a strong base that can be added to as the student advances. Tap/Jazz is a great class for increasing flexibility and building memory skills. The Tap/Jazz class includes techniques and choreography in the area of tap and jazz dance. Tan slip on jazz and tan slip on tap shoes are required. This is an hour long class offered seasonally.
Ballet/ Pointe/ Baby Ballet – In this class students develop grace, musicality, and elegant lines as they learn ballet technique and terminology. We draw from traditional and contemporary methodologies focusing on anatomically sound principals and the joy of moving. This class provides a strong foundation for continued training in ballet and other forms of dance. Classes are offered for ages two through eighteen (only 12+ for Pointe). Pink ballet shoes are required for Ballet and Baby Ballet/ Pointe Shoes are required for Pointe. These are hour long classes. Offered during the summer and school year.
Cheer– The Cheer class teaches arm movements, jumps, chants, stunts and choreography. Upper level classes will do tumbling. Cheer is also great for building lasting friendships and learning how to work together as a team. Classes are offered for ages six and up. Tennis shoes are required. This is an hour long class. Offered during the summer and seasonally.
Hula - Hula is a traditional dance of the Hawaiian islands. It is performed to songs or chants known as miles. The dance then serves to illustrate or complement the lyrics of the mele. This class will be focusing on Hula auana which refers to a more modern form of hula dance. A kids (6+) and adult class are available. Offered during the summer and seasonally.
Hip-Hop/ Hip-Hoppers- Very fast moving class consisting of strengthening, cardio and the latest dance moves. With the integration of R & B, street jazz and different styles of hip-hop, this class is a fun and energetic experience that is geared toward all age levels. Hip-Hop classes are for students ages six and up. Hip-Hoppers is for ages two through five, only 2 two year olds per class. Black jazz sneakers are required. Both classes are one hour long. Offered during the school year only.
Dance Company – Dance Company is made up of two teams, an intermediate team called the Douglas Darlings and an advanced team called the Douglas Dolls. Both Dance Companies will perform at different events within the community. Students will also be expected to do volunteer work and participate in extra fundraisers for performing costumes and competition fees. Tan slip on jazz shoes, pink ballet shoes and tan dance paws are required. Both dance companies have two one hour classes each week. Advanced company has two half hour private lessons each month for solos, duets, trios and small groups. Offered during the summer and school year.
Tap -Tap is a style of American theatrical dance, distinguished by percussive footwork and rhythms. Our tap classes stress the basics of tap while also teaching musicality and rhythm. Tap shoes are required. This class is a one hour class offered for all age levels seasonally.
Ballroom - Ever want to learn to do the tango? How about the foxtrot? The salsa? If so this is the class for you. Students learn a new dance style each week. Put on those dancing shoes and come on in for a blast! Typical attire for this class is anything comfortable! You may wear whatever you might wear out on the town or just your comfy cozy clothes! We suggest that you wear the type of shoes you would wear out dancing at night! This hour long class is offered for kids (6+) and adults seasonally.
Country Swing - The class will cover the basic two step as well as swing dance transitions, spins, and dips. Students will be able to dance at social events and local dancing establishments with ease at the conclusion of the class. This will be a very relaxed setting with lots of one-on-one instruction. Partners are required for the class. This hour long class is offered for kids (6+) and adults seasonally.
Acro - Learn the basics or work on advancing your skills in this flexible Acro class! Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. You will be guided towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique, teaching such skills as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance and contortion tricks, all each student's individual level of experience. And it's fun, too! Offered seasonally.
Tumbling - Three levels of classes are offered including Tiny Tumblers for ages two through five, Beginning for ages six through nine and Intermediate for ages 10+. Tiny Tumblers teaching basic gymnastics skills while developing hand-eye coordination, building strength, developing flexibility, strength, and better balance. Children also practice social skills such as working with a group, waiting your turn, listening and following directions. Beginning Tumbling - Introduces students to tumbling and teaches the basic skills from forward to backward rolls up to back handsprings. Intermediate Tumbling - Students learn all of the techniques from beginning tumbling and once those techniques are mastered they will perfect their back handsprings, learn arials and standing tucks. Offered seasonally.
Technique & Flexibility - For the more serious dancers ages 6 and up! This class focuses on the dancers fundamentals using the barre as well as center work. Dancers will improve their technique for turns, leaps and jumps while becoming a more all around better dancer. This class focuses on the complete “dancers workout” while emphasizing techniques for a stronger and more flexible dancer. The dancers will use stretching techniques, core exercises and muscle building exercises to improve stamina, leaps and turns.
Offered during the summer and seasonally.
Dance Sampler - Not sure what dance style will be the right fit for your dancer? Then we have the solution, with our Dance Sampler class. This class gives the dancer a taste of Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Tap all in one class! This class starts with a Ballet warm up, Jazz across the floor, a Hip-Hop and a Tap combination. Try it all with Dance Sampler! Offered during the summer and seasonally.
Show Stoppers - This class offers technique in Hip-Hop, Jazz & Tap for ages three to five. There are two 2 year old spots open in the class as well. Black Hip-Hop Shoes and Black Tap Shoes are required as well as all black dance attire. This fast paced class is sure to please as well as offer several of the most popular styles of dance for this age group. Offered during the school year only.
Lyrical/Little Lyrical - This class gives students the opportunity to experience lyrical dance, which combines techniques and skills from ballet, jazz and modern. Students will also explore how lyrical dance emphasizes interpretation of music lyrics to tell a story with movement that can be fluid or abstract. Classes offered for kids ages two through eighteen. Offered during the school year only.
Tap/Jazz – At Jill’s Dance we offer Tap/Jazz dance classes for ages six and up. Our program focuses on teaching a strong base that can be added to as the student advances. Tap/Jazz is a great class for increasing flexibility and building memory skills. The Tap/Jazz class includes techniques and choreography in the area of tap and jazz dance. Tan slip on jazz and tan slip on tap shoes are required. This is an hour long class offered seasonally.
Ballet/ Pointe/ Baby Ballet – In this class students develop grace, musicality, and elegant lines as they learn ballet technique and terminology. We draw from traditional and contemporary methodologies focusing on anatomically sound principals and the joy of moving. This class provides a strong foundation for continued training in ballet and other forms of dance. Classes are offered for ages two through eighteen (only 12+ for Pointe). Pink ballet shoes are required for Ballet and Baby Ballet/ Pointe Shoes are required for Pointe. These are hour long classes. Offered during the summer and school year.
Cheer– The Cheer class teaches arm movements, jumps, chants, stunts and choreography. Upper level classes will do tumbling. Cheer is also great for building lasting friendships and learning how to work together as a team. Classes are offered for ages six and up. Tennis shoes are required. This is an hour long class. Offered during the summer and seasonally.
Hula - Hula is a traditional dance of the Hawaiian islands. It is performed to songs or chants known as miles. The dance then serves to illustrate or complement the lyrics of the mele. This class will be focusing on Hula auana which refers to a more modern form of hula dance. A kids (6+) and adult class are available. Offered during the summer and seasonally.
Hip-Hop/ Hip-Hoppers- Very fast moving class consisting of strengthening, cardio and the latest dance moves. With the integration of R & B, street jazz and different styles of hip-hop, this class is a fun and energetic experience that is geared toward all age levels. Hip-Hop classes are for students ages six and up. Hip-Hoppers is for ages two through five, only 2 two year olds per class. Black jazz sneakers are required. Both classes are one hour long. Offered during the school year only.
Dance Company – Dance Company is made up of two teams, an intermediate team called the Douglas Darlings and an advanced team called the Douglas Dolls. Both Dance Companies will perform at different events within the community. Students will also be expected to do volunteer work and participate in extra fundraisers for performing costumes and competition fees. Tan slip on jazz shoes, pink ballet shoes and tan dance paws are required. Both dance companies have two one hour classes each week. Advanced company has two half hour private lessons each month for solos, duets, trios and small groups. Offered during the summer and school year.
Tap -Tap is a style of American theatrical dance, distinguished by percussive footwork and rhythms. Our tap classes stress the basics of tap while also teaching musicality and rhythm. Tap shoes are required. This class is a one hour class offered for all age levels seasonally.
Ballroom - Ever want to learn to do the tango? How about the foxtrot? The salsa? If so this is the class for you. Students learn a new dance style each week. Put on those dancing shoes and come on in for a blast! Typical attire for this class is anything comfortable! You may wear whatever you might wear out on the town or just your comfy cozy clothes! We suggest that you wear the type of shoes you would wear out dancing at night! This hour long class is offered for kids (6+) and adults seasonally.
Country Swing - The class will cover the basic two step as well as swing dance transitions, spins, and dips. Students will be able to dance at social events and local dancing establishments with ease at the conclusion of the class. This will be a very relaxed setting with lots of one-on-one instruction. Partners are required for the class. This hour long class is offered for kids (6+) and adults seasonally.
Acro - Learn the basics or work on advancing your skills in this flexible Acro class! Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. You will be guided towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique, teaching such skills as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance and contortion tricks, all each student's individual level of experience. And it's fun, too! Offered seasonally.
Tumbling - Three levels of classes are offered including Tiny Tumblers for ages two through five, Beginning for ages six through nine and Intermediate for ages 10+. Tiny Tumblers teaching basic gymnastics skills while developing hand-eye coordination, building strength, developing flexibility, strength, and better balance. Children also practice social skills such as working with a group, waiting your turn, listening and following directions. Beginning Tumbling - Introduces students to tumbling and teaches the basic skills from forward to backward rolls up to back handsprings. Intermediate Tumbling - Students learn all of the techniques from beginning tumbling and once those techniques are mastered they will perfect their back handsprings, learn arials and standing tucks. Offered seasonally.
Technique & Flexibility - For the more serious dancers ages 6 and up! This class focuses on the dancers fundamentals using the barre as well as center work. Dancers will improve their technique for turns, leaps and jumps while becoming a more all around better dancer. This class focuses on the complete “dancers workout” while emphasizing techniques for a stronger and more flexible dancer. The dancers will use stretching techniques, core exercises and muscle building exercises to improve stamina, leaps and turns.
Offered during the summer and seasonally.
Dance Sampler - Not sure what dance style will be the right fit for your dancer? Then we have the solution, with our Dance Sampler class. This class gives the dancer a taste of Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Tap all in one class! This class starts with a Ballet warm up, Jazz across the floor, a Hip-Hop and a Tap combination. Try it all with Dance Sampler! Offered during the summer and seasonally.
Show Stoppers - This class offers technique in Hip-Hop, Jazz & Tap for ages three to five. There are two 2 year old spots open in the class as well. Black Hip-Hop Shoes and Black Tap Shoes are required as well as all black dance attire. This fast paced class is sure to please as well as offer several of the most popular styles of dance for this age group. Offered during the school year only.
Lyrical/Little Lyrical - This class gives students the opportunity to experience lyrical dance, which combines techniques and skills from ballet, jazz and modern. Students will also explore how lyrical dance emphasizes interpretation of music lyrics to tell a story with movement that can be fluid or abstract. Classes offered for kids ages two through eighteen. Offered during the school year only.