Divisions (Determined by grade)
See each dance genre for specific divisions.

Levels (Determined by abilities)

• Level 1 – For new and returning students. Objectives: to introduce body awareness, control, and turn out (fusion);
  development of age-appropriate technical skills; development of comprehension in instruction; development of
  memorization in learning combinations and routines.
• Level 1+-For returning students who have advanced past Level 1, but are not quite ready for Level 2.
• Level 2 – For returning students by teacher recommendation. Objectives: understanding of body awareness, control, and
  turn out (fusion); mastery of Level 1, with additional age-appropriate, technical skills; efficient comprehension in
  instruction; efficient in memorization of combinations and routines; greater efficiency in memorization; and development
  of stage presence and presentation skills.
• Level 3 – For returning students by teacher invitation. Objectives: mastery of Level 1 and 2 skills; understanding and
  introduction to more difficult technical skills. Quick comprehension in instruction and in memorization of combinations
  and routines. Further development of stage presence and presentation skills.
• Level 4 -6 – For returning students by teacher invitations. Objectives: Mastery of all technical skills, comprehension,
  and stage presence.

Superstars

Superstars dance class was created for children, adolescents, and adults with special needs. This fun and energetic 45 minute class consists of basic movement skills, rhythm exercises, and creative and interpretive movement using music and props. Superstars dance class benefits dancers by enhancing his/her social skills, focus, listening skills, body awareness, and proprioception. The class is for ages 5 and older . The class size will be limited to 12 dancers per class. Proper dance apparel is required. Please be aware when considering if this program is a good fit for your dancer that the dance studio environment will be one with occasional loud noises, bright colors, and a variety of stimuli. A short combination will be taught for optional performances.

Parent and Me (For Dancers 18 months to age 3)

Our 30 minute Parent and Me class is a fun, upbeat class where a young child and parent, grandparent, relative, or other special caregivers can engage in a variety of music and movement activities together. The curriculum is structured to encourage locomotor and non-locomotor movement, coordination, and creative/interpretive movement. A Parent and Me class provides special bonding time with your child and allows you to meet other families in your area.

Pre-Fusion (For Dancers Age 3)

Our 45 minute Pre-Fusion Class for 3 year olds is designed to prepare students to learn as 4 year olds.  The curriculum is structured to encourage locomotor and non-locomotor movement, body awareness, coordination, creative/interpretive movement, and listening skills.  These goals will be achieved through stories, songs, minimal props, and repetition at a comfortable pace. A short combination will be taught for optional performances.

Fusion Pre-K (For Dancers Age 4 to Kindergarten)

Our one hour Pre-K Classes teach movement and motor skills, basic ballet technique, rhythm and coordination skills, and creative movement. Age-appropriate music and props are utilized to make these delightfully fun classes. A short combination will be taught for optional performances.

Fusion (For Dancers in Kindergarten through Adult)

Our one hour Fusion Classes (ballet and jazz “fused” together) are the core of Y-Dance and the recommendation if an overall experience is desired. Within this class, fundamentals of ballet and jazz are learned. They are divided by Divisions and by Levels (1, 1+, 2, 3, 4). Levels are determined by Y-Dance Teachers. These classes focus on barre/ballet skills and center floor technique (leaps and turns). A short combination will be taught for optional performances.

Ballet (For Dancers in Grades 1 through 12)

Our one hour Ballet classes are intended to enhance our core Fusion Classes. Ballet is the foundation for many genres of dance (as well as leaps and turns) AND helps strengthen muscles, improves body control, teaches dancers fluidity of movement, and focuses on turn-out. Ballet provides the mental and body discipline as well as the muscle memory to create better dancers. The class is comprised of barre, center floor technique training. Our Ballet classes are separated by Levels only (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6). They do not necessarily reflect the same level as Fusion or Leaps and Turns. A short combination will be taught for optional performances.

Leaps and Turns (For Dancers in Grades 1 through 12)

(Enrollment in a Fusion OR Ballet Class OR pre-assessment done by Mrs. Christiansen is required before enrolling in Leaps and Turns)
Our one hour Leaps and Turns classes are an enrichment of our core Fusion and Ballet Classes and are offered to dancers who want to focus and excel beyond a “recreational level”. This is strictly a technique class to learn and improve leaps and turns; thus fusion or ballet is necessary to focus on the fundamentals of turn-out, core, lift, etc. No routines will be taught. Our Leaps and Turns classes are separated by Divisions and Levels. This class is required for any dancer in Fusion Level 4.

Tap (For Dancers in Kindergarten through Adult)

Our 45 minute Tap class focuses on tap technique and rhythm. These classes are divided by Levels, while still keeping age and maturity in mind. Levels are determined by the Y-Dance teacher. AA short combination will be taught for optional performances.

Hip Hop (For Dancers in Grades 1 through 12)

This one hour class focuses on hip hop choreography and various Hip Hop techniques. Students will be taught rhythm and how to apply it to their dancing. Hip Hop is divided by Divisions. A short combination will be taught for optional performances.