CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Footworks Dance Studio offers a wide variety of dance styles to give every student the opportunity to enjoy a well-rounded performing arts education. Descriptions of our classes for ages 5 to adult can be found below. To view our preschool programs for ages 2½ - 4, please click here.

Shining Star Combo (Tap/Ballet) (Ballet/Jazz)

This high-energy class introduces young dancers to multiple styles such as ballet, tap, and jazz in one fun and engaging experience. With a focus on building coordination, confidence, and foundational technique, dancers learn in a supportive, family-focused environment where they feel encouraged, celebrated, and excited to grow.

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Ballet

Our ballet classes offer high-quality, progressive training focused on building strong technique, posture, and flexibility. In a supportive and encouraging environment, dancers develop confidence, discipline, and a true appreciation for ballet while growing at every stage of their journey.

Dress Code includes pink ballet shoes, pink tights, and black or pink leotard. Ballet skirt and ballet sweaters are optional.
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Tap

Our tap classes focus on building rhythm, timing, and musicality through high-quality, progressive training. Dancers learn foundational tap technique while developing coordination, listening skills, and confidence in a fun, high-energy environment. With supportive instruction and engaging class structure, dancers are encouraged to express themselves while growing both technically and artistically.

Dress Code includes black tap shoes, pink or tan tights, and a leotard in any color. Black dance pants are optional.
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Hip Hop

Our hip hop classes are high-energy, upbeat, and designed to keep dancers engaged while learning age-appropriate choreography and foundational skills. Dancers build strength, coordination, and performance quality in a positive and supportive environment where they feel confident to move, express themselves, and have fun. This class encourages individuality while helping dancers grow in both confidence and style.

Dress Code includes t-shirts and shorts. Dancers must wear clean tennis shoes that are worn only in class. Street shoes are not allowed.
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Acro

Our acro classes combine dance technique with acrobatic skills in a structured, progressive environment focused on safe and proper development. Dancers work on flexibility, strength, balance, and control while building confidence through each new skill. With individualized support and positive encouragement, dancers are challenged at their own pace in a high-energy, supportive setting.

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Musical Theatre/Jazz

This dynamic class combines jazz technique with theatrical performance, allowing dancers to build strong foundational skills while bringing movement to life through storytelling and expression. Dancers develop coordination, flexibility, and stage presence in a high-energy, supportive environment where they are encouraged to perform with confidence and personality. Through progressive training and engaging choreography, dancers grow both technically and artistically.

Dress Code includes pink or tan tights, a leotard in any color, and jazz shoes or ballet slippers. Black dance pants are optional.
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Jazz

Our jazz classes provide high-quality, progressive training focused on building strength, flexibility, and technical precision. Dancers learn dynamic movement, turns, and jumps while developing performance quality in a high-energy and motivating environment. With positive encouragement and structured instruction, dancers are challenged to grow in both confidence and technique.

Dress Code includes pink or tan tights, a leotard in any color, and tan jazz shoes. Black dance pants are optional.
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Lyrical/Contemporary

This class blends ballet and jazz technique with expressive movement, allowing dancers to connect emotion and storytelling through dance. With a focus on fluidity, control, and musicality, dancers receive progressive training in a supportive environment where they feel encouraged to explore their artistry. Dancers build strength, technique, and confidence while developing a deeper connection to movement.

Dress Code includes pink or tan tights (convertible or footless), a leotard in any color, and lyrical shoes.
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Pointe

Our pointe classes are designed for dancers who are ready to advance their ballet training and begin working en pointe. With a strong emphasis on proper technique, alignment, and strength, dancers receive focused, progressive training in a safe and supportive environment. Under careful guidance, dancers build the control and confidence needed to progress successfully while continuing to grow as well-rounded artists.

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Aerial Silks/Lyra

This exciting class introduces dancers to aerial technique using silks and lyra (hoop), combining strength, flexibility, and artistry. Dancers receive progressive training focused on proper technique, body awareness, and control while safely learning skills both on the ground and in the air. In a high-energy, supportive environment, dancers are encouraged to challenge themselves, build confidence, and explore a unique and dynamic style of movement.

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Strength & Stretch

This class focuses on building the strength, flexibility, and control needed to support overall dance technique. Through targeted exercises and progressive training, dancers improve muscle engagement, range of motion, and injury prevention. In a supportive and encouraging environment, dancers are challenged at their individual level while gaining confidence and the tools needed to grow stronger both in and out of class.

Dress Code: includes no shoes, black dance shorts or leggings, and a black sports bra.

Leaps & Turns

This technique-based class is designed to strengthen and refine jumps, turns, and overall performance skills. Dancers receive focused, progressive training that emphasizes proper technique, control, and execution. In a high-energy and motivating environment, dancers are encouraged to push themselves while building confidence, strength, and consistency in their movement.

Dress Code includes half-sole shoes, black dance shorts, and black sports bra.
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