Get up and move! Ages 6-8
Most students start dancing between 6 and 8 years old, & there is no better time to begin! Primary Division classes help students fall in love with dance through engaging and challenging classwork that is balanced with creativity, & a healthy dose of fun & exploration. Primary Division classes are the perfect place for beginners ages 6-8, dancers looking for the next step up from their Foundations Division classes, or dancers who started young & are ready for MORE with dance!
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, & Musical Theatre styles offered!
PRIMARY DIVISION CLASSES
Our Primary Division provides classes for beginners age 6-8 and multiple class options to meet every dancer's style!
Our classroom curriculum is creative & fun, as we begin emphasizing our 5 core values:
technique, artistry, discipline, a love of learning, & a positive attitude.
PRIMARY
BALLET CLASSES
Beginning Ballet Technique combined with fun & imagination
Our Primary Ballet class is the perfect starting class in ballet technique for any young dancer ages 6-8 years. We keep class fun & imaginative, while building a solid foundation of core ballet technique.
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Primary Ballet I for first or second year dancers, Primary Ballet II : placement at teacher's discretion
PRIMARY TAP CLASSES
Intro to Tap Technique & Rhythms
Tap classes at Ascend build our student's understanding of music & rhythms along with their coordination & technique. This is a fun, percussive style of dance!
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Primary Tap I /II offered in Season 10
PRIMARY JAZZ & MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES
Jazz dance & an introduction to Broadway!
Primary Division is our earliest chance for dancers to learn Jazz ! This upbeat, musical & quick style is great for dancers who love to move! If your dancer enjoys Broadway musicals, movies & singing - our musical theatre classes partner jazz technique with musical styles for a fun & emotive class!
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Primary Jazz I/II for first & second year dancers offered in Season 10
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Primary Musical Theatre for all dancers ages 6-8 offered in
Season 10
PRIMARY HIP HOP CLASSES
Styles for the wiggly dancer
We offer fun, age appropriate Hip Hop dance classes where clean & appropriate music & costumes are used in all classes! Dancers will learn gross motor skills, classroom format, and social skills! These are high energy classes!
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Primary Hip Hop I for first or second year dancers, Primary Hip Hop II : placement at teacher's discretion