class descriptions

Ballet teaches the fundamentals of dance such as alignment, balance, and core strength. Students will do a series of barre exercises to help learn and understand body positioning and technique, as well as center and across the floor work helping them to apply these techniques. Students will learn ballet terminology and understanding of the style. All of this helps the student to excel in ballet and lyrical choreography. 

Classes range from 45-60 minutes. 

Pointe class is for students with multiple years of ballet experience and requires a recommendation from the Reflections staff. Students will continue to develop barre and center floor technique in new and exciting ways in pointe shoes. 

Classes are 45 minutes. 

Jazz is a fast-paced form of dance involving many of the techniques, fundamentals, and concepts of ballet. Classes consist of warm-ups, center and across the floor technique, as well as choreography. 

Classes range from 45-60 minutes. 

Tap is a rhythmic dance form. This style helps the student to develop a higher level of coordination and develop a stronger sense of rhythm and timing. Classes involve warm-ups, strengthening the ankle and feet, across the floor and center technique and unique rhythmic choreography. 

Classes range from 45-60 minutes. 

Hip Hop is the style most kids know from TV and social media. It is a high-energy style that involves warm-ups, strengthening, and fun current choreography. 

Classes range from 45-60 minutes.

Musical Theatre dance is typically based on jazz style while incorporating performance skills to portray a character or tell a story. In these classes, we will bring a little bit of Broadway to each student. 

Classes are 45 minutes. 

Contemporary is a dance form that focuses on emotions and storytelling, incorporating elements of many dance styles such as ballet and jazz. Class involves warm-ups, center and across the floor technique as well as creative and expressive choreography. Classes are 45-60 minutes. 

Junior and Senior Dance Company are the competitive classes at Reflections Dance Academy. These classes are by invitation after the faculty of RDA observes the students dancing over time. Students will represent Reflections Dance Academy throughout the community as well as surrounding areas in performances such as parades and volunteer events. Requirements include weekly ballet class as well as one other (at least) hour long technique class (tap, jazz, or hip-hop) of their choosing. 

This class is an introduction to ballet and basic tumbling. Students will have an opportunity to learn while having fun interactions with other students in a fun and safe environment. 

*Students must be potty trained for this class. 

Classes are 45 minutes. 

This class introduces the basics of tap, jazz, and ballet. Students will have the opportunity to have fun and interact with other children during class while learning new skills and dance class etiquette. Students will only perform a ballet and tap routine at the recital.

Classes are 45 minutes. 

In this class, we will continue to develop the student's skills in tap, jazz, and ballet in a fun and exciting environment. Students will learn more advanced skills. 

Classes are 45 minutes. 

Little Movers is designed as an introductory program for the little ones ready to go to class without Mom and Dad, but not quite ready to join a full school year program. The curriculum is mostly creative dance based and gives the children an opportunity to interact with other little dancers. This class is a reoccuring 6-week program so there is no long-term committment to get your your little one started and exposed to dance. 

Classes are 30 minutes. 

*THIS CLASS DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL RECITAL