Cornerstone Studio

Please review our Dress Code. Creative Movement, Pre-ballet/Tap, and Ballet classes have required attire.

Creative Movement – For our littlest dancers, this class teaches movement and rhythm to 3 and 4 year olds. Creative Movement sets the foundation for dance by teaching simple ballet steps and how to count to music.

Pre-ballet/Tap – For our more developed little dancers, this class is a combo of basic ballet and tap dancing principles. With half of the class dedicated to ballet positions and steps and the other to simple tap rhythms, dancers gain the foundations they need to progress onto a single-discipline class.

Ballet – A technical form of dance set to classical musical, taught using a specific French vocabulary to denote positions and movements; ballet is the foundation for all styles of dance. It helps to develop good posture, a strong core, and body control. Any serious dancer should always supplement their training with a weekly ballet class.

Tap – Characterized by the tapping sound that tap shoes make, tap is a rhythmic form of dance where dancers use their feet as their music. Tap can be set to music or danced a cappela, and in Rhythm Tap improvisation is often used.

Jazz – Specifically modern jazz, this dance discipline is practiced in many different styles. Movements focus on controlled turns, leaps, and kicks integrated into choreography that demands energy and personality.

Hip-Hop – A style of dance that evolved from ‘the street,’ hip-hop is based on dance that stems from hip-hop music and culture. It combines intricate moves with different freestyle techniques, using the beats of the music to dictate the choreography. A popular dance discipline for those with minimal dance training, hip-hop dance is widely known in pop culture and recognized for its entertainment value.

Contemporary/Lyrical – Combining many elements of modern dance and ballet, contemporary/lyrical is an athletic and expressive dance discipline. For the more seasoned dancer, it focuses on technique, style, and emotion. Contemporary has recently become more popular, since being a featured style of dance on the Fox TV show, So You think You Can Dance.

Musical Theater – Based on dancing for the stage, Musical Theater can be seen in many different styles across Broadway. Dance choreography is always set to songs from musicals, and dancers are required to use theatrical skills to ‘act out’ the dance. It’s a really fun class to take as an elective or as a student who is really into musicals and theater, but needs to further develop their dance and movement skills.

Turns/Leaps/Progressions – This class focuses strictly on dance technique. Proper turns, body placement, pointed toes, higher kicks, better leaps, and more flexibility are all core components of this class. This class is the perfect supplement for any ballet, jazz, or contemporary dancer.

Breakdancing – A popular style of dance that emerged from hip-hop culture, break-dancing is a technical style of street dance that is set to long periods of musical ‘breaks.’ B-boys or B-girls are the technical terms for dancers who have mastered this discipline. Focused on power moves, freezes, and footwork, break-dancing takes rhythm and athleticism. It’s a great supplement to hip-hop dance, but is distinctly different with its own style.

Salsa Basics - A popular Latin American dance form, Salsa is a growing social dance in the US. Salsa Basics will develop a foundation for Salsa, introducing simple steps, rhythm, and timing. Skills learned in this class can be built upon for more advanced Salsa technique.

Bachata Basics - A style of dance that originated in the Dominican Republic, Bachata is another popular social dance style. Learn the basic footwork and body movements in this beginners class. Most local Salsa clubs play a mix of Salsa and Bachata music!

Conditioning 4 Dancers – This class will help dancers develop body awareness, lengthening, proper stretching technique, and muscle strength in areas of need. Class exercises will be based on athletic conditioning, yoga, pilates, bar fitness, and ballet/jazz technique. Education about the anatomy of the body (skeletal system, muscles, tendons, etc.) and good nutrition will also be taught. Dancers of all levels are encouraged to sign up; ages 13 - adult.

Yoga (Power Vinyasa & Hatha) - If you want to gain strength and flexibility at any age, yoga is one of the most beneficial movement practices. This 60-minute class will move you through flowing poses that will reduce stress and increase endurance. Our certified yoga instructor wants the calss to be all about YOU and is great at working with students of all levels!

Zumba – The fusion of Latin dance and a cardio-vascular workout, Zumba is the current fitness craze! It’s all about having fun, getting your heart pumping, learning a routine, and toning major muscle groups. 

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