North Shore Performing Arts Center

Class Descriptions

ACTING (Ages 7 years older) focuses on basic, fundamental acting skills in an age appropriate, fun environment. We will be offering students to opportunity to join in several productions throughout the year. DRESSCODE - street clothes

BALLET (All Ages) is to dance what reading is to every other subject in school. In dance, all subjects benefit from solid ballet training. It provides thorough training and foundation. DRESSCODE - Black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers (no warm-ups allowed)

BOY DRESSCODE please see the office

CONTEMPORARY (Ages 8 & older) is for students with ballet and jazz training. Contemporary dance draws on modern dance techniques as well as newer philosophies of movement that depart from classical dance techniques by altogether omitting structured form and movement. DRESSCODE -Black leotard, tan or black tights, black dance shorts or pants, barefeet

MINI MOVEMENT (Ages 3 - 4) is for our youngest students and provides a fun introduction to basic dance principles and rhythm. DRESSCODE - Black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers

HIP HOP (Ages 8 & older) is a fun, fast paced class that focuses on trendy, video style dance. DRESSCODE - white short-sleeved tee shirt or tank top, black shorts, black hip hop sneakers (may also use black or tan jazz shoes)

JAZZ (Ages 7 & older) is an energetic class with a variety of styles and music. Jazz combines solid dance technique with fun and challenging combinations. DRESSCODE -Black leotard, tan or black tights, black dance shorts or pants, tan jazz shoes

LATIN STREET DANCE (adults) Drop-In dance class for adults. Learn 'club legal' dancing! This isn't a ballroom class so no partners are required. This is a high energy beginning basics class. Come learn the Bachata, Salsa, Chachacha, Merengue, Samba, African, and even a little hip hop. No dresscode.

LYRICAL (Ages 11 & older) is a marriage of ballet and jazz, giving students a chance to express themselves and interpret the music. DRESSCODE -Black leotard, tan or black tights, black dance shorts or pants, tan jazz shoes

POINTE is for students who are more serious about dance and who have had a good amount of ballet training. Many factors determine when a student is ready for pointe. Please discuss this with your ballet teacher. Pointe class is not a substitute for ballet training, but an extension of that training. DRESSCODE - Black leotard, pink tights, and pink pointe shoes (no warm-ups allowed)

TAP is a fantastic way to improve rhythm and coordination. It adds the element of sound so we teach our students how to count sounds. Students learn to make clear, correct sounds. DRESSCODE -Black leotard, tan or black tights, black dance shorts or pants, tan tap shoes

TECHNIQUE (Ages 8 & older) concentrates on the techical aspects of leaps, jumps, turns, and other advanced skills. The student develops balance, strength, elevation, and body alignment. DRESSCODE -Black leotard, tan or black tights, black dance shorts or pants, tan jazz shoes

VOICE is offered as private, semi private, or group class. Students work on the fundamentals of vocal technique, including projection and breathing. Private and semi private study is tailored to the individual student. DRESSCODE -Street clothes

A NOTE ABOUT SHOES Be sure to purchase non marking soles and test them on our sample piece of dance floor before entering the studio. Dance shoes are not to be worn outside, and no dyed shoes are allowed in the studio. If you are taking voice or acting, please bring a pair of socks.