Classes and Fees

Ballet - a classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement. The foundation for all dance styles. Offered in age 3 and up. 

Pointe - designed for students with previous ballet training. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles. Offered for grade 5 and up. Must be taking ballet class as well.

Tap - a dance in which the rhythm or rhythmical variation is audibly tapped out with the toe or heel by a dancer wearing shoes with special hard soles or with taps. 

Jazz - combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolation of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms. 

Acrobatics - combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context. 

Contemporary - is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. 

Hip - Hop - refers to street dance styles primarily performed to mostly upbeat, hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. 

Dance Company - MSD Elite Dance Company requires audition. MSD Elite practices and performs all styles offered at the dance studio. MSD Elite is known as our convention team, which travels to various conventions to learn from other dance professionals in master classes as well as perform at various events. Offered to grades 6 and up.