Teen/Senior Classes | Dynamic Perception Dance Company

Teen/Senior Ballet

Ages 12-18

Ballet is the foundation of dance, teaching grace, strength, discipline, and precision through classical ballet technique. Dancers will build a strong technical foundation while learning proper terminology, alignment, artistry, and confidence throughout the year.

CLASS TIMES:

Mondays 5:45-6:30

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Pre-Pointe

Ages 10-18

Pre-Pointe is designed for dancers who are ready to take their ballet training to the next level. This class focuses on developing the strength, alignment, and technique needed to safely prepare the feet, ankles, and core for pointe work. Emphasis is placed on proper conditioning and classical ballet fundamentals to ensure each dancer is physically ready for this important milestone. Pointe shoes are awarded only by the Ballet Department Head when a dancer has demonstrated the necessary strength, technique, and maturity. Dancers must be at least 10 years old and have a minimum of two years of ballet training to be considered for Pre-Pointe.

CLASS TIMES:

Mondays 5:00-5:45

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Pointe

Ages 10-18

Pointe is designed for dancers who have successfully completed Pre-Pointe and have been approved to begin training in pointe shoes. This class continues to develop the strength, technique, alignment, and artistry required for safe and successful pointe work. Dancers will refine classical ballet technique while building the control, balance, and confidence needed to progress en pointe. Enrollment requires permission from the Ballet Department Head, and dancers must also be enrolled in at least two ballet technique classes each week.

CLASS TIMES:

Pointe I - Wednesdays 7:00-7:45

Pointe 2/3 - Wednesdays 7:45-8:30

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Progessing Ballet Technique® (PBT)

Ages 10-18

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique-specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through to advanced levels.

CLASS TIMES:

Mondays 7:00-7:45

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Teen Jazz

Ages 12-14

Jazz is a high-energy dance style that combines strong technique with dynamic movement and performance quality. Dancers will build strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality while learning complex rhythms, patterns, and turns. Students will be exposed to a variety of jazz styles, creating well-rounded, versatile dancers. Class curriculum is rooted in ballet technique and layered with the power, precision, and expressive style that make jazz so exciting.

CLASS TIMES:

Tuesdays 8:00-8:45

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Teen/Senior Jazz

Ages 12-18

Jazz is a high-energy dance style that combines strong technique with dynamic movement and performance quality. Dancers will build strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality while learning complex rhythms, patterns, and turns. Students will be exposed to a variety of jazz styles, creating well-rounded, versatile dancers. Class curriculum is rooted in ballet technique and layered with the power, precision, and expressive style that make jazz so exciting.

CLASS TIMES:

Wednesdays 4:00-4:45

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Teen/Sr Turns & Leaps

Ages 12-18

Turns & Leaps is a technique-focused class designed to help dancers improve the strength, control, and precision needed for jumps, leaps, turns, and other technical skills rooted in jazz. Dancers will build flexibility, balance, coordination, and proper body alignment while developing confidence and consistency in their technique. Enrollment in a Jazz class is highly recommended to reinforce the technical foundation and maximize growth.

CLASS TIMES:

Mondays 7:15-8:00

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Teen/Sr Hip Hop

Ages 12-18

Hip Hop is an energetic, high-impact class that combines today's hottest music with age-appropriate favorites from a variety of genres. Dancers will develop rhythm, coordination, musicality, and confidence while learning foundational Hip Hop technique, grooves, and choreography. This fun, fast-paced class encourages self-expression and performance while building strength, precision, and style. Dancers of all experience levels are welcome!

CLASS TIMES:

Mondays 8:00-8:45

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Teen/Sr Tap

Ages 12-18

Tap is one of America's oldest and most exciting dance styles, using the feet as a musical instrument to create rhythm and sound. Dancers will develop timing, coordination, musicality, and precision while learning a variety of rhythmic patterns and footwork. Our curriculum explores both traditional Broadway-style tap and contemporary rhythm tap, giving students a well-rounded foundation and appreciation for this dynamic dance form.

CLASS TIMES:

Tuesdays 8:15-9:00

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Teen/Sr Poms

Ages 12-18

Poms is a high-energy dance class that combines sharp, clean movements with jazz technique, precision, and dynamic choreography. Dancers will build strength, stamina, flexibility, and performance skills while learning pom-specific techniques, formations, and synchronization. Using poms to enhance visual impact, this exciting class develops confidence, teamwork, and showmanship in a fun and encouraging environment. Perfect for dancers who love to perform with energy, spirit, and style!

CLASS TIMES:

Thursdays 8:00-8:45

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Teen/Sr Musical Theater

Ages 12-18

Musical Theatre combines the excitement of Broadway with dance, acting, and storytelling. Dancers will learn expressive choreography inspired by classic and contemporary musicals while developing performance quality, stage presence, character development, and confidence. This energetic class encourages creativity, strong technique, and the ability to connect with an audience, making it the perfect fit for performers who love to bring stories to life through movement.

CLASS TIMES:

Wednesdays 4:00-4:45

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Acrobatic Arts Levels 3 & 4*

Ages 6-14

Acrobatic Arts combines the strength and flexibility of acrobatics with the artistry of dance. Following the internationally recognized Acrobatic Arts curriculum, dancers safely progress through skills such as balances, flexibility, limbering, tumbling, and partner work while building strength, coordination, control, and confidence. This class emphasizes proper technique and skill development in a positive, supportive environment, helping dancers become stronger, more versatile performers both in and out of the studio.

*Approval Required*

CLASS TIMES:

Tuesdays 4:00-4:45

Saturdays 12:00-12:45

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Acrobatic Arts Levels 4 - 6*

Ages 6-14

Acrobatic Arts combines the strength and flexibility of acrobatics with the artistry of dance. Following the internationally recognized Acrobatic Arts curriculum, dancers safely progress through skills such as balances, flexibility, limbering, tumbling, and partner work while building strength, coordination, control, and confidence. This class emphasizes proper technique and skill development in a positive, supportive environment, helping dancers become stronger, more versatile performers both in and out of the studio.

*Approval Required*

CLASS TIMES:

Thursdays 7:15-8:00

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Acrobatic Arts Levels 7 & 8*

Ages 9-18

Acrobatic Arts combines the strength and flexibility of acrobatics with the artistry of dance. Following the internationally recognized Acrobatic Arts curriculum, dancers safely progress through skills such as balances, flexibility, limbering, tumbling, and partner work while building strength, coordination, control, and confidence. This class emphasizes proper technique and skill development in a positive, supportive environment, helping dancers become stronger, more versatile performers both in and out of the studio.

*Approval Required*

CLASS TIMES:

Thursdays 6:30-7:15

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Acrobatic Arts Levels 8+*

Ages 9-18

Acrobatic Arts combines the strength and flexibility of acrobatics with the artistry of dance. Following the internationally recognized Acrobatic Arts curriculum, dancers safely progress through skills such as balances, flexibility, limbering, tumbling, and partner work while building strength, coordination, control, and confidence. This class emphasizes proper technique and skill development in a positive, supportive environment, helping dancers become stronger, more versatile performers both in and out of the studio.

*Approval Required*

CLASS TIMES:

Thursdays 6:30-7:15

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Teen/Senior Contemporary

Ages 12-18

Contemporary is an expressive dance style that blends elements of ballet, modern, and jazz to create powerful movement through emotion, creativity, and storytelling. Dancers will develop strength, flexibility, control, and artistry while exploring movement quality, musicality, and self-expression. This class encourages versatility and creative exploration while building a strong technical foundation. Ballet training is highly recommended to support proper technique and continued growth in contemporary dance.

CLASS TIMES:

Mondays 8:30-9:15

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Teen Lyrical

Ages 12-14

Lyrical blends ballet and jazz techniques to express the emotion and storytelling of music through graceful, flowing movement. Dancers will develop strength, flexibility, artistry, and solid technical skills while learning to connect movement with musical expression.

CLASS TIMES:

Tuesdays 7:15-8:00

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Teen/Senior Lyrical

Ages 12-18

Lyrical blends ballet and jazz techniques to express the emotion and storytelling of music through graceful, flowing movement. Dancers will develop strength, flexibility, artistry, and solid technical skills while learning to connect movement with musical expression.

CLASS TIMES:

Wednesdays 4:45-5:30

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