Dance Classes
Itty bitty ballet is the best way to introduce young children to dance and ballet basics. This class is only available for ages 18 months to 3 year olds.
Ballet serves as a backbone for many styles of dance, as many other dance genres are based on ballet. Ballet is based on techniques that have been developed over centuries. Light, graceful, fluid movements characterize ballet.
COMPANY TEAM CLASSES
Ballet
Required attire: Black leotard, pink tights and hair in bun
STUDIO CLASSES
Ballet
For any level ballet dancer, a 1 hour class
Required attire: leotard, tights, appropriate ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Ballet/Tap Combo for ages 3-4 and 5-6
Introductory Ballet and Tap, a 45-minute class
Required attire: Leotard, tights, tap shoes, ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Ballet/Tap/Jazz Level 2
For beginning to intermediate dancers with at least one year of experience in either ballet, tap, and/or jazz, a one-hour class
Required attire: Leotard, tights, tap shoes, jazz shoes, hair in a bun
Clogging originated as an Appalachian folk dance and continues to be represented in traditional and contemporary genres. It is distinct by using the heel, toe or both to create percussive rhythms against the floor.
COMPANY TEAM CLASSES
Clogging
Required attire: loose clothing (no jeans), clogging shoes, tennis shoes, hair up and out of face.
STUDIO CLASSES
Clogging
Our clogging classes begin at age 5 and continue through adulthood. Classes range from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Required attire: loose clothing (no jeans), clogging shoes, tennis shoes, hair up and out of face
Tap dance has roots in Irish dancing as well as clog dancing and is characterized by making rhythmic sounds by using the tap of the heel and toe.
COMPANY TEAM CLASSES
TAP
Required attire: loose clothing (no jeans) tap shoes, hair up and out of face
STUDIO CLASSES
Level 1 (beginner) and Level 2 (beginner/intermediate)
Classes are 45 minutes.
Required attire: loose clothing (no jeans) tap shoes, hair up and out of face
Ballet/Tap Combo for ages 3-4 and 5-6
Introductory Ballet and Tap; classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour long.
Required gear: Leotard, tights, tap shoes, ballet shoes, hair in bun
Hip Hop is a street style of dance that is primarily performed to hip-hop music and has evolved as a part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles, primarily breaking, locking, and popping which were created in the 1970’s and have been made popular by dance crews in the United States.
COMPANY TEAM CLASSES
Hip Hop
Required attire: loose clothing (no jeans) tennis shoes, hair up and out of face
STUDIO CLASSES
Hip Hop
We offer hip-hop classes for all school-aged kids. Classes are 45 minutes long.
Required attire: loose clothing (no jeans) tennis shoes, hair up and out of face
Jazz/Contemporary dance is a fun type of dance suitable for all ages. Jazz allows for creative freedom while maintaining strict lines and technique originating from Ballet.
COMPANY TEAM CLASSES
Jazz
Required attire: Leotard, tights, jazz shoes, hair in bun, optional jazz shorts.
STUDIO CLASSES
Ballet/Tap/Jazz Level 2
For beginning to intermediate dancer with at least one year of experience in either ballet, tap, and/or jazz. One hour class.
Required attire: Leotard, tights, tap shoes, jazz shoes, hair in bun
StarMakers is proud to be affiliated with the Drake School of Irish Dance. We are currently taking all-level Irish Dancers.
COMPANY TEAM CLASSES
Irish
Required attire: Soft shoes, hard shoes, socks, loose-fitting clothing (no jeans), hair up and out of face.
STUDIO CLASSES
Irish
Please call the studio for more information regarding our Irish program.
Required attire: Soft shoes and socks (available at StarMakers)