LANCO Catalyst Dance

This 30 minute “dance with me” style class is designed for dancers ages 1-3 to attend class with a parent or caregiver. Perfect for the child who still needs a little more time before separating from the parent or caregiver. Parents or caregivers participate actively in the class as children learn basic dance steps and terminology through songs, stories, and play.

Clothes that are comfortable to move in are required for this class. Footwear for children could be ballet shoes, grippy socks, or bare feet to reduce slips and falls. Parents should remove any dirty shoes for class to avoid bringing dirt to the dance studio floor.

This 30-minute class is designed for dancers ages 3-5. Parents are not allowed to participate in this class. Dancers will learn ballet, tap, and jazz technique terminology through songs, games, books, and props. This creative movement class will help build motor skills, social skills, and confidence!

Dancers should wear dance or athletic clothing that is comfortable and easy to move in. Ballet shoes and tap shoes are required. Jazz shoes are optional as jazz steps will be learned in ballet shoes to reduce costs due to quick growing little feet!

This 45-minute class is designed for dancers ages 5-7. This is a more advanced version of the Preschool Combo Class where students will learn ballet, tap, and jazz technique and terminology. Music, books, games, and props will be used to make class learning fun and exciting. This petite combo class will help build motor skills, social skills, and confidence!

Dancers should wear dance or athletic clothing that is comfortable and easy to move in. Ballet shoes and tap shoes are required. Jazz shoes are optional as jazz steps will be learned in ballet shoes to reduce costs due to quick growing little feet!

Ballet Technique classes are the foundation for training and focus on developing a solid ballet technique with emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body (epaulement), and use of arms (port de bras). Students cannot buy or wear pointe shoes unless they have been invited to do so by the instructor.

Dress Code: Girls/Women should wear dance tights, leotard, and ballet shoes. Long hair should be in a ballet bun or at minimum all hair should be in a ponytail or braided. Boys/Men should wear dance tights or dance pants, a dance top or athletic top (preferably no graphics or writing) and ballet shoes. If hair is long enough it should be pulled back out of the face and off the neck. If boys/men wear boys dance tights than they must also wear a men’s dance belt. Gender Neutral dance wear is acceptable if it is dance or athletic wear that is close to the body for the teacher to be able to see and correct body lines and alignment (preferably no graphics or writing). If hair is long enough it should all be pulled back away from face and off the neck. For All Dancers, Warmups are acceptable but might be asked to be removed to see body lines and alignment.

Tap utilizes rhythm, syncopation, and sound in addition to movement. An emphasis is placed on musicality, expression, and improvisation.

This class requires tap shoes. The highest quality tap shoes to purchase are Capezio K360 Tap Shoes, Jason Samuel Smith Tap Shoes, and Miller & Ben Tap Shoes. Instructor Nicole Monville-Ridgway recommends the Miller & Ben Triple Threat Tap Shoes as the best investment for tap shoes. Budget friendly tap shoes should be any black lace up full shoe tap shoe.

Dress Code: Dance wear or athletic wear that is comfortable and easy to move in is require for this class. 

Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well-rounded dancer.

Dress Code: Dance wear or athletic wear that is comfortable and easy to move in is required for this class. Slip on black or tan jazz shoes are required for this class. Hair should be pulled entirely away from face and off neck. 

Modern class will incorporate many of the foundations of modern dance technique, including suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum and connecting breath with movement. Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work and partnering, and in various methods of improvisation.

Dress Code: Dance wear or athletic wear that is comfortable and easy to move in is required for this class. Shoes will not be worn in this class; dancers will be completely barefoot. Hair should be pulled entirely away from face and off neck.

Contemporary dance 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. It focuses on spacial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment.

Dress Code: Dance wear or athletic wear that is comfortable and easy to move in is required for this class. Shoes will not be worn in this class; dancers will be completely barefoot. Dance socks must be approved by the instructor and must be a brand such as Capezio, Bloch, Apoolla, or a dance sock with proper support. Hair should be pulled entirely away from face and off neck.

This class will cover a wide range of partnering forms and skills with a focus on fundamentals and technique. We will explore classical and modern styles as well as learn some fun and exciting tricks within our specialty of counterbalance partnering. This is where dancers achieve very off-balance positions by using the countering effect of another person’s weight to create shapes and achieve movements that would be impossible without the support and pull of their partner. A heightened sense of awareness and sensitivity will be developed through cooperation and exploration. Partners will change out regularly and everyone will partner with everyone. By interacting with different body types, sizes, and skill levels, participants will gain a variety of practical experience and increase versatility within a practice of listening, patience, and compassion. All levels under the correct age category for this class are welcome and encouraged.

Dress Code: Dance wear or athletic wear that is comfortable and easy to move in is required for this class. Shoes will not be worn in this class; dancers will be completely barefoot. Dance socks must be approved by the instructor and must be a brand such as Capezio, Bloch, Apoolla, or a dance sock with proper support. Hair should be pulled entirely away from face and off neck.

Lyrical dance is a dance style that embodies various aspects of ballet, jazz, acrobatics, and modern dance. The style combines ballet technique with the freedom and musicality of jazz and contemporary. The style is usually danced at a faster pace than ballet but not as fast as jazz.

Dress Code: Dance wear or athletic wear that is comfortable and easy to move in is required for this class. Shoes will not be worn in this class; dancers will be completely barefoot. Dance socks must be approved by the instructor and must be a brand such as Capezio, Bloch, Apolla, or a dance sock with proper support. Hair should be pulled entirely away from face and off neck.

Hip Hop dance is a vibrant form of dance that combines a variety of freestyle movements to create a cultural piece of art. Hip Hop dance is a style of movement characterized by bounces and rocks, executed to Hip Hop music. It has deep historical and social roots in African American culture, having emerged in Black communities living in 1970s New York. Hip-hop dance is a full body work out. It has both high-impact and anaerobic health benefits. Raising the heart rate secures your cardiovascular health. Hip-hop dance classes can likewise strengthen the muscles in your arms, legs, and the core, improving joint and bone health.

Dress Code: Dance wear or athletic wear that is comfortable and easy to move in is required for this class. Sneakers are required for this class. Long hair should be pulled away from the face, so it is not a distraction. 

Musical theater dance classes help students develop and refine the skills they need for musical theater performance. These classes typically include a variety of dance styles, such as ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and acro dance, as well as performance skills like connecting with the audience and using facial expressions. Students may also learn about choreography, research dance history, and keep a practice journal

Dress Code: Dance wear or athletic wear that is comfortable and easy to move in is required for this class. Slip on black or tan jazz shoes are required for this class. Hair should be pulled entirely away from face and off neck.

Join 'All Can Dance' - a welcoming space where every dancer shines! Embrace the joy of movement, make new friends, and discover the rhythm within you. No matter your abilities, our inclusive classes are designed for everyone to express themselves through the art of dance. Let's move together!

This class focuses on general dance technique and works on flexibility, conditioning, jumps, leaps, and turns. Dance wear or athletic wear that is comfortable and easy to move in is required for this class. Long hair should be pulled away from the face, so it is not a distraction.

Specific footwear is not required – bare feet, dance socks, dance sneakers, or dance shoes (ballet/jazz) are fine for this class.