Class Structure

CYC’s Dance program is suited for all types of dancers from 3 to 18 years old with varied levels of instruction, from beginner to elite. Beginner dancers will learn the basic fundamentals of dancing by learning body movements and stretching. As the dancer progresses in their ability they will be introduced to new classes that offer unique challenges which require more advanced skills.

CYC offers recreational dance classes five days a week that consist of: Pre-Ballet I & II, Ballet I, II, III, IV and V, Beginning through Advanced Jazz, Hip-Hop, Boys Dance, Creative Movement, Ballet & Tap Combo, and Ballet & Jazz Combo.

Program Offerings

Music and Movement is a joyful way for our youngest members to explore movement through music and dance. Using introductory techniques, students are able to develop motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, balance, and foster their creativity all in a safe environment.
Introductory class where students explore the fundamentals of Dance while improving: balance, coordination and motor skills. Simple steps from Modern Dance, Jazz and Hip-Hop are taught throughout this class with a combination of exercises and a variety of activities.
In this class students will be introduced to negative and positive space and learn proper Ballet etiquette through different positions and exercises. The foundation of a student is built through physical and mental development, allowing the dancer to safely progress to the next level.
Students are taught elements of both classical tap and hoofing. Classical tapers use their upper body more to blend ballet or jazz styling into the routine, whereas Hoofers are more focused on using every part of the shoe to make a variety of sound patterns. Some basics of tap include: flap, shuffle, cramp roll, and chug.
The goal of this class is to help students create clean, clear sounds with tone variations. There is a strong emphasis placed on building and developing the different muscles in the foot, ankle, and legs. Warm-ups and center work are used in order to teach a variety of skills and combinations.

Class structure includes, detailed warm-up moves, active stretching, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, jumps, and turn drills. Performance elements and techniques are introduced throughout the class.
In Ballet, students combine correct postural alignment, musicality, and the proper position of their feet and arms. Elementary Ballet Barre exercises, center and across the floor skills, and combinations are taught to condition the dancer’s muscles to further assist in their progression.
In Ballet, students will build from the groundwork set from Ballet Barre exercises and skills with a focus on flexibility, attention to detail, and Dance class etiquette. Lessons become more complex in this class with an emphasis on the dancers ability to demonstrate movement fluidity, memorize combinations, and move through space while maintaining proper alignment.
This high-energy class infuses the styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Students find a creative way to play with musical timing with the choreography given. Class drills and warm-ups include, upper and lower body conditioning, intricate combinations, and across the floor exercises.