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Take 3 or more classes for a discount! Stretch and Strength is free for all registered dancers.
This is ideal for dancers exploring genres or for aspiring competitors.
$60/month for one weekly class.
Classes meet for one hour, once a week.
Stretch & Strength is FREE for all registered dancers.
Competitors are required to take ballet and stretch and strength each week. They should also participate in as many other classes as possible to be a well rounded performer. Competitors also have a weekly prep class that focusses on specialty choreography and technique.
Stretch and strength class (formally known as Strength and Flexibility) is FREE for all dancers at DSE!
It is a workout class geared towards the conditioning that dancers need.
Each week the dancers get an extra day in the studio, and get to learn some fun workouts!
Bitties are all dancers ages 3-5 years old that have no previous dance experience and are in preschool/PreK.
Bitties MUST be potty trained!
Bitties can come to Stretch and Strength classes.
The "combination" part of bitties is because we concentrate on a variety of genres throughout the semester. Each month has a different centralized focus while sticking to the general theme of dance class etiquette and basic dance techniques.
Jazz is offered for dancers of all ages that do have dance experience.
Jazz dance is fun and upbeat but require a lot of technical ability which can be supported by taking a ballet class.
Jazz is usually thought of as a cool bass and a saxophone, and jazz dance can also represent that however, jazz dance is widely seen in commercials.
Dancers can either be invited, or ask to audition for the competition team.
Competitive dancers should have previous dance experience.
Ballet and Stretch & Strength classes are MANDATORY for all competitive dancers. We participate in competitions in Albuquerque, NM, Amarillo and Lubbock, TX.
Ballet is taught at the beginner and intermediate/advanced level.
Beginners are for ages 5-9 that have very little, or no previous dance experience.
Intermediate/advanced classes are for ages 10+ with previous dance experience & also includes pre-pointe preparation.
Ballet is MANDATORY for all competitive dancers.
Lyrical is a technical form of dance that emphasizes on the lyrics of a song and tends to pull at emotions through graceful movements.
This class is choreography driven, but highlights a wide variety of styles within the hip hop genre along with basic breakdancing techniques.
Tap dance is like being a drummer with your feet! Some dance experience is preferred for this class.
Tap is high energy and a lot of foot work with music theory instruction to supplement understanding and skills in this genre.