"Best dance studio ever! They let parents be present & your child doesn't have to be left alone. They are understanding & have good communication! Amazing prices & teachers.
This is an Absolutely amazing studio." Dance Mom
"My 3 daughters dance at Expressions. We fell in love with the play based preschool ballet classes, & my girls
continue to love every style of dance they attempt. The teachers are kind, great mentors, & foster a healthy dance environment. I highly recommend this wholesome dance studio." Dance Mom
Styles of Dance
Preschool Dance
Ready to introduce your child to the joy of dance?
Preschoolers are full of energy, imagination, & curiosity.
Preschool Dance channels that excitement into a fun, enriching experience that supports development & introduces young children to dance through imaginative play, games, props, & interactive music created & chosen especially for those in the class.
Preschool classes provide a solid foundation for future dance training.
Preschool Ballet/Tap (3-4 yrs)
Ballet is the foundation of all other genres of dance & Preschool Ballet provides a solid intro to dance.
Tap introduces musicality, rhythm, timing, & coordination - all much needed for the foundation of all genres of dance.
Preschool/PrePrimary Acro (3-6 yrs)
Preschool/PrePrimary Acro emphasizes safe & effective progressions of beginning tumbling, acro positions, limbering, stretching, flexibility, controlled movements, balance, coordination, building strength, cooperation, & social skills, as well as learning acrobatic dance routines through imaginary play, fun, & games.
Ballet
Ballet is a style of timeless elegance & artistic expression that has captured
audiences for generations.
Ballet incorporates highly structured steps & movements that create a
graceful flow with precision, strength & poise.
Ballet is the foundation of all other genres of dance.
Expressions Dance teaches ballet according to the Vaganova syllabus.
Pointe
Pointe involves dancers performing ballet on the tips of their toes in specially designed shoes. Because pointe technique requires dancers to support their full weight on extended feet & pointed toes, dancers must exhibit strong technique & proper alignment of the feet, ankles, & knees before progressing to pointe work. Thus dancers taking pointe must have approval from the Directors.
Lyrical
Lyrical dance is a style that combines elements of ballet, jazz, acro, & modern performed to music with lyrics. It focuses on expressing strong emotions & story telling through fluid graceful movements while interpreting the song's lyrics.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance blends elements from various dance styles to convey
an expression of raw, often intense emotion with abstract storytelling through
dynamic movements. This genre explores the unpredictable changes in rhythm,
speed, & direction, incorporating floor work, fall & recovery, & improvisation.
Emotion is at the heart of every movement.
Jazz
Unleash creativity & enthusiasm in this high energy style!
Jazz is all about taking strong techniques & making them explode with dynamic movements & exhibiting clean picture poses with just the right amount of sass!
Expressions Dance follows the Adapt & Dance Labs curriculum.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a high-energy style rooted in Street Dance & Urban Culture.
It features dynamic movements like isolations, grooves, & free style elements performed to upbeat music. Classes focus on rhythm, musicality, personal expression, & performance quality while teaching foundational techniques & the latest trends: Breakdance, Stomp, & Pop & Lock to name a few.
Musical Theatre
Step into the spotlight with our exciting theatre classes!
Theatre is all about storytelling & making those stories come to life
through the development of dance, movement, & expressive performance
presentation. Students learn & develop confidence in their story telling through fun exercises & energetic pieces!
Presentation developed in theatre transcends into & enhances all genres of dance performance.
Acro Dance
Acro Dance combines classical dance technique with acrobatic
elements to create an athletic fusion of artistry, flexibility, strength,
& balance. Acro Dancers master the tricks of gymnastics & tumbling
with artistry, foundations of dance, & performance.
Acro is incorporated into many of the dance styles.
Expressions Dance follows the Acrobatic Arts Curriculum.
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Tap
Tap is all about creating music & rhythm while you dance. Tap uses the sounds from metal plates on the bottom of the shoes striking the floor to create infinite possibilities of sound & movement together.
Expressions Dance follows the Adapt curriculum.